8A SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024 KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL Billy Wrinkle, 68 went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also an avid sports fan of UT and Andy Survived by his wife of 45 years Robin, along with his daughters Melissa Bull and Christie Clark, sons-in-law Kenny Guider and Carl Clark, grandchildren Celissa Frye (Tyler) Laisa and Silas Bull, Malachi, Layla, Kaitlyn and Desirea Guider and 4 great-grandchildren, brother Gary Wrinkle, nephew Terry Carroll. Family will receive friends Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet Monday, June 10, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery for an graveside service.
In lieu of donations may be made to Kidney Foundation or Honor Air Knoxville. Online condolences may be expressed at www. mynattfh.com Billy Joe Wrinkle KNOXVILLE Austin Parker Savage passed away peacefully at home at the age of 30 on May 22, 2024. He was born in Knoxville, TN on Oc- tober 12,1993. Austin was a beautiful soul.
He never met a stranger and from meeting him notice his magnet- ic smile, quick wit and charm. Those fortunate enough to develop a deep connection with him experienced how easy he was to talk to and how easy he made you feel heard without judgement. His adventurous and child- like spirit made him such a fun dad and uncle. His daughter Kiya lit up his life and gave him so much purpose and joy. wild and capti- vating stories kept everyone laughing hysterically to the point of tears.
He is undoubtedly the best of us and sadly, he is gone far too soon. Austin is survived by his parents Phil and Lisa Savage, His siblings Morgan and Ben, his daughter Kiya, his grandfather William Avril, and his Godparents, Sherry and Carl Ball. The Celebration of life will be at GymTek on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 5PM-8PM. In lieu of please donate to his daugh- ter Kiya GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/in-austins-memory-a-future- for-kiya Austin Savage Thomas Alfred Rose Funeral Cremation Mann May 29 Knoxville 76 Leon Fountain City Chapel Jun 10 Mynatt Funeral Home Jun 05 Knoxville 78 Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery Carol Lea Mays Lonsdale United Methodist Church Jun 21 Jun 01 Lonsdale Stephen Van Little Davenport Funeral Home Jun 02 Gainesville, GA 75 William Holley Gamble Funeral Home Jun 03 Clinton 70 Willie James New Century United Methodist Church Memorial Roane Gardens Jun 08 Jarnigan Son Mortuary Jun 03 Harriman 83 Austin May 22 Knoxville 30 Billy Joe Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel DEATH NOTICES information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at knoxnews.com/obituaries Name Age Town, State Passed Arrangements Service Time Service Location Interment Obituaries GAINESVILLE Stephen Van Major, age 75, of Gainesville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, following an extended illness. Steve was born on August 27, 1948, in Knox- ville, Tennessee, to the late Albert and Algadee Major.
He graduated from Fulton High School in Knoxville and East Tennessee State University. He went on to enjoy a successful career with Liberty Mutual Insurance and retired in 2007. He was a friend to all who knew him and never met a stranger. With his spirited personality and countless stories, Steve was the life of the party. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Tennessee Volunteers Steve was also heavily involved in the athletics community at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, where his sons at- tended high school.
Above all, Steve was a devoted husband, father, papaw, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as much as possible. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Christopher Major, and his sister, Cynthia Major Woods. Survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy Howell Major of Gainesville; sons Stephen (Laurie) Major, Jr. of Birmingham, Ala- bama, and Courtney (Lisa) Major of Cumming, Georgia; grandsons Jackson, Gavin, and Camden Major of Birmingham, and Aidan Major of Cum- ming; niece Megan (Alex) McGee of Knoxville, and nephews Trey (Kinsey) Howell of Knoxville and Brett (Olivia) Howell of Seattle, Washington; as well as great-nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Little Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia. Reverend Mike Morgan will A reception will immediately follow the service at the funeral home. In lieu of the family suggests that a me- morial contribution be made to Meals by Grace, 775 Sanders Road, Cumming, Georgia 30041. Little and Davenport Funeral Home and Cre- matory are in charge of the arrangements. Con- dolences may be made on the website at www.
littledavenport.com Stephen Van Major, Sr. KNOXVILLE Na- than Leon Karnes, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednes- day, June 5, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1945 to the late Adrian and Irene Karnes. He worked at Chevrolet for many years before becoming the of Karnes Auto Body Shop. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church.
Leon is preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Irene Karnes; mother and father-in-law, Bill and Jean Reed; daughter, Donna Karnes; and nephew, Jimmy Whitt. Survivors include his wife Linda Karnes, broth- ers, A.G. Karnes (Becki), Fred Karnes (Judy), Don- nie Karnes (Debbie); sisters-in-law, Pat Whitt (Jim), and Sheila Reed; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thanks to the staff at NHC Fort Sanders for the care they provided Leon and his family. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel from with a service following at Pastors Mark McCoig and Phil Young Family and friends will plan to meet at the fu- neral home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at and go in procession to Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery for an interment.
Online condolences can be made at www.my- nattfh.com Leon Karnes 47 OBS NEVER Forgotten HARRIMAN Willie James Robinson age 83 of Harriman, TN gained his wings to be with the Lord June 3, 2024 at Roane County Medical Center Harriman TN. Willie retired after 31 years of employment and enjoyed the monthly Shoney meet ups with the OCAW crew. Willie enjoyed hunting, and trav- eling with his wife Lucy Robinson. Willie start- ed his own business after retirement-Robinsons Plumbing. The only black Plumbing business in Roane County, he loved helping the community.
Preceded in death by loving wife, Lucy Gallaher Robinson; mother Charity, Max- well, father, James Robinson, step father, Charles Maxwell. Left to cherish his loving memories; son, Antho- ny (Sherrie)Robinson, James Robinson and Jim Anderson; daughters, Pamela Robinson and Michelle brother, Frank (Mary) Robinson; granddaughters, Jainee Rob- inson, Aysia Moss, Jordan Robinson; grandsons, James Anthony Robinson Jr. and Jarrell Robinson, Isaac Gallahar great granddaughter, Halo Bow- man, bonus children; George and Ricky (Lon- nie) Gallahar and Mary Alice Douglas, six bonus grandchildren, nieces; Kellie (Bryant) Hicks, Stacy (Dave) Ellison, and special friends, and a host of family and friends. Family will receive friends, June 8, 2024, noon at New Century United Methodist Church; funeral service, 12:00 noon, Rev. Gary Atwater, Eulogist.
Interment, Memorial Roane Gardens, Rock- wood, TN. Arrangements by JARNIGAN SON MOR- TUARY www.jarniganandson.com Willie James Robinson KNOXVILLE Thomas Alfred Dean, age 76 of Knoxville, TN, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on May 29, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1947, in Ann Arbor, MI to John and Elizabeth Dean. Thomas was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and had a long career as an instrument mechanic for Tennessee Val- ley Authority. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Jane Dean; son, Robert Dean and his wife Julie; granddaughter, Madeline Dean; and siblings, Nancy, Randy, Lau- rie and Clisa.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 9th from at Rose Fu- neral and Cremation Mann 6200 Kingston Pike. Family and friends will gather at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 Governor John Sevier Hwy, on Monday, June 10th at for a graveside service with military honors. In lieu of please make a donation to Cedar Bluff Animal Clinic (https://www.cbacvet.com) or your chosen youth or animal charity. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rosefun- eraltn.com Thomas Alfred Dean.
