Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 2, 2018

Dennis Mitchell Lawson, age 52, of Sanders, Kentucky, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 2nd, 2018. He was preceded in death by mother, Evelyn Lawson; brothers Patrick and Phillip Lawson. He is survived by father, Jack Lawson; children Justin Lawson and Kayla Miracle, husband Johnathan; grandchildren, Hadlee, Holden, and Hudson Miracle, domestic partner, Lisa Barr, her son...

Mar 1, 2018

Feb 28, 2018

Jerry “Sarge” Julian, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018. He was in a United States Army Veteran and served his country for 26 years, A member of the American Legion, and retired from the Concord Telephone Company after 20 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in...

Feb 27, 2018

Mary Ann Sanders, 78, of Knoxville, took Jesus’ hand Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018, and passed peacefully from this life after a brief illness. She was born a coal miners daughter in Honaker, VA, March 23, 1939. She was a devoted wife, telling her husband of 62 years, George Clark Sanders, she would love him always, on her last day....

Feb 27, 2018

Paul George Kenyon, Sr., age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away February 27, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a veteran who served in the United States Navy. Preceded in death by parents George and Mabel Kenyon. Survived by sons Danny and P.J. Kenyon, daughter Kimmi Kenyon, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A...

Feb 26, 2018

James “Larry” Largent, age 70 of Knoxville passed away February 26, 2018. He was a deacon at Shannondale Missionary Baptist Church and retired form Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. He was a special man with a heart of gold that loved the Lord and his family with all his heart. Preceded in death by parents William Deadrick and Margaret Haun Largent....

Feb 25, 2018

Mary Hudson Carpenter, age 73 of Powell, passed away February 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was an active member of Park 40 Club AA. She enjoyed gardening and loved perennials. Mary loved dogs and had 9 German Shepherds of her own. Preceded in death by parents Frances and Charles Hudson and brother Bob Hudson. Survived by son Blake...

Feb 25, 2018

Mary Louise Pack was born in Knoxville, TN on July 30th, 1926 and GOD called her home Sunday February 25th, 2018. Louise was a dedicated wife mother and a faithful member of former Euclid Avenue Baptist Church now known as the Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church. A woman of many talents, she loved all her children and grandchildren and...

Feb 24, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Baker Horton, age 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, February 24th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 16th, 1930 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late John R. Baker and Vera White Lyerly. Mrs. Horton graduated from Lancaster High School in 1949, continued her education at Spartanburg...

Feb 24, 2018

Sam Jelf, age 74, son of the late Rev. William and Katherine Jelf, was born in Madisonville, TN and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Sam attended Hiwassee College and served in the USAF in Germany and England. Sam and his wife, Sandra Braden Jelf, were married 52 wonderful years and are proud parents of Gregory (Joanna) and Tonya...

Feb 22, 2018

James (Frank) Edwards, age 80, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 22nd after a long illness. He enjoyed time with his family, especially his grandchildren and playing his guitar. He was a member and deacon of Bryams Fork Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Gladys Edwards; children, Vickie Edwards of Andersonville, Lionel and...

Feb 22, 2018

Mark Goan, age 65, passed away on February 22, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, John and Carolyn Goan. He was an H-VAC Tech at McGee Tyson Air Base. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Goan; sons, Seth Goan and Cody Goan; step-sons, Chris (Jackie) Weaver, Drew (Wendy) Weaver, and Matthew (Rebecca) Weaver; grandchildren, Tyler Weaver, Travis Weaver, Jordan...

Feb 22, 2018

Junior Ray Floyd, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Ray has been an employee of Colonial Freight Systems since 1968. He started out pumping fuel and cleaning the shop, and with much help and encouragement from his mentor, Mrs. Lura McBride, Ray worked his way up to Vice-President of the Maintenance...

Feb 21, 2018

Irene (Walker) Nelson - age 83 of Halls passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, mamaw, aunt, and friend. She is now rejoicing in heaven alongside of her husband Arvel Marion Nelson, daughter Martha Nelson, grandson Jason Nelson, parents Andy and Cora Walker, brothers Glen Walker,...

Feb 21, 2018

Fred Carl King, age 90, passed away February 21, 2018 at Westmoreland Nursing Home and Rehab Center. Preceded in death by father Taylor King, mother Lona Brown King, son Stephen King, brother Eugene King, and sister Evelyn Whaley. Survivors include sister Pauline McManus, daughter Connie Jackson, sons Fredrick King (Chrissy), David King (Penny), grandchildren Kirsten King, Tyler King, Amber Welch,...

Feb 20, 2018

Jeffrey Scott Smith “Scotty”, age 54 of Knoxville entered his heavenly home suddenly Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1963 to Paul and Shirley Smith in Knoxville. He was a 1981 graduate of Halls High School. He followed his passion by starting his painting company, Smith Painting & Line Striping, in 1987. He...

Feb 19, 2018

Scott Sparks, age 51, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19th, 2018. Scott earned his bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina, his masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and was a teacher at Karns High School. He was a former College Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, former Pastor...

Feb 19, 2018

Evodia Vite Hernandez, age 82, passed away February 19, 2018. Family and friends will meet at 5:00p.m. Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church for Funeral Mass. Family will then receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com

Feb 18, 2018

Frank Humphrey, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, gained his angel wings on Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by: Wife: Ann Humphrey Father: Frank T. Humphrey Mother: Ella Hammock Brothers: Eddie, John and Larry Humphrey Sister: Francis Adams Son in Law: Bob Greene Survived by: Daughter: Vickie Greene, Son: Frank “Scott” and Rhonda Humphrey Granddaughter: Tiffany and...

Feb 18, 2018

John Sterling Inklebarger, age 82, of Corryton, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was a member of Graveston Baptist Church. He owned his own trucking company hauling building materials until a tragic accident in 1973 that left him disabled. He loved traveling with family and spending time with his friends whittling and trading knives. He will always be remembered...