Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Hyacinth Shirley Smith
Apr 15, 2023
Hyacinth Shirley Smith, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away April 15, 2023. Born in Jamaica, Hyacinth moved to Houston in 1979, then to Knoxville in 2007. She had a passion for cooking and an amazing green thumb. She was a loving and devoted mother to her three children. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survived by children...
Alice Faye Thurman
Apr 15, 2023
Alice Faye Thurman, age 78 passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Alice was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Johnny M. Hood; and son, Sammy (Smurf) Hood
Alice is survived by her sister, Ella Mae Hood; children, Debra Thurman, and Johnny T. Hood; granddaughter, Sabrina...
Carson "Chuck" Robert Gentry
Apr 15, 2023
Carson “Chuck” Robert Gentry, born in Johnson City, TN on November 2, 1950, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2023. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for over 20 years, where he sang in the choir and taught a Sunday school class at one time. Chuck was a Marine Corp. veteran. He...
Kay Montgomery
Apr 14, 2023
Kay F. Montgomery. Age 73 of Southgate.
Beloved sister of Ray (Gail) Tuggle, Brenda Lawson, Gary (Cynthia) Tuggle and the late Bob Tuggle. Loving aunt of Randy, John, Jason, Rachel, Brian, Lisa, Jacquelyn, Scott and Jessica. Dearest sister-in-law of Earlene Tuggle. Also survived many great nieces and nephews, close friends and her daughter Michelle Juoz-Nied. Preceded in death by her...
Ada Ruth Huskey
Apr 13, 2023
Ada Ruth Huskey, age 94 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on April 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Franklin Huskey. She is survived by her daughter Carla de Souza, her granddaughter Lorrie Larson and her husband Eugene, and her granddaughter Amy McKenna and her husband Michael. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Christopher Larson...
John Sherman Yardley
Apr 13, 2023
John Sherman Yardley, age 88, passed away on April 13, 2023 at his home.
John was a U.S. Army Veteran. He also retired from the Iron Workers #384, and was very proud of that accomplishment.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Yardley.
He is survived by daughter, Amanda Corum; grandchildren, Jonathan Butler, Justin Butler and Emily...
Jerry Alan Dills
Apr 13, 2023
Jerry Alan Dills "Pop-Pop", age 61, went home to be with Jesus on April 13, 2023. Jerry was the Officials Coordinator for Knoxville City Parks and Recreation. He was also affiliated with SEAA and SPA softball associations for many years. Preceded in death by his father Johnny Dills, mother and stepfather Elizabeth and George Shoe, and father-in-law Jerry Foust. Survivors...
Leonard Sams
Apr 13, 2023
Leonard Monroe Sams age 81 of Knoxville, TN passed away on April 13, 2023. Leonard was Navy Veteran served on USS Shangri-La CVA-38 Aircraft Carrier. Leonard served during the Cuban Blockage Crisis. He retired from John H Daniels after 33 years of service. He was also a Coach and Trainer at Ace Miller Golden Gloves Arena. Proceeded in death by parents, Orville...
William Oliver Townsend
Apr 13, 2023
William “Bill” Oliver Townsend, Jr., age 79, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April, 13, 2023.
“Dado” loved his grandchildren and supported them in everything they did. He was a Marine. He was an avid sports fan, and a Vol for life. He was a 1961 Rule High School Graduate.
He is preceded in death...
Judy Ann Collins
Apr 12, 2023
Judy Collins, age 67, from Lonsdale community of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Judy loved gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, Judy was a fun loving devoted mother and best friend to her loving son Edward. Judy is preceded in death by father, Fred Stokes; mother Mattie McClain; sister, Deborah Jeffers; brother, Fred Stokes; grandson, Russell Collins....
Mitzi Lynn Bryant
Apr 12, 2023
Mitzi Lynn Bryant, age 47 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on April 12, 2023. She was a member of Crossroad Ministries Church.
She was preceded in death by grandparents who raised her; Hurdle and Dorothy Davis, parents; Bobby Galloway and Sharon Lawson, uncle; Allen Davis, and sister; Carla Rosson.
She was survived by, husband; James Bryant, children; Samantha Hanson (Brett),...
Billy Dean Evans
Apr 12, 2023
Billy Dean Evans age 89 of Corryton passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Sunbright High School and the University of Tennessee as a civil engineer. In 1954, Billy married Vera Beasley and they had 2 children; Sandra Weiten and Allen Evans. He retired from the Tennessee Department...
Robert E. Arthur
Apr 12, 2023
Robert E. Arthur, age 71 of Powell, passed away on April 12, 2023. Bob was an avid golfer; passionate about fishing and loved the outdoors. He loved his family, especially spending time with nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Linda Arthur. Survived by brothers David of Columbus, Ohio and Roy of Powell, TN and his step-sisters, Susan, Linda,...
Lillian Dora Brittain
Apr 12, 2023
Lillian Dora Brittain, age 88, of Powell passed away April 12, 2023. Lillian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at a young age which truly defined her entire life. Lillian was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Powell for 60 years, where she served as a girls’ Sunday School teacher and interceded for many while on the...
Fabio Abad Villalta Cruz
Apr 11, 2023
Fabio Villalta Cruz, de Silca Olancho, Honduras, 39 fallecio el Martes,11 de Abril, 2023. Fabio era humilde, honesto, y amigable.
Fabio es precedido en muerte por su madre Elvia Ramona Villalta Cruz.
Fabio es sobrevivido por su hija Angeli Villalta, hermanos Denis, y Romel Zuniga y Nelson Villalta, y hermana Magda Zuniga.
La familia va recibir amigos y familia...
Eliza Pimentel
Apr 11, 2023
Eliza Pimentel Hernandez, edad 75, de Michoacan, Mexcio fallecio el 11 de Abril, 2023. La familia va recibir familia y amigos para celebrar su vida el Viernes, 14 de Abril 2023 de 4:00 PM de 7:00 PM en Mynatt Funeral Home localizado en 2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918.
Daniya Leshae Fayth Hill
Apr 11, 2023
Daniya Leshae Fayth Hill, age 19, of Knoxville, passed away surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Daniya was a huge TN Vols fan and the life of the party. She graduated from West High School where she was a cheerleader all throughout High School and was also a student at the University of Tennessee. She is survived...
Dennis Dwight Huff
Apr 10, 2023
Dennis Dwight Huff, 66, left this earth suddenly and entered eternity peacefully at his home on Monday morning, April 10, 2023. Dennis was a graduate of Powell High School class of 1974, and member of Sharon Baptist Church. He retired as a Sprinkler Fitter in Local Union 669. He loved animals and had many rescued dogs and cats over the...
Patricia Ann Staley Haggard
Apr 10, 2023
With family by her side, Patricia Staley Haggard, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face on April 10, 2023. Unwavering in her faith, she taught us how to live and with much grace she taught us how to live our final days. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church for 76 years, where she worked...
Floyd Petitt
Apr 9, 2023
Floyd L. Petitt, age 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Easter Day, April 9, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1924 in Chautauqua, NY to Clarence Petitt and Florence Wassink Petitt.
Floyd was a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service....
