Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Johnny "John" Douglas Griffey
Apr 29, 2025
Johnny “John” Douglas Griffey, age 73, of Knoxville, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 after a very courageous, lengthy 2 year hard fought battle with cancer. He was a much beloved father, husband, brother and cherished friend. He will be forever missed by his family.
He was a graduate from Gibbs High School, class of 1971....
Willie Clapp Lester
Apr 28, 2025
Willie Clapp Lester, 99, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 28 at Brookdale Sandy Springs in Maryville, TN. Willie was born to I.V. and Edna Clapp on October 27, 1925 in Knox County. She was the fifth of eight children and graduated from Gibbs High School in 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, James Lester,...
Louella Lay
Apr 28, 2025
Louella Lay, age 87, of Knoxville, TN., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 28,2025. Louella was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, alongside her husband since 1961.
She is preceded in death by parents, Roy and Birdie Vaughn, and her beloved siblings.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Fred...
Mary Melissa Abbott
Apr 28, 2025
Mary Melissa Abbott, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 28 2025.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended a bible study each Sunday at her apartments. Mary was a loving mother, sister, daughter and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by mother, Patsy.
Survivors include, father, Carl Coward; children, Ashley Coward, Lance Abbott (Talina); brother, Kenny Coward; sisters, Carla McGuire...
Mildred Irene Cordy
Apr 27, 2025
Mildred Irene Cordy, age 77 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith and was a long-time member of Son Light Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, William Donald Cordy Jr.; parents, Cuba and Florence Pack; children, Patricia Dinwiddie, and Billy Cordy; siblings, Herman, Robert, Ed, Curtis,...
James Clayton Majors
Apr 25, 2025
James Clayton "Chuck" Majors, age 62, was received by Christon Friday, April 25, 2025. He was a driver for many years for various freight companies.
Preceded in death by mother, Marjorie Davidson and father, Joe Majors.
Survived by wife of 20 years, Sandy Majors; daughter, Jamie Farrer (Chad); step-sons, Adam Blevins (Tonya) and Mark Blevins (Melanie); grandchildren, Dylun, Devun, David Delanna Cooksey,...
David Austin Crabtree
Apr 24, 2025
David Austin Crabtree, a man known for his loving nature, adventurous spirit, and his ability to light up a room with humor, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee, just shy of his 55th birthday. Born on April 27, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, David's early years were filled with the warmth of a close-knit family and the...
Ricky Alan Compton
Apr 24, 2025
Ricky Alan Compton, age 68 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025 with his loving mother and step-father by his side.
Ricky loved all sports and his favorite team was the Kanas City Chiefs.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Wavalee and Ralph Vineyard.
Ricky is survived by his mother, Joyce Heath and devoted stepdad,...
Shelia Ann Morton
Apr 24, 2025
Shelia, our beautiful, beloved Momma took her Jesus’s hand and went home to spend eternity with the love of her life, Billy. While our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we know there is a great celebration of her homecoming in Heaven.
Shelia Ann (McDaniel) Morton age 82, of Mascot, Tennessee passed away on April 24, 2025. She is preceded in death...
William "Bill" Timothy Ramsey
Apr 23, 2025
William "Bill" Timothy Ramsey, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1951 to the late Frank Ramsey, Sr. and Ruby (Fields) Ramsey.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Long; brothers Jimmy Ramsey and Frank Ramsey, Jr; and two sisters, Marie Solomon and Shirley McCombs.
He is survived by his two sons, Jonathan Ramsey...
Ruby Leora (Baker) Searcy
Apr 23, 2025
Ruby Leora (Baker) Searcy, age 81 of Heiskell, TN. After a two year battle with cancer, Jesus took her by the hand and led her home at 9:30pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was of the Pentecostal faith and former member of Freeway Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Searcy; daughter, Andrea Garner; son Andy...
Brandon Gregory Whittle
Apr 23, 2025
Brandon Gregory Whittle, age 39, of Corryton, TN went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2025. Brandon was a devoted and loving father to his two boys, Ethan and Grayson. He loved spending time with his entire family and especially riding side-by-sides with his boys, hunting, fishing and camping. Brandon was a 2003 graduate of Gibbs High School...
Kay Dawson
Apr 23, 2025
Kay Dawson age 81 of Corryton, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church since 1971 and retired from K.U.B. after many years of service in the Human Resources Department. Kay loved the outdoors, scrapbooking and spending time with her family. Preceded in death...
William Ralph Latham
Apr 22, 2025
William Ralph Latham, age 89 of Knoxville, TN is peacefully sleeping until our Savior Jesus Christ returns.
Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Hazel Latham; daughter, Linda Latham; and siblings, Jack Latham, Jerry Latham, Johnnie Mae Latham, Maxine Latham, and Imogene Ford.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Latham; children, John Latham and family, Donna McCreery and family,...
Juanita Braden
Apr 22, 2025
Juanita Braden age 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2025. She grew up in the Powell, Tennessee and attended Mount Hermon Methodist Church. Juanita graduated from Powell High School. She enjoyed her home, family, and loved the Lord. Juanita cared for many nieces and nephews over the years. She was known for her beautiful long auburn hair, and her...
Tina Renee Carmon
Apr 22, 2025
Tina Renee Carmon, age 47, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Tina was of Baptist faith. She enjoyed family time including kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by father, Freddie Wayne Carmon; grandmother, Juanita Irene Settle; and special brother-in-law, Jerry Holt. She is survived by husband, Timothy Dale Holt; children, Timothy Wayne Holt (Brittany), Jayla Shiann...
Joseph Edward Diedrich
Apr 21, 2025
Joseph Edward Diedrich, 63, of Knoxville, Tennessee arrived in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 21, 2025 after bravely fighting a rare and aggressive cancer.
Born on September 3, 1961 in Alpena, Michigan, Joe grew up in a very large and loving family, his being active in sports throughout his youth and graduated from Alpena High School. He...
Norma Jean Heath Smith Cardwell
Apr 21, 2025
Norma Jean Heath (Smith) Cardwell went to be with the LORD Monday, April 21, 2025. Born June 28, 1930, in the Halls Community of Knox County, Tennessee. She was a descendant of James McCloud and Mary Collinsworth, one of the first families of Tennessee who settled in the Halls Community around the 1800's. Norma was a longtime and faithful member...
Phillip Garland Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Knoxville – Phillip “Phil” Garland, Jr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Mary Frances “Fran” Garland and parents, Phillip, Sr. and Eva Nell Buckner Garland. Survived by daughters, Renee Garland (Freddie Depew) and Gina Merritt (Allen); grandchildren, Vanessa Durham, Adrianna Durham (Allen Seymour), Phillip Durham (Lexie Hurst), Emily Merritt (Ben Black) and Madison...
Jackie Len Murrell
Apr 20, 2025
Jackie Len Murrell, age 65, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on April 20, 2025. Jackie was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid University of Tennessee football fan and his blood ran orange. Spending time with his true loves, his grandchildren, was what he enjoyed most. His kind heart will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is...
