Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Edward Driggers
Mar 7, 2021
James Driggers, 75, of Knoxville passed away peacefully Sunday, March 7, 2021 in ICU at Fort Sanders Hospital. He is now able to breathe after suffering years of COPD. He is preceded in death by beloved wife Wilma Driggers; Parents, Elijah (Pete) and Belle Lambert Driggers; Sister, Zoe Milligan. He is survived by children Michele (Jayme) Frye, Marlie (Aaron) Delashmutt,...
Bonnie Mynatt
Mar 6, 2021
Bonnie Mynatt, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021. She had great love for her dog Fea and also enjoyed watching the birds. She is preceded in death by her parents Cora and Alex Jr. Rhymer. Survived by husband of 50 years, Allen Mynatt; Daughter Christy Carrol (Tony); grandchild Caitlyn Byrd (R.T.); and great-grandchild Cameron Byrd. Family will...
Cyrus Laymond Ford
Mar 6, 2021
Cyrus Laymond Ford “C.L” age 77 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. A veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Boeing and also spent more than 20 years working for Robertshaw Controls. C.L. was a member of Emory Pike American Christian Church and was an avid car enthusiast. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and...
Lois Jean Neff
Mar 6, 2021
Lois Jean Emge Neff, age 97, of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2021. Lois retired from the Knox County Trustees Office. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was kind and generous and always ready to help anyone in need. Lois had a special relationship with children. They seemed to be drawn...
Theresa Hankins Smith
Mar 6, 2021
Theresa Hankins Smith, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by daughter Brandi Pearson and brother Eugene Hankins. She leaves behind her parents; Edith and Roy Hankins, sister Linda (Robert) Bunn, grandson Tristan Kinney, and great-grandson Gunner. A private burial was held on Thursday. March 11, 2021 at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery....
Donna Jean Nelson
Mar 5, 2021
On Friday, March 5, 2021, Donna J. Nelson of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord. She was a devoted wife and mother. She is preceded in death by parents, George Ellis and Zona McMillen; husband, Robert R. Nelson Sr.; son, Troy; niece, Ronda Jean. She is survived by daughter Deborah McNew; sons, Rocky Reynolds, Robert Nelson Jr.; sisters,...
Andrew Howard Williams
Mar 5, 2021
Andrew Howard Williams, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Edna Boles Williams and Andrew Howard Williams Sr. along with sister Glorijean Harris and many other loved ones including special granddaughter Chloe Young. He is survived by children Andrew Williams and Marie, stepson Daniel Cagle...
Lisa Depew Wheeler
Mar 5, 2021
Lisa Depew Wheeler, age 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 5, 2021. Lisa was preceded in death by father Rev. Gene Depew, and grandmother Margaret “Granny” Mounger. Lisa is survived by sons Aaron (Amie) and Daniel (Beth) Wheeler, daughter and care giver Sarah Wheeler, granddaughters Avery Morgan and Leah Kate, mother Patricia Depew,...
Unav Gladys Hammer
Mar 5, 2021
UnaV Gladys Wilson Hammer of Powell, born July 11, 1930, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Earl “C.E.” Hammer Senior, granddaughter Sara Elizabeth Wehner, and parents Reverend Egbert S. Wilson and Rosa Herrell Wilson, as well as her 10 brothers and sisters. She...
Brenda Lusk Trapp
Mar 2, 2021
Brenda Lusk Trapp, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away March 2, 2021. She spent 35 years in the medical billing profession. Brenda raised three children alone, then watched all three graduate from college, and enjoyed loving her eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by parent’s Henry and Cora Lusk and brother Don Lusk. Survived by daughters Jennifer (David) Harbin and Dana...
Joyce Davis
Mar 1, 2021
Joyce Lee Davis, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away on March 1, 2021. She was of the Church of God faith. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Clena Case; husband, Robert G. Davis; son, Robert Davis, Jr.; siblings, Mary Pack and Jim Case. Survivors include sons, Jim Davis, Larry Davis (Kendale), Mark Davis (Rebecca); daughter, Sharon Hall (Carl); sister,...
Robert Lee Hamilton
Mar 1, 2021
Robert L. Hamilton, age 85 of Corryton, passed away March 1, 2021. He was a retired Air Force veteran. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Betty L. Hamilton, sons; Mitchell (Donna) Hamilton, Bobby (Jody) Hamilton, grandchildren; Dr. Amanda (Austin) Durall, Blake Hamilton, great-grandchildren; Elli Durall, Lucy Durall, and sister Dottie (Don) Knight. Online condolences may be left at...
John Allen Gentry Ii
Mar 1, 2021
John Allen Gentry II, age 41 of Mascot, TN, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. John had a passion for drawing, football, video games, and making people laugh. He will be greatly missed by his many family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Vickie Bales, and John Gentry Sr.; grandmother Betty Gentry; nephew Travis Solomon II. He is survived...
Michael Edward Doane
Mar 1, 2021
Michael E. Doane, age 62 of Fountain City passed away suddenly Monday, March 1, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was retired from the University of Tennessee Campus Maintenance Dept. He loved to go camping with his family and friends. Preceded in death by wife Cathy, Father, Clarence Doane, mother-in-law Jean Overholt, step father,...
Gwen Jenelle Minshew
Feb 28, 2021
9/25/1951 – 2/28/2021 Gwen Jenelle Minshew, parents A.P. Minshew and Jenelle C. Minshew (Chastain), born in Cedartown, GA; lived in Rockmart, GA. Moved to Ft. Myers, FL and lived there through high school. Attended Carson-Newman College for her undergraduate degree in Education and The University of Tennessee earning a Masters of Education. She began her 40 year teaching career in...
Rhonda Kay Heathman
Feb 28, 2021
Rhonda Kay Lawson Heathman, age 55 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord February 28, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother, Frances Lawson. She leaves behind her father, Ronnie Lawson, brothers; Ronnie Lawson, Jr., Doug Lawson, James Lawson, sons; Travis Toliver, Aaron Heathman, and grandchildren; Lakin Lawson and Isaak Lawson. Family will receive friends from 5:00...
Mary Emma Johnson
Feb 28, 2021
Mary E. Johnson of Oliver Springs, formerly of Halls, passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2021 surrounded by family at the home of her daughter. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born on May 28th, 1937 to Virgil and Elsie Lonas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralphael Johnson, infant brother...
Jean Carolyn Dean
Feb 28, 2021
Jean Carolyn Trammell Dean, 83, of Knoxville passed away at home on Feb. 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Rev. Jack Dean, children Jack (Joan) Dean, Jr., Janice Dean (Russell) Mauldin, Jennifer Dean, four grandchildren, Andrew Dean, Adam (Carmen) Mauldin, Caroline (Stephen) Jeronimus, Whitney Mauldin, and one great-grandchild, Dean Jeronimus....
Ralph Lewis Jackson
Feb 27, 2021
Ralph Lewis Jackson age 91, Fountain City departed this earth to his heavenly home Saturday, February 27, 2021.He is dearly missed by his loved ones who celebrate his victory and reunion with his wife, Betty; married 62 years. He was a devoted family man devoted friend to many. He was a good shephard and firm believer of Jesus Christ. He...
James C. Anderson
Feb 27, 2021
James C. Anderson age 50 of Blaine passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home. He worked along side his dad, Bill Anderson and his nephew, Ty Hunley with Anderson Pump Service for many years. A 16-year veteran of the Blaine Volunteer Fire Department, James was best described as the guy who will go the last mile for...
