Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Rimmer Merritt
Jun 17, 2025
Betty Rimmer Merritt, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior years ago. Many were blessed by her voice while ministering with her late husband, Steve H. Merritt.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sanford and Mildred Rimmer.
Betty is survived by her brother, Bill Rimmer; and step-children, Steve (Tammi) Merritt and...
Elizabeth Mae (Long) Lawson
Jun 16, 2025
Elizabeth Mae (Long) Lawson, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, due to complications from progressive supranuclear palsy.
Elizabeth retired from UCOR-K25 after 20 years of service
Preceded in death by parents Adrian and Lillian Long and sister Jean Holly
She is survived by her husband, Randy; children, Robert Lawson, Marsha Clevenger (George); grandchild, Cassidy Harrison (Ricky); great grandchildren, Emily and...
Cecelia June Parnell
Jun 15, 2025
Cecelia June Parnell, age 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee, reached her heavenly home on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She is now reunited with her husband of sixty-nine years, Paul Parnell. She was a dedicated member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for many years. She loved crocheting and presented over two-hundred afghans to various people and groups. She...
Bobby Joe Padgett
Jun 14, 2025
Bobby J. Padgett, age 78, of Powell, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. Bobby was born September 20, 1946, in Loudon, Tennessee, to the late Roy Lee and Zula Mae Padgett. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church in Knoxville, where he loved listening to the choir sing gospel music, and...
Kathy Elaine Tindell- Julian
Jun 13, 2025
Kathy Elaine Tindell-Julian, age 55, passed away after a courageous seven-month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love and leaves behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and deep devotion to family.
Kathy was the beloved mother of Kristen Davis of San Francisco, Rebecca Davis of Knoxville, and Emilee Pressley of Acworth, GA. She was preceded in death by her mother,...
John Thomas Lambert
Jun 13, 2025
John Thomas Lambert, age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on June 13, 2025. He served in the Marine corps for 3 years. He was an avid Marksman and loved shooting. He was an engineer for Northfolk Southern Railway for more than 33 years. He was a member of the Marbledale Church of God. John is preceded in death by...
Sandra Carolyn Welch
Jun 13, 2025
Sandra Carolyn Howard Welch age 77, of Halls, passed away at Parkwest Hospital Friday June 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Howard E. Welch; parents, Elmer and Ebbie Howard; brothers, Don, Larry, Jerry; and sister, Teresa Arnwine.
She is survived by son and daughter in law, Scottie and Maria Welch; adored grandchildren, Troy and...
Howard Cain
Jun 12, 2025
Howard Cain, 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was a member of Central Church of God.
He was born on January 8, 1936, to the late Sherman and Josephine Cain. He was also preceded in death by his brother Raymond Cain and a great-grandson, Carter Headrick.
Howard is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret "Loretta"...
Larry Wayne "PeeWee" Kerley
Jun 12, 2025
Larry Wayne “PeeWee” Kerley, age 76, of Powell, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Larry was an avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast. He enjoyed collecting firearms and practicing at the range. Larry also loved spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by parents, Jake and Marie Kerley; brother, Doug Kerley; mother of their daughter, Sharon Kerley.
Survived by daughter, Whitney Boozer;...
C.L. Gray
Jun 12, 2025
C.L. Gray, age 85, passed away on June 12, 2025. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church and a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church. He retired from Tindell’s Building Supply where he worked for more than 40 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Gray; sister, Wanda Long; daughter in law, Judi Gray.
He is...
William "Willie" Lewis Carmon, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
William "Willie" Lewis Carmon, Jr. age 47, of Corryton, son of of William Lewis Carmon, Sr. (whom preceded in death) and Barbara A. Brown, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 12, 2025. William was an avid University of Tennessee fan. William will be missed by his daughters; Dorothy A. Jones, Mary J. Jones and Hallie M. Carmon as well as high...
Lois Jean Treece
Jun 12, 2025
Lois Jean Treece, age 87, passed away on the early morning of Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Knoxville, TN. She was born on July 9, 1937, in Knoxville, to Robert Beecher and Roxie Cox. She graduated from Halls High school in 1955. Lois drove a bus for Knox County Schools in the Halls area for many years. In 1986, she...
Alden Everett Baxter
Jun 11, 2025
On June 11, 2025, Alden Everett Baxter went home to rest in the arms of Jesus. His parents and sisters will cherish every day he spent with them. He was the answer to their prayers, and they awaited his birth with joyful expectation. Alden entered the world on November 13, 2024. He had the biggest smile, bluest eyes, and best...
Dorothy Pauline Cates
Jun 11, 2025
Dorothy Pauline Cates, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
She worked at Home Federal Bank for over 20 years. Dorothy was a member of Glory Church at Dante, formally known as Dante Baptist Church, since 1985. There at Glory Church, she helped on the GEMS team. Dorothy was also a member of the Red Hats Society.
Preceded...
Andrew John Leonard Compton
Jun 10, 2025
Andrew J.L. Compton (Andy), age 38, of Friendsville, TN, passed away on June 10, 2025. Andy was a very loving soul and loved by so many, especially his mother, wife, and children.
He is preceded in death by his father, Junior Compton; grandmother, Betty Houser; grandfather, Leonard Sams; and infant son, Chance Compton.
He is survived by his spouse, Sabrina Compton; siblings...
Michael Robert Holehouse
Jun 8, 2025
Michael Robert Holehouse, 67, of Sharps Chapel, TN, a beloved husband, father, brother and uncle and accomplished airline pilot, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 8, 2025.
Michael had many friends from all throughout his life and had an incredible sense of humor and positive attitude. To those who knew and loved Michael, he will be remembered for...
John Frederick Farr
Jun 8, 2025
John Frederick Farr, age 78, peacefully passed away on June 8, 2025, at home after a long illness. He was in the presence of his family and the sounds of morning bird songs. Raised in Cleveland Tennessee, son of Emil and Grace Margaret Farr, both educators, John was a Boy Scout and attained the rank of Eagle at the age...
Alpesh Anil Patel
Jun 7, 2025
Alpesh Anil Patel, age 43, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 9:00am until 10:00am with a service to follow at 10:00am.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Joyce Louise McGill
Jun 7, 2025
Joyce Louise Blake McGill, 91, of Fountain City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025 after an extended illness. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church for over 30 years and was a FAITH evangelism leader for 20 years. She worked as an elementary school educator her entire career. One of her passions was...
Sherman E. Curry
Jun 6, 2025
Sherman E. Curry, age 36 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. He attended Shiloh Presbyterian Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Curry.
Survived by his wife, Kayla Curry; daughters, Symphony and Naomi; sons, Semaj and Jaden; mother, Vanessa Curry; and several siblings and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 12:00...
