Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Patricia Lynn Karnes
Oct 14, 2024
Patricia Lynn Karnes, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away on October 14, 2024, at Ft. Sanders Hospital.
Preceded in death by father, Ed Miller; mother, Margaret Miller Bounds; brother, Phillip Miller; and daughter, Donna Karnes.
Survived by sister, Pam Miller Wright; brother-in-law, Steve Wright; nephews, David and Steven Wright; niece, Buffey Brady; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Patricia was retired from Levi Strauss...
Ginger Irene Longley
Oct 12, 2024
Ginger Irene Longley, age 67, of Knoxville, TN, died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Bill Longley and survived by her sons, Vincent and William Longley. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, October 21, 2024 at Mynatt Funeral Home,...
Russell David Bunch
Oct 12, 2024
Russell “Rusty” David Bunch, age 55, of Knoxville, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Sandra (Murray) Bunch-Meredith; beloved uncle, Teddy Murray; and step-father, Herman Meredith.
Rusty is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca “Becky” (Berry) Bunch; sons Dillon and Davis Bunch; aunt and second mom, Brenda “B-Kay”...
Jerry Lee Carroll
Oct 11, 2024
Jerry Lee Carroll, age 76, passed away unexpectedly October 11, 2024 at UT Medical Center in the presence of family. Jerry was born in Grantsboro, TN & graduated from Jacksboro High School. He joined the Marine Corps in 1968 then trained at Parris Island & Camp Lejeune before being stationed in Okinawa, Japan and was a recipient of the National...
Brenda Mae Tallent
Oct 11, 2024
Brenda Mae Tallent, age 75, passed away on October 11, 2024. Brenda loved cooking shows, crafts, softball, bowling, the Vols, and her family-especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brenda was a devoted member of Faithway Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to her husband, Ralph, for 56 wonderful years. Brenda always helped anyone she could and had a giving heart.
Brenda was...
Thelma Phillips
Oct 11, 2024
Vivacious and cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother Thelma Faye Weaver Phillips passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 11, 2024.Born February 7, 1937 in Corryton, Tennessee to Mossy and Clarence Weaver, she graduated from Gibbs High School. She married her high school sweetheart, James (Jim) David Phillips in 1956 and they lived in Corryton. Raising their...
Ron Asbury
Oct 10, 2024
Charles R. (Ron) Asbury, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10 at Tennova North. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Athey Asbury and Mildred Cox Asbury, and his sister Athaleen Asbury Collins. Ron was born in Knoxville, Tennessee where he graduated from Fulton High School and University of Tennessee. He was employed at Union Carbide...
Joyce Faye Abner
Oct 10, 2024
Joyce Faye Abner age 81, of Maynardville, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born April 14, 1943, to the late Robert Laverne Yearout and Mildred Katherine “Kat” Norton. She was a former employee of Hillcrest North, where she worked for many years. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as, a friend to everyone...
John Russell Seymour
Oct 9, 2024
John Russell Seymour, 52, of Knoxville, TN passed away at his residence October 9, 2024. Russell loved helping people and he loved Kim. In honor of his wishes, no services will be held.
David Brogdon
Oct 9, 2024
David J. Brogdon Sr., age 69, of Knoxville went to be with Lord on October 9, 2024, at NHC Knoxville after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Massachusetts Avenue Church of God. He enjoyed playing bingo.
Preceded in death by parents, Reverand Jack Brogdon Sr. (Dorothy); mother of his children, Barbara Ziegler; sister, Della Brown; brother, Jimmy Brogdon, and...
Georgia Ann Johnson
Oct 7, 2024
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Georgia Ann Johnson, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born on January 8, 1945, to George and Anna (Mynatt) Major, Georgia grew up in the Gibbs Community. Georgia accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior as a child...
Fantu Ergetu Manale
Oct 6, 2024
Fantu Ergetu Manale age 54 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Survivor; daughter, Fasika Ergetu, Minnesota. Family and friends will meet 9:45 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Clapps Chapel Church Cemetery, 7420 Clapps Chapel Road Corryton, TN 37721 for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service and interment. For those who wish,...
Nellie Katherine Mouron
Oct 6, 2024
Nellie Katherine Mouron, 90, of Knoxville, TN, passed away October 6, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1934 to the late D.F. and Pansy Mae (Willings) Large in Knoxville.
Katherine loved her family and supported them in any way possible, which included being available for phone calls and visits, day or night. She delighted herself in being the matriarch of...
Kyle James Vincent
Oct 5, 2024
Kyle James Vincent passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was 19 Years old as of June 2.
Kyle's life was a testament to selfless love and unwavering support. His family and friends were always his top priority. He was the first person many turned to for emotional and physical assistance. His infectious joy was a beacon of hope;...
Johnny Clayton Murray
Oct 5, 2024
Johnny Clayton Murray, died at age 66, at LeConte Medical Center on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 7:00pm. Johnny had a full life. He attended Carter High School, where he played football and made many life-long friends. At the young age of 18, Johnny began working for his family with Larry Marshall and Son for about 10 years. He then...
Carol Lee (Weller) Maples
Oct 5, 2024
Carol Lee Weller Maples, age 67, of Knoxville, TN died Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was retired from Mid-Lakes Manufacturing Company. Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Ardel Flora Polensky; step-father, Ski Polensky; sister, Rhonda and brothers, Eric and Rowdy; and former spouse, Robert Dean Maples. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter in law, Derek...
Wallace Eugene Humphries
Oct 5, 2024
Wallace Eugene Humphries of Knoxville, TN peacefully went to be with his Lord on October 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.
Wally was 88 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, James Henry Humphrey, and his mother, Marion (Terrell) Humphrey. He was the last of five children from that union and outlived his brothers, Johnny Lee...
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Cash
Oct 5, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Cash age 66, of Corryton, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was retired from Stowers Machinery. He was an active member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He loved riding motorcycles. He was a graduate of Gibbs High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Sam Cash, Sr., and sisters, Nancy Williams and...
Betty Ann Williams
Oct 4, 2024
Betty Ann Williams, age 80, of Powell, TN passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Betty was a member of Brickyard Baptist Church. She was a God fearing woman. She believed in the Lord and lived her life by following in the Lord's footsteps.
Betty was preceded in death by her son, Ronald D. Elliott; grandson,...
