Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Norma Jean Watson
Sep 28, 2022
Norma Jean Watson, 84 years of age, passed away peacefully in Knoxville, Tennessee on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born March 24, 1938 to her loving parents, Marshall O. and Blanche E. Holbert. Norma graduated from Halls High School before spending her 40-plus-year career in the administrative office of National Linen Service. She lived her entire live in Knoxville...
Dr. James Luther Pointer
Sep 27, 2022
Dr. James Luther Pointer passed away on September 27, 2022. He was married for 68 years to his beloved wife Cordelia, until her death in 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 siblings, and a grandson. He is survived by his children James and Jane, and three grandchildren. James was a veteran of WWII, having served in...
Joe R. Haynes
Sep 27, 2022
Joe “Jody” R. Haynes III, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He attended Central High School and graduated from the Tennessee Military Institute in 1970. Jody attended Carson Newman before opening Custom Cycle Corner in 1972. He is a big part of the original motorcycle culture in Knoxville, and was known for...
Juan Carlos Avila
Sep 26, 2022
El dia de Septiembre 26, 2022 fallecio Juan Carlos Avila de 42 años. Fue un amado esposo de Amanda Cartagena y dedicado padre de Dylan Avila. Es sobrevivido por sus hermanos Jimmy, Jorgito, y Mayra; primos Julio, Claudia, Oliver, Ariel, Marino, Adonis, Dennis, Adonoy muchos tios y primos mas. Famila y amigos son invitados a su velorio en Sabado, Octubre...
Robert Louis Hicks
Sep 26, 2022
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Malcolm Ray Kingore
Sep 26, 2022
Malcolm Ray Kingore, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Widner; step-father, David Joe Widner, Sr.; brothers, David J. Widner Jr. and James Lipscomb. He is survived by wife, Lisa Kingore; sons, Eddie Horne, Brandon Kingore and Nick Kingore; daughters, Melissa Kingore and Glinda Kingore; grandchildren, Elijah Ervin,...
Jacob Edward Bales
Sep 26, 2022
Jacob Edward Bales Jr, age 76 of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Jacob served in the United States Marine Corp and did three tours in Vietnam, receiving several honorable medals. After his military career, Jacob had a long career...
Michael Andrew Doane
Sep 25, 2022
Michael Andrew Doane, age 44 of North Knoxville, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2022 after a brief illness. He was a 32 Degree Mason with the Mascot Masonic Lodge #738 F&AM, and a Shriner with Kerbela Temple. Preceded in death by mom, Cathy Doane; dad, Mike Doane; mamaw, Jeanette; mamaw, Jean; papaw, Odell; aunt, Teresa; and uncle, Shannon. Survived...
Shirley Saunders
Sep 25, 2022
Shirley Irene Saunders, age 79 of Knoxville, TN was healed of illness and taken in to the arms of her Heavenly Father Sunday, September 25th, 2022. She enjoyed church, gospel and country music, cheering on The Vols, playing cards with her precious friends, but most of all spending time with her family and sitting outside. She worked as a cashier...
Gena F. Crowe
Sep 25, 2022
Gena “Jo” F. Crowe, age 84 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Gena was a 20+ year member of Church Street United Methodist Church. She enjoyed painting and spending time at the lake with family boating and camping. Preceded in death by loving husband, Earl Crowe; parents, Victor and Frances McMahan; and...
William Carl Humphrey
Sep 24, 2022
William “Carl: Humphrey, a self-taught and self-employed Master Carpenter and a life long resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by father Anderson Humphrey, mother Anna Whitson Humphrey, daughter Janice Jordan, and Son Rickie “Lee” Humphrey. He is survived by his devoted family, his daughter Cynthia and...
Nancy Faye Loftis
Sep 23, 2022
Nancy Faye (Williford) Loftis age 80 of Clinton passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Member of Safe Harbor Church and she was employed by K-25 Oak Ridge for several years. She loved to Cross Stich, embroidery, and quilting. Preceded in death by parents, Mabrey and Ruth Williford, sister, Irene Williford and brother, Sidney Williford. Survivors, children; Kenneth Shane Loftis, Jon...
Mildred Linkous Arnold Stooksbury
Sep 23, 2022
Mildred Linkous Arnold Stooksbury, went to be with her Savior on Friday, September 23, 2022. She was 93 years old. Mildred was a lifelong member of Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell and leaves a legacy of kindness and such a sweet spirit. Mildred was preceded in death by son Mark W. Arnold, husband Glenmore Stooksbury, virtually all close relatives. Mildred...
Kathryn Ann Owenby
Sep 23, 2022
Kathryn “Kathy” Ann (Dunn) Owenby, age 61 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Friday, September 23, 2022. Kathy was Baptized as a Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfreda and Bill Dunn; former husband, David Owenby; grandson, Blake Hossain; aunt and uncle, Dot and Jay Waddey. Kathy is...
Margaret Frances Reed
Sep 23, 2022
Margaret D. Reed of Greene County, went to Heaven on Friday, September 23, 2022 after fighting cancer for 23 years (reoccurring 5 times). She was a current member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a former member of Lafollete United Methodist Church. She worked in the Bell System for 35 years before retiring from AT&T. She enjoyed reading, cooking, flower...
Kathy Mae Estep
Sep 22, 2022
Kathy Mae Estep, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 12:00 AM. Kathy is survived by her sons, Jessie Estep and Dallas Hurst; grandchildren, Kevin Nelson and Kyila Nelson; and nephew, Steven Silcox. There are no services scheduled at this time. To leave condolences or share a memory, please go to www.mynattfh.com.
Sherry Gail Breeden
Sep 22, 2022
Sherry Gail Breeden, 68 of Knoxville, gained her angel wings Thursday September 22, 2022. Sherry was kind spirited and had a big heart. She was Nana to many, and she raised a village. Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, James Taylor, Elizabeth & Tandy Summers, Daughter, Lisa Napier, grandson, Kaine Breeden; brothers, Jimmy Taylor, Danny Taylor and Darrell...
Rose Juanita Courtney
Sep 21, 2022
Rose “Juanita” Smith Courtney (96) entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 21, 2022. She was born January 30, 1926, in Knoxville, TN, to Ed and Victoria (Moore) Smith. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1944. In 1946, Juanita met the love of her life, Paul “Bud” Courtney. They were married on...
Marion Allan Rusch
Sep 21, 2022
Marion Clemons Allan Rusch, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away Sept. 21, 2022, in Knoxville. It was on her 83rd birthday. She was born in Mississippi to Harvey and Ottis Graves and grew up primarily in Winter Haven, Florida. She moved to Knoxville in 1985 after raising her family of four in Morristown, TN. Many in Knoxville...
