Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Lou Kennedy
Nov 5, 2023
Betty Lou Kennedy, age 87 of Louisville TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Betty loved to go shopping and especially loved praising her Lord. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Jack Kennedy; parents, Ruth Franklin and Thomas Kidwell; brothers, Robert and Junior Vineyard. She is survived by her children, Sharon Harvey,...
Jamason Arron Wright
Nov 4, 2023
Jamason Arron Wright, age 44 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents, James “Jim Bob” and Theresa “Terry” Wright; his grandparents, John and Ruth Hawkins, as well as many aunts and uncles.
Jamason is survived by many.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM with...
Betty Lou Burnette
Nov 3, 2023
Betty Lou Burnette, age 87 went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023.
She was a resident at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center for 12 years, where she loved to play bingo and spend time with her friends. She was loved by her fellow residents, as well as the wonderful staff.
Preceded in death by her father,...
Jessica Rhyne Lane
Nov 3, 2023
Jessica Rhyne Lane, born May 30, 1983- November 3, 2023. Jessica was strong willed, fun loving, proud, and confident. She was known for her big head of curly hair and her love for volleyball. The only thing she loved more than volleyball was attending Tennessee football games with her dad. Her love of volleyball began while attending Karns High...
Morgan Wayne Quinn
Nov 1, 2023
Morgan Wayne Quinn – dedicated father, grandfather, brother, friend, and community leader – peacefully passed away surrounded by his adoring family in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday November 1st, 2023.
Morgan was born to JB and Mildred Quinn in Knoxville, TN on October 2nd, 1957. He graduated from Fulton High School and soon after began his career as an entrepreneur.
A...
Margaret Yates Cofer
Oct 31, 2023
COFER, MARGARET ERNESTINE YATES - Age 88, of Morristown, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Life Care Center of Morristown surrounded by her 3 nieces. She was born in Rutledge, TN and lived in Thomasville, GA for many years before moving back home. Preceded in death by parents, John Ernest and Etna Dykes Yates, husband, James...
Martha Frances Karnes Wallace
Oct 31, 2023
Martha Frances Karnes Wallace, age 77 of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on October 31, 2023. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Martha was a woman of grace and dignity. She was a loving mother and wife. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, and brother. Martha will be remembered by her loving husband...
Elijah Sterling Bowling
Oct 30, 2023
Elijah Sterling Bowling age 23 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. He loved his family and friends. Preceded in death by his mother. Marsha Bowling. Survivors; sisters, Sabrina Hurst and Sydney Rigger; 2 nephews, father; Donnie Reynolds, several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 11, from 5:00-7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain...
Floyd Lee Edmonds
Oct 30, 2023
Floyd Lee Edmonds, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
He is preceded in death by wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Edmonds; son, Christopher Edmonds; parents, Oliver and Rosie Edmonds; siblings, Loretta Twardoski, Arthea Edmonds, Eileen Smith, Thurston Smith and L.R. Smith.
He is survived by children, Anthony Edmonds (Amanda) and Alicia...
Linda Mae Hamilton
Oct 29, 2023
Linda Hamilton, life-long resident of Knoxville, TN, died peacefully on 10/29/2023 after a long battle with dementia. Linda was born May 25th 1943 in Knoxville, TN to the late Frank and Reva (Miller) Wilson. Linda is survived by her two children, Randall and wife Lisa, and Tiffany Davis; her four grandchildren, Alexander Hamilton and wife Abby, Cassia Bowling and husband...
Zola Mae Sugg Clayton
Oct 29, 2023
Zola Mae Sugg Clayton, age 82 of Williamston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from a long battle with Dermatomyositis.
She grew up in Alcolu, South Carolina and graduated in 1959 from Tuomey Hospital School of Nursing in Sumter, South Carolina. Zola loved to help others and was a Registered Nurse, she was one of the first...
Mary Lou Ingle
Oct 29, 2023
Mary Lou Harrison Ingle, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Dante Church of God.
Preceded in death by parents, George and Gladys Harrison; twin sister, Betty Sue Lindsey; sister, Lois Ann Hammer; brothers, James Harrison, Anthony “Tony” Harrison and Billy Joe Harrison.
Survived by children, Pamela Owens (Allen), Billy Ingle (Janet),...
William O. Sharp, Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
William O. Sharp, Jr., age 80, of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 29, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from the construction industry. William was a proud United States Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War Era. William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mossie Sharp; brother, Gene Sharp...
Barbara Ann Frye
Oct 28, 2023
Barbara Ann Frye, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29, 2023. Barbara attended Rule High School and was a devout member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for 52 years. Barbara was retired from the Kroger Company, having spent many years at the Kroger on Merchants Rd. She enjoyed traveling with the senior’s group at BOH...
Clara Jean (Cassady) Mink
Oct 28, 2023
Clara Jean Cassady Mink, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2023. A loving mother, wife, Grandma, and Aunt Clara, she grew up in Fountain City and graduated from Central High School in 1947.
Clara was smart, determined, willing to try new things, and a “doer.” As a high school student, she took a...
Jennifer Kathleen Lay
Oct 27, 2023
Jennifer “Kathy” Kathleen Hickey Lay, age 57 of Hardin Valley, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 27, 2023. She attended Karns High School and graduated in 1987, she was a long-time member of Unity Christian Church in Maryville, TN. She was preceded in death by beloved father, Calvin Hickey; mother, Charolette Smith Hickey; grandparents,...
Cheryl Anita Kirchner
Oct 27, 2023
Cheryl Anita Kirchner, age 72 of Union City, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2023. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crafts, and spending time with her great grandbabies.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alma Wheeler; husband, Harvey Wimbley; daughter, Kelly Pearson; and grandson, Jonathon VanWicklen.
Cheryl is survived by her...
Rebecca May Weishuhn
Oct 27, 2023
Rebecca May Weishuhn, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born in Big Sandy, TN, and a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a hard worker, who enjoyed working in the garden, cooking, listening to gospel music, word searching/cross word puzzles, and an avid basketball player. She...
Peggy Aileen Jones
Oct 25, 2023
Peggy Aileen Hixon Jones, age 79, of Knoxville, TN passes away suddenly from complications of Parkinson's Disease on October 25, 2023. She was a loving mother and wife. She retired as Director of Admissions from Hillcrest Nursing Home after more than thirty years of service. She was devoted her family and friends, and she was an avid collector and quilter.
Preceded...
Karen Sue Rutledge
Oct 25, 2023
Karen Sue Rutledge age 66 of Halls Crossroads Knoxville, went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday October 25, 2023. She attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Karen was preceded in death by her father Rev. George T. Bryant. Karen is survived by her mother Freda Bryant, son John Lowery JR, Granddaughter Karen Taylor Lowery, Sisters Judy Hemphill (charlie), Debbie Ivey...
