Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Juan Vela
Jun 19, 2023
John Vela, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Preceded in death by wife, Eloisa Vela
Survived by daughters, Jeanine Fennessey, Carrie “Cookie” Humphrey’s, Marina Gombos, Jo Ann Middleton, Lydia Vela; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Grover "GC" Cleveland Johnson
Jun 19, 2023
Grover “GC” Cleveland Johnson Jr, (Pop) age 89, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 19, 2023. GC was a veteran of the US Army. He was a very avid fisherman, and had great love for his grandkids and the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by mother, father, siblings, and son Donald Jones. He is...
Richard Darryl Johnson
Jun 19, 2023
Richard Darryl Johnson, age 71 of North Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home. Survivors; wife of 25 years, Teresa Johnson; son, Liam Johnson, step-son, Ronald Brock, 2 grandsons, Theon Accoh and Jove Accoh. Family and friends will meet 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2023 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (John...
Billie Kay Huff
Jun 14, 2023
Billie Kay Huff, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
She was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Inez DeBusk; sister, Regina Anderson; brother, Michael DeBusk.
She is survived by children, Jay, Julie and Neil; brother, Tommy DeBusk (Kathy); several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
There will be a Call of Convenience on Friday, June 16,...
Janice Renee (Boles) Collins
Jun 12, 2023
Janice R. (Boles) Collins age 52 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She attended Bible Way Full Gospel Church, Clinton, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen A. Collins, Sr.; parents, Dorothy & John Boles, Sister, Angela M. Walker, Brothers, Johnny M. Boles and Dennis W. Boles. Survivors, children,...
Christina Renee (Cummings) Kilpatrick
Jun 11, 2023
Christina Renee (Cummings) Kilpatrick, age 54, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly, Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Christina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rick Kilpatrick (USMC); maternal grandparents, Meryl and Milburn Arnold; paternal grandparents, Helen and Jim Cummings. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Whitney Mynatt...
James Wayne Hollifield
Jun 11, 2023
James W. "Holly" Hollifield, age 77, of Knoxville went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse R. Hollifield and Mattie C. Hollifield; and his sisters and brother. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary E. Hollifield, his daughter, Sharon G. Cronas...
Ernest Lee McFall "Ernie"
Jun 11, 2023
Ernest Lee McFall “Ernie”, age 72 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church and a former member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, where he was saved at a young age. Ernie was a retired Vietnam Airforce veteran and also retired as a mail carrier from the USPS....
Jamie Bright Catlett
Jun 10, 2023
Jamie Bright Catlett, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away June 10, 2023. She was a member of Glory Church at Dante. Jamie loved her family and her fur-babies more than anything. She enjoyed going to races and car shows. Preceded in death by mother and step-father Faye and Glen Cabage, father James Homer Bright, and son Randall Nighbert. Survived by...
Julie Denise Demarcus
Jun 8, 2023
Julie Denise DeMarcus born on 9/8/68 was a person with tremendous compassion, sympathy, and understanding for all that came into her life. Bring joy and laughter into any room, she was blessed with a warm heart and tenderness, challenging that of a radiant sun. The ones who knew her best as either a friend, a sister, a daughter, or...
Mary Evelyn (McCarter) Cooper
Jun 8, 2023
Mary Evelyn Cooper, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was a member of Redemption Church for over 40 years and was very proud of working in the medical field until she was 77 years old. Mary Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Florence McCarter; brother, Don McCarter and sister,...
Martin Edward Anderson
Jun 7, 2023
Anderson, Martin Edward (Marty)- Of Knoxville Tennessee passed away Wednesday June 7th 2023 at James H Quillen VA medical center in Johnson City. Marty was a man who loved his wife, kids and grandkids wholeheartedly. Marty worked as a UXO tech for the last 15 years. He served in the US Army and served proudly. Waiting for Marty to join...
Iona Sue Spencer Chesney
Jun 7, 2023
Iona Sue Spencer Chesney age 80 of Corryton, TN entered into eternal rest on June 7th, 2023. Waiting to welcome her was her husband of 53 years, James Carroll Chesney; daughter, Pamela Marie Chesney Stanifer; her parents Rev. James "Edd" Spencer and Conilee Texas Ramsey Spencer; brothers, John Spencer, and Jim Spencer; and sister, Barbara June Perkey. Waiting to...
Judy "JuJu" Marie Baldwin Constantine
Jun 6, 2023
Judy “JuJu” Marie Baldwin Constantine, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away at 4:45pm, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She retired as the Executive Assistant of the Dean of the Continuing Education Department at the University of Tennessee after 58 years of service. She was also the founder and executive director of the Letterman’s T-Club....
Reba Nell Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Reba Nell Smith, age 60, left this world for greener pastures Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was loved and will be missed. She loved her family and all her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, James, and Lanie Phillips; sister, Abbie Gail Phillips; brother, JL Taylor; and nephew, Jordan Phillips. She is survived by loving son, Lee...
Cornelio Belarmino Iboy Olmino
Jun 5, 2023
Cornelio B Iboy Olmino de Salma Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, fallecio el Lunes, 5 de Junio, 2023 en Tulsa, Oklahoma.
El velorio se llevara a cabo el Sabado 24 de Junio 2023, de 12:00 PM a 7:00 PM siguido con una misa a las 7:00 PM officiado por el Padre Neil Pezzulo en Mynatt Funeral Home en la Capilla de...
Lee Francis Bailey
Jun 5, 2023
Lee Francis Bailey, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away June 5, 2023. He was a member Hill Top Baptist Church. Lee retired from the Chevron Oil Company as a truck driver. He loved to drive a truck and enjoyed driving his John Deere tractor. Preceded in death by loving and devoted wife, Irene Bailey; parents, Leonard and Rosa Bailey;...
Robert Michael King Jr
Jun 5, 2023
Robert Michael "Mike"King, 58 passed away suddenly June 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family & love of 41 years Angie.
Preceded in death by father Robert Michael King SR, mother Lena Frank King, sister Kim Grubb & fur babies Ginger, Tia, & Maggie.
Survived by his loving wife Angela Carr. Sister Robin M King, brother in law Don...
William Longley
Jun 5, 2023
William Longley age 69 of Knoxville passed away on Monday June 5th 2023.
He is Preceded in death by Brother David Longley, Daughter Jasmine Longley, Sister Martha Gosnell, Brother-in-law Randy Smith Sr, Rodney Smith Jr, Sister-in-law Debbie Taylor, Mother-in-law Juanita Smith.
He is Survived by Wife of 47 years Ginger Longley, Son Vincent Longley and Wife Mary Longley, Brother...