Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Connie Priscilla Ridenour
Sep 5, 2022
Connie Priscilla Ridenour, age 80, of Knoxville passed away early on Monday, September 5, 2022 at home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Mildred Henson “Mother & Daddy”; siblings, Billie Joe, Pete, Robert, Gene, and Poochie. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 62 years, John “Jack” Ridenour; her children, Mike, Marti (Odie), Mandi...
Leon Franklin Vineyard
Sep 4, 2022
Leon Franklin Vineyard, age 88, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, September 4, 2022. He was a lifetime member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, a retired iron worker and partner with Gi Gi Industries. Leon was the proud owner and operator of 441 Market and Convenience Store where he continued to make cherished friends. Leon was an active...
Barbara Elizabeth Wyrick
Sep 4, 2022
Barbara Elizabeth (Susie) Wyrick, affectionately known as Sissy by so many, entered into eternal life on September 4, 2022 after a short illness. She was 80 years old. Susie was born in Knoxville, TN where she graduated from Rule High School in 1961. She began a long career directly after high school with the Board of Education as a library...
Alice Mary Harris
Sep 4, 2022
Alice Mary Harris, age 89, of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Glennis Earl Harris; parents, Samuel and Minnie Mullett; brother, Maxwell Mullett (Emily); sister, Gen Varano (Larry). She will be greatly missed by her sons, Phillip Harris (Kathy) and Bryan Harris; daughter, Donna Harbin (Greg); grandchildren, Brandy, Chris,...
Christopher Lee Rosenbaum
Sep 3, 2022
Christopher Lee Rosenbaum, age 32 of Knoxville, passed away on September 3, 2022. Chris accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, listening to music, and was always up for an adventure. He could always bring a smile to your face. One thing you always knew about Chris, he was the same every single...
Robert Edward Lee
Sep 3, 2022
Robert Edward Lee, born October 24, 1948, passed away September 3, 2022. He was a 1968 graduate of Rule High School. Bob lettered in football for 6 years at Rule High. A TN announcer once said that Bob was the smallest tackle he had ever seen, weighing in at only 138lbs. Preceded in death by wife Kathrine Lee, parents Eugene...
William Robert Weaver
Sep 3, 2022
William Weaver, age 40, was called home on September 3, 2022. He was a fun-loving free spirit loved by many and always fun to be around. His spirit and laughter were contagious. He was so full of life and always up for an adventure and loved the outdoors. He was one of a kind, and will be truly missed. Proceeded...
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...
