Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Martha Mynatt Townsend
Jun 14, 2026
Martha Mynatt Townsend, age 82, of Norwood, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Martha retired from Bell South/AT&T as a long-distance operator after 26 years. She attended Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Martha loved the University of Tennessee and was a passionate UT sports fan. She loved her family and enjoyed watching her children and...
James Edward Lindsay
Jun 13, 2026
James Edward Lindsay, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. James loved spending time with his family, going to the lake, cooking, working on vehicles and projects around the house. He was loved by all of his co-workers and everyone who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Lindsay and Judith Johnson and sister,...
Eppie V. Kesterson
Jun 13, 2026
Eppie V. Kesterson, age 87, of Sevierville, passed away Friday, June 13, 2026, at LeConte Medical Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Minnie Christian; and brothers, James, Robert, and Kenneth Christian. She is survived by her children, Brenda Booth, William Kesterson (Donna), and Teresa Fields (Mark); grandchildren....
Carol Merriman Ogle
Jun 12, 2026
Carol Merriman Ogle, age 68 of Knoxville, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was known for her quiet strength, steadfast courage, and abundant grace. She inspired others through her kindness and was a constant source of encouragement, hope, and love to all who knew her. Carol was a member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church and retired from General Shale...
Robert Adrian Rosasco
Jun 11, 2026
Robert Rosasco, age 64, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. He like to fish, loved grandbaby’s, children. He loved Florida State Seminoles spending time sitting on his porch watching birds. Robert was a hard worker, loved history, old movies especially Star Trek. He was preceded in death by his mother, Glenda Rosasco. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly...
Rebecca Lynne Daughtrey
Jun 10, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Lynne (Anderson) Daughtrey, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. Becky was a graduate of West High School and was involved in the Majorettes. In her youth, she started Becky’s Beauties; she enjoyed being in beauty pageants, taking part in parades and was a member of St. Luke’s...
Betsy "Ann" Turner
Jun 10, 2026
Betsy "Ann" Turner age 93 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Island Home Health and Rehab Center. She was a life-long member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Ann loved to sew, cook and work jigsaw puzzles. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Gene Turner; parents, Amy...
Gayle Treadway Evans
Jun 10, 2026
Gayle Treadway Evans, age 82, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was a member of Park West Church of God and served along side her husband, Joe at the Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach (KICKO). She also served in the prison ministry and served with CONTACT...
Christian Andrew Phillip Selmer
Jun 9, 2026
Christian Andrew Phillip Selmer, age 85, passed away on June 9, 2026 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born on October 14, 1940 in Cornell, Wisconsin to Morris B. and Margaret (Tandberg) Selmer. He attended Cornell area schools and graduated from Cornell High School in 1954.
He attended Wisconsin State University in Eau Claire and also the University of...
Charles Wesley Humphrey
Jun 9, 2026
Charles Wesley Humphrey, age 89 of Knoxville, TN passed away on June 9,2026. Charles was a man of faith and family. He loved God and loved his family dearly. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by Bertha Mary Humphrey. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Griffin, son, James...
Don Morton Edmondson
Jun 9, 2026
Don Morton Edmondson, 68, was born on February 11, 1958, and died peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Don was a lifelong member of Sharon Baptist Church. Don was a lifelong resident of Halls Crossroads, and his family has been in the Halls community for over 100 years. Many are familiar with the...
George Pelham Shiflett
Jun 9, 2026
Dr. George Pelham Shiflett, 100, was born on October 2, 1925, and departed this life for heaven on June 9, 2026.
George was born in a log cabin on the family farm in Hawkins County, Tennessee, to Pelham Manning Shiflett and Cornelia Campbell Shiflett. He was a lifelong Tennessean, although he spent his early years throughout the deep south where his...
Marilyn Elizabeth Johnson
Jun 8, 2026
Marilyn Elizabeth Johnson, age 71,of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, June, 8, 2026 with her family and friends beside her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patty and Willard Johnson. She leaves behind her husband, Dustin Rogers; daughter, Amanda Lanier and sister Brenda Johnson Vaughn; granddaughters, Destiny, Shila and Shanea'; nephews, Michael Evans, Brian Evans; great-nephew, Taylor Evans;...
Linda Guy Minton
Jun 8, 2026
Linda Guy Minton, age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to see Jesus on Monday, June 8, 2026. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church for 69 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Raymond Guy and Sula Guy; and angel grandson, Nicholas Minton.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Minton; children, Brian (Christine) and Kevin (Brittany) Minton;...
Lisa Darlene Rosenbalm
Jun 8, 2026
Lisa Darlene Rosenbalm age 59 of Blaine, TN, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at North Knoxville Medical Center. Lisa was of the Baptist faith, an avid reader and she loved her dog Marley. She was loved dearly and will greatly be missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Carl Wright, Sr.; grandmother, Faye Dean...
Robert W. Rhodes
Jun 8, 2026
Robert W. Rhodes, age 90, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He was a Christian and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, who was stationed in New York City and served on the Military Police Unit. Robert loved his Tennessee Volunteers, the Atlanta Braves, and his faithful dog, Bailey.
Robert was...
Terresa Diane Vandergriff
Jun 8, 2026
Terresa Diane Vandergriff passed away peacefully on, Monday, June 8, 2026.
She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. Whether cheering them on at ballgames, having them over at the house, or simply enjoying everyday moments together, she treasured every second spent with them. Her love for her family was unwavering and the memories she...
Sandra D Merritt
Jun 7, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, who brought warmth, kindness, and love to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Daughter of John Dowling and Dorothy Thompson Dowling.
She was a 1959 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School.
She was happiest when surrounded by family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the center of her world. Whether...
Kathy Ann Jeffers
Jun 7, 2026
Kathy Ann Jeffers, of New Tazewell, passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on July 29, 1954, to Sonny Dyer and Pauline Goss. She was an incredibly selfless woman who always gave people a second chance. Kathy was an amazing mother, beloved grandmother, and sister. Kathy loved her family endlessly, always sacrificing...
