Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Roger Allen Potter
Jul 21, 2023
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Roger Allen Potter(Brother) age 57, our most beloved son, brother, friend, and inspiration, has passed away. Loved ones surrounded his hospital bedside as he passed on the evening of July 21, 2023. Brother was born in Knoxville on July 29, 1965. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Roger Franklin Potter...
Milford Paul Parnell
Jul 21, 2023
Milford Paul Parnell, age 91, of Knoxville (Halls Crossroads), passed away peacefully Friday, July 21, 2023. At the age of 18, he joined the Navy and was proud to serve during the Korean War. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and actively served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. He learned to...
James "Jim" Stuart Caldwell
Jul 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jim Stuart CaldwellWith heavy hearts, we announced the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and cherishedfriend, Jim. He departed this world on Thursday, July 20, 2023, but left behind an indelible mark on thelives of those who were fortunate enough to know him.Jim was a devoted husband. His unwavering love for his wife, two girls...
Wade Robert "Bob" Whiteside
Jul 20, 2023
Wade Robert 'Bob' Whiteside, 77, of Abbeville, husband of Yvonne Funderburk Nickles, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home. He was born in Asheville, NC to Elizabeth Young Whiteside and the late Wade Burke Whiteside.
Throughout his life, Bob accomplished many things and touched the lives of those around him. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Bob had...
Shirley Mae Fraser
Jul 19, 2023
Shirley Mae Fraser left this Earth on July 19, 2023, at the age of 73. Shirley was born on July 25th, 1949 in Pasadena, California. She moved with her family to Tennessee in 1993 and spent the last 30 years living and working in Knoxville and the surrounding areas. She enjoyed many years working at Dollywood, U.S. Cellular, and Direct...
Roy Lynn Hankins
Jul 19, 2023
Roy Lynn Hankins, age 95, of Knoxville. Passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Roy was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church and a member of the Plumber and Pipe Fitters Local #102. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bertha Hankins; brothers, Vernon, Bun, Toad and Huston; sisters,...
Carolyn Denise Coats
Jul 18, 2023
Carolyn Denise Coats, age 56 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Carolyn loved making people smile by giving gifts and trinkets of her appreciation. Carolyn had a huge heart and never came across anyone she didn’t love. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Ray Sands and Annie-Mae Sands. Survived by her loving husband of 14...
Francis "Frank" Xavier Sommer III
Jul 18, 2023
Francis Xavier Sommer III, born October 22, 1958, and succumbed to a short and intense battle with cancer Tuesday, July, 18, 2023. Born in Barbourville, KY to Cy and Theo Sommer who preceded him in death. He began his life passionate about Boy Scouts and became an eagle scout at the age of 14. Graduate of Harriman High School in...
Roger Allen Watson
Jul 18, 2023
Roger Allen Watson, age 61, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was employed by United Parcel Service (UPS) Roger served his country as a United States Marine for four years. Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Shelby Watson. He is survived by his father and step-mother, William “Buster”...
John Houston Dykes
Jul 18, 2023
John Houston Dykes, age 24 of Knoxville, was suddenly called home on July 18, 2023 after a hard fought crippling 2 ½ year battle with Long COVID. He was a beloved son to Jensi and Roger Dykes and brother to Caroline Dykes. John Houston was a gifted athlete who pursued field sports including baseball, travel soccer and ultimately rugby...
Linda Lou Hemphill
Jul 18, 2023
Linda Lou Hemphill, age 74 of Knoxville (Halls Crossroads, TN) went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Billy Ray Hemphill. Linda was a member of of Emory Valley Baptist church. She is survived by her son, Larry (Jennifer) Hemphill; daughters, Becky (Norman) Stafford,...
Violet Marie Bridges
Jul 18, 2023
Violet Bridges, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away July 18, 2023. She attended Loveland Baptist Church and loved her church very much. She was blessed with so many who loved her, especially her children and grandkids. Violet will be deeply missed by her loved ones, from her phone calls and her laugh to her sweet loving soul. Preceded in death...
Phyllis Sue McCarty
Jul 16, 2023
Phyllis Sue "Sissy" McCarty passed away Sunday July 16,2023 at the home of her daughter with her family by her side.
Sissy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 8, 1949. She moved to Detroit,Of Michigan, but returned to Knoxville where she worked as a Dietary Technician. She loved watching Atlanta Braves Baseball and University of Tennessee football with...
Nora Faye Vick
Jul 16, 2023
Nora Faye Vick, age 21, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 5:00pm until time of Celebration of Life service at 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Rev. Tony Vick officiating.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Billie Freedom Bailey
Jul 16, 2023
Billie Freedom Bailey, age 89 of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Union County, passed away July 16, 2023. He was born June 23, 1934. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. An antique dealer at Green Acres Flea Market for over forty years. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by parents Dona and...
Billy Gene Gordon
Jul 16, 2023
Billy Gene Gordon, age 62, of Knoxville, TN. Born: April 16, 1961 El Paso, Texas Died: July 16, 2023, Knoxville, Tennessee. Billy was a Christian, a talented artist, and a war veteran, who loved his family and was always making everyone laugh. His signature Popeye the Sailor Man laugh will always be remembered. He was an honorable son, who made...
Petrona Rosalia Diaz Ramirez
Jul 16, 2023
Petrona Rosalia Diaz Ramirez de Guatemala, edad 29, fallecio el 16 de Julio 2023.
La familia va recibir amistades de 12:00 PM a 6:00 PM el Domigo,23 de Julio 2023 para velar a Petrona en Mynatt Funeral Home la Capilla de Fountain City obicado en 2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918.
Polly Q Rector
Jul 16, 2023
Polly Q. Rector age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Family and close friends will meet at 1:45 PM for a 2:00 PM graveside service on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at East TN Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy) officiated by Michael Ray Shuemaker. Online condolences may be expessed at mynattfh.com.
Jeanette Ada (Ballew) Casteel
Jul 15, 2023
Jeanette Ada Ballew Casteel, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a longtime resident of Knox County (Halls Crossroads), Tennessee where she was a former Woman of the Year. Jeanette was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Jeanette was also a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary...
Breeanna Nicole Frechette
Jul 15, 2023
Breeanna “ Bree” Frechette age 29 of Knoxville passed away on July 15th, 2023
She is preceded in death by father Bob Frechette, Grandpa Tim Frechette, Grandma Velva Frechette and Grandfather Ridley Adkins.
She is survived by Beloved daughter Serenity Frechette, Boyfriend Chris Rixie, Mom Stephanie Shepherd (Shawn), Brother Michael Thurman, Sisters Ashlin Thurman and Paige Thurman, Grandmother Ricky...
