Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Linda Alice Williams
Jun 28, 2021
Linda Alice Williams, 65, unexpectedly passed away on Monday June 28, 2021 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was just weeks away from beginning her next chapter in retirement, and she will be terribly missed. Linda was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, the firstborn of her family, and the apple of her Father’s eye. She spent forty years...
Tommy Allen Weaver
Jun 28, 2021
Tommy Allen Weaver, Sr. went to his home in Heaven, June 28, 2021. Tommy just retired from Pepsi Co. after 40 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Weaver; father, Corbin Weaver; sister, Jennifer, Deloris Weaver; grandparents, Corbin and Ruth Weaver, and John and Rose Worsham; uncle, Larry Weaver; cousins, Sandra Stinnett and Ron Worsham. He is...
Norma Sue Hodge
Jun 28, 2021
Norma Sue Tipton Hodge, age 80, of Knoxville, concluded her time in hospice by slipping away peacefully Monday morning, June 28th, 2021. She was supported by her loving family until the end. Sue attended Boones Creek Highschool in Jonesborough, TN, class of 1958. She went on to work for the federal government in Washington D.C. for many years, and returned...
Marilyn Azaela Dukes
Jun 27, 2021
Marilyn Dukes, age 66 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Preceded in death by her mother Viola Blanche Hudson, father Donald Ray Hudson, boyfriend Mike Haun and brother Larry (Brenda) Hudson. Survivors include her children: Robin Childress, Josh Reynolds, Rhonda Dukes and Terilyn Dukes; grandchildren: Chance, Gauge, Alexis, Preston, Joseph, Makayla, Malachai, Liam, Davien and Souljure; siblings:...
Leonard Jackson Wilkerson
Jun 27, 2021
Leonard Jackson Wilkerson, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away June 27, 2021 at his home. He was a 1962 graduate of Farragut High School, a member of the U.S. Army, a Vietnam Veteran, and the American Legion Lodge #0212. He loved old trucks and spending time with his friends at Weigels. Preceded in death by parents: Leonard and Pauline Akridge...
George Edward Fraser
Jun 27, 2021
George Edward Fraser, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away June 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born in Alhambra, California, he was an expert rifleman who spent 6 years serving in the U.S. Army. George was a loving father and grandfather, who enjoyed gardening, camping, and shooting rifles. He graduated from Los Angeles Trade Technical College with a degree in...
Dennis Morris Lawson
Jun 26, 2021
Dennis Lawson, age 75 of Andersonville, TN went to be with his Heavenly father on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his residence. He was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded by beloved parents Wilbur and Mae Lawson, sisters Betty Jo Jones and Sue Lawson, and brother Jimmy Lawson. He is survived by...
Travis Wayne Hopson
Jun 26, 2021
Travis Wayne Hopson, age 43, of Jacksboro, TN, passed away June 26, 2021. Travis was big hearted. He would anything for anyone, loved everyone, and was everything to everyone and like a father to Kayla, Megan, and Courtney. He adored and loved his family very much. He had a smile that helped everyone through the day so, we thank him...
Wilmer Sadrac Vasquez-Ordonez
Jun 24, 2021
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
James Duncan
Jun 24, 2021
James E. (Jimbo) Duncan, born August 25, 1951, received his wings of Gold in Heaven to play and sing for the angels and his Heavenly father as he was surrounded by his family on June 24, 2021. He was residing with his sister, Anita Coward, at the time of his passing. He was owner and operator of Jimbo’s Central City...
Christy Renee Larue
Jun 24, 2021
Christy Renee Greene LaRue, 48, of Maynardville, Tennessee peacefully left her earthly body to dance with her daughter in a heavenly field of flowers on June 24, 2021. She was born on August 8, 1972 in Knoxville Tennessee, daughter of Sandra Sexton-Smith and Jimmy D. Greene. Christy graduated from Horace Maynard High School, Class of 1990. She worked as an...
James William Carr
Jun 23, 2021
James William Carr, age 86, went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. James was a K-Trans bus driver. He was also “Mr. Fixit” and proficient at building, welding, and carpentry. He had many talents, taught himself banjo and guitar, enjoyed bowling and fishing, and loved his furry friends, but most of all he loved his...
James Edward Pryor
Jun 22, 2021
James E. Pryor, Sr., age 63, of North Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a Christian and of the Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Myrtle Pryor. Survivors include wife of 41 years, Jackie (Davis) Pryor; Daughter; Mary Pryor, son, James E. Pryor, Jr.; grandchildren, Alexandria, Anthony,...
Stanley Charles Clark
Jun 22, 2021
Stanley Charles Clark, age 82, died peacefully at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee with family by his side, on June 22, 2021, after a short illness. He was born May 21, 1939, in Spencerville, Ohio, the eldest child of Wilbur Leo and Pauline Josephine (Fissell) Clark. Stanley is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lee (Lewis) Clark, son...
Mary Viola Lakin
Jun 21, 2021
Mary Viola Webster Lakin, age 98 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 7, 1922. Mary has lived a long life, and now has claimed her reward promised in the great commandment. "Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the...
Bobbie Ruth Huskey
Jun 20, 2021
Bobbie Ruth Franklin Huskey, born November 8, 1928, joined her soul mate in peace on June 20, 2021 at Shannondale Health Care in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a Halls High School graduate. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and a friend to everyone she met. Preceded in death by husband Ernest Ray Huskey, parents John and Edna Franklin, daughter...
Mechael Leigh Perry
Jun 19, 2021
Mechael “Shellie” McDaniel Perry, age 48 of Knoxville, passed away June 19, 2021. She is survived by loving husband Michael Perry, daughters Courtney McDaniel and Heather and husband Blake Beeler, step-children AJ Perry and Katie Perry, grandchildren Jesse McDaniel and Gabriella Hunter, parents Mike and Donna Hemphill, and 4 siblings. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at...
Lauren Olivia Heiskell
Jun 19, 2021
Lauren OIivia Heiskell age 29 of Fountain City passed away suddenly Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born December 3, 1991 and is no longer struggling and is now is the arms of Jesus. Although she will be missed terribly by those that loved her dearly, she is joyfully reunited with her beloved daddy; Greg Heiskell, maternal grandparents; Bob and Emma Jo...
Lillian Faye Northern
Jun 18, 2021
Lillian Faye Northern, age 84, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home in Powell, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Gladys Northern; sisters, Kay, Debbie, Joyce and Betty; brothers, Billy, Bobby and Wayne. Survived by children, Patricia Wilcox (David) and Jackie Bumgardner (Edgar); grandchild, Krystle McKenzie; sisters, Terry and Kathy; brothers, Jim,...
Wanda Faye Ellis
Jun 18, 2021
Wanda Faye Ellis, 81, of Maynardville, peacefully passed away in her home and entered into the presence of Jesus on June 18, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1940 in Knoxville, TN to Roy Lee and Kate Lucy Jones. She is preceded in death by her her oldest daughter, Teresa Diane White; her husband, Robert E. Ellis; brother, Buck...
