Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Roger Basil Satterfield
Jul 10, 2022
Roger Basil Satterfield age 86 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U. S. Marine Corp. He was a deacon and faithful member of Sonlight Baptist Church, and worker and supporter of Halls Wellfare. He enjoyed spending time doing woodwork, farming, bowling, and being...
Sammie Omer Reynolds
Jul 9, 2022
Sammie O. Reynolds, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years; Joyce Reynolds, parents; Clarence and Lucille Reynolds, sister; Ella Dean Graham, and brother; Kyle Reynolds. He is survived by his children; Steve Reynolds and Darlene (Bill)...
Paul Edward Kitts
Jul 9, 2022
Paul Edward Kitts, age 56, of Knoxville, Paul became at peace in God’s presence, Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Halls. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Ellen Abner Kitts; brothers, Dan Kitts and Tim Kitts; nephew, Daniel Kitts. Paul is survived by his loving father, Reverend Elbert W....
Helen Elizabeth Mincey
Jul 9, 2022
Helen Elizabeth Mincey, age 81 of Corryton, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was the owner of Helen’s Flowers which she started in 1964, when her oldest daughter married, she was determined to do her entire wedding. She took several cake decorating classes and that was the beginning of Helen’s Flowers and Catering which she continued until her...
Dorothy Rose
Jul 9, 2022
Rose, Dorothy Jean (Dot), cherished mother of Steve, victoriously joined the Lord and her late husband, Ben, early Saturday morning, July 9, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Ben; parents, Reverend John Walker and Vontella Kitts; infant brother, John Walker Kitts, Jr.; brother, Glenn Kitts; Great-Grandson, Devon Oakley; nephews Stacey Kitts and Wally Kitts, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...
James H. Eblen
Jul 9, 2022
James H. Eblen, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and a long-time member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church. James was a veteran of the Air National Guard. He worked for TVA for over 30 years before retiring. James is preceeded in death by his parents;...
Alice Irene Nix
Jul 8, 2022
Alice Irene Nix, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Glen Nix; and 11 siblings. Alice is survived by her children and their spouses, Teresa and Jeff Wynn, Glen and Karen Nix, Tony Nix, Jeremy and Ada Nix, and Tabitha and Kenny Nance; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Esco and...
Logan John Rodewald
Jul 8, 2022
Logan John Rodewald, age 18, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. He recently graduated from Central High School, Class of '22. He played baseball for the Central Bobcats, STIX, and Gresham. He enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, playing sports, spending time at the lake, cliff/bridge jumping, hanging with his friends, and helping others. Logan will be...
Hubert Austin Nicely
Jul 8, 2022
Hubert Austin Nicely, age 94, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, after a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Minerva Nicely, son, Stevie Nicely, brothers & sisters, Lucille Bailey, Anna Lou Dyer, C. R. Nicely, and great-grandson, Hunter Cole Richard. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 66 years, Gracie Nicely; daughter & son-in-law, Cathy...
Jimmy Ray Milligan
Jul 7, 2022
Jimmy R. Milligan age 84, of Knoxville entered his heavenly home July 7, 2022. Jim loved the Lord, his family, and his community. He was a longtime member and choir director at Heiskell United Methodist Church. In retirement, he joined First Baptist Church, Seymour. Jim worked at Y-12 for 37 years, where he received many accolades and worked on many...
James Franklin Merriman
Jul 7, 2022
James Franklin Merriman, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 7, 2022 with all of his children by his side. Jim is preceded in death by his lovely wife Christa Merriman, mother and father - Nina and Joseph Merriman, and his brother Johnny Merriman. An Evangelist and Ordained Bishop with the Church of God, Jim’s great...
Lavern Sharp
Jul 7, 2022
Laverne Sharp, age 75, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was a longtime member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. Lavern was preceded in death by her loving parents, Edward and Elva Dawson and two brothers and two sisters. Lavern is survived by her beloved husband, William O. Sharp, Jr.; Son and daughter in law, James and Cynthia...
Mary Charlotte Wildsmith
Jul 7, 2022
Charlotte Wildsmith, 79, died on July 7, 2022, at North Knoxville Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1943, in Booneville, Mississippi, and graduated in 1961 from Booneville High School. She completed Draughon’s Business College in Memphis in 1963 and after years as a devoted homemaker, served as secretary of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in...
Ruby Mae Norman
Jul 6, 2022
Ruby Mae Norman, age 75, of Powell, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was the daughter of Edna Mae Manuel. Ruby enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by 3 aunts and 1 uncle. She is survived by one daughter Angie (Kevin) Childress, three sons Bobby Manuel, David Childress, and...
Barbara White Johnson Alfes
Jul 5, 2022
Barbara White Johnson Alfes, age 87, of Fountain City, entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and the Martha Sunday School Class. Barbara was a vibrant person who loved the beautiful things in life. She split her time between her homes in...
Daniel Eugene Selvy
Jul 5, 2022
Daniel Eugene Selvy, age 44 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Darlene Selvy and Danny Garrett; grandmother, Mae Harper; aunt and uncle, Rhonda and Tommy Troutt. He is survived by his brother, Wayne (Michelle) Selvy; sister, Crystal (Jason) McCroskey; nieces, Lexi Selvy, Whitney McCroskey, Kayli McCroskey, and Angela Troutt;...
Gail Ann Carmon
Jul 3, 2022
Gail Ann Carmon, age 73, of Powell passed away July 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gary and many other siblings. Gail is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charles Carmon, her daughter, Lisa Johnson (Dennis); grandchildren, Sierra Gamble and Dustin Johnson (Mikall); great-grandchildren, Josiah and Emerson Gamble, Madeline Brown, Laken, Jace and Raylan...
Bobby Joe Hudgins
Jul 2, 2022
Bobby Joe Hudgins, age 54, of Knoxville, TN., passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Bobby was born February 17, 1968 in Stuttgart, Germany, sharing dual citizenship with the United States and Germany. Bobby served in the U.S. Military for 13 years which include Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Hurricane Andrew. Bobby was an amazing person who made an impact on many lives....
Dorothy Louise Holt
Jul 2, 2022
Dorothy Louise Yarber Holt, age 87, of Powell, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 2 ,2022. She was a former member of tower Heights Baptist Church (20 years), and Brickyard Baptist Church (30 years). Preceded in death by husband, Jack Holt (2020); daughter, Barbara Hensley (2016); son, Jackie L. Holt (2020; grandson, Cory Holt (2013); parents, Claude and Lena Yarber;...
Richie E. Knight
Jul 2, 2022
Richie Knight, age 62, of Cookeville passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Olga Knight; wife, Brenda Lyon Knight. He will be greatly missed by his siblings, Joel Knight, Lisa Loy (Stacey), and Victor Knight. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel is honored to serve the Knight family.
