Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Billie Freedom Bailey
Jul 16, 2023
Billie Freedom Bailey, age 89 of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Union County, passed away July 16, 2023. He was born June 23, 1934. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. An antique dealer at Green Acres Flea Market for over forty years. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by parents Dona and...
Billy Gene Gordon
Jul 16, 2023
Billy Gene Gordon, age 62, of Knoxville, TN. Born: April 16, 1961 El Paso, Texas Died: July 16, 2023, Knoxville, Tennessee. Billy was a Christian, a talented artist, and a war veteran, who loved his family and was always making everyone laugh. His signature Popeye the Sailor Man laugh will always be remembered. He was an honorable son, who made...
Petrona Rosalia Diaz Ramirez
Jul 16, 2023
Petrona Rosalia Diaz Ramirez de Guatemala, edad 29, fallecio el 16 de Julio 2023.
La familia va recibir amistades de 12:00 PM a 6:00 PM el Domigo,23 de Julio 2023 para velar a Petrona en Mynatt Funeral Home la Capilla de Fountain City obicado en 2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918.
Polly Q Rector
Jul 16, 2023
Polly Q. Rector age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Family and close friends will meet at 1:45 PM for a 2:00 PM graveside service on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at East TN Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy) officiated by Michael Ray Shuemaker. Online condolences may be expessed at mynattfh.com.
Jeanette Ada (Ballew) Casteel
Jul 15, 2023
Jeanette Ada Ballew Casteel, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a longtime resident of Knox County (Halls Crossroads), Tennessee where she was a former Woman of the Year. Jeanette was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Jeanette was also a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary...
Breeanna Nicole Frechette
Jul 15, 2023
Breeanna “ Bree” Frechette age 29 of Knoxville passed away on July 15th, 2023
She is preceded in death by father Bob Frechette, Grandpa Tim Frechette, Grandma Velva Frechette and Grandfather Ridley Adkins.
She is survived by Beloved daughter Serenity Frechette, Boyfriend Chris Rixie, Mom Stephanie Shepherd (Shawn), Brother Michael Thurman, Sisters Ashlin Thurman and Paige Thurman, Grandmother Ricky...
Lois Anne Eblen
Jul 15, 2023
On the morning of July 15, 2023, Lois peacefully passed from this world to her heavenly home. Lois was a devoted and caring mom. She was well-loved and well-known by all her family and friends for her generous spirit, and giving freely to those around who were in need. She grew up in the Lonsdale community and attended Rule High...
Alice Faye Parton
Jul 15, 2023
Alice Faye Parton (7/19/1947-7/15/2023).
In deepest sadness the family announces the passing of their mother. Alice Parton. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, James Edward Parton Sr.; mother, Alma Ryan Daniels; sisters, Bobbie (Jack) Rodgers, Annamay (Curtis) Cross, and Marylee (“Red”) Cole; and brother Doyd (Carol) Daniels. She is survived by loving children, James (Mary) Edward Parton...
Fred Clayton Proffitt
Jul 14, 2023
Fred Clayton Proffitt, age 62, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.
He was of the Baptist faith and was saved at Bells Campground Baptist Church. Fred enjoyed drawing, fishing, riding motorcycles, building hot-rods, pinstriping, and loved driving a truck and operating heavy equipment. He’s been employed with Clinton Highway Wrecker Services for the past 25 years. Fred was a...
Dawn Tindell Holbert
Jul 14, 2023
Dawn Tindell Holbert, age of 58 from Halls, went to be with The Lord Friday, July 14, 2023. She was a member of Corryton Church and loved Jesus dearly. Dawn loved the beach, art work and especially loved life itself.
Dawn is preceded by her father Paul D. Tindell; grandparents Lillian and Francis Tindell; father-in-law Thomas Holbert.
Dawn is survived...
Marianne B. Settle
Jul 14, 2023
Marianne Blin Settle, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Marianne was born March 28, 1930, in Dusseldorf, Germany, and met her husband Ford Settle in England after World War II. She was employed at Internal Medicine Associates Division at St. Mary’s Hospital for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, biking, hiking, and...
Gavin Roy Henderlight
Jul 13, 2023
Gavin Roy Henderlight, age 16 of Halls, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, departed this life on July 13, 2023. He was an intelligent, kind, friendly, and helpful young man who will forever be missed by his adoring family and close friends.
Gavin was born in Murfreesboro, TN on April 1, 2007. He attended Halls Elementary School, Halls Middle...
Edward Gifford Miller, Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
Edward G. Miller, Jr., age 85, died on July 13, 2023. Ed was a devoted husband of 65 years to his wife, Evelyn, and father to three daughters. He earned a PhD in organic chemistry from Georgia Tech, served in the U.S. Army at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, and worked for 30+ years at Tennessee Eastman Company, then a division of...
Barbara Jane Standifer
Jul 13, 2023
Barbara Jane Standifer, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away July 13, 2023 at Oakwood Senior Living. She was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Clea Arnwine and Udeyne Taylor Arnwine, husband Lawrence Standifer, sister Frances Cutshaw, and brother John Arnwine. Survived by special friend Gene Dyer, brothers Jerry Arnwine, Tim Arnwine, and Clea Arnwine (Trish),...
Montgomery Jackson Kennedy Jr.
Jul 12, 2023
Montgomery Jackson Kennedy, Jr., “Jack”, a beloved husband, father, and Pappaw, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1924.He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1947 and is a proud, decorated World War II veteran that served in the Pacific theatre. He was a loyal and dedicated employee at Robertshaw Fulton in Knoxville...
Preston Arthur James "A.J." Brooks
Jul 12, 2023
Preston Arthur James “A.J.” Brooks, age 37 of Knoxville, TN joined his father with the Lord, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He enjoyed spending his time riding motorcycles, fishing, being on the lake, loved being with his nieces and nephews and loved his momma. He was preceded in death by beloved father Arthur James Brooks and grandparents. He is survived by...
Elijah William James
Jul 11, 2023
Elijah William James, age 12, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Elijah “Eli” William James, age 12 of Knoxville, peacefully went to be with the Lord in his mother’s arms on the morning of July 11, 2023. He was a lover of animals, music, art, and playing power wheelchair soccer. He was an absolute light and inspiration to every...
Brenda Louise Helton
Jul 11, 2023
Brenda Louise Helton, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2023. She was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church, retired from Melaleuca after 20 years of service. Brenda always poured loveinto her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Helton; parents, Bud Troy Daniels and Virgie Louise Daniels;...
Dorotha "Dot" Fay Severs
Jul 10, 2023
Dorotha (Dot) Fay Severs, age 95, passed away on July 10, 2023 in Port St Lucie, Fl. She was born in Union County Tennessee in 1928. She graduated from Central High School in Knox County in 1947 and went to nursing school at Knoxville General, graduating in 1950. She worked as a private duty nurse for a few years and...
Lawrence Burton Huffman
Jul 10, 2023
Lawrence Burton Huffman, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ft. City, retired from Standard Knitting Mill, and sang southern gospel music for many years.
He is preceded in death by wife, Betty Jo Huffman; sisters, Laverne Clinton, Jewell Moore, Ruth McGinnis and Agnes Huffman; brother, James...
