Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John Michael Brown
Jan 5, 2026
John Michael “Mike” Brown, age 78, of East Knox County passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a member at St. Paul’s East United Methodist Church. He retired from UPS as a Feeder driver after 37 years of service. He loved working for UPS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lucille Brown and granddaughter,...
Nathaniel Stewart
Jan 5, 2026
Nathaniel Stewart Jr., 77, of Memphis, TN, passed away on January 5, 2026. He loved Gospel music and his snacks, especially his popcorn, peanut butter, and sprite zeros. He also loved watching YouTube, Bewitched, and Westerns. Nathaniel worked as a truck driver for 4-5 years before retiring in 2009. Previously, he worked as a Manufacturing Supervisor for most of his...
Johnnie Ray Haynes
Jan 5, 2026
Johnnie Ray Haynes, 77, of Knoxville, TN passed away January 5, 2026. He was retired from Briggs Industries and preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Haynes; sister, Judy and brother, Terry. He is survived by wife of 50 years, Donna Wilson Haynes; son, Brian Haynes (Misty); brother, Ralph; sister, Shelia; grandchildren, Megan Haynes and Brian Haynes and...
Marilyn Sue Simpson
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Sue Simpson, 74, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on January, 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. Marilyn had over 30 years of experience working at Hillcrest Beverly as a CNA. She was always there for her family at all cost. She also was a tough cookie and loving person. She never liked others telling her what to do. Marilyn...
Mary Elizabeth Hill
Jan 4, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Baird Hill, 99, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born in the Ashbury Community (now the Fork of the River Industrial Park) to Daniel and Irene Burkhart Baird. Betty Graduated from Central High School and U.T Knoxville. Upon graduation she moved to Bristol, TN and...
Rebekah Lee Adkins
Jan 3, 2026
Rebekah (Becky) Lee Adkins, of Knoxville, TN was born on November 25, 1955, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the age of 70. Becky dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She was a devoted member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, an employee at Atria Weston Place for over 20 years, and was adored by all of her...
Kathleen Treadway
Jan 3, 2026
Kathleen D. Treadway, age 88, of Knoxville, TN, entered eternal glory with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Emory Ridge. Kathleen was a faithful Christian and member of Dante Church of God, devoted wife, mother, mamaw and great-grandmother. Her selfless service to others and the church and her sweet disposition will be missed by all who...
Rev. William Lee Canada, Sr
Jan 3, 2026
Rev. William “Bill” Lee Canada Sr, 77, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to his heavenly Father on January 3, 2026. Bill was an Army veteran and worked as a truck driver for many years before retiring and becoming a reverend.
Rev. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mamilee (Davis) Canada; daughter Tina Canada; seven siblings: Clarence and David...
Lillie Faye Beeler Coffman
Jan 2, 2026
Lillie Faye (Beeler) Coffman age 90, of Washburn, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Ethel Beeler. She leaves behind her beloved husband of seventy years, Gerald Coffman; children: Patricia (Stephen) Hamilton, Wayne (Darlene Winstead) Coffman, Virginia (James) Collins, and Jay (Heather...
Russell Ulyses Claudin
Jan 1, 2026
Russell Ulyses Claudin, 89, passed from this life to his eternal home with Jesus on January 1, 2026 after an extended illness with kidney disease. He was born July 6, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to Alfred and Dora (Strantz) Claudin. Russ was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Willis “Gene” and Alfred “Jim.” Russ married the love...
Georgia Elizabeth Farr
Jan 1, 2026
Georgia Elizabeth Farr age 90, of Strawberry Plains passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was a longtime member of Northside Christian Church where she participated in numerous church activities. She retired from the University of Tennessee from the Alumni Affairs office and the Handy Dandy Market at Cherry Street and Cecil. She loved to Square Dance, go camping and...
Billy Ray Lambert
Jan 1, 2026
Billy “Bill” Ray Lambert, 68, of Knoxville, TN passed away January 1, 2026 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Angela Lambert; mother, Louise “Mamaw” Lambert; sister, Helen Gaik (Rich); brother, Jeff Lambert (Katrina); children, Cindy Weaver (Tim), Jason Lambert (Cara), Emily Shelton (Nick) and Shanna Merritt (Matthew); grandchildren, Tiffany, Timmy, Tyler, Silas, Sophia, Cooper,...
Paul Howard Corum
Jan 1, 2026
Paul Howard Corum, 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with his heavenly Father on January 1, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife, Linda; children: Chris and Natalie (Jeremy Curl); grandchildren: Taylor (Mallory), Kelly (Marion), Jillian (Paul Michael Peeler), and Sage Curl; six much-loved great-grandchildren; sister and dearest friend, Barbara; and many adored...
Jerry Wayne Ashburn
Dec 31, 2025
Jerry Wayne Ashburn, our beloved father, age 77, of Corryton, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry graduated from Powell High School in 1966. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 thru 1971 with the rank of MM2, E-5. He served in Vietnam aboard the USS Macdonough...
Dinzle "Dink" Adams
Dec 31, 2025
Dinzle “Dink” Adams, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He entered his heavenly home and was reunited with his beloved wife, Carol Adams, whom he faithfully loved and cherished.
Dink was a devoted Christian man whose faith guided his life, his family and his work. He was a man of integrity, warmth and steady leadership,...
Mary Kathrine Darden
Dec 31, 2025
Mary Darden passed away on December 31, 2025. She loved God, her family, and life. She was such a sweet soul. She is preceded in death by son Roger Conatser and parents John and Johnni Conatser. She leaves behind sons Michael Conatser, David Kline, and Jesse Kline, along with 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by...
Helen June Cottrell Meschendorf
Dec 31, 2025
Helen June Cottrell Meschendorf age 92, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born on April 16, 1933, to her late parents, Clarence K. and Ruby (Glenn) Cottrell. June was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. June worked many years at Graham’s Studio, going on to retire from Coopers and Lybrand CPAs.
In addition to her parents, June...
Bernice H. Julian
Dec 30, 2025
Bernice “B.J.” Huskey Julian, age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Born in Knoxville, B.J. was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and love touched everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alpha Omega Huskey and James Elmer Huskey; brothers, Leonard “Buddy” Huskey...
Mark Wayne Proffitt
Dec 29, 2025
Mark Wayne Proffitt age 62 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Karns High School. He was employed by C.E.D., he loved rock and roll music, loved dogs, and an avid University of Tennessee football fan. Survivors; Partner, Claudette Perkins; and her son, Christopher...
Henrietta Pittman
Dec 29, 2025
Henrietta Pittman, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 84.
She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She was a dedicated employee retired from Bellsouth after 30+ years of service. She loved attending baseball and football games, gymnastics and cheerleading competitions, family outings to Dollywood,...
