Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Debra E. Dotson
Jul 7, 2020
Debra E. “Debby” Dotson, age 67, of the Inskip Community in Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus Tuesday, July 7, 2020, while holding the hands of her husband and son. She was born June 22, 1953 to Charles E. & Frances White. Debby was a faithful member and Pastor’s Wife at Anchor Holds Baptist Church. She married Rev. Ronnie...
Mark Anthony Taylor
Jul 7, 2020
Mark Anthony Taylor, age 54 of Knoxville, passed away in his home, Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents; Robert D. and Mildred J. Taylor, brothers, Robbie D. Taylor and Lionel K. Taylor, sisters, Sandra G. Taylor-Scott and Paula L. Taylor. Survivors, daughter Maranda Kubler, sister Vena S. Taylor, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great...
Bonnie Kate Lyle
Jul 6, 2020
Bonnie Kate Lyle, age 80, of Knoxville passed away on July 6, 2020. She was retired from the Knox County Courthouse, and she enjoyed volunteering with the CAC. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth Reynolds, and her brother Sonny Reynolds. She is survived by her daughter, Sheree Jackson, her sons Jack Kirby and Gerald Frye,...
Marjorie Mae Cardwell
Jul 6, 2020
Marjorie Mae Ogle Cardwell, age 93, was born August 20, 1926 in Chickasha, Oklahoma and she passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Marjorie migrated to Dandridge, Tennessee from Oklahoma in approximately 1930 due to the Dust Bowl. She later became a resident of Knoxville and went to Knoxville High School; and was a member of Salem...
Thomas Belyea
Jul 5, 2020
Thomas “Tommy” Belyea, age 46 passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Belyea. Survivors include his wife Brandi Belyea; mother and step-father, Kathryn and John Strader; children: Derek Belyea, Jordan Belyea and Breeann Belyea and fiancé Carl Foust; grandchildren: Dyllan and Dayson Belyea; brothers: Tim Belyea and wife Traci and Chris...
Rodney M. Williams
Jul 4, 2020
Rodney Williams, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away July 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, Corbin & Lillie Williams, sister, Inez McBee, and brother-in-law, Larry McBee. Survivors include longtime friend, Bob Weaver and wife, Tracy. Family and friends will meet at Williams Cemetery in Claiborne County for graveside services at 11 am, Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Mynatt...
Jerry Lyn Bowling
Jul 3, 2020
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Billy Joe Hooks
Jul 3, 2020
Billy Joe Hooks, age 62, of Heiskell, passed away July 3, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by parents, Clyde & Margaret Hooks, and brother, Edward Hooks. Survivors include son, Jason Hooks and wife Laura, brothers, Bobby Hooks and Delbert Hooks and wife Betty, grandchildren, Austin & Abby Hooks, special family members, Michael, Michelle, Graycie, and Jadon...
Glen Edward Jenes
Jul 2, 2020
Glen Edward Jenes, age 70 of Halls Crossroads, TN, passed away July 2, 2020. Private services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.
Edwin Dale Myers
Jul 2, 2020
Edwin Dale Myers Jr., age 42, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. He was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church and was a 1996 graduate of Halls High School. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed football, especially the UT Vols. Preceded in...
Margaret Bond Meade Gillenwater
Jul 2, 2020
Margaret Bond (Meade) Gillenwater, 94, passed away peacefully July 2, 2020, at her home in Knoxville, TN. Margaret was a member of the Fountain City United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Appalachia (VA) United Methodist Church. She retired from the Wise County (VA) School System and worked several years in retirement for the Union County (TN) School...
Laverne Ogle Duncan Cantwell
Jun 30, 2020
LaVerne Ogle Duncan Cantwell, age 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2020. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was always the life of the party, never met a stranger, and was loved by many. She was preceded in death by husbands, Bill Duncan & Ray Cantwell, parents, Bessie Branson...
James Carl Allison
Jun 30, 2020
James Carl Allison, age 86, of Knoxville, died an accidental death June 30, 2020. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict with the 977th Company, Special Weapons Title Division Military Police Infantry Regiment, second enlistment. James was preceded in death by parents, Perry & Rena Allison, daughter, Linda Gail Gross, and step-daughter, Connie West....
Evelyn Gerleen York
Jun 27, 2020
Evelyn Gerleen York of Knoxville, (June 28, 1937 – June 27, 2020) Happy Birthday in Heaven. Preceded in death by parents; James and Eula Hopkins, Daughter; Rosie Elmore and 6 brothers and sisters who are already home to meet her with open arms. Survived by children; Debra Julian, GT and Sherry York. 7 Grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Several nieces...
Tina Renae Austin
Jun 27, 2020
It is with profound sadness we must announce the passing of Tina Gossage Turner Austin, a devoted wife, mother and friend to all she met. She is survived by her Daddy Jimmy “Cotton” (Brenda) Gossage, dedicated husband and love of her life Wyatt Austin, her two sons Chris and Cody, sisters Jill Myers (David), Brandi Smith (Forty Dominguez) and Terra...
Sonya Diane Dixon
Jun 26, 2020
Sonya Diane Dixon, Age 36, Gained her wings on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1983. She graduated in 2001 from Union County High School. She was an avid softball player, playing for UCHS, Knoxville Thunder Travel team, and the State Champion Warriors. She loved to sing and had the voice of an angel. She is...
Jimmy Spradling
Jun 26, 2020
Jimmy “Dude or Dugan” Spradling age, 80 of Knoxville, Tn went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020 from his home at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Clinton, Tn. Jimmy was known for walking and hitchhiking as well as being a life long resident of Halls Crossroads. Jimmy served 43 years with Tennessee Department of Transportation while thumbing...
Christopher Neal Harrill
Jun 25, 2020
Christopher Neal Harrill, 57 of Knoxville, passed away at UT Hospital on June 25, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. He loved helping others, drives to the mountains and his dogs Kit and Marley. He is survived by his son, Brandon (Amy) Harrill, daughter Jessica Harrill; mother, Peggie (Al) Sherrill; granddaughter, Adalynn; sisters, Pam (John) Davis, Cathy (Don) Perkins;...
Thelma Imogene Seltzer
Jun 24, 2020
Thelma Imogene Chesney Seltzer of Plain View, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, after having been blessed to enjoy 97 years of living a truly good and faithful to God life. She has gone to Heaven to be greeted by her loved ones who entered Heaven’s gates before her....
Judy Lynn Vandergriff
Jun 24, 2020
Vandergriff, Judy - age 58, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, following a brief illness surrounded by her husband and children. Judy is survived by her husband John, children Jessica and John Patrick, parents Ralph and Jewel Webster, sister Donna (Earl) Flynn, several nieces and nephews and a host of extended family members. Judy accepted...
