Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
C. Wayne Burkett
Mar 23, 2022
C. Wayne Burkett age 62 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was employed by the Knox County Sheriff’s office as a court officer for Judge Geoff Emery and also an employee of Mynatt Funeral Home. Member of Beaver Ridge Masonic Lodge #366 F & AM serving as Worshipful Master...
Lon H. Gilliam
Mar 23, 2022
Lon H. Gilliam Sr, age 73, of Strawberry Plains passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Lon was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Opal Gilliam; brother, Bobby Lee Gilliam; sisters, Gladys Reeser, Linda King, and Brenda Strickland; wife, Chiquita Gilliam; daughters, Tammy Murphy and Patricia Gilliam; and granddaughter, Brittany Gilliam. He is survived by his brothers, Alvin...
Jeremiah Scott Jones
Mar 22, 2022
Jeremiah Scott Jones, a lifelong resident of Powell, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He is preceded in death by father, Calvin Jones; brother, Jared Morris; grandparents, Walter and Gladys Jones. He is survived by mother, Christy Spradling; grandmother, Dorothy Lucas; aunt and uncle, Jeanni and Jeff Malacarne; aunts, Gail Jones, Delana Garden;...
Michael Kenneth Hyde
Mar 22, 2022
Michael Kenneth Hyde of Knoxville, Tennessee, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elizabeth Hyde, and his sister, Bennie Walk. In his early life, Michael graduated from Rule High School class of 1964, then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps (stationed at Camp...
Rebecca Jane Jones
Mar 22, 2022
Rebecca “Becky” Jane Jones, 67 of Knoxville, met her wonderful Jesus March 22. She was a loving wife, mother, nana and Mamaw. She loved her family with her whole heart. She always offered a smile and lots of love to whomever she met. Becky is preceded in death by her loving husband of 29 years, Bobby, parents James Taylor &...
Barbara Jean Smith-Moore
Mar 22, 2022
Barbara Jean Smith Moore, age 87, of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:12pm. Barbara spent most of her life as a caregiver and worked as a seamstress. Barbara was of Baptist faith and a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Jay C. Moore...
Salvador Robert Mendez
Mar 20, 2022
Salvador Robert Mendez (Bob) age 88, of Knoxville, Tn was born in Oelwein, IA and died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Pat, parents; Frank and Juana Mendez; and brothers, Auggie, Joe and Vidal. Bob is survived by his loving...
Sandra Kay Shelton
Mar 20, 2022
Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, began eternal life with her Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022, after fighting a long battle with terminal illness for years. Preceded in death by late husband of 34 years, Mark Randall Shelton; son, Daniel Shelton; mother, Velma Henrietta Brown (Keeling); father, Hugh Albert Brown; brother, Robert (Buddy) Brown. Survived by Timothy (Tim) Shelton,...
Lola Ann Hurst
Mar 20, 2022
Lola Ann Hurst, age 84 passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at her daughter's home in Lakeland, FL. Preceded in death by her husband Sonny Hurst. She will be greatly missed by her son, James Hurst and daughter, Kim Baggett; granddaughter, Mandy Atkinson; great-grandchildren, Brantley Atkinson, Jake Atkinson, and Kodi Atkinson; sisters, Ola Foust and Jackie Warwick; brother-in-law's, Wilbur...
Geraldine Mcmillan Haggard
Mar 19, 2022
Geraldine McMillan Haggard, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband of 37 years, Jerry G. Haggard; brother, Red McMillan; and parents. She is survived by son, James E. Haggard; daughters, Glenda J. Clark and Loretta H. Rayfield; grandchildren, Mary Beth and Mathew Gosnell and Chris Haggard; great grandchildren, Jackson Hailey, Bella,...
Kathryn Ann Carney
Mar 19, 2022
Kathryn “Kathy” Ann Carney, born January 16, 1955, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2022 at age 67. She is survived by her husband Paul Carney, her daughter Kay Carney, her son Paul Carney Jr, her daughter Kelly Carney, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many other extended family. She loved to cook and enjoyed spending time...
Stanley Howard Smith
Mar 18, 2022
Stanley Howard Smith, age 55, passed peacefully at his home in Halls, TN, on Friday, March 18, 2022. He was an angel that God needed in Heaven with Him. He is preceded in death by father, Glenn H. Smith; mother, Ruth Smith Franklin; aunts, Trula Hobock, Ruby Woods, Helen and Papaw Bulldog Cox, and Lucille McBee; uncle, Swan McBee. He...
Dennis Mitchell Hurst
Mar 18, 2022
Dennis Mitchell Hurst, age 60, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022. Dennis is survived by his loving partner of 34 years, Cathy Estep; and son, Dallas Hurst. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
Kendra Rachelle Dunn
Mar 18, 2022
Kendra Rachelle Dunn, age 46, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022. She played in a lot of sports and enjoyed the lake, fishing, billiards, and spending time with her family and kids. Kendra was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Dunn. She is survived by her parents, Pamela and Jerry Lane Sr; brother,...
Debbie Howard
Mar 18, 2022
Debbie Howard, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away March 18, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. The great joy of her life were her 6 grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother Mariana Riden, father Don Riden, and sister Patti Propst. Survived by loving husband of 47 years Pat Howard,...
John Edington Gilbreath
Mar 17, 2022
John E. Gilbreath II, age 80, of South Knoxville went home to Heaven, peacefully where his loved ones were waiting, Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Originally from Morristown but raised in Kingsport TN, graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School and the University of Tennessee. Member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. He worked for the Knox...
Ryan D. Segars
Mar 17, 2022
Ryan D. Segars, age 53, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and the outdoors. He was a genuine person who was always willing to help those who needed it. Ryan is survived by his wife, Jackie Segars; children, Sharina Long, Kristina Walker, and Brandon Lewis; parents, Huck and Peggy Lemkowitz; sister, Teri Skipper;...
Rhonda Gail Greene
Mar 17, 2022
Rhonda Gail Feerer Greene, age 44, of Knoxville, died suddenly Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home. She was a graduate of Fulton High School and Ashworth College with a degree in early childhood education, employed with Pride and Joy Children’s Academy. Rhonda loved teaching, crafting, cooking Sunday dinners and above all else, she cherished her family and loved ones....
Richard Dale Allen
Mar 16, 2022
Richard Dale “Rick” Allen, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away from complications of kidney disease on March 16, 2022. Rick was raised in Corryton Baptist Church, attended Calvary Baptist Church for many years and had been a member of Beaver Dam Baptist since 1998 at the time of his death. A native of Corryton, he graduated from Gibbs High School...
Aaron Lee Collette
Mar 16, 2022
Aaron “Ernie” L. Collette of Powell, TN (formally of Lafollette) went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022. Ernie was born June 19th, 1962 to father Billy E. Collette and mother Wilma Jean Collette. He passed away at home unexpectedly. He owned and operated his own business Ernie’s Tire for over 22 years on N. Central St in...
