Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Stacey Thomas Benson
Jul 7, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Stacey Thomas Benson. Stacey passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, in Nashville on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a six-month-long battle with an undiagnosed gastro illness.
Blessed with a generous spirit and warmth, Stacey conducted himself with kindness, integrity and a love for life. Stacey...
Delores Bolton Tidwell
Jul 7, 2025
Mrs. Delores Bolton Tidwell, age 79 of Powell, TN, formerly of LaFollette, TN, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and leaves behind a legacy of love, grace and unwavering strength. Delores will be fondly remembered for her courage and positive spirit throughout her battle with cancer. More than anything, she will be cherished for...
Michael Velazquez
Jul 6, 2025
Michael David Allen Valezquez, age 48, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was employed at Firehouse Subs. Michael was a great friend, loving father and caring and respectful person, and was loved by many.
Preceded in death by father, Gilbert Martinez; sister, Nicole Velazquez; and grandmother, Wilma Taylor.
Survivors include mother, Sharon Martinez; children, Brittany Velazquez, Anthony Velazquez, Joseph...
Peggy Lou Rabideau
Jul 6, 2025
Peggy Lou Rabideau, beloved Grandmother, and Mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her home, finding peace in the embrace of her family.
She lived a beautiful life surrounded by family and friends celebrating every holiday and creating memories that lasted a lifetime. She hosted many...
Michael Bashun Sutton
Jul 5, 2025
Michael Bashun Sutton, age 36, of Knoxville, Tennessee, lost his battle with addiction on July 5, 2025. Originally from Forest Park, Georgia, Bashun had made his home in Corryton, Tennessee, since 2007.Bashun was a kind-hearted, polite, mannerable, and funny man—someone who was easy to like and hard to forget. He was artistic from a young age and loved to draw....
Gary W. "Tater" Powell
Jul 5, 2025
Gary W. Powell (Tater), age 63, of Powell, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Sunny View Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Sam’s Club.
Preceded in death by his father, Bobby Powell, and brother, Bobby Powell Jr.
Survived by mother, Barbara...
Gale Richard Engelke
Jul 4, 2025
Gale Richard Engelke, age 69 of Powell, TN passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Gale was a devout Lutheran and a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
He is preceded in death his parents, Paul John and Ruby Mae Engelke, and brother, Russel. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Harbin; siblings, Roger Engelke, Sandi Reichling, Milton (Virginia) Engelke, Marvin (Elaine)...
Betty Jean Wilson
Jul 4, 2025
Betty Jean Wilson, age 94, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Services will be held at a later date. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel is honored to serve the family of Betty Jean Wilson.
Patsy Lee Linginfelter
Jul 4, 2025
Patsy Lee Linginfelter, 80, of Knoxville, passed away at her home on July 4, 2025.
She was born on March 15, 1945, to the late Corum and Lorraine (DeMarcus) Rutherford. Patsy was a longtime member of Valley Grove Baptist Church, and worked many years as a seamstress for Levi-Strauss.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Corum and Lorraine; husband, Carl;...
Ricky Dale Breeden
Jul 3, 2025
Ricky Dale Breeden, an Army veteran, passed away on July 03, 2025 at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by parents, Helen and Jay Breeden; sisters, Bobbie, Judy, Janet, Diana, and Betty; brothers, Jay, Jr. (Butch), Charlie (Buster), and John. Survivors: sister Pat and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews who will miss him dearly.Ricky will be interred...
Vaughn Junior Faulkner
Jul 3, 2025
Vaughn J. Faulkner age 75, of Corryton, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Ann Faulkner, parents, Charles and Onnie Faulkner, and grandson, Christopher Daniels. He is survived by his children: Joe “Spiz” Ferguson (Donna), Stephen Daniels (Kerri), Heather Daniels, Corey Daniels (Jason), Rachael McAuley (Mac), Terri Davis, William Faulkner, Katrina...
Mildred "Madge" Madgeline Balltrip
Jul 3, 2025
Balltrip, Mildred Madgeline (Madge) – age 91, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was a very loving mother, and we will miss her dearly. Madge was the owner and namesake of Madge’s Grill, located at the intersection of University and Western Avenues in the early 1960s, where they...
Steve Dawson
Jul 3, 2025
Steve Dawson, age 55 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He attended Atlantic Avenue Baptist Church. Steve was employed by Iron Mountain. He was a devoted father to his three children.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Velma and John Capps; and aunt, Glenda Childress.
Survived by husband, Wesley Dawson; children,...
Linda Joyce Henderson Taylor
Jul 2, 2025
Linda Joyce Henderson Taylor, age 76, of Knoxville left this world and entered into the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ to suffer no more. She was a devoted Christian and member of Fairview Baptist Church of Corryton. She retired from Knox County School System after 26 years from Gibbs High School as a Teacher’s Assistant in 2013.
Linda is preceded...
Rev. Kelsie Lloyd Jessee
Jul 2, 2025
Rev. Kelsie Lloyd Jessee born August 1, 1942 passed away July 2, 2025 at his home in Corryton. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Retired from Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company/American General Life Insurance Company. He had pastored several churches in Union and Knox County, and also served as a Volunteer Pastor on the stroke floor at Baptist...
Steve Michael Jenkins
Jul 1, 2025
Steve Michael Jenkins Sr. “Mike”, age 74, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, after a 2-year battle against cancer. Mike was a man of faith and a life-long member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church.
Mike, a life-long resident of Powell, Tennessee was born on September 6, 1950, to Carl Russell Sr. and Kathryn Edith (Cole) Jenkins....
Bobby Jack Dyer
Jul 1, 2025
Bobby Jack Dyer age 29, of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Bobby is preceded in death by his mother, Melissa Dyer; and sister, Samantha Dyer.
He leaves behind his loving father, David Allen Dyer. The family will not be having services at this time. Online condolences may
be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Chris Anne Harmon
Jun 30, 2025
Chris Anne Harmon age 72, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was very active follower of UT soccer team, making several trips to AYSO National Games. She also drove the bus for her grandson’s high school marching band. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claire and Evelyn Stroup, and brother, Nicholas Stroup.
She is survived...
Paula Kathleen Lentz
Jun 30, 2025
Paula Kathleen Lentz, affectionately known as “Kathy,” of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, and entered eternal rest with the Lord. She was 72. Kathy was the cornerstone of our family, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose love and warmth touched everyone around her. Married to her beloved husband of 42 years, Dr. Don Lentz, she...
Shirley Ann Cabage Greene
Jun 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Cabage Greene, 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, surrounded by family at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born on July 15, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her life was filled with family, friends, children, the church community and travel. She filled our lives with loving-kindness, gentleness and patience....
