Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Lou Bailey
Jul 31, 2023
Betty Lou Carr Bailey of Knoxville, age 95 passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023. Betty was born and raised in the Vestal community. She attended Flenniken Elementary, Young High School before attending UTK. While at UT she worked in the ticket booth at the Tennessee Theatre where her soon to be husband spotted her. She married Ed...
Ernest Donald Brown
Jul 31, 2023
Ernest Don Brown - Ernest Donnie Brown’s earthly life ended Monday July 31, 2023 at age 81 when he went home to be with Jesus. He was born in Knoxville in 1942, preceded in death by parents Ernest and Elaine Brown and brother Philip. Survived by wife Dianne Brown; sons Greg Brown, Eric Brown, Mark (Neela) Brown, brother Mike...
Shirley Faye Etherton
Jul 31, 2023
Shirley Faye Etherton, age 88, of Halls went to be with the Lord at 12:18 AM, Monday, July 31, 2023. She is proceeded in death by her parents Samuel Judson Brock and Iva Brock, her husband Charles Tud Etherton, the love her life and son Samuel Kenneth Etherton. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Randy and Colleen Etherton,...
Leanette Swindle Glaze
Jul 30, 2023
Leanette Swindle Glaze, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. Leanette was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Tessie Swindle; brother, Edward Swindle; sisters, Inez Atkins and Mary Davis. Leanette is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, John Glaze; daughter and son in law,...
Janet Denise Cate
Jul 30, 2023
Janet Denise Cate, age 61, of Powell, Tennessee, died July 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Robert Perry, Sr. and brother, Robert Perry, Jr. Janet was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by her beloved husband of forty-two years, Brett Cate; son, Bayley logan Cate; sister and brother...
Mae Blevins
Jul 30, 2023
Mae S. Blevins, age 87 of Sevierville, passed away on Sunday, July 30th, 2023. She is preceded in death by son; Bobby Blevins, former Husband; Kane Blevins, Mother; Nancey Stanton, sister; Ruby Brown, brothers; Jack Stanton, John Stanton and Earl Stanton. Survived by children; Howard Blevins, Kenneth Blevins, Joan (Johnny) Brown, Jeff Blevins, Mitchell Blevins, grandson; Bill Napier, Granddaughter;...
James William Huff
Jul 29, 2023
James William Huff Sr., born on May 22nd, 1958, in Salem, New Jersey, passed away on July 29th, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late James A. Huff and Oneeda Huff.
James was a father, and friend to many.
He was predeceased by his loving parents but left behind a rich legacy of love and care. James...
James William Huff
Jul 29, 2023
In loving memory of James William Huff Sr.
James William Huff Sr., born on May 22nd, 1958, in Salem, New Jersey, passed away on July 29th, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late James A. Huff and Oneeda Huff.
James was a father, and friend to many. He was predeceased by his loving parents but left behind...
Cynthia "Cindy" McConkey Thomas
Jul 29, 2023
In Loving Memory of Cynthia Ann McConkey Thomas
Cynthia “Cindy” McConkey Thomas, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 29th after a courageous 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout her time on this Earth, she graced the lives of many, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love, kindness and joy. She lived a life filled...
Tammy Lynn Corbin
Jul 29, 2023
Tammy Lynn Corbin, age 57 of Jellico, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 29, 2023. Tammy loved being at home reading her Bible and praising the Lord. Tammy is preceded in death by her parents, Darlene Lambdin and Lonnie Webb. She is survived by her son, Chris Corbin and wife Chandler Corbin; grandsons, Cayden, Cooper and Jacob; siblings,...
Betty Sue Kitts
Jul 29, 2023
Betty Sue Kitts, born April 3rd, 1948 passed away on July 29, 2023. All services will be private per family requests. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Joyce Nancy Mash
Jul 29, 2023
Joyce Nancy Mash, age 91 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church and loved the Lord greatly. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Edward “Gene” Mash; son, Robert Glenn; grandson, Michael Eugene. Survived by children, Eddie, Thomas, Hubert (Dollie), Timothy (Angel), Gail (Arnold) Treece...
Amy Ann Ellison
Jul 28, 2023
Amy Ann Ellison, age 34 passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. She loved her family, especially her children.
She is survived by her father, Michael Ellison; mother, Doris Ellison; children, Dylan Ellison, Julyan Thomas, Brianna Trout, Summer Ellison, Aaliyah Trout, Annabella Trout, and Darla Trout; siblings, Kristy Ellison, Bobo Ellison, Helen Holt, and twin brother Adam Ellison; nephews, Jerry...
Harold Eugene "Gene" Mynatt Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Harold Eugene “Gene” Mynatt, Jr. of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 27, 2023. He was born July 12, 1952 in Knoxville, TN and is preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Janet Sharpin Mynatt and daughter, Michelle “Micki” Mynatt.
Gene was raised by his mother, the late Virginia Thomas Mynatt Jenkins and stepfather Frank Jenkins (Brenda),...
Linda Gail Lyle
Jul 27, 2023
Linda Gail Haynes Lyle was born on September 26, 1948 and passed away on July 27, 2023 at the age of 74; long resident of White Pine.
She Professed her salvation at an early age. Linda was hardworking, loving and entertained us with her sharp wit. She worked many years at Enka in Morristown and then became a nurse...
John Lee Gibson
Jul 27, 2023
John Lee Gibson, age 54 of Union County, passed away on July 27, 2023. He graduated Maynardville High School in 1986. He is preceded in death by his grandparents J.M. and Mary Gibson and Roy and Buela Brockwell. John will be remembered as a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle who we will truly miss. He is survived by...
Wanda Faye Howard
Jul 26, 2023
Wanda Faye Howard, age 81, of Knoxville, died peacefully Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church, where she loved to sing in the choir and volunteer for many activities including using her talents as a seamstress for the Christmas plays costumes. Wanda was a longtime seamstress who had worked for many years at Palm...
William Stanley Hickey
Jul 25, 2023
William Stanley Hickey, birthed 11/11/1970, died 7/25/2023. Son of James O’Neal Hickey and Mary Ann Kuykendall Russell. Survived by son, William James Ross Hickey of Lake City, Florida; beloved chosen daughter Britney Kron of Maryville, Tennessee; beloved chosen mate Brandy Garner; brothers Ryan Hickey of Florida and Darryl Ray Wilson of Friendsville, Tennessee; step-mother, Margie Hickey of Florida; many other...
Chris Hembree
Jul 25, 2023
Chris Hembree, age 45 of Knoxville, passed away July 25, 2023. He was a life-long gamer who enjoyed D&D and various video games. Preceded in death by father James Hembree. Survived by children Caeden, Vivi, and Lucian Hembree and their mother Alex; mother Sharon Hembree; sister Stephine Hembree; brother Zachary (Alysson) Hembree; grandma Gay Mincey. A celebration of life will...
Kristian Renae McClain
Jul 24, 2023
Kristian Renae McClain, age 52, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023. She enjoyed listening to music, singing, couponing, spending time with her family, her babies, kitty cats and running the show. She taught everyone she met what love truly is.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty Lynch; father, Darryl...
