Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jay Erby Jenkins, Sr., age 85 of Knoxville, passed away December 24, 2022. He was a member of Cedar Lane Methodist Church. He was born April 27, 1937 to Aubrey C. and Velma W. Jenkins. Jay attended Smithwood Elementary School and Central High School where he played football. He was a 1961 graduate of University of Tennessee. He was the...

Daniel Eugene Bounds (Danny), age 68, passed away September 28, 2018. He attended Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Danny was an avid Vol fan, who loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved his kids and grandkids and adored his dog, Cole. Preceded in death by parents Herman and Ruby Bounds; brother Hank Bounds; Aunt Mae Armstrong. Survived by son Brian...

Laverne Masters Schwartzman age 81 of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. After many difficult years of heart and pulmonary issues, she bravely and peacefully returned to her Creator God. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and friend. LaVerne‘s passion for music and specifically playing the organ, was only surpassed by her love for her family. She was...

Mildred Heatherly Capps Carr left this world on April 25, 2020 with only her blessed hope in the finished work of Calvary. Her greatest loves were her savior, 2 daughters: Judy Stafford, Mary Lisa Hepler, step-son Virgil Carr and wife Phyllis, along with other family, friends and loved ones. Preceded in death by her father Carl Capps; Lisa’s father, Chester...

Haley Marie Williams, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Viola and Sam Williams. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Grace; son, Ronnie Williams; grandchildren, Breely Grace, Hannah Williams and Brody Williams; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 23rd from...

Hess, Charline Vaughn, age 95, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 quietly with her daughter Karen at her side. A graduate of UT, she taught school in Oak Ridge for several years. After the death of her husband, she became manager of Tri-State Sawmill Supply which was owned by Hobart. She was a Member of Arlington Baptist...

Allen Joseph Burke, age 64, of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Ann Marie Burke. Allen was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from R & L Carriers as a dispatcher. He will be greatly missed by his wife of almost 22 years Thea Kleynhans...

Ember Bonnie Williams - she was stillborn 1:30 AM, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Survived by mom, Kristy Lee Williams; sister, Brianna Lee Merryfield; grandparents, Billy Joe and Karen Williams; uncles, Billy and Heather Williams, Chris (Kayla) Williams; cousins, Eli, Kadence, Collin, Brayden, Camden, Letty and Alina Williams. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM,...

Sarah Hodge Williams "Mamaw Whistle" age 86, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 after a very brief illness. She worked for Allergy & Asthma Sinus Center (North Office) for almost 70 years. Preceded in death by husband Jack C. Williams, parents Bernie and Carrie Hodge, and brother Robert Hodge. Survived by daughter Carol Shultz (Gary), grandchildren Cassidy, Tommy, and Jeffy,...

Wood, Peggy B. 83, of Knoxville passed away quietly on Friday, March 10, 2017. Peggy was born in Luttrell, TN on June 7, 1933 to the late Rev. J. V. and Delphia Boruff Booker. Peggy was a loving and devoted wife and mother and loved the Lord. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) in 2012, her...

Carl Capps IV, age 22 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. He loved anime, Star Wars, and was a big gamer. He had a special love for all animals. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Sheila Oxendine. Carl is survived by his mother, Janice Rudder; father, Carl Capps III; stepfather, Mitchell Rudder Sr.; brother, Mitchell...

Tina Suzette Maples, age 57 of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Heavenly father on September 21, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by beloved parents Billy Ray Roach Sr. and Diana Phyllis Humphrey, Brother Billy Roach Jr., and grandparents. She is survived by loving father Paul Maples, brothers Hank Maples and...

MARIE THERESE LATO (KNEPPER), born August 14th, 1961, went to be with her Heavenly Father September 8th, 2018. She was extremely gifted becoming a talented Poet, Musician, Singer, and Writer. Starting at the age of 10 years old she worked door-to-door sales. She dedicated herself to being a wife, mother, and missionary from 1982 to 1988 and also shared her...

Sharon Elaine Varnes went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Tommie Lou Raines, brothers; Paul and Dennis Raines, sister; Connie Raines and granddaughter Breonna Varnes. Sharon is survived by siblings Dianne White and David Raines, kids; David Varnes, Donna (Geoffrey) McMahan, Tommie “Denise” Varnes-Constantino, and many...

Friends and family will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 10:00 to go in procession to Lynnhust Cemetery for a 11:00am graveside service. Online condolences can be made at www.mynattfh.com

On Saturday, October 9, 2021, Michelle Angelique “Angel” Taylor Wooliver, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. Preceded in death by her mother, Susan Koontz, and father, Rick Taylor. She leaves behind the love of her life, husband Anthony Wooliver, children: Andrew Mayton, Nicky Scharff, Kayla Scharff, Chris...

DeLynn Marie Engelhardt of Knoxville, TN, passed away in her home at the age of 73 on December 28, 2020; exactly one month before her 74th birthday. DeLynn was born at the US Naval Hospital in Astoria, OR on January 28, 1947. Lake Tomahawk, WI was the place of her childhood, where she graduated from Lakeland High School in 1965....

Judy Marie Beal, 49 of Knoxville, passed away Friday February 3, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by daughter Brandi Nicole Hines; mother-in-law Nellie Brady; Father-in-law Ray Beal. Survived by husband of 21 years Jerry Beal; step-son Jerry Lynn Kerr; step-daughter Anna Marie Kerr; grandchildren Kaitlyn, Kinley, and Spencer; cousin Robert Beal; special friend Crystal Martin...

James “Jimmy” F. Hill, age 56, went to be with his Lord on April 26, 2019. He was a member of Spring Place Presbyterian Church. He was a loving husband, father and brother. He was employed by Elavon and a former employee of Knoxville News Sentinel. Preceded in death by parents Howard and Margaret Hill, sister Rhonda Brady, brothers Jack...