Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bernard Joseph Quinn, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
Bernard Joseph “Bernie” Quinn Jr., 87, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Bernie was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Bernard Quinn and Alice Pelaccio Quinn. He graduated from Highland Falls High School and attended Orange County Community College before continuing his education at the University of Miami, where he was a proud member of Sigma...
Wiley Edward Shelby
Oct 17, 2026
Wiley E. Shelby "America's Papaw", age 100 of Knoxville, Tennessee left this Earthly plane and entered into thru the Gates of Heaven on Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Reverend Shelby was a member of West Side Baptist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason in the Charles H. Mckinney Masonic Lodge 433. Wiley was a...
Jeffrey Paul Hopson
Oct 17, 2026
Jeffrey Paul Hopson, age 63, of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:00pm - 7:00 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 7:00pm. Pastor Deane Wright officiating. Jeff will be laid to rest at East Tennessee...
Jerry Lee Roach
Oct 16, 2026
Jerry Lee Roach, age 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry had a love for walking, nature, and animals. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and appreciated the simple things in life. Above all, he cherished his family and the time he spent with those he loved.
He leaves behind his loving husband of...
Mary Margaret Wolfenbarger
Oct 15, 2026
Mary Margaret Wolfenbarger, age 85, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
She will be laid to rest at Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville, TN, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 11am.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Mynatt Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wolfenbarger family.
Bobby Ray Vandergriff
Oct 15, 2026
Bobby Ray Vandergriff, age 75, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed music, especially Southern Gospel. He also loved Old Westerns and The Andy Griffith Show, and reading the Union News Leader. He was a former employee of Plasti-Line,...
Russell Lynn McNeil
Oct 15, 2026
Russell Lynn McNeil, age 64, of Knoxville, passed away October 15, 2026. Russell’s passions in life were hunting and fishing. However, his greatest passion was his family.
He is preceded in death by his mom, Christina; dad, Bobby; sister, Kim; sons, Chris and Mike; and life partner of 26 years, Maxine.
Russell's survived by his children, Keith, Stephanie, Casey, Mikey, and Scotty....
Christina Ann Fouts
Oct 14, 2026
Christina Ann Fouts, age 51 of Corryton, TN passed away on October 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Joann & Edmund Colwell and brother, Bill Colwell.
She was survived by her loving husband, Johnny Wayne Fouts; son, Waylon Fouts; daughter, Haley Fouts; sister, Sabrina McGuire; brother, Earl Colwell and several nieces, nephews, and friends who will...
Ralph "Eddie" Edward Belew
Oct 14, 2026
Ralph Edward "Eddie" Belew, age 77, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Heiskell, TN. He was also a member of the Iron Workers Union and worked around the country as a wallpaper manager, remodeling and painter. He was an avid hunter and...
Tiffany Renae Felipe
Oct 14, 2026
Tiffany Renae Felipe, age 43, of Knoxville, passed away on October 14, 2026. She was born on October 2, 1983, to the late James and Viola (Wehking) Barnes.
Tiffany loved playing video games, especially the classics. Among her favorites though were Borderlands and Mario. She also enjoyed collecting the Mini Brands toys and had recently discovered her passion for diamond painting....
Nathaniel Wayne Parker
Oct 14, 2026
Nathaniel Wayne Parker, age 26, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on October 14, 2026.
He enjoyed playing video games, watching anime, and feeding the family dog cookies.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald and Patricia Scarbro, and two uncles, Donald Buhl and Chris Elmore.
Nathaniel is survived by his parents, Heather and Jason Monroe; father, Michael Parker; brother, Deven Monroe;...
Donna Rader Fox
Oct 13, 2026
Donna Rader Fox, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away on October 13, 2026, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Fox ; parents, Hazel and Raymond Defoe; birth father, Roy Rader, who was killed in combat when she was only 18 months old; daughter, Melissa Renee Fox; sister, Sarah Cicale; brother, Junior Defoe; brother-in-law, Jim Fox;...
Frank Edward Kinder
Oct 12, 2026
Frank Edward Kinder, age 83, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 12, 2026. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Frank was a designated organ donor and gifted someone in Virginia an extended life.
He was a 1961 graduate of LaFollette High School. Frank ran track and was known as "the galloping...
Justin Matthew Frost
Oct 12, 2026
Justin Matthew Frost, age 45, of Niota, formerly of Powell, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Justin was a Director of Maintenance, and did construction. He loved working with his hands.
He is survived by parents, Steve and Karen Frost; daughter, Arianah Frost; sisters, Stephanie Frost Bibey (Don) and Melanie Long (Charles). Also survived by...
Donnie Earl "Jug" May
Oct 11, 2026
Donnie Earl “Jug” May, age 70 of Maynardville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born August 23, 1956. He was affectionately known as “Jug”. He has found peace after a courageous battle with cancer. He dearly missed the family that had gone before him but now been reunited with them face to face....
William Hutson Spencer
Oct 10, 2026
William Hutson Spencer, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Powell, TN on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Bill was born March 7, 1949, at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC., the son of Herbert T. and Edna Hutson Spencer. Because his dad was in the Air Force, the family moved to different places in the...
Mildred "Dit" DeMarcus
Oct 10, 2026
Mildred “Dit” DeMarcus
“Well Done, My Child.” Mildred “Dit” DeMarcus went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and raised in Knoxville, Mildred was a graduate of Rule High School. She worked as a cashier at Kroger for over 30 years and was a faithful member of Emory Valley Baptist...
Nancy Pate Leake
Oct 10, 2026
Nancy Pate Leake, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 81. A graduate of Fulton High School, Nancy devoted many years of her professional life to the banking and credit industry. Throughout her career, she worked at Glenwood Sandwich Shop, Standard Knitting Mills, Bank of Knoxville, C&C Bank, and the Credit Bureau of Knoxville....
Ronnie "Red" McCurry
Oct 10, 2026
Ronnie “Red” Lee McCurry, 70, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on October 10, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1956. He worked in construction, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father Clarence McCurry, his bonus daughter, Kelli, his sister, Brenda Lawerence, and his brother Kenneth. He is survived by his...
Daniel Ray Skeen
Oct 9, 2026
Daniel Ray Skeen, age 67, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Tennova North Hospital following a courageous and deeply inspiring 19-year battle with Multiple Myeloma, an extremely aggressive blood cancer.
Born on October 7, 1959, to Bob Lewis Skeen and Wilma Sliger Skeen. Daniel grew up in a home with four other brothers. He was a long-time member of...
