Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mildred "Dit" DeMarcus
Oct 10, 2026
Mildred “Dit” DeMarcus
“Well Done, My Child.” Mildred “Dit” DeMarcus went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and raised in Knoxville, Mildred was a graduate of Rule High School. She worked as a cashier at Kroger for over 30 years and was a faithful member of Emory Valley Baptist...
Nancy Pate Leake
Oct 10, 2026
Nancy Pate Leake, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 81. A graduate of Fulton High School, Nancy devoted many years of her professional life to the banking and credit industry. Throughout her career, she worked at Glenwood Sandwich Shop, Standard Knitting Mills, Bank of Knoxville, C&C Bank, and the Credit Bureau of Knoxville....
Ronnie "Red" McCurry
Oct 10, 2026
Ronnie “Red” Lee McCurry, 70, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on October 10, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1956. He worked in construction, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father Clarence McCurry, his bonus daughter, Kelli, his sister, Brenda Lawerence, and his brother Kenneth. He is survived by his...
Daniel Ray Skeen
Oct 9, 2026
Daniel Ray Skeen, age 67, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Tennova North Hospital following a courageous and deeply inspiring 19-year battle with Multiple Myeloma, an extremely aggressive blood cancer.
Born on October 7, 1959, to Bob Lewis Skeen and Wilma Sliger Skeen. Daniel grew up in a home with four other brothers. He was a long-time member of...
Amy Marie Wilson
Oct 9, 2026
Amy Marie (Qualls) Wilson, age 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Amy was a graduate of Central High School and spent much of her life cherishing the simple things that brought her joy. She loved crocheting, reading, and playing games. Amy especially enjoyed spending time with her family and making memories with...
Janice Faye Carr-Eckard
Oct 9, 2026
Janice Faye Carr Eckard, age 77, born October 27, 1948, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2026.
Janice was preceded in death by her late husband, Doug E. Eckard; her father, Raymond Patterson; her mother, Minnie Patterson; and her sister, Betty Lou McDaniel.
She is survived by her sons, Michael “Scott” Carr and Russell “Chad” Carr; daughter-in-law,...
Samuel David King
Oct 9, 2026
Samuel David King, age 70, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2026, at his home in Sevier County.Born May 14, 1956, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Sam grew up on the family farm in Solway, Tennessee. He retired from his positions at both UPS and Ethra.Sam was a lifelong fan of NHRA and NASCAR and loved traveling to...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann (Robertson) Adams
Oct 7, 2026
Deborah Ann "Debbie" (Robertson Adams, age 65, of Knoxville, TN, died Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026. Debbie was of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Halls High School, Class of 1979. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Robertson; daughter, Casey Adams and son, Devin Kilgore. Debbie is survived by her son, Ryan Adams and daughter, Haley...
Crystal Ann Linebarger
Oct 7, 2026
Crystal Ann Linebarger, age 40, of Madison, TN, earned her wings on October 7, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Tammy Kennedy, and her sister, Kayla Marie Janes.
Crystal is survived by her father, Charles Linebarger (wife Elizabeth); maternal grandmother, Margaret Thompson (Papaw Carl “Boo” Tate); step-siblings: Ryan Harrison, Heather Harrison, Aaron Geter, and Jazmine Geter; nephews: Jack Janes,...
Charles Patrick Mitchell
Oct 6, 2026
Charles Patrick Mitchell, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Though his earthly journey has ended, his family takes comfort in knowing he has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior, where he is now at peace and free from suffering.
Charles was of Baptist faith and a member...
Edith Jeanette Brock
Oct 6, 2026
Edith Brock, 72, passed away on October 6, 2026.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com
Mynatt Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brock family.
Sharon Kay (Hatmaker) Parsley
Oct 6, 2026
Sharon Kay (Hatmaker) Parsley, age 70, of Oak Ridge and Clinton, Tennessee, went to her Heavenly home in the early morning hours of October 6, 2026. Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Bishop and Wanda Hatmaker, and her nephew, Wesley Hatmaker. She is survived by her children, Chasity Massengill-Wilkerson and husband Larry and Devin Cox; grandchildren, Jordan...
Michael Dodd Bailey
Oct 6, 2026
Michael Dodd Bailey, 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a graduate of Holston High School and a proud Army veteran. Michael will be remembered for his devotion to his family and the many lives he touched throughout his years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Irwin...
Connie Sue Fisher
Oct 6, 2026
Connie Sue Fisher, born June 11, 1965, in California, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Connie was preceded in death by her father, Carl Campbell, and her mother, Vivian Wright.
She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory, including her husband, James Fisher; her son, Thomas (Stephanie); and her beloved...
Boyd Michael Mongan
Oct 5, 2026
Boyd Michael “Mike” Mongan, 83, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1942, and was raised “on the hill” in Martinsburg, West Virginia, surrounded by Mongan family. He was the son of Herman Russell Mongan and Edith Gertrude Mongan (Dern) and brother to Karen Danielle Hoffmaster (Mongan).
Mike attended Martinsburg High School in Martinsburg, WV,...
Sandra K. Kennedy Gilbert
Oct 5, 2026
Sandra K. Kennedy Gilbert, age 78, of Powell, TN went to be with her precious Jesus on Monday, October 5, 2026. Born to Charles and Marjorie Kennedy on June 11, 1948. Sandra was raised mainly by her aunt, her father's sister, Mrs. Ruth Anderson. Her mother and father divorced and her father took her. Sandra lived with people her father...
Danny Pitts, Jr
Oct 5, 2026
Albert Daniel "Danny" Pitts Jr., age 63, of Knoxville, went home to be with The Lord on October 5, 2026.
Danny enjoyed bingo, fishing, and bowling. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr and Erma Montgomery; and two brothers, Darrell and Terry Pitts.
Danny is survived by a host of...
Peggy Rose Helton
Oct 3, 2026
Peggy Rose (Cornett) Helton, age 75, of The Halls Crossroads Community, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wendell Helton; parents, Ava and Grant Cornett; and three brothers, Charles, Steve, and O’Dell Cornett.
Peggy is survived by her children: Rev. Mark Helton (Kris) of Monticello,...
Blanca Elisa Simonian
Oct 2, 2026
Blanca Simonian, age 96, born in Monteuidel, Uruguay. Moved to the United States in 1967. She has worked as a seamstress, teacher and real estate agent in Chicago until 1973, before moving to Florida, where she worked at hospitals as a translator. She moved to Knoxville in 1996 to serve as a translator, for Knox County Health Department.
She was a...
Deborah Alene Reed
Oct 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Deborah Reed age 68 of Knoxville, TN on Friday, October 2, 2026. She will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength, and devotion to her family. She is survived by her children Melinda Whetsell (Tim), Joanna Reed, Timothy Reed, and step daughter Angela Cardwell. Sisters Diane Worthington (Bill), Connie...
