Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Casey Bell
Oct 31, 2024
“Casey” Bell, born Sebastian Michael Wallace Bell, is loved and remembered as a kind and tender-hearted, child-loving, thoughtful, intelligent, beautiful, and caring person. They always had a strong sense of fairness for those who are ‘different’, and mechanically skilled and motivated. Casey was especially fond of music, at times playing guitar and violin. Casey’s top passion was always trains, they...
Peggy June Monroe
Oct 31, 2024
Peggy June Monroe (nee Tolson), age 90, of Luttrell, Tennessee, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Peggy was born at home in Halls CrossRoads on October 6, 1934. Her childhood was not easy, being raised on a farm without electricity or running water. As a child she attended and was a charter member of CrossRoads Presbyterian Church. With the strength...
Brenda Lou Burgin
Oct 30, 2024
Brenda Lou Burgin age 77, of Halls, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was a long-time member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Lee Burgin, parents, Joe and Dicie Abner, sisters, Gladys Murphy, Ellen Kitts and Barbara Valentine; and brothers, Bob Abner and Thurman Abner. She is survived by her...
William Jason McMahan
Oct 30, 2024
William Jason McMahan, our loving brother, age 51 of Knoxville, TN passed away tragically on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a husband, father, brother and uncle who enjoyed riding his Harley as it gave him peace and freedom. In addition, Jason was loving and would do anything for anyone. He was very artistic, compassionate, giving person and would do...
Iva Jones
Oct 30, 2024
Iva Jones passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 81. She was a remarkable individual who exemplified dedication and passion in every aspect of her life. She consistently took pride in her work and exhibited an exceptional work ethic throughout her career. After serving diligently for 37 years, Iva retired from her position as the plant #3...
Evelyn D. Johnson
Oct 30, 2024
Evelyn Johnson, 99, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2024. She was a lifelong Knoxville resident, and after graduating from Halls High School, went on to graduate from The University of Tennessee to become a school teacher.
After meeting the love of her life and marrying, she left teaching to become a stay-at-home mom to...
Kenneth Craig Conn
Oct 29, 2024
Kenneth Craig Conn, age 63 and a resident of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 29, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Jeanette Conn of Berea, KY; his brother Charles Conn of Lexington, KY; and grandparents Charlie and Mabel Todd of Berea, KY.
He is survived...
Loretta Ann Hook
Oct 29, 2024
Loretta Ann Hook, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Loretta was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran church and was involved in many organizations of the Church. She loved her church very dearly.
Loretta is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hook; daughter, Carolyn Weaver; parents, Albert and Anna Boehme; siblings, Alberta Lepper, Rod...
James Franklin Graves
Oct 29, 2024
James F Graves (Jim) entered his eternal life on October 29, 2024 in Knoxville, TN following a brief illness. Jim was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 5, 1931 to Joe Graves and Leona Royce Graves. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved wife, Betty Graves, his sister, JoAnn Norton, his son James F Graves...
Sonny Blaine Franklin
Oct 29, 2024
Sonny Blaine Franklin of Claxton, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He loved Norris Lake and spending time with his family.
He is proceeded in death by, Claude Michael and Edna Fee Franklin; brother Mickey Franklin, Kyle Franklin; sister, Sandra Franklin.
He is survived by, wife of 47 years, Diane Franklin; children, Michael Houser, Faith Hopkins (Jeff), and Sonny...
Joann Kiser
Oct 29, 2024
Joann Kiser age 89, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Away from the body, at home with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). Born in Monroe, MI on July 24, 1935. Preceded in death by husband, Ransom Kiser, parents, Freman and Jessie Neal, brothers: Freman, Jr., Bob, Bill and Jim; and granddaughter, April Jenkins. She is survived by her...
Harold "Sonny" Foncielee Blalock Jr.
Oct 29, 2024
Harold “Sonny” Foncielee Blalock, Jr., 48 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Sonny was born on December 30, 1975, to Harold F. Blalock and Judy Seals. Sonny enjoyed playing baseball in high school before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served our country honorably as an Aircraft Mechanic, with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He retired...
Alonzo "Big Zo" Butler
Oct 28, 2024
Alonzo Montrell "Big Zo" Butler passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee in a local hospital with his daughter by his side. He was born on October 30, 1979, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended Chattanooga City High School and played on the football team. He relocated at an early age of 17 years old to pursue...
Ida Mae Powell
Oct 28, 2024
MEMORIAL
Ida Mae Powell, age 94, of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at 3:35pm at Parkwest Medical Center.
The Best Reunion
Ida Powell was the last living member of a very, very large family… she grew up as one of thirteen children and over the years there were many nieces and nephews! A few months ago, some of Ida’s children...
John A. Kimberlin
Oct 28, 2024
Kimberlin, John A. age 79, of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, October 28, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. John retired after 30+ years from Knoxville Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock Kimberlin and Ruth Seabolt, and stepson, Edward Barker. He is survived by...
William Philip Wayne Wood
Oct 28, 2024
William Philip Wayne Wood, age 44 of Knoxville, passed away October 28, 2024. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church, where he loved to serve. He loved to fish and hunt with his son. He was the proud owner of Philip’s Mobile DJ for 15 years and worked for TDOT for over 18 years. Philip enjoyed helping the homeless...
Lazaro Sanchez Gonzalez
Oct 27, 2024
Lazaro Sanchez Gonzalez de Pazoltepec Tlacotepec de Benito Juarez Puebla, Mexico edad 68, fallecio el 27 de octubre 2024 rodeado de su familia.
El velorio sera acabo el miercoles 30 de octubre de 12:00pm a 7:00pm con una misa de segir a las 7:00pm en Mynatt Funeral Home, La Capilla de Powell ubicada en 2000 Powell Drive, Powell, TN 37849.
Philip Warren Butler
Oct 27, 2024
Philip Warren Butler “Phil” was reunited with his Heavenly Father on Sunday evening, October 27, 2024 at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, TN. He was born October 7, 1944 in Corinth Mississippi to Sue and James Travis Butler. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.
Phil is preceded in death by his parents, Sue and James...
Agnes Louise Welch
Oct 26, 2024
Agnes Louise Welch went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was surrounded by her family.
She is proceeded in death by her mother and father, Lon and Pearl Breeden; her first husband, Ralph Loveday; her sisters, Mary Ann Simerly and Debbie Dyer.
Agnes leaves behind her loving husband of 45+ years, Archie Welch;...
Billy Joe Wayman, Sr.
Oct 26, 2024
Billy Joe Wayman, Sr. age 60, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He attended E. Avenue House of Prayer Church. He was a proud employee of Homestead, and admired his employers Steve and Brenda. In his spare time when he wasn’t with family you could find Billy whittling wood. He was preceded...
