Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Vivian (Gordon) Mitchell
Jan 25, 2026
Vivian (Gordon) Mitchell, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Holston Health and Rehab. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a private investigator and process server for over 40 years with Mitchell and Associates. Vivian loved to read and travel. Preceded in death by husband Jim Mitchell and parents Geraldine and James...
Norma Lois Lyell
Jan 25, 2026
Norma Lois (Burgess) Lyell, age 93, passed away on January 25, 2026.
In accordance with her wishes, no services are planned.
Online condolences may be left at mynattfh.com
Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Norma Lois (Burgess) Lyell.
Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com
Star Lue Crawford
Jan 25, 2026
Star Lue Crawford, age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was a long-time member of Olivet Baptist Church and she had a close relationship with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pervie Bowling and brother, Norman Smith. She is survived by...
Michael Lee Bridges
Jan 25, 2026
Michael Lee Bridges, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed into the loving arms of his Saviour, Jesus, at his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Michael was saved at prayer meeting in his Mamaw Bridges’ front yard in 1992. He was a faithful member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church until his health declined.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents,...
Jacqueline Mary Wissink
Jan 24, 2026
Jacqueline Mary Wissink, age 85 of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 24,2026. There will be no services at this time. Condolences can be made at www.mynattfh.com.
Mateo Mendoza Pablo
Jan 24, 2026
Mateo Mendoza Pablo, edad 30, de Knoxville TN. Falleció Enero 24, 2026. La familia recibirá amigos de 1:00pm-5:00pm en Mynatt Funeral Home, En Fountain City con el servicio de funeral a las 5:00pm. Condolencias pueden ser hechas a www.mynattfh.com
Mateo Mendoza Pablo, age 30 of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 24, 2026. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 1,...
Kathryn Ann Falor
Jan 23, 2026
Kathryn Ann (Fitch) Falor, age 78, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1947, in Ludington, Michigan, the youngest of six children born to Harold O. and Frances M. Fitch.
Kathryn graduated from Ludington High School in 1965 and married the love of her life, Edwin W. Falor, in November of that same year. They shared...
Garrett Walter Post
Jan 23, 2026
Garrett Walter Post, age 89, of Corryton, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and family. Gary proudly served his country as a United States Air Force Airman third class, serving with great honor and pride. Later in life, Gary was an active member of...
Danny Edward Oxendine
Jan 23, 2026
Oxendine, Danny E., age 54, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:21am. Danny started his own business (Danny’s Appliance Repair) after working at Brown Appliance Parts and Hamilton Appliance for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by parents, R.G, and Sheila Oxendine; brother, Randy and daughter, Ashley.
Danny was survived by his son, Daniel Oxendine; daughter, Hannah Buck;...
David "Bucky" Lawson
Jan 23, 2026
David (“Bucky”) Lawson was born on July 29, 1940, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and passed away on January 23, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
David was a Navy veteran and devoted fifty-four years to law enforcement, retiring as a Captain with the Knoxville Police Department and later serving as a warrants officer with the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.
He was preceded in death by...
Charles "Charlie" Maxwell Severance
Jan 23, 2026
Charles Maxwell “Charlie” Severance passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Charlie was born on September 17, 1939, to Don and Florence Severance in Fountain City, Tennessee, where he spent most of his life. After graduating from Central High School, Charlie attended the University of Tennessee on a football scholarship. He married Phyllis Bales, started...
Max Alvis Below
Jan 22, 2026
Max Alvis Below “Big Bear", born November 21, 1965, in Elyria, Ohio, built his life and home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Max passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Max was known for his rare technical mind and deep respect for doing things the right way. He took pride in honest work and carried that work ethic throughout...
Norma Jean Stooksbury
Jan 22, 2026
Norma Jean Clay Stooksbury went home to be with the lord Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Knoxville at the age of 4. She graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1960. She met and married the love of her life her “Poopsy”, Robert Edward Stooksbury on February 3, 1963, at the Sevier...
Mary Ann White
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Ann (Heath) White age 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend. Her kindness and love touched everyone she met.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Nettie “Granny” Heath; her loving husband, Haston Devon White; sisters, Jeanette...
Joey C Hubbard
Jan 21, 2026
Joey C. Hubbard, age 70, of Knoxville, TN passed away on the afternoon of January 21, 2026. He dedicated many years as a manager at Mayo Garden Center. He was a loving Husband and the “Best Dad” to Sandra and Brittany.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Hubbard; mother, Ina June Hubbard; and brother, Garry Hubbard.
He is survived...
Ronald Keith Ellis
Jan 21, 2026
Reverend Ronald (Ronnie) K. Ellis, age 63, passed away just after midnight on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He battled cancer for over two years before going home to be with the Lord. Ronnie was preceded in death by his son, Randall Ellis; parents, Clyde and Grace Ellis; grandparents, Leon and Ruth Steward; grandmother, Ann Tarwater. He is survived by his...
Roy Christopher King
Jan 20, 2026
Roy "Chris" King, age 51, of Knoxville, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Chris was born on October 3, 1974. He was a master carpenter for many years. He also loved cooking, sports, and spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He was a loving husband, "best dad" and amazing pap pap. Chris is preceded in...
Steven Lynn Heiser
Jan 20, 2026
Steven Lynn Heiser, 74 of Powell, TN peacefully went to be with the Lord on 20 January 2026 at his home with family by his side after fighting cancer for 29 years.
Steve was born 07 December 1951 in Knoxville, TN to Maxine and Hubert Heiser and was a member of Fairview Knox Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father,...
Jack Carl Wheeler
Jan 19, 2026
Jack Carl Wheeler age 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at the Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1934, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jack was a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he played football for several years. Later, he served his country honorably as a member of...
Billie Mae Wyrick
Jan 19, 2026
Billie Mae (Nanny) Wyrick, Born March 27, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by all her babies. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Juanita Harper, husband Clifton E. Wyrick, son Steven E. Wyrick, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Wyrick, brother Fred Harper, sister Betty Hodges, grandson Robert Caldwell and granddaughter Misty Key. Survived by sons,...
