Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Danny Jay Branam
Jan 27, 2026
Danny Jay Branam Sr., 63, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Jay Branam Jr.; his parents, Mary and Kenneth Branam Sr.; his brothers, Jackie Dawson and Gerald “Jerry” Walker; his sisters, Cindy Ellison and Nellie Sharp; and his niece, Krista Walker.
He is survived by his brother, Kenneth “Eddie”...
Florence Lucille Alston
Jan 26, 2026
Florence Robinson Alston, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born July 2,1934, to the late Thomas and Rispy “Housley” Robinson. She was born and raised in Union County where she graduated from Horace Maynard High school in 1954. There, she was the captain of the basketball team and...
Treissa Diane Loveday
Jan 26, 2026
Treissa (Diane) Loveday, age 74 of Knoxville, TN went home to be with her Lord and savior where she was greeted with open arms from her loving husband and all of her family gone on before. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. A strong-willed mother and grandmother she loved all with a deep intensity and open heart. Diane...
Charles Edward Moore
Jan 26, 2026
Charles was a big man with a bigger personality. He owned every room he walked into. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survived by daughter, Diane; grandchildren, Kim Jones, Brad and April Jones, Chad Moore (Whitney), Heather Moore; and great-grandchildren, Keaton, Lakyn, Mia, Breylen, Adley, Samantha, Hudson, plus daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Moore.
Proceeded in death by wife, Alyce, plus son...
Diane Michelle Carpenter
Jan 25, 2026
Diane Michelle Carpenter age 54, of Dandridge, formerly of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was a member of Faith Promise Church. Diane was a graduate of Carter High School Class of 1989. She had a talent for playing the piano, playing Ice Castle in her spare time, but more than anything...
William Henry Stooksbury
Jan 25, 2026
***UPDATED SERVICE TIMES BELOW*** Due to inclement weather, the graveside service date/time has been rescheduled.
William “Bill” H. Stooksbury, 85, of Powell, TN passed away on January 25, 2026. Bill had a passion for hunting and loved spending time with his hunting dogs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Gerald Stooksbury; sister, Judy Franse and brother, Joe Ronnie...
Vivian (Gordon) Mitchell
Jan 25, 2026
Vivian (Gordon) Mitchell, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Holston Health and Rehab. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a private investigator and process server for over 40 years with Mitchell and Associates. Vivian loved to read and travel. Preceded in death by husband Jim Mitchell and parents Geraldine and James...
Norma Lois Lyell
Jan 25, 2026
Norma Lois (Burgess) Lyell, age 93, passed away on January 25, 2026.
In accordance with her wishes, no services are planned.
Online condolences may be left at mynattfh.com
Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Norma Lois (Burgess) Lyell.
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Star Lue Crawford
Jan 25, 2026
Star Lue Crawford, age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was a long-time member of Olivet Baptist Church and she had a close relationship with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pervie Bowling and brother, Norman Smith. She is survived by...
Michael Lee Bridges
Jan 25, 2026
Michael Lee Bridges, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed into the loving arms of his Saviour, Jesus, at his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Michael was saved at prayer meeting in his Mamaw Bridges’ front yard in 1992. He was a faithful member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church until his health declined.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents,...
Jacqueline Mary Wissink
Jan 24, 2026
Jacqueline Mary Wissink, age 85 of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 24,2026. There will be no services at this time. Condolences can be made at www.mynattfh.com.
Mateo Mendoza Pablo
Jan 24, 2026
Mateo Mendoza Pablo, edad 30, de Knoxville TN. Falleció Enero 24, 2026. La familia recibirá amigos de 1:00pm-5:00pm en Mynatt Funeral Home, En Fountain City con el servicio de funeral a las 5:00pm. Condolencias pueden ser hechas a www.mynattfh.com
Mateo Mendoza Pablo, age 30 of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 24, 2026. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 1,...
Kathryn Ann Falor
Jan 23, 2026
Kathryn Ann (Fitch) Falor, age 78, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1947, in Ludington, Michigan, the youngest of six children born to Harold O. and Frances M. Fitch.
Kathryn graduated from Ludington High School in 1965 and married the love of her life, Edwin W. Falor, in November of that same year. They shared...
Garrett Walter Post
Jan 23, 2026
Garrett Walter Post, age 89, of Corryton, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and family. Gary proudly served his country as a United States Air Force Airman third class, serving with great honor and pride. Later in life, Gary was an active member of...
Danny Edward Oxendine
Jan 23, 2026
Oxendine, Danny E., age 54, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:21am. Danny started his own business (Danny’s Appliance Repair) after working at Brown Appliance Parts and Hamilton Appliance for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by parents, R.G, and Sheila Oxendine; brother, Randy and daughter, Ashley.
Danny was survived by his son, Daniel Oxendine; daughter, Hannah Buck;...
David "Bucky" Lawson
Jan 23, 2026
David (“Bucky”) Lawson was born on July 29, 1940, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and passed away on January 23, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
David was a Navy veteran and devoted fifty-four years to law enforcement, retiring as a Captain with the Knoxville Police Department and later serving as a warrants officer with the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.
He was preceded in death by...
Charles "Charlie" Maxwell Severance
Jan 23, 2026
Charles Maxwell “Charlie” Severance passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Charlie was born on September 17, 1939, to Don and Florence Severance in Fountain City, Tennessee, where he spent most of his life. After graduating from Central High School, Charlie attended the University of Tennessee on a football scholarship. He married Phyllis Bales, started...
Max Alvis Below
Jan 22, 2026
Max Alvis Below “Big Bear", born November 21, 1965, in Elyria, Ohio, built his life and home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Max passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Max was known for his rare technical mind and deep respect for doing things the right way. He took pride in honest work and carried that work ethic throughout...
Norma Jean Stooksbury
Jan 22, 2026
Norma Jean Clay Stooksbury went home to be with the lord Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Knoxville at the age of 4. She graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1960. She met and married the love of her life her “Poopsy”, Robert Edward Stooksbury on February 3, 1963, at the Sevier...
Mary Ann White
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Ann (Heath) White age 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend. Her kindness and love touched everyone she met.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Nettie “Granny” Heath; her loving husband, Haston Devon White; sisters, Jeanette...
