Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Roy Lynn Hankins
Jul 19, 2023
Roy Lynn Hankins, age 95, of Knoxville. Passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Roy was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church and a member of the Plumber and Pipe Fitters Local #102. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bertha Hankins; brothers, Vernon, Bun, Toad and Huston; sisters,...
Carolyn Denise Coats
Jul 18, 2023
Carolyn Denise Coats, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Carolyn loved making people smile by giving gifts and trinkets of her appreciation. Carolyn had a huge heart and never came across anyone she didn’t love. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Ray Sands and Annie-Mae Sands. Survived by her loving husband of 14...
Francis "Frank" Xavier Sommer III
Jul 18, 2023
Francis Xavier Sommer III, born October 22, 1958, and succumbed to a short and intense battle with cancer Tuesday, July, 18, 2023. Born in Barbourville, KY to Cy and Theo Sommer who preceded him in death. He began his life passionate about Boy Scouts and became an eagle scout at the age of 14. Graduate of Harriman High School in...
Roger Allen Watson
Jul 18, 2023
Roger Allen Watson, age 61, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was employed by United Parcel Service (UPS) Roger served his country as a United States Marine for four years. Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Shelby Watson. He is survived by his father and step-mother, William “Buster”...
John Houston Dykes
Jul 18, 2023
John Houston Dykes, age 24 of Knoxville, was suddenly called home on July 18, 2023 after a hard fought crippling 2 ½ year battle with Long COVID. He was a beloved son to Jensi and Roger Dykes and brother to Caroline Dykes. John Houston was a gifted athlete who pursued field sports including baseball, travel soccer and ultimately rugby...
Linda Lou Hemphill
Jul 18, 2023
Linda Lou Hemphill, age 74 of Knoxville (Halls Crossroads, TN) went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Billy Ray Hemphill. Linda was a member of of Emory Valley Baptist church. She is survived by her son, Larry (Jennifer) Hemphill; daughters, Becky (Norman) Stafford,...
Violet Marie Bridges
Jul 18, 2023
Violet Bridges, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away July 18, 2023. She attended Loveland Baptist Church and loved her church very much. She was blessed with so many who loved her, especially her children and grandkids. Violet will be deeply missed by her loved ones, from her phone calls and her laugh to her sweet loving soul. Preceded in death...
Phyllis Sue McCarty
Jul 16, 2023
Phyllis Sue "Sissy" McCarty passed away Sunday July 16,2023 at the home of her daughter with her family by her side.
Sissy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 8, 1949. She moved to Detroit,Of Michigan, but returned to Knoxville where she worked as a Dietary Technician. She loved watching Atlanta Braves Baseball and University of Tennessee football with...
Nora Faye Vick
Jul 16, 2023
Nora Faye Vick, age 21, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 5:00pm until time of Celebration of Life service at 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Rev. Tony Vick officiating.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Billie Freedom Bailey
Jul 16, 2023
Billie Freedom Bailey, age 89 of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Union County, passed away July 16, 2023. He was born June 23, 1934. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. An antique dealer at Green Acres Flea Market for over forty years. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by parents Dona and...
Billy Gene Gordon
Jul 16, 2023
Billy Gene Gordon, age 62, of Knoxville, TN. Born: April 16, 1961 El Paso, Texas Died: July 16, 2023, Knoxville, Tennessee. Billy was a Christian, a talented artist, and a war veteran, who loved his family and was always making everyone laugh. His signature Popeye the Sailor Man laugh will always be remembered. He was an honorable son, who made...
Petrona Rosalia Diaz Ramirez
Jul 16, 2023
Petrona Rosalia Diaz Ramirez de Guatemala, edad 29, fallecio el 16 de Julio 2023.
La familia va recibir amistades de 12:00 PM a 6:00 PM el Domigo,23 de Julio 2023 para velar a Petrona en Mynatt Funeral Home la Capilla de Fountain City obicado en 2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918.
Polly Q Rector
Jul 16, 2023
Polly Q. Rector age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Family and close friends will meet at 1:45 PM for a 2:00 PM graveside service on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at East TN Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy) officiated by Michael Ray Shuemaker. Online condolences may be expessed at mynattfh.com.
Jeanette Ada (Ballew) Casteel
Jul 15, 2023
Jeanette Ada Ballew Casteel, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a longtime resident of Knox County (Halls Crossroads), Tennessee where she was a former Woman of the Year. Jeanette was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Jeanette was also a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary...
Breeanna Nicole Frechette
Jul 15, 2023
Breeanna “ Bree” Frechette age 29 of Knoxville passed away on July 15th, 2023
She is preceded in death by father Bob Frechette, Grandpa Tim Frechette, Grandma Velva Frechette and Grandfather Ridley Adkins.
She is survived by Beloved daughter Serenity Frechette, Boyfriend Chris Rixie, Mom Stephanie Shepherd (Shawn), Brother Michael Thurman, Sisters Ashlin Thurman and Paige Thurman, Grandmother Ricky...
Lois Anne Eblen
Jul 15, 2023
On the morning of July 15, 2023, Lois peacefully passed from this world to her heavenly home. Lois was a devoted and caring mom. She was well-loved and well-known by all her family and friends for her generous spirit, and giving freely to those around who were in need. She grew up in the Lonsdale community and attended Rule High...
Alice Faye Parton
Jul 15, 2023
Alice Faye Parton (7/19/1947-7/15/2023).
In deepest sadness the family announces the passing of their mother. Alice Parton. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, James Edward Parton Sr.; mother, Alma Ryan Daniels; sisters, Bobbie (Jack) Rodgers, Annamay (Curtis) Cross, and Marylee (“Red”) Cole; and brother Doyd (Carol) Daniels. She is survived by loving children, James (Mary) Edward Parton...
Fred Clayton Proffitt
Jul 14, 2023
Fred Clayton Proffitt, age 62, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.
He was of the Baptist faith and was saved at Bells Campground Baptist Church. Fred enjoyed drawing, fishing, riding motorcycles, building hot-rods, pinstriping, and loved driving a truck and operating heavy equipment. He’s been employed with Clinton Highway Wrecker Services for the past 25 years. Fred was a...
Dawn Tindell Holbert
Jul 14, 2023
Dawn Tindell Holbert, age of 58 from Halls, went to be with The Lord Friday, July 14, 2023. She was a member of Corryton Church and loved Jesus dearly. Dawn loved the beach, art work and especially loved life itself.
Dawn is preceded by her father Paul D. Tindell; grandparents Lillian and Francis Tindell; father-in-law Thomas Holbert.
Dawn is survived...
Marianne B. Settle
Jul 14, 2023
Marianne Blin Settle, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Marianne was born March 28, 1930, in Dusseldorf, Germany, and met her husband Ford Settle in England after World War II. She was employed at Internal Medicine Associates Division at St. Mary’s Hospital for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, biking, hiking, and...
