Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mildred Ruth Ellis
Oct 19, 2024
Mildred Ruth Ellis, age 94, of Powell, passed away early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024. She was saved at a young age, and was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Andersonville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother – but the Lord was her first love. She is preceded in death by son; William Mark...
Charles Randall Hannifin
Oct 18, 2024
Charles Randall "Randy" Hannifin, age 61, of Powell, TN passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at his home. Randy was a family man who loved his wife, children and especially his grandchildren. He was always there for his friends and loved ones when they needed him.
Randy was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Hannifin; mother, Pat Hannifin; father, Joe...
Deborah Kay Alston
Oct 18, 2024
Deborah Kay “Roark” Alston, age 55 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was of the Christian Faith.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Marvin and Irene Harrison, Warren and Pearl Roark; father, Herbert Lee Roark; and cousin, Nathan Fritts.
Survived by loving husband, Joseph John Alston Jr.; mother, Bonnie Terry; daughters, Sheena Kay Mahabirsingh (Anthony), Shelby Lynn Johnson;...
John W. Holland
Oct 18, 2024
John W. Holland, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. John was born on December 31, 1935, and was preceded in death in May by Pat, his wife of 64 years. He is survived by children Tim (Elizabeth) and Linc (Paula); grandsons Nathan (Karli), Alexander, Kyle (Hannah), and Boone; and great-grandson Wade. John was proud to...
William Harold Denney
Oct 17, 2024
William Harold Denney, age 72, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He passed peacefully at home with his family by his side.
Harold was born in Dickson, Tennessee. He is the son of William Dudley and Sue Tucker Denney. Harold grew up on a dairy farm outside of Vanleer, TN with his sister, Linda,...
Thomas Edward Meek, Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Edward Meek, Jr. age 75, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born October 12, 1949, to the late Thomas Meek, Sr. and Edyth Harbin Meek. He was a graduate of Central High School class of 1967, after high school he joined the United States Army, going on to...
Myla Victoria Hurst
Oct 15, 2024
Myla Victoria Hurst was born sleeping into the loving arms of her parents Madison Tallent and Derrick Hurst on October 15, 2024.
Myla was the answered prayer her parents had been waiting for and even though she was born to Heaven, she brought joy to so many lives here on earth. She was so very loved and cherished, and so many...
Curtis "David" Childress
Oct 15, 2024
Curtis (David)Childress, 71 of Knoxville, TN met his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 with his loving wife of 50 years Darlene Childress and his one and only baby girl Kristi Gibson by his side. He is preceded in death by his toddler sister Alma Childress; his brother Jimmy Childress; his father and mother Rev. Curtis J. Childress, Irene...
Lois Pack
Oct 15, 2024
Lois Pack age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church, retired after 40 years from the Cas Walker's Variety Store and then NHC Healthcare, Fort Sanders. Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Wayne Pack, Sr. and parents, Bill and Helen Foster. Survivors; children, Debbie Beeler (Herman), Gloria...
Karen Sue Church
Oct 14, 2024
Karen Church, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, entered the gates of heaven on Monday night with her children and husband present. Her unwavering faith in Jesus was her guiding light throughout her life, and those who knew her are confident that her first words upon entering eternity were, “Praise God.” A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and...
Patricia Lynn Karnes
Oct 14, 2024
Patricia Lynn Karnes, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away on October 14, 2024, at Ft. Sanders Hospital.
Preceded in death by father, Ed Miller; mother, Margaret Miller Bounds; brother, Phillip Miller; and daughter, Donna Karnes.
Survived by sister, Pam Miller Wright; brother-in-law, Steve Wright; nephews, David and Steven Wright; niece, Buffey Brady; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Patricia was retired from Levi Strauss...
Ginger Irene Longley
Oct 12, 2024
Ginger Irene Longley, age 67, of Knoxville, TN, died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Bill Longley and survived by her sons, Vincent and William Longley. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, October 21, 2024 at Mynatt Funeral Home,...
Russell David Bunch
Oct 12, 2024
Russell “Rusty” David Bunch, age 55, of Knoxville, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Sandra (Murray) Bunch-Meredith; beloved uncle, Teddy Murray; and step-father, Herman Meredith.
Rusty is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca “Becky” (Berry) Bunch; sons Dillon and Davis Bunch; aunt and second mom, Brenda “B-Kay”...
Jerry Lee Carroll
Oct 11, 2024
Jerry Lee Carroll, age 76, passed away unexpectedly October 11, 2024 at UT Medical Center in the presence of family. Jerry was born in Grantsboro, TN & graduated from Jacksboro High School. He joined the Marine Corps in 1968 then trained at Parris Island & Camp Lejeune before being stationed in Okinawa, Japan and was a recipient of the National...
Brenda Mae Tallent
Oct 11, 2024
Brenda Mae Tallent, age 75, passed away on October 11, 2024. Brenda loved cooking shows, crafts, softball, bowling, the Vols, and her family-especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brenda was a devoted member of Faithway Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to her husband, Ralph, for 56 wonderful years. Brenda always helped anyone she could and had a giving heart.
Brenda was...
Thelma Phillips
Oct 11, 2024
Vivacious and cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother Thelma Faye Weaver Phillips passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 11, 2024.Born February 7, 1937 in Corryton, Tennessee to Mossy and Clarence Weaver, she graduated from Gibbs High School. She married her high school sweetheart, James (Jim) David Phillips in 1956 and they lived in Corryton. Raising their...
Ron Asbury
Oct 10, 2024
Charles R. (Ron) Asbury, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10 at Tennova North. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Athey Asbury and Mildred Cox Asbury, and his sister Athaleen Asbury Collins. Ron was born in Knoxville, Tennessee where he graduated from Fulton High School and University of Tennessee. He was employed at Union Carbide...
Joyce Faye Abner
Oct 10, 2024
Joyce Faye Abner age 81, of Maynardville, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born April 14, 1943, to the late Robert Laverne Yearout and Mildred Katherine “Kat” Norton. She was a former employee of Hillcrest North, where she worked for many years. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as, a friend to everyone...
John Russell Seymour
Oct 9, 2024
John Russell Seymour, 52, of Knoxville, TN passed away at his residence October 9, 2024. Russell loved helping people and he loved Kim. In honor of his wishes, no services will be held.

