Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Heriberto Leon Vega
Aug 14, 2020
Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.
Jacquelyn Till Adkisson
Aug 14, 2020
Jacquelyn Till Adkisson age 79 of Morristown, Tn went to be with the lord on August 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by parents, Bert H. Till and Betty Rimmer Till. She is survived by her children Alicia L. Gloyd (Tony), Matthew L. Adkisson (Athena), Kimberly A. Greene (Chad), and Adam S. Adkisson (Misty); grandchildren, Tara N. Cline (Eli),...
Alonzo Byron Harmon
Aug 13, 2020
Alonzo Byron Harmon III, age 74, passed away Thursday, August 13th, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 3, 1946, in Knoxville, TN, to the late Alonzo Byron Harmon, Jr. and Martha Reynolds Harmon. Byron was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served his country with honor during the Vietnam War....
Whitney Brooke Brown
Aug 13, 2020
Whitney Brooke Brown, age 39 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was full of life and could brighten up any room. Whitney was very smart, had a great sense of humor, and was a special caretaker for her son, Isaiah. Preceded in death by mother Angela Juranek, papaw Raymond Tolliver, sister Megan Juranek, and uncle Mark Tolliver....
Douglas Kent Bledsoe
Aug 12, 2020
Douglas Kent Bledsoe, age 69 of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord August 12, 2020. Son of the late Leonard and Maxine Bledsoe of Powell, TN. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Dante Baptist Church. Doug worked in the entertainment industry for 30+ years. He was a Kingston coal ash disaster relief worker, as...
Patricia Lynn Huett
Aug 12, 2020
Patricia Lynn Huett age 61 of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She worked for over 20 years for Ritway Incorporated. Preceded in death by her father John Butler; mother and step father Wanda and Carl Butler; loving soulmate Basil Wayne Huett; granddaughter, Maddie Huett; siblings, Tommy Butler and Steven Ramsey. Survived by children, Seretha Poor (Michael Poor),...
Robyn Renne Large
Aug 10, 2020
Robyn Renne Large (Jones), age 48, passed away on Monday August 10, 2020 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was born June 10, 1972 in Jacksonville, FL to Robert “Robb” and Carolyn Jones (Hicks). She attended Middleburg High School in Jacksonville and later went on to receive her associate’s degree from Roane State College as well as her bachelor’s...
Edgar "Sonny" Elmore
Aug 10, 2020
Elmore, Edgar Kelsie of Powell, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020. Edgar, who was lovingly known as Sonny, lived a long, joyful life to the age of 90. A native of Knoxville, Sonny was born on August 2, 1930 to the late William Edgar Elmore and the late Nina Biddle Myers. After serving his...
Mary Ruth Sammons
Aug 9, 2020
Mary Ruth King Sammons, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away August 9, 2020. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by mother and father, Callie and Ollie King, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. Survived by sons; Darrell Sammons (Teresa), Rick Sammons (Janice), Kevin Sammons (Pam), and daughter Janice Walker (Wayne), many grandchildren,...
Wilma Jean Driggers
Aug 8, 2020
Wilma J. (Davis) Driggers, born on August 19, 1944, passed away on Saturday August 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 75. Wilma fought a tough battle against leukemia, but she did not lose that battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined to fight....
Travis Hunter Lee
Aug 8, 2020
Travis Hunter Lee age 18 of Knoxville, Tennessee currently residing in Simpsonville, SC was called to heaven August 8, 2020. He was a born again, baptized Christian and loved Jesus. He was a 2020 High School Graduate from East Coweta High School. Hunter was an Athletic Sales Associate and worked in Greenville, SC. Whether you called him Hunter or Travis...
Virginia Rule
Aug 8, 2020
Virginia Rice Rule of Knoxville, passed away on August 8, 2020. She was born in South Pittsburgh, TN in 1926. She was raised a Baptist and Baptized at the First Baptist Church in South Pittsburgh. In the 1980’s, she attended the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, where she sang in the choir. She considered these days before arthritis and...
Homer U. Butcher, Jr.
Aug 7, 2020
Homer Butcher was a man who never met a stranger, at least they were not strangers for long. He was known for his firm handshake, no nonsense business mindset, and willingness to help those in need. He spent his life in the automobile business. As co-owner of Butcher Volkswagen, Homer often spoke of fond memories of his customers and memories...
Delores Koontz
Aug 7, 2020
Delores (Dee) Norris Koontz, age 89 of North Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Mode and Lottie Riffey Mink; husbands, Clarence Norris and Dewey Koontz; son, Moe Norris; grandson, Michael Norris and all of Dee’s siblings. She is survived by her children, Saundra, Allen (Hazel), Darrell (Becky), Edna (Ricky), and David (Karen); many grandchildren,...
Tracy Michelle Davis
Aug 7, 2020
Tracy Michelle Jones Davis age 46 of Knoxville passed away August 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by father John Van Jones, grandmother Jean Payne Jones. She is survived by her loving Children, Jordan Davis, Madlyn Kirkland, Vann Kirkland and Nolan Perry, mother and step-father Jamie and Richie Stipes, sister Jessica Okoreeh-Baah, nieces Callie and Cadien, nephew Akwasi and...
Larry Woodrow Cox
Aug 6, 2020
“The Legend” Larry Woodrow Cox age 75 of Knoxville passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Larry served in the United States Army from 1963-1966. Afterwards he joined the Knoxville Police Department and served from 1967-1996 when he was severely injured in an on the job car accident which resulted in him being disabled and unable to return...
Silas Eugene Vanwinkle
Aug 6, 2020
Silas Eugene VanWinkle (Gene) of Knoxville passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the age of 71. He was born on March 14, 1949 to Clyde and Barbara VanWinkle. He was an expert carpenter, painter and wood crafter. Gene also enjoyed selling. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Barbara VanWinkle, brothers; Clyde Jr and Alan VanWinkle....
James Henry Coward
Aug 6, 2020
James "Lil Henry" Coward 4/12/1947-8/6/2020 of Knoxville, TN. Jim passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Retired truck driver from Overnite Transportation and former dirt track and drag race champion. A much loved husband, father, poppy, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by those who truly knew him. Survived by Wife Linda...
Georgia (Winona) Lester
Aug 6, 2020
Georgia (Winona) Lester, age 93 of Knoxville, passed away at 8:07am on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home. Member of Walridge Baptist Church. She retired from Home Federal Bank after 40 years as Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager. Preceded in death by parents Rose and Horace Lester; brothers Philip Lester and Paul Lester; sisters Evelyn (Sis) Lester, Alice...
Jennifer Gail Paxton
Aug 6, 2020
Jennifer Gail Paxton age 36 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Preceded in death by Maternal Grandfather; William Cordy, Brother; Paul Dinwiddie and uncle; Billy Cordy. Survivors; children, Skylar, Bobby, Angel, Mark, Cherish, Patricia and Eli. Mother; Patricia Dinwiddie, Brother; Tim (Samantha) Dinwiddie, Grandmother, Mildred Cordy. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday,...
