Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gail Hicks
Nov 20, 2023
Gail Glenda Hicks, age 72, of Knoxville passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at her home.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons Gerald (Rebecca Ferguson) Berrier and Kenneth (Susie Martin) Hicks; grandchildren James Cannon, Malaysia Berrier and Corey Hicks.
Receiving of Friends will be Saturday, December 2, 2023from 4:00 to 6:00 PM...
James Edward Wrinkle
Nov 20, 2023
James Edward Wrinkle, born June 17, 1950, passed away November 20, 2023, peacefully in the presence of his son, Philip Wrinkle.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy Wrinkle, his father and mother, Joseph and Willie Wrinkle, sister, Alma Wrinkle Taliaferro, and brothers, Robert and Jackie Wrinkle.
He is survived by his children, Philip Wrinkle and...
Nora Kay Perry Allen
Nov 20, 2023
Nora Kay Perry Allen, age 75, originally from Bradley County, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 20, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Austin Perry and Lola Mae Perry; and sister, Abby Joan Payne.
Nora is survived by her son, Michael (Samantha) Allen; grandchildren, Brandon, Hunter, and Michaela; and great grandchildren, Julianna and...
Sharon Burton Atkins
Nov 19, 2023
Sharon Burton Atkins, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away November 19, 2023. She was a member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital after 32 years of service. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors. Sharon was a devoted wife who loved cats and gardening. She was one of the sweetest people you’d ever...
Alan Duane Sproles
Nov 18, 2023
Alan Duane Sproles, age 61, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Alan was the best husband and father, and will be dearly missed.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents Hershcell and Mary Sproles.
He is survived by his loving wife Judy Sproles, daughter; Kristy Moore, grandchildren; Makayla Patrick, Brittnay Elder, Darius Harper, Tevotne Patrick, sister; Kathy...
Patricia Diane McCarty
Nov 17, 2023
Patricia “Diane” McCarty, age 68, of Knoxville, TN passed away on November 17, 2023. Diane was the oldest of 5 siblings and was born and raised in Knoxville, TN where she met and married her high school sweetheart Michael “Mike” McCarty. Diane was preceded in death by her mother Wanda Sutton, sister Connie Daniels, sister-in-law Jeanette Jones, and her daughter Brandi...
Mattie Lee Fox
Nov 17, 2023
Mattie Lee Fox, age 94 of Corryton, TN passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. She was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by husband, Rex Fox; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dan Keyser; daughter-in-law, Gloria Fox; parents, William Nelson and Winnie Walker Bush; sisters, Ada Bush Horner and Marie Bush...
Jeffrey Neil Marcus
Nov 17, 2023
Jeffrey Neil Marcus Sr., age 58 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023. He loved to fix things and was a gifted mechanic for many years. He was a simple man who loved God, family, and work. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Marcus Sr.; wife, Janet Marcus; daughter, Ashley Green....
Lorene Maples Sanders Dalton
Nov 17, 2023
Lorene Maples Sanders Dalton, 94, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Sacred Ground Hospice House, with her daughter Cathy by her side. She will be remembered by her thoughtfulness, kindness and beauty. She was a floral designer for Baum's Florist and Halls Flower Shop for over 33 years. She loved her family dearly...
Ronald Lee Wyatt
Nov 16, 2023
Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Wyatt, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, after a brief illness. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished grandfather. Ronnie served his country in the Army from 1967 to 1969 as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne division. He earned the parachutist badge and was an expert marksman. He...
Edna L. Rutherford
Nov 16, 2023
Edna L. Rutherford, age 79, of Andersonville, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Edna loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, going to church, reading, working outside and going to the beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Rutherford; daughter, Lucille Rutherford; granddaughter, Erin Kuykendall, parents, Willard...
Ana Elva Luna Hernandez
Nov 15, 2023
Ana Elva Luna Hernandez de Tamaulipas, Mexico, edad 69 fallecio el 15 de noviembre 2023. La familia va recibir familiaries y ser queridos el Viernes, 24 de Noviembre, 2023 de 12:00 PM a 5:00 PM en Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel localizado en 2000 Powell Drive, Powell, TN 37849. El Sabado, 25 de Noviembre a las 11:00 AM se va...
Rodney Allen Jett
Nov 15, 2023
Rodney Allen Jett, age 56 of Halls, left this earth on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, but loved to work with anything mechanical. He enjoyed doing puzzles, spending time with his friends and family, and his dogs. Rodney was a former employee of Witt Building Supply for 10+ years.
Preceded in death by his father, Lee...
John Sheperd Cunningham
Nov 15, 2023
John Sheperd Cunningham, born May 23, 1929, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the age of 94.
He was a graduate of Central High School, where he was the captain of the basketball team. He attended Carson Newman College. On September 3, 1949, John married the love of his life, Barbara Whited Cunningham. He served in the U.S....
Diana Lynn Raley
Nov 15, 2023
Diana Lynn Raley, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on evening of Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ruby Mynatt and grandparents, Arthur and Stella Beason. She is survived by her beloved husband, James Raley; son and daughter in law, Jamie and Shelley...
Michiko Kataoka Burns
Nov 13, 2023
Michiko Kataoka Burns, 85, passed peacefully on November 13th with her family by her side. She immigrated to the United States shortly after marrying her husband, Paul, of 60 years. With her husband deployed to Vietnam, she immersed herself in the American culture and taught herself English and the art of poker. She was a “high roller” in all aspects...
Olivia Denver Wilkerson
Nov 12, 2023
Olivia Denver Wilkerson, 20, of Knoxville, passed away Nov. 12, 2023. She attended Sevier Heights Baptist Church and was a student at the University of Tennessee. Olivia was smart, funny and loving. She was the best big sister to her brothers. Olivia made her family proud and will be deeply missed. She loved her dog, Piper.
She was preceded...
Mildred Carolyn Hutchison
Nov 12, 2023
Mildred Carolyn Hutchison, age 80, of Knoxville, died November 12, 2023. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mildred loved her family, Elvis Presley, frogs, nature, gardening and making floral arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, Haskew and Ida Camper; brothers, F.G. Camper and Sam Camper; sisters, Stella Cates and Ruth Laoris. Mildred is survived...
Paula D. McCarter
Nov 11, 2023
Paula D. McCarter, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away November 11, 2023. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Paula worked as a dispatcher for Knox County 911 for over 30 years. She will be remembered as a loving and giving person who was loyal to her family, loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping. Preceded in death by Sheila...
