Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Virley Mae Trotter
Nov 19, 2021
Trotter, Virley Mae Stooksbury, age 99 of Powell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:34pm. Member and faithful servant of Sharon Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Gilford Tate Trotter Jr., daughters; Linda Sue Trotter and Barbara Jean Thomas, parents Herman and Roxie Stooksbury, brothers; Lester and Jack Stooksbury, sisters; Nettie Sharp, Georgia...
Kathy Jeane Boatman
Nov 19, 2021
Kathy Jeane Boatman, age 63 of Rutledge, TN went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, November 19, 2021. She always said she was “Born to be a care-giver.” She enjoyed taking care of others and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, parents, brother, and sister. She is survived by loving daughter...
Shirley Ann Lee
Nov 18, 2021
Shirley A. Lee, age 84 of Maynardville, passed away November 18, 2021. She was a super lady and a loving mother. Shirley was a strong woman who was loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by 4 siblings. Survived by children Debra Lee of Corryton, TN, Rhonda (Rick) Webb of Webster, FL, and Johnny Lee of Apache, AZ,...
Betty Jean Depew
Nov 18, 2021
Betty Jean Depew, age 76 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father and husband of over 50 years Monday, November 18, 2021. She fiercely loved her grandchild and great grandkids. She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. James George Depew, parents Rev. Brownlow Greene and Jessie Margaret Greene, and brother J.B. Greene. She is survived by...
Wayne Wendell Sharp
Nov 17, 2021
Wayne Wendell Sharp, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Beulah Sharp; brother, Larry Gene Sharp. Survived by his nephew Dean Sharp and great-nephew Collin Sharp. Family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel...
Lois Marcella Underwood
Nov 17, 2021
Lois Marcella Underwood, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Lois was a longtime employee of TVA and member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Hazel Smithers; daughters, Katy and Myra. She will be greatly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, James T. Underwood Jr....
Tammy Murphy
Nov 17, 2021
Tammy (Gilliam) Murphy, age 50, of Madisonville formerly of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to spend time with her family. She is preceded in death by her mother Barbara Gilliam; and sister, Patricia Gilliam. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Chico Murphy; sons, James Collins, Nicholas Collins,...
Darryl Royal Peele
Nov 16, 2021
Darryl Royal Peele, age 70 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Darryl retired from Walmart in Halls where he served at the manager of dairy and frozen foods and also enjoyed playing Santa at Christmas each year. A graduate of Bearden High School. He played hockey for both Bearden and Central High...
Diane Clevenger
Nov 16, 2021
Diane Ellis Clevenger, age 65 of Rutledge, born on April 2, 1956 and passed away November 16, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Edgar and Ethel Ellis, husband Dennis Clevenger, brothers Gary and Donnie Ellis, sisters Debbie Ellis and Kathy Warwick, granddaughter Chloe Young. Survived by Tracy (Adam) Young, Kenny (Samantha) Bell, April Burkhart, Steven (Nikki) Clevenger, Pamela Clevenger; grandchildren...
Michael Stephen Haynes
Nov 16, 2021
Michael S. Haynes, 58, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Mike was born on March 16, 1963. He grew up faithfully attending Lonsdale Baptist Church with his family. As a young adult, he became a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was a devoted and loving son to Carl & Charlotte; brother...
Rita Bushby Steele
Nov 15, 2021
Rita Bushby Steele, age 88 of Dandridge, TN, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born June 1, 1933 in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England. Rita loved to return to her homeland often and enjoyed being with her many friends. Rita was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, L'Tonya Marie Louise Steele at the age of fifteen. Rita is...
Margaret Lawson
Nov 15, 2021
Margaret “Evelyn” Lawson, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, November 15, 2021. She lived in Clinton for 50 years but was originally from Knoxville. She loved sharing her gift of music with her family and friends. She played piano and sang for her church family all her life. Preceded in...
Carol Mynatt Fortner
Nov 14, 2021
Carol Mynatt Fortner, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away of cancer November 14, 2021. She was an active member of Union Baptist Church, where she enjoyed teaching her Pre-school Sunday School class. She was one of the first teaching assistants at Halls Elementary School, where she worked for over 30 years. She felt it was her calling to work with...
Larry G. Relford
Nov 14, 2021
Relford, Larry G., age 63 of Knoxville, passed away November 14, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. He will be remembered for his big heart and loyalty to those he loved. Larry was a huge Vol fan and loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. Preceded in death by parents Luria and Thomas Relford. Survived by wife...
Tammy Darlene Lewis
Nov 14, 2021
Tammy Lewis, age 56 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at home with family. Tammy was an amazing loving person who never met a stranger. She loved everyone. She is preceded in death by father, Eddie Lusby; brother, Jimmy Lusby; father-in-law, Roy Lewis; mother-in-law, Mary Lewis. She is survived by mother, Kay Lusby; husband, Rick...
Marvin Ray Murrell
Nov 14, 2021
Marvin Ray Murrell, age 33, of Lenoir City went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, November 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Michael Lee Murrell Sr; grandfathers, Clarence Murrell and Buddy Lynch; grandmothers, Barbara Loveday and Jody Steelman; great grandfather, Herbert Richards; great grandmother, Alice Richards; aunt, Ada Parton; uncles, Monte, Tim, Gary, and Dennis;...
Rebekah Jane Bryant
Nov 14, 2021
Rebekah Jane Bryant (nee Simpson) lost a courageous battle with cancer on November 14, 2021. Born November 25, 1953, Rebekah was preceded in death by her father, Joe Simpson; mother, Virginia Simpson; brother, Pete Simpson; brother, Dan Simpson; aunts and uncles, Jane Evans, Malcolm Grear, Clarice Grear, and Beany Sparks; and niece Sarah Simpson. She is survived by her loving...
Judy A. Key
Nov 13, 2021
Judy Ann Key, age 68 of Andersonville, TN passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 13th, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was passionate about her family and took care each of them every chance that she could. She enjoyed the hunt for a good deal, you would often see her a flea markets, yards sales, and thrift stores; and this is...
Norman Nelson Anderson
Nov 13, 2021
Norman Nelson Anderson, age 93 of Clarkrange, TN, (formerly of Bossier City, Louisiana and Selma, Alabama), passed away suddenly Saturday, November 13, 2021. Longtime parishioner of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Selma, Alabama, Knights of Columbus, lifetime member of VFW. Longtime owner, operator of Norman N. Anderson Watch Maker, Selma, Alabama. Norman was a private pilot, Volunteer at the...
