Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Martha Lou Kitts
Jun 1, 2024
Martha Wallace Story Kitts, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday June,1 2024. She was a member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. She retired from ORNL FCU as a branch manager.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Laura Wallace; sisters, Betty (Lynn) Mashburn, MaryAnne (Jim) Huff; husband, Doug Story; Son Dan Story, husband Kermit Kitts.
Martha is survived...
Cora Beatrice Loop Cantrell
May 31, 2024
Cora Beatrice Loop Cantrell, age 90, of Knoxville, TN passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 31, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, Beatrice was born on January 9, 1934, in Monroe, Michigan and moved to Knoxville in 1968. Bea’s calling was to share her love of Jesus with family and...
Teresa Karen Murray
May 31, 2024
Teresa Karen Murray, age 70, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. After her stroke, she retired from Ingles Grocery as a deli manager.
Preceded in death by husband, Alvin Murray; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Joseph Robinson; parents, J.L. and Rose Marie Easterday; grandson, Jonathan Robinson.
Survived by stepmother, Marilyn Easterday; grandchildren,...
Garland Taylor
May 30, 2024
Garland Ray "Junior" Taylor, age 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on May 30, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1967 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Garland, known as junior, was a hardworking man who dedicated 25 years of his life to his career at DT Refurbishing. Beyond his professional life, he found joy in spending time with his beloved family.
Garland...
Chastity Oneal Lambdin
May 30, 2024
Chastity Oneal Lambdin age 33, of Knoxville, went home to be the Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Chastity was a free spirit and caring heart for others. Chasity never met a stranger; she always saw the best in people. She had a smile that shined, and you couldn’t help but smile with her. Her family and friends...
Ann C. Duncan Romines
May 30, 2024
Ann C. Duncan Romines, age, 78, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday May 30, 2024, in Corryton, TN. surrounded by her loving family. Ann’s life was a tapestry of cherished moments and enduring relationships that touched many hearts throughout her years. Ann’s legacy is lovingly carried on by her devoted husband of thirty-four...
Terry Lynn Hyder
May 30, 2024
Terry Hyder, Age, 68 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord and Savior on May 30, 2024. Terry was a member of Grove Heights Baptist Church. He graduated from Rule High class of 1974 and American Institute of Baking in 1996. Terry worked for Merita Bakery for 37 years.
Preceded in death by parents Albert and Mary Jo Hyder; grandparents,...
Patsy Sue Needham Mitchell
May 30, 2024
Patsy Sue Needham Mitchell, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Patsy was born August 31, 1941, in Knoxville, TN., to the late Alice Franklin. She graduated from Halls High School in 1959. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Patsy was a cherished wife,...
Ella Marie Smith
May 29, 2024
Ella Marie Smith, age 81, of Powell, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 29 th . She was loved so much by her family and will be greatly missed.She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Kim Smith; parents, Elmer & Ruby Smith; brother, John Perry Smith; and son-in-law, Kevin Rudd. She is survived by her children,...
Faith Michelle Williams
May 29, 2024
Faith Michelle Williams, age 56 of Powell, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Ft. Sander's Regional Medical Center. Faith is now resting in the arms of Jesus, after a long and hard fought battle. She is now in Heaven with her family on the other side. Preceded in death by her mother, Charlene DeBusk; sister, Brenda Sargeant; brothers, Michael...
Bonnie Irene Jenkins England
May 29, 2024
Bonnie “Bunny” Jenkins England, age 85 of Dandridge passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents Hubert Gordon Jenkins and Irene Jenkins; daughter, Denise Irene Shields; and brother, Tom Jenkins.
Survived by, husband Clifford England; children; Jimmy England, Tim England, and Scott England; grandson, Travis Shields; also leaving behind several nieces and nephews.
The family will not be having...
Jennifer Ruth Satterfield
May 29, 2024
Jennifer Ruth (Coomer) Satterfield, 70, passed away on the morning of May 29, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1953, to the late Charles Edward Coomer, Sr. and Katherine Ruth (King) Coomer.
Jennifer worked as a typesetter for many years. She was also a long-time member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Marvin “Lynn” Satterfield,...
Daniel Jonathan Young
May 28, 2024
Daniel Jonathan Young age 37, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Jonathan is preceded in death by his father, Danny Lee Shipley, and grandparents: Roscoe and Wilma Shipley and Mary Carr and Granville Young. He is survived by his son, Logan Cooper, mother, Lisa Baker, sister, Felicia Harvey and brother-in-law, Chris, nephew, Bryson Harvey, and best friend...
Chase Allen Tindell
May 28, 2024
Chase Allen Tindell, age 32, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Chase’s smile could light up a room, and his laughter was infectious. He loved his people with all he had in him. He was an amazing husband to his sweet wife, Stephanie, whom he thought the absolute world of. The memories of their many adventures...
Cheryl Ann (Fritts) Condry
May 28, 2024
Cheryl Ann Fritts Condry, age 72, of Corryton, TN passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Tuesday, May 28, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was a graduate of Central High School, a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s Group, and an employee for H&R Block for several years.
Preceded in death by father,...
Judith Diane Yarbrough
May 28, 2024
Judith Diane Yarbrough, age 68, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was an artist and won an award at The Dogwood Arts Festival. She was a member of Glory Church @ Dante. Judy was an avid gardener and spent a great deal of time with her family, planting and caring for her vegetable and flower...
William Earl McGinnis
May 27, 2024
William Earl McGinnis, age 86, of Corryton, TN, passed away peacefully at Emory Ridge Memory Care on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was saved early in life at Mount Eager Baptist Church during Vacation Bible School. Earl was kind and loving to everyone. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Shirley Ann Blankenship McGinnis; father, John...
James Richard Braden
May 27, 2024
James Richard Braden, age 88 of Corryton, passed away peacefully Monday, May 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving as a Pilot. Retired truck driver after many years of service. He was a beekeeper, gardener and loved watching hummingbirds and spending time outside. Preceded in death by son, Buster Braden; great-great grandchild,...
Susan Seymour Blazier
May 27, 2024
Susan Seymour Blazier age 69 (January 31, 1955-May 27, 2024) of Knoxville, arrived in heaven escorted by angels and holding the hand of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She was in her home with loving family and her 4 legged nurse Bo beside her. Susie (fondly known as Suki by her 5 grandchildren and friends and family) was the...
Wanda Mae Imogene Koontz Gray
May 27, 2024
Wanda Mae Imogene Koontz Gray age 84, of Seymour, TN., formerly of Heiskell, TN., passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was a member of Seymour First Baptist Church, and a previous member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Liberty Baptist Church. She was a retired garment manufacturing materials handler. In her spare time, she was an avid Dollywood...
