Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Wayne Hollifield
Jun 11, 2023
James W. "Holly" Hollifield, age 77, of Knoxville went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse R. Hollifield and Mattie C. Hollifield; and his sisters and brother. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary E. Hollifield, his daughter, Sharon G. Cronas...
Ernest Lee McFall "Ernie"
Jun 11, 2023
Ernest Lee McFall “Ernie”, age 72 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church and a former member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, where he was saved at a young age. Ernie was a retired Vietnam Airforce veteran and also retired as a mail carrier from the USPS....
Jamie Bright Catlett
Jun 10, 2023
Jamie Bright Catlett, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away June 10, 2023. She was a member of Glory Church at Dante. Jamie loved her family and her fur-babies more than anything. She enjoyed going to races and car shows. Preceded in death by mother and step-father Faye and Glen Cabage, father James Homer Bright, and son Randall Nighbert. Survived by...
Julie Denise Demarcus
Jun 8, 2023
Julie Denise DeMarcus born on 9/8/68 was a person with tremendous compassion, sympathy, and understanding for all that came into her life. Bring joy and laughter into any room, she was blessed with a warm heart and tenderness, challenging that of a radiant sun. The ones who knew her best as either a friend, a sister, a daughter, or...
Mary Evelyn (McCarter) Cooper
Jun 8, 2023
Mary Evelyn Cooper, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was a member of Redemption Church for over 40 years and was very proud of working in the medical field until she was 77 years old. Mary Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Florence McCarter; brother, Don McCarter and sister,...
Martin Edward Anderson
Jun 7, 2023
Anderson, Martin Edward (Marty)- Of Knoxville Tennessee passed away Wednesday June 7th 2023 at James H Quillen VA medical center in Johnson City. Marty was a man who loved his wife, kids and grandkids wholeheartedly. Marty worked as a UXO tech for the last 15 years. He served in the US Army and served proudly. Waiting for Marty to join...
Iona Sue Spencer Chesney
Jun 7, 2023
Iona Sue Spencer Chesney age 80 of Corryton, TN entered into eternal rest on June 7th, 2023. Waiting to welcome her was her husband of 53 years, James Carroll Chesney; daughter, Pamela Marie Chesney Stanifer; her parents Rev. James "Edd" Spencer and Conilee Texas Ramsey Spencer; brothers, John Spencer, and Jim Spencer; and sister, Barbara June Perkey. Waiting to...
Judy "JuJu" Marie Baldwin Constantine
Jun 6, 2023
Judy “JuJu” Marie Baldwin Constantine, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away at 4:45pm, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She retired as the Executive Assistant of the Dean of the Continuing Education Department at the University of Tennessee after 58 years of service. She was also the founder and executive director of the Letterman’s T-Club....
Reba Nell Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Reba Nell Smith, age 60, left this world for greener pastures Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was loved and will be missed. She loved her family and all her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, James, and Lanie Phillips; sister, Abbie Gail Phillips; brother, JL Taylor; and nephew, Jordan Phillips. She is survived by loving son, Lee...
Cornelio Belarmino Iboy Olmino
Jun 5, 2023
Cornelio B Iboy Olmino de Salma Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, fallecio el Lunes, 5 de Junio, 2023 en Tulsa, Oklahoma.
El velorio se llevara a cabo el Sabado 24 de Junio 2023, de 12:00 PM a 7:00 PM siguido con una misa a las 7:00 PM officiado por el Padre Neil Pezzulo en Mynatt Funeral Home en la Capilla de...
Lee Francis Bailey
Jun 5, 2023
Lee Francis Bailey, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away June 5, 2023. He was a member Hill Top Baptist Church. Lee retired from the Chevron Oil Company as a truck driver. He loved to drive a truck and enjoyed driving his John Deere tractor. Preceded in death by loving and devoted wife, Irene Bailey; parents, Leonard and Rosa Bailey;...
Robert Michael King Jr
Jun 5, 2023
Robert Michael "Mike"King, 58 passed away suddenly June 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family & love of 41 years Angie.
Preceded in death by father Robert Michael King SR, mother Lena Frank King, sister Kim Grubb & fur babies Ginger, Tia, & Maggie.
Survived by his loving wife Angela Carr. Sister Robin M King, brother in law Don...
William Longley
Jun 5, 2023
William Longley age 69 of Knoxville passed away on Monday June 5th 2023.
He is Preceded in death by Brother David Longley, Daughter Jasmine Longley, Sister Martha Gosnell, Brother-in-law Randy Smith Sr, Rodney Smith Jr, Sister-in-law Debbie Taylor, Mother-in-law Juanita Smith.
He is Survived by Wife of 47 years Ginger Longley, Son Vincent Longley and Wife Mary Longley, Brother...
Millard C. Smith, Jr. (Junior)
Jun 5, 2023
Millard C. Smith, Jr. (Junior) age 79 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023. He was a Vietnam war veteran stationed in the DMZ in South Korea and a member of the American Legion and VFW. Junior retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. He enjoyed buying and trading old cars, attending car shows and ballgames for...
William Zachary (Bill) Julian
Jun 5, 2023
Julian, William Zachary (Bill), age 81, Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023 after a brief illness. Born April 11, 1942, he is preceded in death by parents William Emerson and Kathleen Mize Julian.
Survived by son Chris Julian; sister Judy Julian Beeler (Richard); nephews Richie Beeler, Mark Beeler (Gail); great nephews Matthew Beeler (Kaylie) and Zachary...
Kathryn Christina (Adams) Mead
Jun 4, 2023
Kathryn MeadBorn: November 30, 1956 in Waukegan, ILDied: June 4, 2023 in Corryton, TNKathryn C. Mead (Kate), age 66, passed away unexpectedly on June 4th, 2023 in Grainger County, Tennessee. She was born Kathryn Christina Adams on November 30th, 1956 in Waukegan, Illinois to Albert (Alby) and Dorothy Adams. Kate was a loving wife to her husband Brian Mead,...
John Michael Curley, Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
John Michael Curley, Jr., age 59, of Halls, (Knoxville), went on to a better place on June 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Church; aunt, Laurie Church and grandfather, Jack. John is survived by both parents, John Curley, Sr. and Linda Newcomb; sister, Jackie Fox; his three children, Adrian Curley, Maria Curley and John...
Daniel Joseph Allen Phillips
Jun 4, 2023
Daniel Joseph Allen Phillips, age 21, of Powell, TN, died June 4, 2023. He was a very intelligent kid and had so much potential. Joseph’s life was ended all too soon. He was a great son, grandson, cousin and big brother. He will live in our hearts forever. Joe is survived by his sister, Kylee Phillips; brother, Matt Phillips,...
John Michael Curley Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
John Michael Curley, Jr., age 59, of Knoxville, went to a better place on June 4, 2023. He enjoyed the lake, spending time with his family and grandkids, playing pool, and bowling. He wanted everyone to be happy, that’s what made him happy. John is preceded in death by grandmother, Betty Church; aunt, Laurie Church; papaw, Jack. He is survived...
