Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Kenny Borden
Aug 1, 2024
Kenneth Dean Borden, age 55, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with Jesus suddenly on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
He was a devoted son, brother and friend. He worked for Smithbilt Homes for 16 years – he loved being a carpenter. He was the second biggest VOL fan (our dad being the biggest) you’ll ever find!! He was always willing...
Will Bryant
Aug 1, 2024
William Jennings Bryant
4/17/1957 – 8/1/2024.
It’s been said, one song can bring back 1,000 memories.
It’s also been said, LET THERE BE ROCK!
Will was born with music in his soul. He started playing guitar in his teens and joined his first band at 16. They played local gigs in pool halls and bars. Spanning 40 years, the names have changed, from Travelin’...
Ronald Wade Hensley
Aug 1, 2024
Ronald Wade Hensley age 69, of Corryton, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Ronnie was saved in 1984 by the blood of Jesus Christ. He loved our Lord and his family with all his being. He was an active member of Highland Springs Baptist Church. He served his Country in the United States Air Force. He...
Gary Shoffner
Aug 1, 2024
Gary Shoffner, age 71, of Corryton, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.
Gary was an Army Veteran that served in the Vietnam Era. He began his police career at Anderson County Sheriff’s Office where he worked for years before becoming an officer with the Knoxville Police Department where he retired after...
Naomi Ruth Merritt
Jul 31, 2024
Naomi Ruth Merritt, age 91, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Naomi leaves behind Hugh Webb; children, Ginger Sams (Jim), Eddie Merritt (Julie), Barbara Finchum (Mike), Chuck Merritt (Lisa) and Susan Ooten (Dan); 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Helton and Brenda Frye.
Special Thanks to Tennessee Cancer Specialist and UT Hospice.
A...
Shirley A. Bauswell
Jul 30, 2024
Shirley A. Bauswell, age 83, passed away on July 30, 2024. Shirley was a member of the New Beverly Baptist Church and worked at St. Mary's Hospital for over 30 years in housekeeping. She is preceded in death by daughter, Sheila Sanders Picquet; son, Dwayne Sanders; mother, Evelyn Phillips; father, Harley Phillips; brothers, Jimmy Phillips, Johnny Phillips, and Michael Phillips;...
Mike Walker
Jul 30, 2024
Michael Shane Walker, age 57, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 30, 2024. He retired from Stooksbury Construction and was a proud member of Mynatt Road Baptist Church.
Mike was larger than most could comprehend; his sense of humor was one of a kind (thank goodness!) He loved getting us all riled up as much as he loved his coffee,...
Larry G. Holt
Jul 30, 2024
Larry G.Holt, age 62 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The family will not be having services at this time. Online condolences may be sent to mynattfh.com.
Carol Sue Mills
Jul 28, 2024
Carol Sue Mills, age 79, of Knoxville, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, with her family by her side. Carol was retired from Regal Cinemas with over twenty-five years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Melvin McLean and Dolores Jeffries McLean and several siblings. Carol is survived by her loving children, Roger Mills, Kimberly Young, Michael...
Cecil Louis Brown Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Cecil Louis Brown Jr., age 79 passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, and former president of the Boilermakers Union Local 453.
Preceded in death by parents, Cecil L. Brown Sr. and Mary Ruth Brown; wife, Donna Sue Brown.
Survived by brother, James O. Brown (Shirley); son, Cecil Louis Brown III (Lisa);...
Ronnie Lynn Kanipe
Jul 27, 2024
Ronnie Lynn Kanipe, age 55, of the Heiskell Community, went to be with The Lord on July 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Ronnie attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Thomas and Vandlee Bell, and Lee and Lillian Kanipe.
He is survived by his parents, J.C. and Geneva Kanipe; wife, Vivian; daughter, Sara; step-daughter,...
Michael Samuel Angelo
Jul 26, 2024
In loving memory of Michael Samuel Angelo, February 27, 1985 to July 26,2024, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 38. He was the husband to Amanda (Whitehurst) Angelo; father of Isaiah Angelo (18) and Zeke Angelo (15), and a proud Air Force veteran. Michael's life was filled with challenges, but he loved his sons deeply and always strived...
Cynthia "Dianne" Brown
Jul 26, 2024
Cynthia "Dianne" Brown, nee Cass, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Donnie" Brown. Dianne was born on January 2, 1941, and was a loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Dianne is survived by her four siblings Doug, Danny, Debbie, and David, and by her son Greg...
David Jay Heath
Jul 24, 2024
David Heath passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Heath, his father Jay Heath, his older brother, James Heath and his sister, Brenda Hudson and brothers in law, Larry Hudson and David Gillett, Jr. He is survived by his sister, Joey Heath and his brother Richard Heath. His nephew Brian Hudson....
Dallas Ray Humphries
Jul 22, 2024
Dallas “Ray” Humphries, 56, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Ray was born on February 1, 1968, in Knoxville, TN to Dallas and Faye Humphries.
First and foremost, Ray loved the Lord. He was a good man and loved everyone. He was an avid outdoors-man, spending countless hours camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He had...
Janice Faye Berryhill
Jul 22, 2024
Janice Faye Berryhill, age 58, of Knoxville, previously of Eupora, Mississippi, passed away on July 22, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Berryhill; stepfather, Jim Miller; sister, Rachel Berryhill.
Janice is survived by her son, William Westley Berryhill (fiancé Ona Blanton); grandchildren: William, Camron, Cynthia, Jaxson, Sophia and Wayland; siblings, James David Berryhill (Elizabeth), Judy Fowler (Hal), and...
Billy Wade Buchanan
Jul 21, 2024
Billy Wade Buchanan age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus, 8:31 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was a member and deacon of Northside Baptist Church and an avid Lady Vols Basketball fan. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Buchanan; parents, Maude and James Buchanan and several brothers and sisters. Survivors;...
Gail Franklin Wortley
Jul 20, 2024
Gail Franklin Wortley age 77, of Knoxville, TN., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was a partner with Trinity Community Church, member of Knoxville Bar Association, and he practiced as an Attorney in Knoxville for 51 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Randall Wortley, mother, Joyce Wortley, sister, Joycelyn Wortley Heidel, grandfather, T. Weidemann and...
Geneva Ann Burchfield
Jul 20, 2024
Geneva Ann (Russell) Burchfield age 76, of Halls Crossroads, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devout member of Central Church of God. Geneva enjoyed her family, friends, and going to church.
Preceded in death by son, Dale Burchfield, parents, Anna Mae and Clifford Russell; sisters, Ruth Lay and Wanda Kennedy; brothers, J.C....
Steven Julian Hackney
Jul 20, 2024
Steven Julian Hackney, age 65, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1959 to the late Julian and Louise (Reed) Hackney.
Steven graduated from Powell High School, Class of 1978. He worked as a master mechanic for over 40 years at Mazda and Infiniti. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride motorcycles. Steven...
