Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Whitney Cornelius Henderson
Dec 20, 2023
Whitney Cornelius Henderson of Knoxville, TN, 45 years of age, met her Savior, on December 20, 2023, after a courageous twenty-month battle with brain cancer. Whitney was born on September 30, 1978, to Marshall and Diana Cornelius. She had the joy of being a big sister to Jensen (Heather). Just a couple of years after graduating from Central High...
Mary Lou Moore
Dec 20, 2023
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Mary Lou Moore, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at University of Tennessee Medical Center at the age of 77.
She was married to her husband, Harold Moore, for 57 years and a loving mother to four children and a loving grandmother to four grandchildren. Mary was born on April, 28, 1946, in Kentucky....
James "Mitch" Mitchell
Dec 20, 2023
James “Mitch” Mitchell, age 65 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2023. He loved fishing, the mountains, and being outdoors. Preceded in death by his mother; Betty Philips. Survived by wife; Melissa Mitchell, daughters; Stephanie (Amber) Mitchell, Tiffany (Josh) Ault, grandchildren; Jayden and Kylie Daniels, Mackenzie and Hallie Ault, sister-in-law; Kathy Watkins, niece;...
Deborah Lynn Bailey
Dec 19, 2023
Deborah Lynn Bailey (Debbie) went to her Heavenly Home to be with The Lord on December 19, 2023. She passed away peacefully at the age of 70. She was born on December 13, 1953 in Princeton, West Virginia to Earl and Ethel Murrell. Debbie loved the Lord Jesus and was known for her loving and caring nature, sense of humor,...
Donna Sue Smith
Dec 19, 2023
Donna Sue Smith age 59 of Fountain City, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at North Knox Medical Center. She was a graduate of Rule High School. Preceded in death by parents; Clarence and Shirley McDonald. Survivors; daughter, Maria Martin; son, Casey (Justin Adkins) Hamilton; grandchildren, Andrew and Brayden Martin; husband, Wayne Smith; sisters, Shirl (Ray) Lapzinsky, Sandra (Bubbles) Turner...
Billy Edward Godfrey
Dec 19, 2023
Billy Edward Godfrey of Corryton, Tennessee went home to be united with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. A faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, he exemplified a life rooted in trust in the mercy of the Almighty. Bill was the Founder of Godfrey Glass Company and upon his retirement endowed the company to his son...
William "Will" Edward Wright III
Dec 18, 2023
William "Will" Edward Wright III, age 30 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was a 2011 graduate of West High School where he played center for the West High Rebels football team. Will loved to fish and golf and enjoyed all sports. Preceded in death by grandparents Clarence and Alma Jean Reed, grandfather William E....
Charles Wong Riggs
Dec 18, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Wong Riggs, age 91 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. Air Force Veteran. Employed at Plastilines and retired after thirty years. He was preceded in death by beloved parents, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends may come at their convenience from 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday, December 27,...
Bobby Joe Grindstaff
Dec 18, 2023
Bobby J. Grindstaff, 79 passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023, after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Born in Hayesville, NC, he was the son of the late Guy E. and Bonnie Grindstaff. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Sue H. Grindstaff, son David, daughter...
Cathy Sue Weaver
Dec 18, 2023
Cathy Sue Weaver, age 66, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 18, 2023. She enjoyed spending time shopping, getting her hair done, and listening to music. She loved spending birthdays, holidays, and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by loving children, Catherine, Sarah, and Carl Adam Weaver; parents, Arnold and Annie Weaver; and brothers, Donald...
Frances Hazel McCurry
Dec 17, 2023
Frances Hazel McCurry went home to Heaven -Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Texas Valley Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years and loved singing the Praises of God. Preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Ben David McCurry. Father and mother, Hugh and Cecil Owenby. Siblings: Luther, Mick, Lilian,...
Ronnie Kevin Epperson
Dec 17, 2023
Ronnie Kevin Epperson age 78 passed away suddenly at UT Medical Center on Dec. 17,2023. He leaves behind daughter, Tina (Bill) Perry, stepdaughter Karen (Eddie) Eubanks, grandchildren Kayla (Blue) Pate, Brent (Alissa) Perry, Peyton (Mackenzie) Eubanks, & Parker Eubanks, 5 great grandchildren, Ava & Nora Pate, McKay & Collins Perry & Paxton Eubanks, brother Joe (Barbara) Epperson, sister Ruby (Ronald) Abraham’s, several...
Peggy Ann Hunley
Dec 17, 2023
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Peggy Hunley went home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ at the age of 82. Peggy was born on April 2, 1941, in Tennessee to Homer Zyrk Ford and Anna Ruth Baker Ford. Peggy was preceded in death by beloved husband, William Kyle Hunley; daughter, Angela Kyleen Henegar; and seven siblings. Peggy is survived...
Donald Lawrence Robertson
Dec 16, 2023
Donald Lawrence Robertson, age 81, of Seymour, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents; Colyer Angus and Lena Ruth Robertson, sister; Anna Ruth Smart, Brothers; Robert “ Bob” Robertson and Ernie Robertson, his dog; Coco, his better half; JoeAnn Robertson, granddaughters, Bridgett LeeAnn Hall, Amanda Marie and Jessica Lynn McCarter. He is survived by...
Katherine Chambers
Dec 14, 2023
Katherine Chambers, age 92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She had been cared for at American House Assisted Living (Hall) by a very professional and compassionate staff.
Katherine was born August 26, 1931, to Stokes and Pearl Hughes, Powell, TN. She was a devoted member of (Trinity) Community Chapel Church in...
Evelyn Faye Acuff
Dec 14, 2023
Evelyn Faye Acuff, age 83, of Washburn, TN, died peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was a graduate of Washburn High School, 1958. Evelyn was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Draughn’s Business College in 1958-1959, Following college, Evelyn worked at Sears for over thirty-five years as a credit clerk. Evelyn was preceded...
Jerry Leroy Norman
Dec 14, 2023
Jerry Norman, 87, of Powell passed away on December 14, 2023. Norman loved sports and was an avid fisher. He is preceded in death by his wife Susie B. Norman. He is survived by son and daughter in law Ted (Rebecca), daughters Autumn and Amy Norman, sister Martha Branum, Brother Tony Norman, sister and brother-in-law Sherry (Ben) Tipton, sister-in-law...
Rickie Eugene Lewis
Dec 14, 2023
Rickie Eugene Lewis, age 62 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Rickie was an amazing, strong willed, hard working man who loved his family more than anything else.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tammy Lewis in 2021; parents, Roy and Mary Lewis; sister, Brenda Evans;...
Christopher Charles Hill
Dec 13, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Charles Hill, age 51, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Chris was born on March 11, 1972 in Loudon, Tennessee to Charlie Hill and Charlene (Vernon) Tidwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Tina Hill. He was the proud father to daughter Haleigh (Dylan)...
Bryan Quinten Rudder
Dec 13, 2023
Bryan Quinten Rudder passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2023. He survived his wife Mary McMurray; children Alex, Andy, and Kierra Rudder.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 22, 2023 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with a service to follow at 6:00PM with Rev. Jonathan Tharpe officiating. Online condolences may be expressed...
