Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Bertha Aileen Vazzana
Sep 3, 2022
Bertha A Bruce Vazzana, age 89, peacefully went to her heavenly home on the afternoon of September 3, 2022. She was born on May 7, 1933 in Stinking Creek, TN to the late Leonard and Teresa Bruce. She graduated from Carter High School. She was a 1954 graduate of the Baptist School of Nursing and worked as an ER nurse...
Angela Marie Mitchell
Sep 2, 2022
Angela Marie Haun- Mitchell, age 46, of Knoxville passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. Angie was a free and adventurous spirit and a beautiful soul. She never met a stranger. Angie loved fiercely and unconditionally. She was planted on earth to bloom in heaven and is finally at peace. Rest easy our sweet angel. She is preceded in death by...
Armando Meraz Martinez
Sep 2, 2022
No arrangements have been made at this time. Online condolences can be left at Mynattfh.com
Wanda Fay Jones
Sep 2, 2022
Wanda Fay (Padgett) Jones, age 78 passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Padgett; sister, Rosita Asbury, brothers, Floyd, Bobby, Jimmy, and Joe "Hunkey" Padgett. She will be greatly missed by her children, Lisa Elliott, Donna Cochran, Tina Jones, Chris Jones, Melissa Jones;...
Joseph Roy Sherrod
Sep 1, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Roy Sherrod, age 38 of Fountain City, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 1, 2022. He enjoyed disc golf and was a big Alabama football fan. Preceded in death by father, Joe D. Sherrod. Survived by sons, J.D. and Spencer Sherrod; mother, Susan (Shelton) Sherrod; grandmother, Ann Martin; aunt, Julie Martin; cousin, Logan Simpson; special friends, Tyrone Simpson and...
Linda Ann Sweeney
Aug 31, 2022
Linda Ann Sweeney, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She was a faithful member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. She was a loving homemaker, care giver, mother, and nana. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Helen and Elmer Raby; daughter, Sherry Huff; and special cousin, Joann Wilson. She is survived by loving sons,...
Patsy I. Sharp
Aug 31, 2022
Patsy “Pat” I. Sharp, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022. She was a devoted Christian and loving mother. She is preceded by her parents Mary and Clifton Vineyard, her brother Phillip Vineyard and daughter-in-law Linda Coward. She is survived by daughter Tracy (Steve) Butturini, son Kenneth Coward, daughters Mary Abbott, and Carla McGuire,...
Glennis Phillips Chambers
Aug 31, 2022
Glennis B. (Phillips) Chambers age 95 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a devoted Christian and member of Blount Baptist Church. She retired from Watson Distribution Center. She was a devoted loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 73 years, Tyrus Chambers; parents, Frank and Cletis Phillips; brother,...
Anita Martin Nitzberg
Aug 30, 2022
Anita Martin Nitzberg, born in Ackerman, MS, age 60, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Martin and her brother, Gregory Martin. Anita will be greatly missed by her children, Jason Nitzberg, Ashley “Miranda” (Telmo) Dantes, Jessica (Joshua) Rogers; grandchildren, Emiliana Dantes, Cassen Rogers, Marissa Grant, Brody Rogers, Brianna Baker,...
Joyce Kay Frye
Aug 29, 2022
Joyce Kay Frye, age 68 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 29, 2022. Joyce loved spending her time fishing with her husband. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Mattie Hurst; brothers, Junior Hurst, Melvin Hurst and Calvin Hurst; sisters, Shirley Veals, Diane, Linda Hurst, and Geraldine Hurst. She is survived by loving...
Richard P. Mahan
Aug 29, 2022
Richard P. Mahan, age 82, of Blaine passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Charlotte Bates; stepchildren Lori Jo Harne, Charles Bates (Bobbie), Jennifer Sherrod (Phil); niece, Kelly Mahan; nephew, Daniel Mahan. In honoring Richard's request there will be no formal services held. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls...
Varnell Vineyard Wolfenbarger
Aug 28, 2022
Varnell Vineyard Wolfenbarger passed away August 28, 2022, at the age of 95 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Eileen Wolfenbarger, father Horace Vineyard Wolfenbarger, mother Eliza Hopson Wolfenbarger, sisters Mary Skeen and Virginia Campbell, and grandson Mark Wolfenbarger. He is survived by his son, Marvin Wolfenbarger (Janie), daughter, Karen Yearwood...
Lori Lestarr Carver
Aug 28, 2022
Lori LeStarr Carver, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022. She was a loving mom, mamaw, and sister. She is preceded by parents Louise and Kenneth Radford, brother Kenny Radford, father of her children Timothy Carver Sr., granddaughter Norah Carver, and half sister Doris Carver. She is survived by her loving partner of 14...
Hazel L. Ketner
Aug 28, 2022
Hazel L. Ketner, age 87 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord August 28, 2022 at Autumn Care Assisted Living. She was a member at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for 34 years and then at Inskip Baptist Church for the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Jesse H....
Caye Parolari
Aug 28, 2022
Caye Parolari, age 80 of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2022. She was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. Caye was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mayme Bounds. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ted Parolari; sons and daughter-in-law, Ted and Rhonda Parolari; grandchildren, Kristyn (Alex) Bullard, Thaniel and fiancé Emily...
Robert Louis Mynatt
Aug 27, 2022
Robert “Bob” Louis Mynatt, age 95, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2022. He was a loving husband and father and a member and Deacon at Union Baptist Church. He worked for the Bank of Knoxville, Third National Bank, and SunTrust Bank, where he retired from after 42 years. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, where he...
Doris Hubbs Witt
Aug 25, 2022
Doris Hubbs Witt, age 95 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 25, 2022. She enjoyed working puzzles, reading, and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Walter Witt. She is survived by loving daughters, Diann McMurtery and Kim (Robert) Garrett; grandchildren, Rebecca (Josh) Collins, Emily (William) Henson, and Ben...
Kaiden Anthony King-Theilen
Aug 24, 2022
Kaiden Anthony King-Theilen, age 23 months passed away on August 24, 2022. He was known as K-Man, Rowdy, and Bubba, and he was a child of God. Kaiden was a tough little man with a big heart. He is survived by his parents, Britney King and Zachary Theilen; grandparents, Roger Theilen, Cindy Theilen, Joey King, and Christy Munsey; great-grandparents, Carl...
Steven Edgar Carver
Aug 24, 2022
Steven E. Carver, Sr. age 77 of North Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a 45+ year member and choir member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. Retired from Briggs Inc. after 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, John and Geneva Carver. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Carolyn Carver; son,...
