Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David Lynn Lowe
Feb 14, 2020
David L. Lowe, age 58, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Friday, February 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by father, J.C. Lowe, sister, Susan McBee, and nephew, Daniel Lowe. Survivors include wife, Tammie Lowe, mother, Clara Corum, daughter, Michelle Walpole and husband Peter, sons, Joseph Hill, Adam Hill, and Dennis McLean, step daughter, April Lawson, grandchildren, Michele, Evelyn, Peter...
Ida Mae Shown
Feb 14, 2020
Ida Mae Shown, age 88, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord February 14, 2020. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Ida was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Thomas Shown. Survivors include children, Shirley, Becky, Karen, Timmy and Tommy, several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, February...
Helena Whitt
Feb 14, 2020
Helena Whitt born on January 11, 1944 passed away on February 14, 2020. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM with Don Brown officiating.
Melanie Anne Vandergriff
Feb 12, 2020
Vandergriff, Melanie Braden – age 54, of Halls Crossroads, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Troy Braden, Jr., husband, Harold Vandergriff. Survived by mother, Helen (Elbert) Kitts, daughters Kristy Carmack, SunShine (John) Hastings, son Cody (Corinna) Vandergriff, grandchildren Austin & Justice Hastings & Lyra Vandergriff, brother Jeff Braden, several nieces...
Henry Joseph Durant
Feb 10, 2020
Henry Joseph Durant, age 74, of Huntsville passed away February 10, 2020. He was born in Maryville, TN and has been a Scott County resident since 1988. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. In 2014, he retired from South Blount Utility as District Manager after over 10 years. He was previously employed at JJ&G Engineering and...
Roger Creswell
Feb 10, 2020
Roger “Tennessee” Creswell, passed away February 10, 2020. U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents Oliver & Ruth Creswell and son Dustin Creswell. Survived by wife Gabby, sons Jason Creswell (Lia) and Billy McKnight (Christina), stepsons Arthur and Andrew Herrero, siblings Ken Creswell (Sharon) and Steve Creswell (Patty), and Libby Preston (Skip), several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and...
Lillian O. Seivers
Feb 10, 2020
Lillian O. Seivers, age 86 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at West Hills Health and Rehab. She was a member of Brasswood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Doyel Seivers; son Ray Seivers; brother Dennis Beeler and James Kagley. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Sherri and Eddie Jones; grandchildren: Jennifer (Michael) Gray, Brenton (Jeanie)...
Cynthia Elaine Elsberry
Feb 9, 2020
Cynthia Elaine Elsberry, age 50, of East Knoxville passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was a Christian. She graduated from South Young High in 1989. Beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Caroline Cogdill; sister, Sonya Kitts; husband, Michael Elsberry. She is survived by daughter, Jaiden Parrott; son, Jonathan Parrott; granddaughters, Braelynn Grace...
Albert Teddy Kennedy
Feb 9, 2020
Albert Teddy Kennedy, age 71 of Rutledge passed away on February 9, 2020. He was a jokester and loved to share his stories. He loved fishing, hunting and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Betty Kennedy; daughter April Kennedy; son Tony Kennedy, daughter Rebecca Kennedy; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include...
Ruby Blanch Rockwood
Feb 9, 2020
Ruby Rockwood, age 75, of Knoxville passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was member of Wings of Faith Church. She was a loving great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by Parents Isaac and Julie Miller, Husband Leonard Rockwood Sr., and Daughters Gail Yoder and Tammy Phillips. She is survived by sons Tony Dellinger and Leonard Rockwood Jr., Daughters Judy...
Winfred Dockery
Feb 9, 2020
Winfred “Buster” Dockery, Jr., age 55, of Seymour, passed away February 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Winfred Dockery, Sr. and brother Joey Dockery. He is survived mother, Bertha Kirby and host of loving family and friends. The family will receive friends 6-7 pm Monday, February 17, 2020 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. A...
Gary Randall Donehew
Feb 9, 2020
Gary Randall (Randy) Donehew, age 59, of Knoxville,Tn passed away Sunday February 9, 2020 at Parkwest Hospital due to a long term illness(ALS) with his family by his side. Randy was a funny, loving and outgoing person who lived life in the fast lane and was loved by all who knew him. He worked in the Moving business for 30...
William Cebert England
Feb 8, 2020
William “Will” England, age 52, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord February 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by infant son, William England, Jr., parents Joal & Joann England, and brother Danny Wayne England. Survivors include wife, Jennifer England, brother, Gary England and wife Glenda, sister, Kathy Thornhill, brother-in-law Kelly Tillery and wife Joy, moth-in-law Kay England,...
Raymond Lester Mcginnis
Feb 8, 2020
Raymond Lester McGinnis Jr. age 60 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2020. He was a Mason and Shriner with Kerbela Temple; an ordained minister who loved to bowl on the Monday night church league; and a member of New Victory Baptist Church. Raymond was a gentle soul who would give you the shirt...
Carson Lee Black
Feb 8, 2020
Carson Lee Black, age 59, of Knoxville went home to be with Jesus on February 8, 2020. Carson was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, camping, and fishing. Preceded in death by father, Glen Black, mother Gertrude Elizabeth Black, brothers Clifton Black, Carlos Black, Arvin Black and Kyle Black, sister Shirley Black. Survivors, brothers, Mike Black and Jerry Black, sister...
Harold L. Carringer
Feb 7, 2020
Harold L. Carringer, age 84 of Knoxville passed away on February 7, 2020. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway as Chief Clerk to the Superintendent of the Tennessee Division. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Harriet Marie Carringer and sister Dorothy Green. Survivors include his son, Craig A. Carringer and wife Penny; grandchildren who were his joy and...
Sarah Trewhitt Smith
Feb 7, 2020
Sarah Trewhitt Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully February 7, 2020 surrounded by family. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with her bachelors, masters, and EDS in education. Sarah retired from Karns High School after teaching science for 30 years. She was a longtime member of Fountain City Church (previously First Baptist Church of Fountain City) where she taught...
Jimmy Hilgerson
Feb 6, 2020
Jimmy Hilgerson passed away February 6, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and an extremely hard worker, provider, and protector. Jimmy had worked for Supreme Contractors for 21 years. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Paul & Edith Hilgerson. Survivors include wife of 25 years, Dawn Hilgerson, children, Bradley Green and wife Brittany, Amanda England, Kristina...
John David Dawson
Feb 6, 2020
John David "Jay" Dawson, age 77, of Powell, passed away on February 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winslow & Gladys Weaver Dawson, and siblings, Mildred Dawson, Curtis Dawson, Wayne Dawson, and Eugene Dawson. Jay is survived by his siblings, Estel Dawson, Doyle Dawson, Harold Dawson, Rosie Dawson, Donita Jenkins, Darrell Dawson, Vickie Land, Ricky Dawson,...
Jacky Lynn Wilkerson
Feb 5, 2020
Jacky Lynn Wilkerson, age 66, of Powell went home to be with the Lord, February 5, 2020. He was a veteran of The United States Marine Corp. Jacky spent most of his later years attending to his son Mickey, who along with his girlfriend Judy will greatly miss him. He is survived by longtime girlfriend Judy Houser, son Michael Wilkerson...
