Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles Wong Riggs
Dec 18, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Wong Riggs, age 91 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. Air Force Veteran. Employed at Plastilines and retired after thirty years. He was preceded in death by beloved parents, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends may come at their convenience from 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday, December 27,...
Bobby Joe Grindstaff
Dec 18, 2023
Bobby J. Grindstaff, 79 passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023, after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Born in Hayesville, NC, he was the son of the late Guy E. and Bonnie Grindstaff. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Sue H. Grindstaff, son David, daughter...
Cathy Sue Weaver
Dec 18, 2023
Cathy Sue Weaver, age 66, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 18, 2023. She enjoyed spending time shopping, getting her hair done, and listening to music. She loved spending birthdays, holidays, and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by loving children, Catherine, Sarah, and Carl Adam Weaver; parents, Arnold and Annie Weaver; and brothers, Donald...
Frances Hazel McCurry
Dec 17, 2023
Frances Hazel McCurry went home to Heaven -Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Texas Valley Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years and loved singing the Praises of God. Preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Ben David McCurry. Father and mother, Hugh and Cecil Owenby. Siblings: Luther, Mick, Lilian,...
Ronnie Kevin Epperson
Dec 17, 2023
Ronnie Kevin Epperson age 78 passed away suddenly at UT Medical Center on Dec. 17,2023. He leaves behind daughter, Tina (Bill) Perry, stepdaughter Karen (Eddie) Eubanks, grandchildren Kayla (Blue) Pate, Brent (Alissa) Perry, Peyton (Mackenzie) Eubanks, & Parker Eubanks, 5 great grandchildren, Ava & Nora Pate, McKay & Collins Perry & Paxton Eubanks, brother Joe (Barbara) Epperson, sister Ruby (Ronald) Abraham’s, several...
Peggy Ann Hunley
Dec 17, 2023
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Peggy Hunley went home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ at the age of 82. Peggy was born on April 2, 1941, in Tennessee to Homer Zyrk Ford and Anna Ruth Baker Ford. Peggy was preceded in death by beloved husband, William Kyle Hunley; daughter, Angela Kyleen Henegar; and seven siblings. Peggy is survived...
Donald Lawrence Robertson
Dec 16, 2023
Donald Lawrence Robertson, age 81, of Seymour, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents; Colyer Angus and Lena Ruth Robertson, sister; Anna Ruth Smart, Brothers; Robert “ Bob” Robertson and Ernie Robertson, his dog; Coco, his better half; JoeAnn Robertson, granddaughters, Bridgett LeeAnn Hall, Amanda Marie and Jessica Lynn McCarter. He is survived by...
Katherine Chambers
Dec 14, 2023
Katherine Chambers, age 92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She had been cared for at American House Assisted Living (Hall) by a very professional and compassionate staff.
Katherine was born August 26, 1931, to Stokes and Pearl Hughes, Powell, TN. She was a devoted member of (Trinity) Community Chapel Church in...
Evelyn Faye Acuff
Dec 14, 2023
Evelyn Faye Acuff, age 83, of Washburn, TN, died peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was a graduate of Washburn High School, 1958. Evelyn was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Draughn’s Business College in 1958-1959, Following college, Evelyn worked at Sears for over thirty-five years as a credit clerk. Evelyn was preceded...
Jerry Leroy Norman
Dec 14, 2023
Jerry Norman, 87, of Powell passed away on December 14, 2023. Norman loved sports and was an avid fisher. He is preceded in death by his wife Susie B. Norman. He is survived by son and daughter in law Ted (Rebecca), daughters Autumn and Amy Norman, sister Martha Branum, Brother Tony Norman, sister and brother-in-law Sherry (Ben) Tipton, sister-in-law...
Rickie Eugene Lewis
Dec 14, 2023
Rickie Eugene Lewis, age 62 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Rickie was an amazing, strong willed, hard working man who loved his family more than anything else.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tammy Lewis in 2021; parents, Roy and Mary Lewis; sister, Brenda Evans;...
Christopher Charles Hill
Dec 13, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Charles Hill, age 51, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Chris was born on March 11, 1972 in Loudon, Tennessee to Charlie Hill and Charlene (Vernon) Tidwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Tina Hill. He was the proud father to daughter Haleigh (Dylan)...
Bryan Quinten Rudder
Dec 13, 2023
Bryan Quinten Rudder passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2023. He survived his wife Mary McMurray; children Alex, Andy, and Kierra Rudder.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 22, 2023 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with a service to follow at 6:00PM with Rev. Jonathan Tharpe officiating. Online condolences may be expressed...
Edra Faye Ortega
Dec 13, 2023
Edra Faye Ortega, age 86 of Knoxville and the Halls Community, died peacefully Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023. Faye was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony "Poppie" Ortega and parents, Wilburn and Chloe Conaster. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Ortega Lane; grandchildren, Jessica Lane and fiancé Cole Trentham; sister and brother-in-law in law, Jo and Chong...
Susan Carol Jones
Dec 12, 2023
Susan Carol Jones, age 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2023. She was a graduate of Central High School and was very passionate about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and various animal programs. She is preceded in death by parents, Rev. Herman and Lenora Wells. Susan is survived by her husband, Michael Edward Jones;...
Dale Edward Hatcher
Dec 11, 2023
Dale E. Hatcher, age 69 of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Preceded in death by his wife, Melva “June” Hatcher; parents, Hoy and Eloise Hatcher; and brother, Jerry Hatcher.
Dale is survived by his children, Cindy Hatcher Green, Delinda (Lewis)Eades, Scott(Debbie) Myers, Laura (Larry) Campbell, Melvin (Tracy) Keck; 8 grandchildren, and...
Brenda Faye Gross
Dec 11, 2023
Brenda Faye Gross, age 76 of Knoxville, Tn gained her wings on Monday, December 11, 2023. She enjoyed spending her free time with her friends and family and fishing.
Preceded in death by her parents, M.D. and Helen Gross; daughter, Karen Walker; sisters, Ruth Arden, and Jean Lemmacks; brother, Thomas Shoemaker; great granddaughter, Aria Wood.
Brenda is survived by her...
C.T. Ridenour
Dec 11, 2023
Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. with graveside to follow at Ridenour Cemetery.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Ann Elizabeth Meyer
Dec 10, 2023
Ann E. Meyer, age 91 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on December 10th at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville Tennessee.
Ann was born on June 16, 1932, to Sallie (B) and Glinn Horace (Daddy) Bolin.
She attended South High School and the University of Tennessee where she met her husband Herbert H. Meyer. She was married in...
Jon Keith Lovell
Dec 9, 2023
Jon Keith Lovell, age 60, of Knoxville, TN died December 9, 2023. He was a member of Northside Christian Church. For the past few years, Jon began exploring various forms of painting, rock formation collecting. Jon was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lovell and step-father, Tom Alessi. He is survived by his former wife, Theresa Mcelreath; children, Amy...
