Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bill Chilcoat
Oct 23, 2019
Bill Chilcoat, age 87, went to Heaven on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Bill was born in Steele, Alabama and moved to Oak Ridge when he was 11. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1950. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. He married Jimmie Sue Calhoun in 1954. Bill worked for Oak Ridge National Lab...
Pheba Jane Hutson
Oct 21, 2019
Pheba Jane Hutson, age 79, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Morgan Hutson; mother Myrtle Ferguson; father Corbet Elkins; daughters Janice Smith and Tammy Hunley. Survived by sisters Janice Davis, Wanda Culberson, Judy Jones and Linda Bright; brothers Joe (Charlotte) Ferguson and Jimmy Ferguson; grandchildren Robert Smith and Michael Newman; great...
Karen Anne Mongan
Oct 21, 2019
Karen Anne Mongan, November 26, 1947 - October 21, 2019 Karen Anne Mongan, age 71, passed away on the morning of October 21, 2019 in Knoxville, TN at the Williamsburg Villas Alzheimer’s care and assisted living facility. Born the middle of three children on November 26, 1947 in Denver, CO to Owen S. Everden and Kathleen V. Mitchell, she was...
Jill Monroe
Oct 21, 2019
Jill “Nana” Philbrick Monroe passed away October 21, 2019 at home with her two loving children by her side after a battle with cancer. Jill was born sometime before April 10th, 1936. The exact day is a mystery since she was left in a basket on her parent’s doorstep in Coral Gables, FL with a note that read, “Please take...
Mark Emert
Oct 20, 2019
Mark Anthony Emert, age 50 of Knoxville passed away on October 20, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. Mark was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Carolyn Emert, Sr., Brother Tom Emert and a son Che Emert. Survivors include his daughters: Brittany Emert and Tomi Sloan; sons: Bane and Andy; sister, Tammy Landwert, brother, Jack Emert, Jr., along...
Cathy Ann Mcdaniel
Oct 19, 2019
Cathy Ann (McGinnis) McDaniel age 68 passed away 5:46 AM, Saturday, October 18, 2019 at The Pointe at Lifespring. She retired as a teller from Regions Bank Fountain City Branch. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by parents Ruthie and S.E. McGinnis; husband Charley McDaniel, Jr.; grandson Ryan Brooks. Survived by daughter Jill Brooks; grandchildren...
Wayne Eugene Adams
Oct 18, 2019
Wayne Eugene Adams, age 75 of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He had suffered with numerous health issues through the years. He was born November 22,1943 in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Larmer Baxter Adams...
Nita June Thomas
Oct 18, 2019
Nita June Davis Ewing Thomas, age 84 passed away October 18, 2019 in Paducah, Kentucky. She was of the Baptist Faith and loved to read. She opened her own book store in her retirement. Preceded in death by first husband Bill Ewing; parents Lester and Pearl Davis; brother Richard “Dick” Davis. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 16 years,...
Beatrice Tindell Tipton
Oct 17, 2019
Beatrice Tindell Tipton age 88, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, October 17, 2019. She was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents: Clint and Dollie Tindell, sister, brother and grandson baby Clint Weaver. Survived by husband of 71 years, Rev. Albert (Bud) Tipton, daughters: June Weaver, Jane Miller, and Jeanie Mounger, sons: Mike...
Dewey Wayne Snyder
Oct 16, 2019
Dewey “Moose” Snyder, age 68, passed away October 16, 2019. He attended Sidebrook Baptist Church and New River of Life Church. He loved to fish, play softball and spend time with his family and friends. He never met a stranger, and has an infectious sense of humor. Preceded in death by parents Dewey and Ruby Snyder, first wife Esther Snyder,...
Audrey Kathleen Jones
Oct 16, 2019
Audrey “Kathleen” Jones, age 90 was born March 15, 1929 and met her Savior face-to-face on October 16, 2019. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Stella Carringer Henry and Luther Henry; her brother, Rev. Raymond “Lloyd” Henry; her sisters, Betty “Aileen” Pierce and Iva Ruth Henry; and her beloved husband of sixty-eight years, Rev. Herbert Jones. She is...
Patricia G. Reyes
Oct 15, 2019
Patricia G. Reyes, age 68, passed away October 15, 2019. She loved her family, children, and grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Preston Eugene Coward and Willie Evelyn, son Buddy Leon Coward, brother Leonard William Lee, and brother-in-law Jim Carringer. Survived by husband Rudolfo Reyes, sons Rudolfo Phillip (Natalie) Reyes and Justin Travis Reyes, daughter Victoria (Mark) Hemphill, grandchildren Britton...
Philip Douglas Young
Oct 15, 2019
Philip “Big Phil” Douglas Young, Sr., age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Tennova Turkey Creek. He was born February 25, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee. Preceded in death by his mother Shirley Jane Young; grandmother and papaw Beeler. He loved to hunt, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors. Philip will be greatly missed by so many...
Ray Lynn Ellison
Oct 15, 2019
Evangelist Ray Lynn Ellison, age 50 of Knoxville, passed away October 15, 2019. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Baptist Church. Ray preached for 3 years at Burnettes Creek Independent Church. He also enjoyed playing golf. Preceded in death by father, Pastor Doug Ellison. Survived by wife Laurie Ellison, daughter Rachael Ellison, mother Margaret Ellison, brothers Doug Ellison Jr....
Samuel Eugene Diehl
Oct 15, 2019
Samuel Eugene Diehl, age 82 of Spring City, formerly of Knoxville, passed away at 9:55 AM Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the family home. He attended Rockwood Church of God of Prophecy. Retired pipefitter local #102, 32nd Mason with Daisy Lodge #706 7 & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and Kerbela Temple, Chattanooga American Legion #14. Preceded in death by his...
David Michael Mcginnis
Oct 15, 2019
David McGinnis (Sr.) April 21, 1946- Oct. 15, 2019 McGinnis, David, age 73, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 with his wife and family by his side. David was a graduate of Rule High School, and holds a degree in Business and Law. He served in the U.S. Army as a lineman...
Tina Elaine Wilde
Oct 14, 2019
Tina Elaine Wilde age 55 of Fountain City passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Cox Hospital Branson, Missouri after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, John Mynatt. Survivors; Daughter, Danielle Hopkins. Granddaughter, Mackenzie Standifer. Grandson, Tristan Standifer. Sisters, Tammy Bunting and Tonya Barnhart. Brother, Anthony Mynatt. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...
Regina Glenn
Oct 14, 2019
Regina Ann Glenn, age 57, passed away on October 14, 2019. She was a loving sister. Regina will be greatly missed but will live on in our hearts. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Glenn and Bobbie Jean Glenn Franklin and sisters, Caroline and Melissa. She is survived by her children Charlie King, Johnie King and Barbara...
Jerry Edward Mink
Oct 13, 2019
Jerry Edward Mink, age 71, of East Knoxville passed away 5:25am Sunday October 13, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Specialty Select. He was a U.S. Army Vet serving in Vietnam and was also a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by parents Roy and Leona (Gass) Mink, Sr., sister Barbara (Sweetie) & husband Howard Burkhart, and brothers; Ronald Mink...
Hazel M. Wardrep
Oct 12, 2019
Hazel Lowery Wardrep, age 76, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on October 12, 2019. Hazel was a loving mother to four children. She had the sweetest spirit about her. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was preceded in death by her father Ulas A. Lowery and her mother Ethel L. Lowery. Sisters; Bessie Shepard, Barbara...
