Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Aug 16, 2022

Vickie L. “Grams” Linebarger Bryant, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked with Dr. James Fair for 42 years as a dental assistant. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, William and Joyce Linebarger; and sisters, Pam Collins and Brenda Duncan. She is survived by her lifelong...

Aug 15, 2022

Gerald L. Hephner (Pastor Jerry) A life long servant of the Lord, went home to his eternal reward on Monday, August 15, 2022. Gerald was born August 22, 1926 to Russell Hephner and Edna (Cook) Hephner of Hudson, Michigan, where he spent his childhood. He faithfully served in World War II as a Navy Seebee and was stationed in Guam...

Aug 13, 2022

Barbara Anne Walker, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. Barbara was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by beloved mother, 3 brothers, and one sister. She is survived by loving son, Michael (Mary) Walker; sisters, Wanda Sweeney and Peggy Lawson; one grandson; five great-grandchildren; and special close friend, Ronnie Davis. There are no...

Aug 12, 2022

Sondra Joann Reagan, age 74, born August 16, 1947 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Powell, TN. Graduate of Central High School. Retired from KUB. She cherished and loved her Grandchildren whom she was so very proud of and would tell anyone that she met about them. A very...

Aug 12, 2022

Foster “Shop” Stout, age 91, of Ft. City, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. He was in the US Army Veteran serving in the Korean war. He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. He was a proud supporter of Fulton athletics. Preceded in death by wife of 65 years, Shirley Stout; parents,...

Aug 12, 2022

Juanita Eastridge, age 82, of Andersonville, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Eastridge; parents, Vineyard and Beulah Braden; siblings, Don, Annette, Hollis, and Bobby Joe Braden. She will be missed by her daughter, Deborah Day (Kevin Angelbeck); grandson, Steven Day (Ashleigh); great-granddaughter, Constance Day; sister, Jewell Bolduc; several...

Aug 11, 2022

Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.

Aug 11, 2022

Deborah Lynn Geames, age 65 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 11, 2022. She was a faithful member of Family Christian Fellowship Church. She loved being with her nieces, nephews, and her family. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, C.W. Geames; son, Joey Geames; parents, John Ketner and Betty Geames. She is survived...

Aug 11, 2022

Michael L. DeBusk, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Michael served as a attorney in Fountain City for almost 40 years. He was a beloved father, friend, and counselor to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by father, Albert DeBusk; mother, Inez DeBusk; sister, Regina Anderson. He is survived by son, Michael...

Aug 11, 2022

Kathryn L. McManus, age 70, of Knoxville, went to see her sweet Jesus peacefully with family and friends gathered at her side Thursday, August 11, 2022. She loved Jesus with all her heart. A member of Salem Baptist Church and a wonderful hairdresser for over 50 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother always making you feel loved....

Aug 10, 2022

Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, August 15, 2022, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com

Aug 9, 2022

Aug 9, 2022

Christopher Harold Robertson, age 46, of Knoxville, died August 9, 2022. He was born July 19, 1976. Chris attended God’s Place Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Robertson; grandparents, Clifton and Elive Robertson and Opal and William Lee (Bill) Fox. Chris is survived by his wife, Kimberly Renee Robertson; step-children, Brooke LeSheigh Hatchett and Christian Trey...

Aug 8, 2022

James Aaron Bennett-Lakin, age 38, born May 18, 1984, in Pikeville, Ky, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Lakin; and grandparents, Jim and Phillis Bennett, and John and Anna Lynn Lakin. He is survived by his mother, Suzette Bennett Lakin (MA); and brother, John Mark Lakin (ButtButt). He leaves behind a...

Aug 8, 2022

Margaret “Ann” Tipton went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 8, 2022. Faithful member of Woodlawn Christian Church. She loved taking pictures, being with her animals, and family. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Margaret Milam; sister, Angela Walker; and son, Teddy Williams Jr. She is survived by loving husband, Stan Tipton; daughter, Amy Williams; best...

Aug 8, 2022

Katherine Ruth King Coomer, age 94, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Born July 5, 1928, in Knoxville, TN., Katherine graduated from Central High School in 1946. She was a Knoxville resident for 89 years before relocating to Honolulu, Hawaii and then to Saint Simons Island. Katherine was proud to be the bookkeeper and administrative...

Aug 7, 2022

Howard Glen Hensley was born October 5, 1940 to parents James Ira Hensley and Ethel Helton Corum. He passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 with his wife and daughters by his side. He was one of four brothers, who were his best friends. They enjoyed fishing and dirt track racing. He and his brothers had a bond that was...

Aug 7, 2022

Patsy Lou (Jones) Smith, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Ernest O. Smith; Daughter, Patricia Mendez; Son, Daniel Smith; Great-Grand Children, Skylie Aryella Massengill and Lillian Rosalie Tipton Davis; Father and Mother, Dave and Ella Jones; Sister and Brother-In-Law, Wanda and Gordon Cox; Brother, Robert...

Aug 7, 2022

Joleen Stiles Decker, age 84 of Halls, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 7, 2022. Joleen loved talking with friends and family. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Joe and Kathleen Stiles; children, Douglas Kent Decker and Bradley Jerome Decker. She is survived by loving nephews, Perry and Brent Roberts; niece, Nannette Thomas; cousins, Junelle Sellers,...

Aug 6, 2022

Elizabeth Jacqueline (Jackie) Dean died Aug. 6, 2022, from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 79. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Jackie Johnstone grew up in St. Augustine, FL, where she graduated from high school. Jackie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL. A mother of three girls and one boy, Jackie raised...