Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Jean Wilson
Jul 4, 2025
Betty Jean Wilson, age 94, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Services will be held at a later date. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel is honored to serve the family of Betty Jean Wilson.
Patsy Lee Linginfelter
Jul 4, 2025
Patsy Lee Linginfelter, 80, of Knoxville, passed away at her home on July 4, 2025.
She was born on March 15, 1945, to the late Corum and Lorraine (DeMarcus) Rutherford. Patsy was a longtime member of Valley Grove Baptist Church, and worked many years as a seamstress for Levi-Strauss.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Corum and Lorraine; husband, Carl;...
Ricky Dale Breeden
Jul 3, 2025
Ricky Dale Breeden, an Army veteran, passed away on July 03, 2025 at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by parents, Helen and Jay Breeden; sisters, Bobbie, Judy, Janet, Diana, and Betty; brothers, Jay, Jr. (Butch), Charlie (Buster), and John. Survivors: sister Pat and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews who will miss him dearly.Ricky will be interred...
Vaughn Junior Faulkner
Jul 3, 2025
Vaughn J. Faulkner age 75, of Corryton, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Ann Faulkner, parents, Charles and Onnie Faulkner, and grandson, Christopher Daniels. He is survived by his children: Joe “Spiz” Ferguson (Donna), Stephen Daniels (Kerri), Heather Daniels, Corey Daniels (Jason), Rachael McAuley (Mac), Terri Davis, William Faulkner, Katrina...
Mildred "Madge" Madgeline Balltrip
Jul 3, 2025
Balltrip, Mildred Madgeline (Madge) – age 91, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was a very loving mother, and we will miss her dearly. Madge was the owner and namesake of Madge’s Grill, located at the intersection of University and Western Avenues in the early 1960s, where they...
Steve Dawson
Jul 3, 2025
Steve Dawson, age 55 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He attended Atlantic Avenue Baptist Church. Steve was employed by Iron Mountain. He was a devoted father to his three children.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Velma and John Capps; and aunt, Glenda Childress.
Survived by husband, Wesley Dawson; children,...
Linda Joyce Henderson Taylor
Jul 2, 2025
Linda Joyce Henderson Taylor, age 76, of Knoxville left this world and entered into the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ to suffer no more. She was a devoted Christian and member of Fairview Baptist Church of Corryton. She retired from Knox County School System after 26 years from Gibbs High School as a Teacher’s Assistant in 2013.
Linda is preceded...
Rev. Kelsie Lloyd Jessee
Jul 2, 2025
Rev. Kelsie Lloyd Jessee born August 1, 1942 passed away July 2, 2025 at his home in Corryton. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Retired from Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company/American General Life Insurance Company. He had pastored several churches in Union and Knox County, and also served as a Volunteer Pastor on the stroke floor at Baptist...
Steve Michael Jenkins
Jul 1, 2025
Steve Michael Jenkins Sr. “Mike”, age 74, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, after a 2-year battle against cancer. Mike was a man of faith and a life-long member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church.
Mike, a life-long resident of Powell, Tennessee was born on September 6, 1950, to Carl Russell Sr. and Kathryn Edith (Cole) Jenkins....
Bobby Jack Dyer
Jul 1, 2025
Bobby Jack Dyer age 29, of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Bobby is preceded in death by his mother, Melissa Dyer; and sister, Samantha Dyer.
He leaves behind his loving father, David Allen Dyer. The family will not be having services at this time. Online condolences may
be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Chris Anne Harmon
Jun 30, 2025
Chris Anne Harmon age 72, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was very active follower of UT soccer team, making several trips to AYSO National Games. She also drove the bus for her grandson’s high school marching band. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claire and Evelyn Stroup, and brother, Nicholas Stroup.
She is survived...
Paula Kathleen Lentz
Jun 30, 2025
Paula Kathleen Lentz, affectionately known as “Kathy,” of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, and entered eternal rest with the Lord. She was 72. Kathy was the cornerstone of our family, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose love and warmth touched everyone around her. Married to her beloved husband of 42 years, Dr. Don Lentz, she...
Shirley Ann Cabage Greene
Jun 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Cabage Greene, 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, surrounded by family at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born on July 15, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her life was filled with family, friends, children, the church community and travel. She filled our lives with loving-kindness, gentleness and patience....
David Alan Moore, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
David Alan Moore, Sr., age 63, of Powell, TN, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 29, 2025, with his family by his side. He was a member of the Smokey Mountain Tractor Association and was the proud owner of Moore's Concrete Finishing. David was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Faye Moore. He is...
Joyce Louise Heath
Jun 27, 2025
Joyce Louise Heath, age 83, of Knoxville, TN passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Friday, June 27, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Artis Lee Heath; parents, Paul and Ella Mae Haire; and sister, Linda Donahue.
She is survived by her son, Ricky Heath (Hope) of Clinton; daughter, Vickie Whitehead (Mark) of Knoxville; grandchildren, Caleb Heath,...
Mary Alice Mynatt
Jun 27, 2025
Mary A. Mynatt, 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on June 27, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Howard T. Mynatt; her parents, Charles and Beatrice Vandergriff; her infant son, Howard Garfield; and her brother, Charles H. Vandergriff III. She is survived by her children, Lee and Rachelle Mynatt; her...
Barbara Whited Cunningham
Jun 27, 2025
Barbara (Whited) Cunningham age 96 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Seymour, retired from Hall-Brown, she loved doing crafts and antiques. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, John S. Cunningham; and her parents, Bertie and Milton Whited. Survivors, sister-in-law, Elizabeth C....
Martin Alan Worley
Jun 27, 2025
Martin Alan Worley, 62, of Corryton, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. He is preceded in death by parents, Clemmie and Peggy Worley; siblings Michael Worley, David Worley and Robin Worley Duzane. He is survived by spouse Toshia Lee Worley; daughter, Rachel Worley; siblings Carla Worley Blevins (Randy), Patti Worley; nieces and nephews Madeleine Duzane Donnelly (John), Mark Duzane...
Carolyn Faye Fortner
Jun 27, 2025
Carolyn Fortner, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Glenn Fortner; mother, Lura Paul; in-laws, Johnnie Mae and Dave Fortner. She is survived by daughters, Donna Kay Moore and Amy Lucille Fortner; son-in-law, Blake Moore; grandchildren, Lisa Whitsell (Chris) and Kevin Moore; great-grandson, Bryce Whitsell;...
Pamela Suzanne Ensor
Jun 26, 2025
Pamela Ensor, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025, surrounded by angels as she entered eternal peace. She was a devoted mother, loving wife, a woman of unwavering faith, and a true example of strength, love and trusting in God.
She loved the Lord with all her soul and walked closely with Him throughout her...
