Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles Wayne Neely
Jul 23, 2020
Rev. Charles Wayne Neely age 87 of Halls Crossroads (formerly of New Tazewell) A veteran of the United States Airforce. Wayne was a member Union Chapel Baptist Church and served as an area pastor for over 20 years. Preceded in death by his wife Beth Dunsmore Neely; parents, Charlie and Anna Mae Neely; brother, Chris A. Neely; brothers-in-law, Bill Dunsmore...
Thomas Jarrell Chandler
Jul 22, 2020
Thomas Chandler Knoxville - Thomas Jarrell Chandler passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on July 22 at the age of 76. Thomas (Jerry) is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jones Chandler, his parents Claxton and Helen Chandler, and his brother Michael Chandler. He is survived by his four daughters, Camey O'Rourke (Peter), (Vienna, Virginia), Teal McInturff (Jeffrey)(Knoxville), Kathleen...
Lauretta Gayle Porter
Jul 21, 2020
Lauretta Gayle Porter, age 74, passed away July 21, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Blanch and Lawrence Porter, sister Sonya Sheehan, and brother L.H. Porter. Survived by sons Mark (Jennifer) Parris and Claude (Barbara) Parris, grandchildren Brittney, Luke, Jake, Chelsey, Kayla, Faith and Sabrina, 8 great-grandchildren, sisters Becky Stewart (Clark) and Carolyn Gemmell (Dan). Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm...
Barry Walter Krause
Jul 21, 2020
Krause, Barry Walter age 73, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home in Knoxville, TN. His family knew him as a part-time “squirrel whisperer”, polka playing aficionado, and incredible hug giver. He never met a person or a fur baby he didn’t love. However, Barry was known for so much more. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 20,...
Billy Ronald Mynatt
Jul 21, 2020
Rev. Billy R Mynatt, Sr passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 21, 2020 while in hospice care. Billy was born on November 13, 1931 in Knoxville, TN to parents, Joseph Carl Mynatt and Edna Irene (Lane) Mynatt. Billy graduated from Stair Technical High School in Knoxville and attended Carson Newman College and New Orleans Baptist Theological...
Serenity Christina Glover
Jul 21, 2020
Serenity Christina Glover, born May 19, 2017, was called to heaven July 21, 2020. She was energetic, outgoing and always laughing. She didn’t know a stranger. She would say hello to anyone who walked by and if they didn’t speak back she would continue to say hi. She loved being outdoors, blowing bubbles and her fur baby and charge partner...
William Bernard Voltz
Jul 21, 2020
William Bernard Voltz, age 82, passed away Tuesday July 21st 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Muriel Voltz, Wife Flora Voltz, and step daughters Karen and Kelly Jones. Survived by son William Voltz Jr, Daughters Teri (Tony) Reese, Tami (Tommy) Crabtree, Zoe Ann (Brian) Givens and step son Michael Jones, Grandchildren Thomas Black, Matthew and Jonathan Rose,...
Marlene Williams
Jul 21, 2020
Mrs. Marlene Lou Williams, age 40, of Plainview, TN, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020, in the comfort of her husband’s arms. She was born on October 25, 1979, in Starke, FL to James Howard Griffis and June Ann Griffis. She grew up in Bradford County and lived there her entire life until moving to Tennessee two years ago....
Anthony Eugene Corum
Jul 20, 2020
Anthony Eugene Corum age 63 of Powell, went home to be with Jesus 10:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2020 at North Knox Medical Center. He had sung for the Lord since 1986 all around East Tennessee. He was an avid Alabama Fan, “Roll Tide”. Preceded in death by parents; Amos and Christine Corum. Special Aunt Margaret Woodward. Survivors; wife of...
Vanessa Marie Gibson
Jul 20, 2020
Vanessa Marie Thomas Gibson, age 38 of Knoxville, passed away on July 20, 2020. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children. Preceded in death by her mother Joyce Faye Thomas, maternal grandparents James and Lula Gibson, paternal grandparents John and Ollie Thomas. She is survived by her husband Chris Gibson, daughter Amber Gibson, son Thomas Gibson, daughter...
Barbara Ann Hatmaker
Jul 20, 2020
Barbara “Ann” Hatmaker age 84 of Heiskell passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was the owner of Cut and Sew Fabrics in Pigeon Forge and later worked for Baxter Entertainment. A member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church. Ann was a daily bible reader who loved her Lord and Savior. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Louise...
Jerry T. Russell
Jul 19, 2020
Jerry T. Russell, age 75 of Powell, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at home. Jerry was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his second wife, Louise Russell; parents, Sidney K. and Lula Bell Russell. Survived by son, Jeff S. Russell (Linda); daughter, Susan Russell; grandchildren, Dillion Thomas, Jade Thomas and Jesse Russell, and mother of his...
Pauline Cassady Caton
Jul 19, 2020
Pauline C. Caton, age 85, of Knoxville, was called home to be with the Lord July 19, 2020. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City for over 15 years and a longtime employee of KCDC. Pauline was preceded in death by infant son, Stevie, parents, Lee T. & Arlena Cassady, brother, Wayne Cassady, and brother-in-law, Charlie...
Cindi Cruze
Jul 16, 2020
Cindi Allen Cruze, age 58, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020 in San Diego, CA while visiting her daughter. Cindi was a member of Tennessee Ave Baptist Church and a life long resident of the Lonsdale community. Graduate of Rule High School class of 1979 where she was voted most athletic. At the age of 8, she received national...
Barbara Howard Flynn
Jul 15, 2020
Barbara Howard Flynn, age 82, of the Karns Community, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Barbara was a devoted member of Ball Camp Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School in the children’s department for over 50 years as well as prepared and served many meals over the years. She retired from Ball Camp Elementary School after almost 40 years...
Mary Rose Young
Jul 15, 2020
Mary Rose Young, age 73, was reborn in Heaven July 15, 2020. Mary was a stay at home mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family & friends. Mary loved going camping, cooking, and taking care of loved ones. She was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone during troubled times. Mary touched a lot of hearts...
Thomas Daugherty
Jul 14, 2020
Thomas “Tommy” Daugherty, age 74, of Powell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents Charlie and Gladys Daugherty, siblings Charles Jr., Bobby, Marvin, Joyce and Bill, Judy, and Linda, son Thomas “Jay” Daugherty,...
Jeffrey Robert Stewart
Jul 14, 2020
Jeffery “Jeff” Robert Stewart, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born December 6, 1958 to Gordon “Bob” and Velma “Jane” (Henley) Stewart in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jeff attended Halls High School before moving on to earn his degree from East Tennessee State University. He was a genuine, hardworking man who was known as a loving father and...
Christopher Wayne Clifton
Jul 14, 2020
Christopher Wayne Clifton, age 48 passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Christopher was born January 8, 1972. A graveside service for Christopher will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Roseberry Baptist Church Cemetery, 2920 Roseberry Rd, Mascot, TN 37806 with Rev. David Cloud officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mynattfh.com...
Anna Florence Tarwater
Jul 14, 2020
Anna M Tarwater (Nan), age 94, departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1926 in Minersville, PA to James and Florence Mullen. On a three day leave from the phone company to Atlantic City with her best girlfriends, Nan caught the eye of an army soldier named Clyde on the boardwalk. They exchanged...
