Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert Edward Stooksbury
Apr 18, 2025
Robert "Ed" Edward Stooksbury age 82 of Knoxville, passed into glory Friday, April 18, 2025. Ed was a perfect example of a Godly husband, Daddy, Papaw, Uncle Ed to everyone who knew him. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1960 and married the love of his life Norma Clay "Mrs. Gorgeous" in 1963. A long-time employee of Rohm...
Helen Mauk Shackelford
Apr 18, 2025
Helen Mauk Shackelford of Fountain City Tennessee Born July 13,1930 - died April 18, 2025
Preceded in death by her husband Arthur Dewey Shackelford, parents Abraham and Nellie Mauk, brothers Lewis Mauk, William Mauk, Charles Mauk, sisters Mavis Thomas, Eleanor Raffoni and Wanda Wilcox. She is survived by son Stephen Shackelford (Jo) and daughter Carol Cruze (Randy), grandchildren Lauren Sandy (Brandon),...
Sherrie Diane "Tiny" Waggoner
Apr 17, 2025
Sherrie Diane "Tiny" Waggoner, age 59 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was a member of South Knoxville Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her mother, Connie Arwood Johnson; father, William Sheffield; aunts, Barbara and Sue Arwood; and uncles, Jerry and James Arwood. Sherrie is survived by her daughter, Leah Goodrich; son, Billy Robertson III;...
Patricia R Rodenborn
Apr 17, 2025
Patricia R. Rodenborn, age 83, of Clinton, TN, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Preceded in death by parents, Luther and Willie Bell Rudd; siblings Gloria, Melba, Luther Jr., David, and Tom; daughter Leisa; and granddaughter Angela.
Survivors include children Donna Large and Cathy Newcombe (Tara);...
Hyatt Hoyt Lansdell
Apr 17, 2025
Hyatt Hoyt Lansdell, age 85 of Powell passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home. Hoyt served in the United States Air Force and was retired from the United States Air Force where he served as the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs. He loved telling stories to the people he came in contact with. Hoyt...
Judy Lee Baird
Apr 14, 2025
Judy Lee Baird, 78, of Knoxville, passed away on April 14, 2025.
She was born on January 15, 1947, to the late Stanley and Mary (Ashmore) Baird.
Judy is survived by her son, Steven Baird; sister, Cindy McKenna; and brothers, Dale Baird and Stanley “Butch” Baird.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel, is honored to serve the family...
James Ownby
Apr 14, 2025
James (Jay) A. Ownby, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, April 14, 2024 at Beverly Park Place. He was a member of New Beverly Baptist Church. He retired from White Lily Foods.
He was preceded in death by parents, Ray Brazelton Ownby and Mattie Beatrice Ownby; brother, Jerry Ray Ownby; and step-sister, Sheila Campbell.
He is survived by children, Sabrena Dunn...
Irwin Charles Morin
Apr 13, 2025
Irwin Charles (Chuck) Morin, 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, walked into eternity on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born May 22, 1942, to Adelor and Gloria Morin. Chuck was a father and grandfather, and survived by former spouse, Ann Marie Morin; daughters, Jacqueline Weidinger (Dennis Warburton) and Lisa Wigdor (Jon Wigdor); grandchildren, Nickolaus Weidinger, Joseph Weidinger, Jacob Weidinger, Michael Wigdor,...
Delores "Susie" Browning
Apr 13, 2025
Delores “Susie “Browning, Age 78, of Mascot Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Preceded in death by husband, Billy Browning; mother, Hazel Stansberry; father Troy Barker.
Survived by daughter, Tammy Johnson (Michael Hutchison; grandchildren, Steven Johnson, Marie Moon and Brooke Johnson. Great grandchildren, Steven and Jayden Johnson.
She will be cremated and no services...
Arlie "Ross" Williford, Jr.
Apr 13, 2025
Arlie “Ross” Williford Jr. age 73, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.
Ross was a devoted member of Forestdale Baptist Church and pastored several churches around Knoxville and the surrounding counties. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlie Williford Sr.;...
Ruby Rose Weaver
Apr 12, 2025
Ruby Rose Weaver affectionally known to many as “Mamaw Ruby" passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Powell, Tennessee at the age of 88. She was lifelong member Highland View Missionary Baptist Church.
Ruby was born on September 30,1936 in Claiborne County Tennessee, Ruby was the second child born of ten to Walter and Gladys England.
Ruby was the beloved...
Teresa Leigh Brooks
Apr 11, 2025
Teresa Leigh Andes Brooks, age 68, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. She was of Baptist faith. She loved reading books, collecting magnets, and loving and praying for her children.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jackie Wayne Brooks; her mother Emma Andes; her father, Julian Andes, her brothers Thomas Robeson and Richard Andes; and...
Vicky Jane McCulley
Apr 11, 2025
Vicky McCulley of Knoxville, TN passed away on April 11, 2025, at 74 years old. She went home to be with the lord peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by parents, James and Treva Humphrey; Daughters, Janice Jones and Jackie Figgins; Grandson, Bradley Harper; Brothers, Michael, Jack and Alvin Humphrey; Sisters, Patsy McLin and...
Luis Jimenez Lopez
Apr 7, 2025
Luis Jimenez Lopez, edad 38 de Guatemala fallecio el 7 de abril, 2025. La familia tendra un velorio el 13 de abril, 2025 de 4:00pm a 9:00pm en con un rosario a las 7:00pm en Mynatt Funeral Home, la capilla de Fountain City. El 14 de abril, 2025, seral la misa de cuerpo presente en a iglesia de Holy ghost....
Diana Faye Mealer
Apr 7, 2025
Diana Faye (Clevenger) Mealer age 71, of Rutledge, TN., passed away suddenly on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home. She enjoyed her dogs, Josie and Oliver. She was preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Nellie Clevenger, and sister, Mary Clevenger. Diana is survived by her husband of 55 years, Preston Mealer; daughters: Tina Murray (Jesse Buchanan) and Leann...
Dale Russell Rutherford
Apr 7, 2025
Dale Russell Rutherford, age 77, of Knoxville, was born on Thursday, April 10, 1947, and passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at NHC Fort Sanders in Knoxville. Dale had a great sense of humor, with a bit of sarcasm on the side. He loved to watch his grandson Eli play ball and enjoyed playing golf with all of his Beaver...
Gary Steven McCroskey
Apr 7, 2025
Gary Steven McCroskey, age 70 of Knoxville, TN passed peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Margaret McCroskey; brother, Larry McCroskey; and son, Jason Lee McCroskey. He is survived by his wife of 48 years,...
Darlene "Dot" Beverly
Apr 6, 2025
Darlene “Dot” Beverly, age 77, of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully with her son and daughter-in-law by her side on Sunday April 6, 2025. Dot was born on August 7, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL. In August of 1963, she married the love of her life, Larry Beverly. They went on to have 2 sons and eventually settled in Knoxville in...
Brenda Lawless Lansdell
Apr 6, 2025
Brenda Lawless Lansdell, age 82, of Powell, TN passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her home.
She was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church where she was the Director of the Bereavement Committee, active in the WMU and kept the nursery. She worked in the banking industry for many years before retiring. Brenda loved spending time with her family...
Leland "Bo" Boshears
Apr 5, 2025
Leland “Bo” Boshears, 86, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on October 29, 1938, in LaFollette, Tennessee, Bo lived a life defined by hard work, quiet excellence, and a deep love for the land, animals, and the people around him.
Bo dedicated over 25 years of his professional life to the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge,...
