Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Fred Philip Weisgarber
Nov 23, 2021
Fred Philip Weisgarber, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2021. Music was his passion and he enjoyed spending time writing songs and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Fred (Peggy) Weisgarber; nephews, Benjamin and Jeremiah Morgan. He is survived by his loving son, Jason Weisgarber; grandchildren, Madison, Dylan and...
Marie Louise Mynatt
Nov 22, 2021
Louise MynattHer life as recounted by her niece, Diane Mynatt BolingerMarie Louise Mynatt was her name. We all called her “Louise”. What a beautiful name! We said, “why did Mamaw not call you Marie? She wasn't sure.There's more to that name than beautiful words. Louise was a strong woman of faith. She became a Christian at the age of 11...
April Joy Branch
Nov 22, 2021
April Joy Perry Branch, age 39, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was baptized at Trinity Chapel Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Warren; father, Willis Perry Jr.; foster father, John Anderson; sister, Levi; brother, Willis "Billy" Perry III. Survived by her daughters, Levi Bustillo, Lexi Wade, Esa Perry; foster mother, Shirley Anderson; foster sisters, Lisa...
Barbara Jean Cupp
Nov 21, 2021
Barbara Jean Cupp, age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 21, 2021. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sister Ann Lentz, brother Charles Grubbs Jr., father Charles Grubbs Sr. Survived by loving husband of fifty-six years Sam Cupp, mother Lucille Grubbs, daughters Kim (Rick) Montaque and...
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...
