Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ralph David Kennedy
Sep 12, 2025
Papaw: goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again.
Ralph D. Kennedy was born on May 18, 1935 and departed on September 12, 2025. He went peacefully at home surrounded by loving family.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Barbara; daughter, Sandra; seven siblings, and one grandchild, "Little...
Betty Lou Fuller
Sep 12, 2025
Betty Lou Roach Fuller, 87, of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus on September 12, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born April 29, 1938. She was a graduate of Fulton High School in 1956 and retired from Allied Signal. She was a member of West View Community Church. She enjoyed her church, going to...
Jennifer Sue Ivey
Sep 11, 2025
Jennifer Sue Ivey age 45, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was a graduate of South Doyle High School.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her husband, Millard “Wes” Henry, Jr. She is survived by her three children: Shaden Henry, Westen Henry and Josiah Kayann Henry; stepdaughter, Destiny Lynn Been, mother, Patricia Newsome, and aunt, Lisa Johnson...
Wilma Diane Wilkerson
Sep 10, 2025
Wilma Diane Wilkerson age 61, of Heiskell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family and attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Clinton. She worked most of her career at Girling Home Health Care as the Office...
Christopher "Jay" Courtney
Sep 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Christopher “Jay” Courtney, age 37 of Murfreesboro, TN. Preceded in death by his adoring Mamaw and Papaw, Cecil and Cathy Courtney and his ally and uncle, Kent Roberts. He passionately loved his surviving children, Gradi Kate, Copeland Norris and Colton Walker. He is survived by his mom, Celi. Jane Harmon,...
Jerry Lynn Vaught
Sep 7, 2025
Jerry Lynn Vaught age 76 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He was retired as the shipping foreman at Plasti Line and previous employed by Marmon Trans Automotive. He was a dedicated fan and supporter of the University of Tennessee Athletics. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving...
Thomas "Tom Tom" Seiber
Sep 7, 2025
Thomas G Seiber “Tom Tom”, age 73, passed away September 7th, 2025. He was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Glen and Geneva Seiber; sisters, Glenna Ruth Seiber and Helen Harrington; brother, Bill Seiber; brother-in-law, Henry Harrington; and sister-in-law, Margie Seiber.
He is survived by his son, Shane (Shannon) Seiber; his...
Edna Ruth Williams
Sep 7, 2025
Edna Ruth Williams, age 84, of Blaine, TN went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Rutledge Pike Baptist Church. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren and adored being “Mamaw” to all. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Authur Curtis Williams, parents Ralph and...
Mildred "Millie" Marie Adams
Sep 6, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Adams, age 93, of Indiana (formerly Saint Cloud, Florida) passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. She loved golfing and bowling. She was preceded in death by parents, Archie and Lottie Whitton; brothers, Demeree, Rob, George, Archie Jr. and Ollie Whitton; sister, Shirley Osburn. She is survived by sons, Ricky (Kathy) Adams and Bobby Adams; sisters, Linda (Neil) Frankenfield...
Alonzo Lonnie Gregg
Sep 4, 2025
Alonzo "Lonnie" Gregg, born on October 6, 1949, left for his heavenly home on September 4, 2025. Lonnie attended Rule High School, where he was a star athlete in football and boxing. He continued his boxing career by becoming the East Tennessee Golden Gloves Champion in 1966-1971. After graduation, he joined the Navy as an aviation hydraulics mechanic and plane...
Steven Arthur Riley Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Steve Arthur Riley Jr. "Stevie", born November 19, 1981, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Anna Riley, grandfather Spurgeon Mynatt, grandmother Iva Lee Mynatt and Mother Linda Riley. Left to cherish his memory are his father Steven Riley Sr. and Stepmother Melissa Riley; Sister, Jeanna Riley (Nic Liousos), Step...
Jerry (Snake) Burl Ivey
Sep 2, 2025
Jerry Burl Ivey (Snake) age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Burlen Ivey; mother, Lucille Ivey; and his brother, Tim Ivey. He is survived by his brothers, Mike (Sue) Ivey, Chris (Robyn) Ivey and Eddie Ivey; sisters, Gayle Lynch, Sherry May, Michelle (Jim) Faulkner, and Lisa...
Brenda Brock
Sep 2, 2025
Brenda Monhollen Brock age 78 of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday September 2, 2025. Brenda came to know the Lord in 1979, and was a woman of faith. She was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Brenda was George Strait’s number one fan. She loved sewing, the beach, and her family.
Preceded in death by...
Betty Lou Thompson
Sep 2, 2025
Thompson, Betty Lou Mullins (Anderson) age 87 of Knoxville went to be with her lord Tuesday, September 2, 2025. God picked the most beautiful rose from his earthly garden to place in his heavenly garden. Betty was a kind, compassionate, God-fearing person. She is loved by so many and will be missed by all who knew her. She is a...
Laura Clare Vinot
Sep 1, 2025
Laura Clare Vinot, Age 50, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. She was a lover of pets and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by mother, Sylvia Vinot. She is survived by son, Nicholas Vinot (Juliana Grassia); brothers, Hillery Lee Vinot and Alex Vinot; niece, Kayla Frank; and nephew, Jeffrey Vinot.
The family will...
Shirley Denise Douglas
Aug 31, 2025
Shirley Denise Douglas (nee Goins), 64, passed away at her home in Powell, Tennessee, on August 31, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, on April 21, 1961, Shirley moved to LaFollette when she was around six years old, spending the rest of her life calling East Tennessee home.
Shirley devoted her professional life to the care of others, working as a registered...
Nancy Helton O'Callaghan
Aug 30, 2025
Nancy Helton O’Callaghan Age 82, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Nancy was a devoted member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where she was actively involved in the Senior Adult Ministry. She attended the Women’s College of North Carolina and the University of Tennessee, where she was a member of the...
Brenda Gail Metcalfe
Aug 29, 2025
Brenda Gail Metcalfe age 76, of Corryton, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was of the Christian faith, and a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. She was born on July 14, 1949, to the late Alfred and Nell West.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard Metcalfe, four children: Ronnie (Sara) Metcalfe and daughter...
Carolyn Marie Hamrick
Aug 29, 2025
Carolyn Marie Hamrick age 91 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at Trinity Hills Assisted Living Facility. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church and retired from Knox County Schools as a Special Education Teaching Assistant. Carolyn and her late husband Paul enjoyed and loved making ceramics. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of...
Ralph "Pete" Howard Lynch
Aug 29, 2025
Ralph “Pete” Lynch, age 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. He graduated from Rule High School and went on to study art and math at the University of Tennessee. He owned his own business for 25 years. He was a soft spoken and kind man. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Lynch; brother,...
