Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Marjorie M. (Tudor) Fraker
Sep 10, 2023
Marjorie M. (Tudor) Fraker, born December 12, 1931, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 10, 2023 at Methodist Memorial Hospital Oak Ridge. She was saved at an early age and was a lifelong member of Byrams Fork Baptist Church. Marjorie has touched many lives and was loved by all who knew her. She will be deeply...
Willard Theodore "Teddy" Grubb
Sep 8, 2023
Willard Theodore "Teddy" Grubb, age 57 passed away from heart difficulties on Friday, September 8, 2023. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Preceded in death by his mother, Gwen Grubb; father, Willard Grubb; stepfather, Bob Wise; grandparents, JC and Bonita Stewart; and brother-in-law, Gene Campbell
Teddy is survived by the of his mother of children, Teresa Fortner;...
Julia Dianne Estes
Sep 8, 2023
Julia Dianne Silver Estes, age 83 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord Friday, September 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, William and Gladys Silver; and Brother Butch Silver. She is survived by loving children, Barbara Davis, Lee Estes, and Julia Shepard; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Joan McMahon; and brother, Edd Silver.
The family...
Laura Ann Faulkner
Sep 8, 2023
Laura Ann Faulkner, age 65 of Corryton, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. She passed peacefully with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Jane Ferguson and her grandson, Christopher Daniels. She is survived by loving husband of 20 years, Vaughn “Fonzie” Faulkner; six children, Joe “Spiz” Ferguson (Donna), Stephen Daniels (Kerri), Heather...
Benjamin "Benji" Moore
Sep 6, 2023
Benjamin Adam Moore, age 48 of Knoxville, TN Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 6th 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Knoxville, TN and was married to his loving wife Shannon Moore for 24 years. Benji was a devoted husband, father, pop pop, and friend to many. His daily life was always involved in finding ways to help others....
Billie Evon Pique Merritt
Sep 5, 2023
Billie Evon Pique Merritt, age 84, of Powell, TN, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was a member of Redemption Harvest Church. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia Miles and William Miles; sisters, Beverly Greenlee and Tina Miles and brother, Doug Miles; first husband, Bernard Ray Pique, second husband, Roy Gene Merritt, and son, Michael Pique...
Andra De Longmire
Sep 5, 2023
Andra De Longmire, age 79 of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Faithful member of Lyons Creek Baptist Church Strawberry Plains. Floral designer, Sunday School teacher, and loving grandmother. She had a heart for serving others and welcomed everyone into her home. She always said, “My home belongs to the Lord, to serve others.”...
Everette Eugene Irwin
Sep 4, 2023
Everette Eugene Irwin, age 91 of Powell, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Irwin.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM with a service to follow, with Rev. Joe Norris to officiating at Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel 2000 Powell Drive, Powell TN 37849. On...
Robert Joseph "Mr. Bob" Scarbrough
Sep 4, 2023
Robert Joseph “Mr. Bob” Scarbrough, age 86 reunited with the love of his life on September 4, 2023. A longtime member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Bob was a woodwork specialist and a singer of songs.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years Alice Smart Scarbrough.
He is survived by his children; Pam Scarbrough Torrie (Steve), Debra...
Dewey Charles "CD" McMahan
Sep 3, 2023
A light went out in my life on Sunday, September 3, 2023. My husband, First Sergeant, Dewey Charles “CD” McMahan, 82 years old entered the gates of Heaven to receive his reward from his precious maker. Hearing the precious words, job well done my kind and faithful soldier. Dewey retired from the Army with over 22 years of service to...
Charles Edward Hatmaker
Sep 3, 2023
Reverend Charles E. Hatmaker, age 80, of Powell, was received into the arms of God on September 3rd, 2023. He was a proud United States Army Veteran and a member of Union Baptist Church. The Apostle Paul said that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Our Pap is now with his Lord...
Linda Sue Ridenour Bales
Sep 3, 2023
Linda Sue Ridenour Bales (Age 75) went to be with her lord and savior on September 3rd, 2023. Linda was a faithful servant to her Lord and Savior for her entire life. Linda was a graduate of Halls High School class of 1965 and she attended East Tennessee State University. Soon after retiring from AT&T she successfully operated her own...
Helen Elizabeth Mynatt McConkey
Sep 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Elizabeth Mynatt McConkey, who left this world on Sunday, September 3 at the age of 88. She was a long-time member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She was the loving heartbeat of our family and leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering...
Timothy Fredrick Goforth
Sep 3, 2023
Timothy F. Goforth, Sr., age 68, passed away on Sunday, Sepetember3, 2023. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and retired from K Redden Trucking in Indiana.
He is survived by wife, Tracy of 32 years; brother, Dennis (Sandy); sisters, Brenda, Sandy (Ray), Beulah, Nancy (Steve); 7 children (spouses); 9 grandchildren (spouses); 2 great grandchildren with Baby Whitson...
Sharon Marie Burns
Sep 3, 2023
Sharon Marie Burns, age 62, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Norwood Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by parents, Clyde E. and Helen Garner Burns; brother, Fred E. Burns; aunts, Sharyn Mize and Itha Garner Brown.
Survived by nephew, Steven E. Burns.
On Sharon’s behalf, we would like to thank all the doctors...
William Brian York
Sep 2, 2023
William York age 38 of Knoxville passed away on September 2 2023.
He is preceded in death by Father Willis York, Son William York Jr, Daughter Harley York, Grandparents Tommy Miller and Linda Raby.
He is Survived by Mother Rose Miller, Daughters Adalyn and Shyanna, Sons Schuylar and Timmy, Sister Linda Atwood, Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. He will...
James Jennings Brock
Sep 2, 2023
James J. Brock, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away September 2, 2023, at Parkwest Hospital surrounded by friends and family. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and sang gospel music. James was a 1973 graduate of Halls High School and was a proud member of Halls wrestling team. He was also the co-owner of Brock Brothers Painting Company...
Robert "Dude" Spradlen
Sep 2, 2023
Robert “Dude” Spradlen, age 71 of Powell, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 2,2023.
He worked at S&S Wholesale Tires for over 33 years. Graduated from Powell High School in 1970 Robert was a very hard worker and was a friend to everyone. His daughter and grandchildren were the light of his life.
He was Preceded in death by his...
James Edward Yarber Sr.
Sep 1, 2023
James Edward Yarber Sr., age 59 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and his job installing carpet for customers.
Preceded in death by wife, Candi Yarber; and father, James Ezra Yarber
Survived by his sons, Jordan Yarber, Skyler Yarber, and Nick Yarber; daughter,...
Jerry Britt Wrinkle Sr.
Sep 1, 2023
Jerry Britt Wrinkle, Sr., born August 6, 1934, passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, September 1, 2023, at The University of Tennessee Medical Center after a 5-month illness. Dad grew up in North Hills and attended Central and Knoxville High Schools. He was a member of the first graduating class of Fulton High School in 1952. Dad was a proud...
