Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James "Logan" Peters
Feb 22, 2024
James “Logan” Peters, age 31, entered eternal rest on February 22, 2024. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a remarkable young man, whose life was taken far too soon after his courageous battle with cancer. He was defined by his unwavering kindness, selflessness, generosity, and boundless creativity. He touched the lives of everyone he encountered with his...
Madelyn Kay Hickman
Feb 21, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Madelyn Kay Hickman of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. She passed away at the age of 62 on February 21, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Receiving of friends and family will be at Mynatt Funeral home in Fountain City, Tennessee on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm.
Brenda Sue Faddis
Feb 21, 2024
Brenda Sue Faddis, age 62, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She was surrounded by hers sons and grandson who were loving on and praying for her as she left this earth. To know her was to love her. Her love for others was her greatest gift. She was often known to...
Forrest D. Taylor
Feb 21, 2024
Forrest D. Taylor of Knoxville, TN and Bristol, VA, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Forrest graduated from Fulton High School in 1968. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He retired from K-25 and Y-12 after 30 years as a welder and pipefitter. Preceded in death by Lillian McCoy Taylor of Bristol, VA and...
Larry R. Collins
Feb 20, 2024
Larry R. Collins, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Larry was a hardworking, caring, loving husband and father. He enjoyed restoring old vehicles, fishing and watching UT football.
He leaves behind his childhood sweetheart and loving wife of 55 years, Linda (Williams) Collins; son, Larry Collins; daughter, Becky Collins Russell (Brian); 3 grandchildren,...
William V. Sluder III
Feb 19, 2024
William V. Sluder III age 43 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. He loved playing pool in leagues and fishing. He also loved to paint and draw in addition to listening and writing his own music. He was an avid UT Vols fan. He was a man that put everyone before him and would "give you the...
Anna Ruth Morris
Feb 19, 2024
Anna Ruth Morris, age 82, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, peacefully at her home.
Preceded in death by husband, John Kenneth Morris; parents, Mannie and Maritta Stout Miller; brothers, Edward Miller, Leo Miller; sisters, Norma Spurling, Gladys Crow and Edna Miller.
Survived by great nephew, Bruce Tackett; great-great niece, Caitly Powers; great-great-great nieces and nephews, Bruce Paul, Emmett...
Brenda Wolfenbarger Holcombe
Feb 18, 2024
Brenda was lifted into the arms of God at 8:36 a.m. on Sunday, February 18th to a celebration in Heaven, walking on streets of gold after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by Mother, Lillian Wolfenbarger; Husband, George Holcombe; Brothers, Bob and Ben Wolfenbarger.
Survived by siblings; Betty Wolfenbarger Wilson, William Joseph Wolfenbarger, Rebecca Wolfenbarger Lee....
Anita (Rosch) Smith
Feb 18, 2024
Anita Louise Smith (nee Rosch) passed peacefully from this life, age 101, at the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home, Knoxville, on February 18, 2024. Anita was born on May 27, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest child of Louise and Arthur Rosch. She met her future husband, Herbert Lester Smith, in Sunday School, when he flashed a mirror...
Lowell C. Fox, Sr.
Feb 17, 2024
Lowell C. Fox, Sr., age 57, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
He was an avid outdoorsman. Lowell enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and piddling with any project he could.
Preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Fox.
Survived by his wife of 37 years, Lisa Fox; children, Lowell Fox, Jr. (Saleasa), Joseph Fox (Desirée);...
Autumn Ashley Cooper
Feb 16, 2024
Autumn Ashley Cooper, age 32, of Knoxville, was reunited with her Dad on Friday, February 16, 2024. She loved children and working with arts and crafts. Preceded in death by father, Patrick Scarbrough and cousin, Michael “ Mikey” Edward McCurry. She is survived by Husband; Dustin Cooper, Siblings; Nicholas Scarbrough, Arielle Scarbrough, Lauren (Jason) Horner, Grandparents; Shirley Cooper, Judy and...
Lura Jane Carden
Feb 16, 2024
Lura Jane Carden, of Heiskell, TN, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, into the arms of her Heavenly Father.
She was a long-time member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, and worked several years with the fellowship committee cooking and serving food at church gatherings. Jane was well known for her friendship cakes that she gave freely. Jane retired from the...
Lynn Gray
Feb 15, 2024
Lynn Gray, 65, went to be with her Lord on February 15, 2024. She entered eternal rest at her home surrounded by her family after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Lynn is survived by her husband, Mark; her children, Sean (Christine and her only grandchild Harper), Erin Brown (Justin); her brother, Gary Steele (Colleen); niece Lisa Kamischke (Mick),...
Georgia Faye McKee
Feb 15, 2024
Georgia (Hobby) McKee, age 80, of Powell, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Cas and Agnes Hobby; granddaughter, Jessica Martin; brother, Glen Hobby.
Survived by husband of 55 years, Clayton McKee, Jr.; daughters, Connie Martin, Angie Brown (Dale); grandchildren, Rob Martin (Betty), Chris and Cheyenne Martin, Alex Brown (Lilli); 8 precious...
Fred "Andy" Anderson Helton
Feb 14, 2024
Fred “Andy” Anderson Helton age 62, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was a devout member of Elm Springs Baptist Church at Liberty Hill.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Willie Helton; sister, Evelyn LaJune Farrell; granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Helton.
Survived by daughters, Kristen Boisvert and Cynthia Helton; grandkids, Eric, David, Noah, Sam, and...
Arlin Omar Veliz Martinez
Feb 13, 2024
Arlin Omar Veliz Martinez edad 38, de Honduras fallecio el Martes, 13 de Febrero. La familia tendra un servicio privado en el futuro. Los memoriales pueden ser dirigidos a la familia en mynattfh.com
Tracey Karl Paul
Feb 13, 2024
Tracey Karl Paul, age 60 of Corryton, went to meet his heavenly father Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Tracey proudly served in the Army National Guard for 14 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Anne Paul, father-in-law Russell Gillenwater.
He leaves behind his wife Martha Gillenwater Paul, brother and sister-in-law...
Janet Lee Webb
Feb 13, 2024
Janet Lee Webb, age 78, of Clinton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was a lifelong member of Island Ford Baptist Church in Lake City, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Ruth Walden; sister, Joyce Hannah; brothers, Walter (Buddy) and Gary Walden and niece Patricia Carpenter....
Joseph D. York
Feb 13, 2024
Joseph D. York, age 71, of Powell, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Joseph liked to fish, motorcycle races, horseback riding and baseball.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Pearl York; siblings A.C. York, Mary Pettiford and Billy York. Joseph is survived by his siblings, Cecil (Jean) York, Jean (Bill) Johnson and Cookie (Buddy) Haun.
Visitation will...
Dustin "Shane" Sealy
Feb 12, 2024
Dustin "Shane" Sealy age 33, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Monday, February 12, 2023. Shane liked boxing and RAP music. Preceded in death by mother, Melissa Sealy and father, Johnny King. Survivors; daughter, Missy Welch; siblings, Jonya Coffey, Bubby King and Jessica King; uncle, Michael Freeman; friend, Tasha Welch; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Private services were held for...
