Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Wilma Lee Lindsey
Jul 29, 2025
Wilma Lee Lindsey, age 95, of Halls, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Halls. She loved to laugh and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Wilma is preceded in death by husband, Cline Lindsey. She is survived by daughters, Linda Pearse, Teresa...
Judy Ann Mertens
Jul 28, 2025
Judy Ann Kagley Mertens, age 75, of Powell, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Judy loved spending time with her family, reading, working puzzles, and being near her dog, Dexter. Judy was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be missed by many.
Preceded in death by father,...
Barbara Jean Witt
Jul 28, 2025
Barbara Jean Childress Witt, age 76 of Mascot, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28th, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was a member of Green Acres Missionary Baptist Church. She was a 1966 graduate of Rule High School. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Homer Caswell Compton
Jul 26, 2025
Homer Caswell Compton, age 77, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was a member of Blount Baptist Church and former member of South Knoxville Church of God. Homer was a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge #763. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, and retired from University of Tennessee with...
Jeremiah Emil Oprea
Jul 26, 2025
Jeremiah Oprea, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, with family by his side. He was 62 years old.
Born on September 24, 1962, in Carbunesti, Romania, Jeremiah immigrated to the United States as a young man. Through his determination, faith, and tireless work ethic, he built a legacy of love and strength that lives...
Virginia Jo Belcher Graves
Jul 26, 2025
Virginia Jo Belcher Graves, age 86, of Corryton, TN passed away on July 26 at her home. She will be greatly missed by everyone. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a long-time member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church where she worked with children and youth for many years. She also served as Church Clerk...
Wanda Faye Lambert
Jul 25, 2025
Wanda (Manning) Lambert, age 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was a member of Callahan Rd. Baptist Church in Knoxville.
She is preceded in death by her dear husband of 47 years, Edward Lambert; son, James Lambert of Maynardville, TN; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Manning of Ridgeway, VA; sister, Shirley...
Nancy Sue Essary
Jul 25, 2025
Nancy Sue Essary, age 77, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was a strong and independent woman who touched many lives with her resilience, love, and unwavering spirit. After a courageous 13-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma, she passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus. She inspired everyone who knew her to live boldly, speak honestly, and love deeply. Her...
James Lionel Burch Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
James Lionel Burch Jr. (dad, Jimmy, Jim, Big Jim, Papaw Burch) age 65 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with his savior on July 24, 2025. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Pine Grove Road, Burlington Masonic Lodge and was also a Shriner. He was a graduate of Central High School, and Cleveland State College where he was...
Caleb Michael Heath
Jul 24, 2025
Caleb Micheal Heath, went to his Heavenly home on July 24, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church.
He was a graduate of Gibbs High School, Walters State and Roane State Community Colleges. He was a certified critical care paramedic employed by Claiborne County, Covenant EMS. He was a part-time instructor of...
Bruce Eugene Harmon
Jul 23, 2025
Bruce Harmon, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on July 23, 2025, at his home. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Inez Lakin
Jul 22, 2025
LAKIN, Sofa Inez - age 90, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Preceded in death by Husband, Joe; parents, Spencer and Lennie Keck and a host of others who are now greeting her in Heaven. Her strong love for the Lord and unwavering trust in Him has been passed on to all those that knew her and that are...
Denzil Leon Jones
Jul 22, 2025
Denzil "Dan" Leon Jones, Powell, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after battling cancer for several years. He attended Bell’s Campground Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by mother, Lorraine Jones Poole and father, A.D. Jones; brother, Jake Poole.
Survived by wife, Joy Fraker Jones; children, Lesa Evans (Kenny), Denzil Jones, Todd Jones; brother, Aubrey Jones; stepsons, Mark Fraker (Susie) and...
Carl Elvin Richmond, III
Jul 21, 2025
Carl "Junior" Elvin Richmond, III, age 72, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was a graduate of Rule High School. Junior was a truck driver for Averitt Express for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association. Junior was of the Christian faith.
Preceded in death by father, Carl "John" E. Richmond II;...
Evelyn Louise Lester
Jul 20, 2025
Evelyn Louise (Fawver) Lester, Age 91 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 20, 2025, after a short battle with dementia. She died peacefully at her home in Halls Crossroads. She was a former member of Milan Baptist Church, Dutch Valley Baptist Church, Walridge Baptist Church and attended Ball Road Baptist Church where her grandson, Morgan Lester, pastors. She is...
Mike "Max" Jones
Jul 19, 2025
Mike "Max" Jones, age 57, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1986.
Mike was the primary caregiver for his mother. He was a dedicated hard worker who never stopped and went the extra mile to make sure everyone was taken care of. Mike always had a smile on his...
Channie Marie (McGill) Miller
Jul 19, 2025
Channie Marie (McGill) Miller age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Knoxville Landing Assisted Living. She was born June 26, 1943 in Sevier County, TN. She was retired from the A & P Grocery Store as a bookkeeper and a member of Temple Baptist Church, Fountain City. She loved to...
Summer Kathleen Donofrio
Jul 19, 2025
Summer Kathleen Donofrio, age 48, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. She loved listening to music and spending time with her family, specifically her niece and nephew, Brooklynn and Jamari. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Catherine Symbato, grandad Fred Donofrio and sister, Catherine Donofrio. She is survived by mother, Joann Donofrio; step-father, Howard McCray;...
Anthony "Tony" Ray Hall
Jul 17, 2025
Anthony Ray Hall
January 15th, 1968 – July 17th, 2025
Tony Hall, a local school foreman and resident of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 17th, 2025 at the age of 57 while in his Clinton home.
He leaves us to join his mother, Marion; his father, Joe; his sister, Carol; and his beloved dogs, Nugget and Trouble.
A beloved father and brother, Tony...
Norma Jean Haynes
Jul 17, 2025
Norma Jean Keener Haynes age 89 of Knoxville, went to her Heavenly home Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. She was a long time member of Grove Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, siblings and her husband Rev. Clyde Haynes. Survivors: daughter, Donna (Jay) Buckner, sons; David Haynes, Ron (Rhonda) Haynes, Don Haynes, and Jeff (Trish) Haynes;...
