Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Katherine Gwedolyn Kieffer
Oct 18, 2022
Katherine Gwedolyn Kieffer, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. She is preceded in death by first husband, James F. Padgett, Sr.; second husband, Arthur Quick; third husband, Al Kieffer; son, James F. Padgett, Jr.; parents, Buren and Millie Golden; brother, Daniel Golden; sister, Mary Ball. She is survived by daughter, Debbie Pritchett (Tom); granddaughters, Angel Anderton and...
Betty O. Conner
Oct 18, 2022
KNOXVILLE - Betty (Liz) Conner, age 91, of Knoxville, formerly of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away with her family by her side, as she met her Savior, October 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband, John T. Conner; daughter, Julie (Ronnie) Bradshaw of Knoxville; sons, Phillip (Sharon) Conner and Nathan Conner, all of Lucasville, Ohio. A graveside service will be...
Scott D. Kinser
Oct 17, 2022
Scott D. Kinser, age 57, of Knoxville, went to his heavenly home on October 17, 2022. Scott loved Tennessee football, fishing, and his motorcycle. He was always a friend you could count on and loved his grandbabies and family. He is preceded in death by father, Everett Kinser. He is survived by children, Bill Riffey (Shelly), Jerry Riffey; grandkids, Ethan...
Marvin Powell
Oct 17, 2022
Marvin Powell, age 59 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. "When you went away so suddenly we did not say goodbye but brothers can never be parted precious memories never die."
Sidney Mcghee
Oct 16, 2022
Sidney “Pete” McGhee, age 76 of Dawsonville, Georgia formerly of Corryton passed away 8:20 pm Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his home. He retired from the City of Oak Ridge and had been a farrier for 45 years. Member of Corryton Church and the Jerry Jones Community Group. He was a United States Army veteran, avid bowler, hunter and fisherman....
Bluford Eugene Adcox
Oct 15, 2022
Bluford Eugene “Gene” Adcox, Jr., age 53 of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 15, 2022. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Bluford Adcox, Sr.; mother, Dorothy Clayton; step father, William Clayton; brother, Oscar McGill and sister, Clara “Sissy” Hunley. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jammie Adcox; children, William “Anthony” Adcox, Christopher (Elizabeth) Adcox and...
Margaret Bernice Rymer
Oct 15, 2022
Margaret Rymer, a longtime resident of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on October 15, 2022. Born to Roy and Vera Wilburn on February 26, 1925, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charlie Rymer; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leo Bean. Margaret is survived by her loving daughter, Sandy (Jimmy) Burgess; granddaughter, Angela (Scott)...
Marilyn Alice Bresnan
Oct 15, 2022
Marilyn Alice Bresnan, 66, of Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully left this life on October 15, 2022, minutes before a red sunrise. Red was her favorite color, as she felt it represented strength and independence. Her children surrounded her and held her hands. (We credit her for Tennessee’s historic win over Alabama that evening. The sunrise was also orange, for anyone questioning...
Mary Paula Brooks
Oct 14, 2022
Mary Paula Brooks, age 57, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Mary was born in Knoxville, TN to William “Bill” Vick and Fay Brooks on December 7, 1964. She graduated from high school in 1982. Mary spent the last 20 years with her soul mate, Wayne Mays. She loved going to concerts, being at the lake, being with her...
Nancy Deanne Gordon
Oct 14, 2022
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Roger "Hank" Shultz
Oct 14, 2022
Roger "Hank" Shultz age 67 of North Knoxville, entered into Heaven to finally see his Savior face to face on Friday, October 14,2022 at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Known to everyone as "Hank", the "candy man" and Mr. Fix It, he was loved by all, especially children and animals. There was no one like him and he was always willing...
Myron Dennis Penland
Oct 14, 2022
Myron “Dennis” Penland, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. Fishing was Dennis’s favorite hobby. Preceded in death by his parents, John William Penland and Anna Christine Foust; and brothers, Gary Penland and John Penland. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Pamela Penland; daughter, Amy (Greg) Coker; granddaughter who...
Scott Charles Evers
Oct 13, 2022
Scott Evers, age 42 of Powell, Tennessee took his last Buzzard's Hockey Shift and his last shift in life, Thursday, October 13, 2022. Scott was a member of the Knoxville Buzzards Hockey Team and the Meat Twinkies Hockey Tournament Team. He was preceded in death by his father, George Evers. Scott is survived by his loving wife, Angela Evers; son,...
Norma Lee Mayes
Oct 12, 2022
Norma Lee Mayes, age 92, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on October, 12, 2022. She was a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church for 74 years. She enjoyed dancing, spending time with friends and traveling. She adored her family and was kind, sweet and graceful. Her love for Jesus made her a light to everyone she...
Brenda Lee Butts
Oct 12, 2022
Brenda Lee Butts, age 64, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born on December 10, 1957, in Savannah, Georgia at the Air Force hospital. Her father, Robert Lee Butts, was in the Air Force. She was a member of Solway Baptist Church, as well as her mother, Josephine Butts. Brenda, along with her parents...
Kelly Lorraine Winkles
Oct 11, 2022
Kelly Lorraine Winkles, age 61, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022. She was surrounded by some of the people she loved most. Kelly was born and raised in Alabama before moving to Tennessee. Kelly was a registered nurse who cared deeply for her patients. She had strong faith and was a long-time member of West Colonial...
Eric Horton Smith
Oct 10, 2022
Eric Horton Smith, age 65 of Knoxville, died suddenly Monday afternoon, October 10, 2022. Eric was born on March 7, 1957, to the late Edward H. and Marie H. Smith in Cobb County Georgia, where he lived for most of his life until November 1, 1990, when he and his family moved to Knoxville. Eric spent many parts of his...
Johnny Wiley Terry
Oct 10, 2022
Johnny Wiley Terry, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 6:05 AM. Johnny was a member of Marbledale Churh of God in Knoxville, TN. He retired from Chancey & Reynolds, Inc. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ethel Terry; and brother, Raymond Terry. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Dianna Terry; siblings,...
