Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dennis Wyrick
Mar 5, 2022
Dennis Glen Wyrick, age 57, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was a member of Sunbright Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, horses, spending time with family, and being a grandfather. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, R.B. Wyrick; and grandparents, Rector and Alberta Wyrick and Benny and Alice Brumitte....
Ronald Edward Smith
Mar 4, 2022
Ronald E. Smith, age 74, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2022. Ronald loved being outside and loved mowing wherever he could. He is preceded in death by parents Thelma and Clyde Smith, sisters; Wanda Eubanks, Deloris Smith, Nellie Miller, and Elizabeth Hall, brothers; William T. Smith and David Smith. He is survived by daughter...
James Clyde Grant
Mar 4, 2022
James Clyde Grant, Jr. age 64 of Clinton passed away suddenly Friday, March 4, 2022 at his home. He attended church services at Charles G. Seivers Towers in Clinton. He was preceded in death by parents; Judith and James C. Grant, Sr., Grandmother, Matilda Love. Survivors; sons, David, Chris, Brad and Josh Grant. Best friend, Janet Grant. Grandchildren; Neveah Grace...
J.D. Brown
Mar 3, 2022
J.D. Brown, age 70, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 3, 2022. J.D. was a professional painter and loved to paint animals in his free time. He is preceded in death by beloved parents Cletus and Nellie Brown, and sister Mary Jean Campbell. He is survived by loving fiancé Mary Jean Jackson, step-grandchildren; Justin and...
Stephen V. Mcmahan
Mar 3, 2022
Stephen V. McMahan, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away on March 3, 2022, courageously fighting cancer for 7 years. He was a building contractor & developer in Knoxville and surrounding areas. He loved to spend time in the woods hunting, working on the cattle farm, spending time with his grandchildren and loved to joke with everyone in his own mischievous...
Teddy Dean Bryant
Mar 3, 2022
Teddy Dean Bryant, age 56. It’s not goodbye, it’s until I see you again. Preceded by his father, Burl Bryant; father-in-law, Earl Grubb; grandson, Elijah Bryant. Survived by wife, Linda Bryant; children, Dwayne Bryant (Shannon), Joshua Bryant (Magon), Cory Bryant (Ashli), Sierra Bryant (Christian), Steven Bryant (Audrey); brother, Brandon Bryant (Ashley) and many loving grandchildren. There are no services at...
Paul Edward Sexton
Mar 3, 2022
Paul Edward “Eddie” Sexton Sr., age 58 of Knoxville, passed away on March 3, 2022, at Tennova North. He is preceded in death by his father; Sonny B. Sexton. He is survived by his wife of 19 years; Corina A Sexton, his four children; Britney M. Maples, Karey R. Sexton, Paul “P.J.” Sexton Jr., and Joshua Barber; and his four...
Kenneth Wayne Rutherford
Mar 3, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Rutherford, Sr., age 70, of Powell, TN died Thursday afternoon, March 3, 2022. Kenneth was a retired Transport Specialist. He was preceded in death by parents, Leon and Bessie Rutherford; brother, Wilburn Rutherford and various aunts, uncles and cousins. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Lola Rutherford; children, Kristie Rutherford, Sherrie Padgett and Kenneth Rutherford, Jr.; grandchildren, Kenzie...
Dorothy A. Miracle
Mar 2, 2022
Dorothy A. Miracle, 83 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed from this life on March 2, 2022. She was born April 19, 1938 to Clarence and Bertie Latham. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Matthew Miracle, brothers Edgar Latham and James Latham, sister Geneva Blackwell, son Richard Miracle, and grandson Isaiah Miracle. Left to mourn her passing are her children...
Anita Louise Valentine
Mar 1, 2022
Anita Louise Valentine, Devoted Mother, Grandmother and Caregiver, Dies at 71 Anita Louise Valentine passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Hospital after struggling with illness over the past months. Anita was a caring and compassionate lady whose capacity for empathy and sympathy was limitless. Her loving nature was grounded in her abiding faith and...
Shelba Jean Stooksbury
Mar 1, 2022
Shelba Jean Stooksbury, 81, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Rex and Flora Mae Foust, and son, Eric Stooksbury. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Glenn Stooksbury; sister, Linda Mantooth; daughter, LeAnn Stooksbury; granddaughter, Beth (Jonathan) Tharpe; grandson, Justin (MeaKayla) Stooksbury; great-grandchildren, Abby and Aubree Tharpe, and Greyson...
Malachi Anthony Stewart
Mar 1, 2022
Malachi Anthony Stewart, age 19, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He is survived by his son, Myles Stewart; father, Ron Stewart; mother, Melissa Stewart; brothers, Alex White and Xavier Stewart; sister, Jasmine Evans; and many more aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Mynatt Funeral Home...
Richard Monroe Davis
Mar 1, 2022
Richard “Ricky” Monroe Davis, age 36, of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Ricky was a very loving person and if you had him as a friend than you would have a caring person that would give you the shirt off of his back and a friend for life. Ricky you are loved and missed. He is survived...
Beatrice C. Owens
Feb 28, 2022
Beatrice (Bea) C. Owens of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2022 at the age of 97. She is greatly missed by her husband of 75 years, Tom Owens, age 100. Her three children, Jim, Peggy, and Cindy, also mourn the loss of their wonderful mother. Her many dear friends, especially from...
Kevin Dale Simcox
Feb 28, 2022
Kevin Dale Simcox, age 49, of Athens, TN, received his healing on February 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Homer Grimes, Mildred Simcox and Mildred Evers. Kevin was an employee of Denso Manufacturing. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Richelle Wallingford Simcox; children, Amber Simcox Hindenburg (Erik), Madison Simcox, Jackson King, Berkeley King, and...
Robert Clarence Bailey
Feb 28, 2022
Robert Clarence Bailey (Bob), age 90 of Knoxville, TN, passed away to his heavenly home on February 28, 2022. He was born on April 27, 1931 in Lee County, VA; raised in Olinger, VA and Rutledge, TN. His parents, who preceded him in death, were Howard and Waive Bailey. He was also preceded in death by wife of 53 years...
Jacqueline Ann Gray
Feb 28, 2022
Jaqueline Ann Gray, born in Johnson City, TN, passed away peacefully at the age of 59, February 28, 2022. She loved antiquing, gardening and hair dressing. Preceded in death by father Verlus Homer Gray and mother Anna Mae (Lyons) Gray. Survived by daughter Stephanie Athena Gray, granddaughter Alana Baker, Arianna Young, Adrienne Young, Alexandria Young, Annabella Young, grandson Dillon Young,...
Jerry Thomas O'Shell
Feb 27, 2022
Jerry Thomas O’Shell, age 69 of Knoxville, TN passed February 27, 2022. He was a retired Masoner and an Army veteran. Jerry was an avid fan of dirt track races. A huge fan of the Dayton Flyers basketball team. He also loved fishing and camping outside under the stars. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Dean O’Shell;...
Oakie Roy Triplett
Feb 27, 2022
Oakie Roy Triplett passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness on Sunday, February 27. In his youth Oakie served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a valued long-time employee of Pay Cash Grocery Company before starting his own successful family business, Oakie’s Sign Enterprises and Design. As a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls, Oakie...
Tom Curren Crisler
Feb 26, 2022
Tom Crisler, born November 29, 1941, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He attended St. Mary’s Schools Anderson, Indiana and Xavier University Cincinnati, Ohio. He began his career with Westinghouse Electric in Muncie, Indiana then retired after 38 ½ years and moved to Knoxville. He enjoyed playing golf at Woodlake Golf and Country Club, Tazewell, TN; and Beaver Brook...
