Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Judy Campbell Haynes
Feb 2, 2022
Judy Campbell Haynes, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents, Bob and Louise Campbell; sister, Kathy Stokes; father-in-law, Joe Haynes. She is survived by husband, Jody Haynes; daughter, Samantha (Daniel) King and their son, Jackson; son, Clark Haynes; brothers, Robert (Kathy) Campbell, Jim (Sandra) Campbell, Joe...
Sharon Claudette Hickman
Feb 2, 2022
Sharon Claudette Hickman (Bailey), age 55, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2022. Sharon was preceded in death by father, James Bailey Sr; mother, Patsy Bailey, and son Joey Brown. She is survived by husband, Jerry Hickman, sons, Michael Bailey and Travis Allison; grandchildren, Michael Bailey Jr., Kaelynn Bailey, Cruz McCrary, Logan McCrary, Bella McCrary; daughter...
Judy Gail Hurst
Feb 1, 2022
Judy Gail Hurst, age 66 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was a faithful member of Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter-Day Saints, Fountain City. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by parents, Bill Foust and Linda Darnell; daughter, Melissa; sisters, Joy...
Brian Keith Wampler
Feb 1, 2022
Brian Keith Wampler, age 50 of Powell, passed away February 1, 2022 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Keith is a graduate of Halls High School. He was self-employed for many years before becoming disabled. He was a kind hearted and loving fellow who was passionate about singing and writing songs that he would play on his...
Jerome Templeton Smith
Jan 31, 2022
Jerome Templeton Smith III, age 74 of Knoxville, TN, born in Morristown, TN, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Sacred Ground Hospice House, with his loving wife of 30 years by his side. He graduated from Central High School in 1965, where he was Mr. CHS, Captain of the football team, class president and a member of several...
Pat A. Lefler
Jan 30, 2022
Pat A. Lefler age 63 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Preceded in death by mom; Anna Mae Taylor. Survivors; sons, Donald and Stuart Lefler, domestic partner of 15 years, Gerry Quillin. Sisters; Tammy Taylor and Beulah Ellis; grandchildren, Raven and Riley Babb; nieces, Tina and Cheryl. There are no planned services at this time. Condolences may...
Velma Jean Gray
Jan 30, 2022
Velma Jean Mynatt Gray, age 80, of Halls, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after a battle with Alzheimer's. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Velma was a hairdresser for over 30 years. She loved all animals and had many cats and dogs over the years. She is preceded in death by husband of over 50 years...
Angela Lynn Burnette Heptinstall
Jan 29, 2022
Angela Lynn Burnette Heptinstall, born on November 18, 1971, of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, January 29, 2022 at the age of 50, with family by her side. Angela was a 1990 graduate of Central High School. After recent medical complication, she peacefully went to be with the Lord. She is preceded in Death by her Father Gary Burnette...
Gregory Victor Hubbard
Jan 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that our family share the passing of Gregory Victor Hubbard during the early morning hour of January 29, 2022 with his family by his side. He fought so very hard to overcome cancer but found his fight ended sooner than anyone expected. Greg was born on October 25, 1958 in Knoxville to the late Victor...
Marcelino Heredia
Jan 29, 2022
Marcelino G. Heredia, 94-year-old World War II Army Veteran of Knoxville, born January 31, 1927 in Malakoff, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. Marcelino loved being with family, friends and meeting new people. His smile showed his joy for life itself. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Heredia; parents, Jose and Hilaria...
Jack Calloway Clapp
Jan 29, 2022
Jack Calloway Clapp, age 85 of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with his daughter by his side. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Knoxville, TN. Jack served in the United States Air Force for 26 years. Stationed at a wide variety of locations across the globe....
Walter Christian Thornton
Jan 28, 2022
W.C. (Walter) Thornton, age 99, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He was a lifelong member of Marble City Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. He was also retired from the Knox County School System as a Maintenance Supervisor. Preceded in death by first wife, Aileen Thornton; second wife, Ina Whaley Thornton; special friend, Evelyn Ousley;...
Nancy Atchley Cantrell
Jan 28, 2022
Nancy Atchley Cantrell, of Knoxville, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, left to be with her Savior on Friday January 28, 2022, at the age of 87. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Kim Cantrell Kennedy, husband Boo; son Craig Cantrell; and son Kevin Cantrell, wife Magi. Her precious grandchildren who will miss her greatly; Chad Kennedy,...
Ralph Edward Kidwell
Jan 28, 2022
Ralph Edward Kidwell, age 63 of Knoxville, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, January 28, 2022. The owner of Ralph’s Automotive, and was known as everyone’s “mechanic.” He was preceded in death by; Dad, Tommy Kidwell, brother, Tommy Kidwell Jr., and step-daughter, Alicia Henry Coates. Survivors; Wife, Karen Kidwell, mother, Joan (Ed) Kitts, son, David (Lakely) Kidwell,...
Tosha Marie Williams
Jan 27, 2022
Tosha Marie Williams, 39 of Knoxville TN, passed away January 27, 2022, with her family by her side. She enjoyed cheering throughout her school years and is a graduate of Powell High School. Tosha had a very loving heart. She loved to spend time with her family. Her daughter Presley was the light of her life. Preceded in death by...
Teresa Carol Lux
Jan 27, 2022
Teresa Carol Bayne Lux, age 64 of Knoxville, TN, passed away at home Thursday, January 27, 2022. Teri loved the beach and just being on vacation. She also had a real strong work ethic. She loved her family and friends, and her family and friends loved her dearly. Teresa is preceded in death by her daughter, Kristi Lauren Lux and...
James Elbert Hembree
Jan 27, 2022
James E. Hembree, age 64, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. James is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Hembree; children, Chris, Stephine and Zachary; grandchildren, Caeden, Vivi and Lucian; many beloved brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel...
Charles Edward Shinlever
Jan 27, 2022
Charles Edward Shinlever Jr., age 67, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He enjoyed spending time being outdoors and arrowhead hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Shinlever Sr. and Helen Lucille Shinlever; sister, Connie Sue Shinlever. He is survived by his sons, Charles Shinlever III, Chris Shinlever; daughter, Kayla Shinlever; 13 grandchildren; siblings;...
Betty Jane Black
Jan 25, 2022
On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, our mom, Betty Jane Rochat Black, joined her parents, Esther Harvey Wagner and Albert Rochat in paradise. Also awaiting to see her was her former husband, Charles Black; son-in-law, Dene French. Her free spirit remains with her daughters, Rhonda Black-French, Sharon Black Kelley and Karen Black-Cook; grandchildren, Maggie Grace and Charlie Kelley; sons-in-law, John Kelley...
Matthew Oliver Thomas
Jan 25, 2022
Matthew (Mack) Thomas, 94, of Corryton, Tennessee passed into the arms of his beloved Lord and Savior on January 25, 2022. Mack was reunited with the love of his life, Lila, who passed just 41 days before him. Mack was one of ten children born to William and Martha Thomas of Washburn. He learned his hard-work ethic growing up on...
