Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Wanda Rose Rogers
Nov 21, 2021
Wanda Rose Rogers died after a long struggle with health issues on November 21, 2021 at NHC Rehabilitation Center is Somerville, Tennessee. She was born on September 1, 1934 in Corryton, TN the daughter of Dewey and Elendar Alley (Davis) Thomas. Wanda Rose was married to Eugene Rogers on July 4, 1956. They settled in Corryton, TN. They celebrated 49...
Toni Lynn Mains
Nov 21, 2021
Toni Lynn (Biggs) Mains, age 49 of Knoxville, passed away on November 21, 2021. She is preceded in death by loving father Ernest Biggs Jr., uncles; Johnny Dockery and Owen Dockery, nieces; Kayla Soles and Audrey Dillard. She is survived by loving mother Katherine Biggs, life partner Tarry Turner, sons; John Daniel, Tony Edward, and Michael Mains, sisters; Alice Soles,...
Maynard Lee Lowery
Nov 20, 2021
Maynard Lee Lowery, age 85 of Andersonville, went to be with his Father and the loved ones that have gone on before him. He was a long-time standing member of First Baptist Church of Andersonville, and loved his church family and friends dearly. Maynard loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and mowing the grass. He loved spending time with his grandchildren...
Janet Sue Hill
Nov 20, 2021
Janet Sue Hill, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on November 20, 2021. She will be reunited with her loving husband, John Hill; her parents, Paul and Mary Lamkin; her brother, Stanley Lamkin; and her son, Benjamin Harris. Janet was the first baby born in 1949 at Brokaw Hospital in Normal, Illinois. With her dad in the Army, she moved...
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...
