Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Edra Faye Ortega
Dec 13, 2023
Edra Faye Ortega, age 86 of Knoxville and the Halls Community, died peacefully Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023. Faye was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony "Poppie" Ortega and parents, Wilburn and Chloe Conaster. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Ortega Lane; grandchildren, Jessica Lane and fiancé Cole Trentham; sister and brother-in-law in law, Jo and Chong...
Susan Carol Jones
Dec 12, 2023
Susan Carol Jones, age 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2023. She was a graduate of Central High School and was very passionate about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and various animal programs. She is preceded in death by parents, Rev. Herman and Lenora Wells. Susan is survived by her husband, Michael Edward Jones;...
Dale Edward Hatcher
Dec 11, 2023
Dale E. Hatcher, age 69 of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Preceded in death by his wife, Melva “June” Hatcher; parents, Hoy and Eloise Hatcher; and brother, Jerry Hatcher.
Dale is survived by his children, Cindy Hatcher Green, Delinda (Lewis)Eades, Scott(Debbie) Myers, Laura (Larry) Campbell, Melvin (Tracy) Keck; 8 grandchildren, and...
Brenda Faye Gross
Dec 11, 2023
Brenda Faye Gross, age 76 of Knoxville, Tn gained her wings on Monday, December 11, 2023. She enjoyed spending her free time with her friends and family and fishing.
Preceded in death by her parents, M.D. and Helen Gross; daughter, Karen Walker; sisters, Ruth Arden, and Jean Lemmacks; brother, Thomas Shoemaker; great granddaughter, Aria Wood.
Brenda is survived by her...
C.T. Ridenour
Dec 11, 2023
Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. with graveside to follow at Ridenour Cemetery.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Ann Elizabeth Meyer
Dec 10, 2023
Ann E. Meyer, age 91 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on December 10th at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville Tennessee.
Ann was born on June 16, 1932, to Sallie (B) and Glinn Horace (Daddy) Bolin.
She attended South High School and the University of Tennessee where she met her husband Herbert H. Meyer. She was married in...
Jon Keith Lovell
Dec 9, 2023
Jon Keith Lovell, age 60, of Knoxville, TN died December 9, 2023. He was a member of Northside Christian Church. For the past few years, Jon began exploring various forms of painting, rock formation collecting. Jon was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lovell and step-father, Tom Alessi. He is survived by his former wife, Theresa Mcelreath; children, Amy...
Carla Jean Parker
Dec 9, 2023
Carla Jean Parker, born August 16, 1960, age 63 of Powell, TN passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. Carla was a lifelong musician, a lover of music, and faithful member of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Carl and Carolyn Parker. She is survived by loving brother, Calvin Parker; loving sister, Cheryl Gann; nieces,...
John Carroll Whitt
Dec 9, 2023
John Carroll Whitt, age 91 of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed from this present life to receive his heavenly reward at 3 a.m., December 9, 2023.
He was born in Dothan, West Virginia on April 19, 1932 and was the son of George Nathan and Martelia Ann (Toney) Whitt. Having been united in marriage to Bonnie Lee on April 9, 1960 in...
Audrey Leverne White
Dec 8, 2023
Audrey Leverne Booth White, age 91, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with Jesus on Friday morning, December 8, 2023. Her caring family was by her side as she peacefully departed this life.
Audrey was born on December 7, 1932 in New Orleans to the late Douglas and Julia Booth. She grew up in the city where she...
John J. Sharp Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of John J Sharp Jr. announce his passing on Dec. 7th at the age of 96. John moved from his home here on Earth to live with his heavenly father and loved ones gone before him after being on hospice for 11 months. He was a resident of Knoxville, TN. He lit...
Fred Eugene Miller
Dec 7, 2023
Fred E. Miller, age 75, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was an evangelist for 51 years.
Preceded in death by parents Fred and Edna; sister Hettie Jo and great grandson Elin Finn Patterson.
Survived by wife of 53 years Faye; sons Johnny (Angela) and David (Kellie); grandchildren Kayla (Shea) and Eric (Lucy); and great grandchildren Arlo and Felix...
Glenda Jean Godfrey
Dec 7, 2023
Glenda Godfrey (Mamaw G), age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Glenda was a graduate of East High School. She worked for Atlantic Mills where she met and married her husband, Charles Sr., on November 14, 1960. Glenda was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, an avid Genealogist, loved scrapbooking, puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren and...
Jack Howard Tillett, Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
Jack H. Tillett, Jr., age 70, of Knoxville, died suddenly Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Tillett, Sr. and Genevieve Mynatt Tillett and grandson, Devin James. Jack is survived by his beloved children, Laurie, Mark, Zachary (Christi) and Danielle (Josh); grandchildren, Avery (Haylee), Nathan, Camilla, Alyssa, Anna and Angel; great-grandson, Reese; brothers, Randy...
Tracy Allen Mackey
Dec 5, 2023
Tracy Allen Mackey, Sr., age 51, of Claxton, Tennessee, died suddenly Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born and raised as a Southern Baptist. Tracy was a motorcycle enthusiast and lived the “Outlaw Lifestyle”. He had the biggest heart and would help anyone who needed it. If he couldn’t, he could at least say that he tried. Tracy loved...
Martha Kay Varner
Dec 5, 2023
Martha Kay Varner, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away December 5, 2023. She was born to Floyd and Mary Varner in 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Halls Crossroads. Kay was a 1976 graduate of Halls High School. She was loved by her family. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Mary Varner, brothers Jerry and Jack Varner. No...
Cheryl Jarnagin Crye
Dec 4, 2023
Cheryl Jarnagin Crye, 64, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, December 4, 2023, after a three-year battle with breast cancer. Born September 14, 1959, to Kenneth and Fontella Jarnagin in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by her parents and infant sister Elaine. Survived by her children; Todd Turner (Tara) and Natalie Helton (Zach), grandchildren; Liam and Lukas Turner,...
Rubye Jean Lethco Rucker
Dec 3, 2023
Rubye Jean Lethco Rucker, age 80, of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1943, to Frank Lethco and Dorothy Rimmer Lethco. She was a native of Dandridge, Tennessee. Rubye worked for many years with the Tennessee Valley Authority. She especially enjoyed reading and crocheting. She blessed others by crocheting blankets that...
Judith Annette Weaver
Dec 3, 2023
Judith Annette Weaver, age 76 of Knoxville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents Clarence and Alma Weaver and brother Herbert (Eddie) Weaver. She is survived by her brothers Boyd (Danny) Weaver and spouse Dorothy (Dot), Barry Weaver and spouse Donna,...
Donald Wayne Russell
Dec 2, 2023
Donald "Poppy" Wayne Russell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in Jefferson Country September 14, 1938. Donald graduated from Maury High School Class of 1956.
Preceded in death by parents: Ray and Virginia Russell of the Piedmont Community and sister, Kay R. Martin of Dandridge, TN.
Survived by: Daughters Margaret H. Russell and...
