Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Don Cox
Mar 19, 2025
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever...
Angela Marie McNelley
Mar 19, 2025
Angela Marie McNelley, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at her home in Clinton, TN. She was 42.
Angie is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Joyce McNelley. She is survived by her children, Breanna Cooper and Christian Cooper; Aunt Marilyn Booth and Aunt Dorothy Fine; Uncle Jim Maynor (Francis); cousins Jennifer Smith (Kevin); special friend, Jon Neff;...
Juanita Parker
Mar 19, 2025
Juanita Parker, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2025. She will be remembered as a wonderful woman who loved everyone and touched many lives. Preceded in death by husband David Parker, sisters Joann Morgan and Maxine Dyer, and brother J.C. Manis. Survived by sons Frankie (Brenda) Parker, Jackie (Tammy) Parker, Jerry Parker, and Terry (Sharon) Parker, several grandchildren...
Kaitlyn Nicole Morse
Mar 18, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Kaitlyn Nicole Morse, 29, of Powell, who left us peacefully on March 18, 2025, at 3:06 a.m., surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Kaitlyn was a devoted wife, a fiercely loving mother, a cherished daughter and a loyal friend. She is survived by her husband, Hunter Morse;...
John Dale Meredith
Mar 18, 2025
John “Dale” Meredith, age 69, of Corryton, TN went to be with the lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was a member of Son Light Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Meredith; mother, Elizabeth Meredith; and grandmother, Beulah Carson.
Dale is survived by wife of 35 years, Debbie Meredith; children, Traci Forsyth (Tim), Julie Meredith (Beth)...
Katherine Sturgeon Longmire
Mar 18, 2025
Della “Katherine” Sturgeon Longmire, age 91, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Eugene "Scottie" Longmire; parents, James and Mary Sturgeon; brothers: Larry, Jimmy, R.C. and Jewel Ray Sturgeon; and sisters: Hazel Pauline Sturgeon, Lucy Bernice Clark, and Linda Thomas.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin Gresham and Mary...
William Charles Brown
Mar 17, 2025
William "Bill" Charles Brown, age 64, of Knoxville passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Bill was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. He was a professional drywall finisher. As he got older, he made it his mission to spread light to anyone trapped in darkness throughout downtown Knoxville.
Bill was preceded in death...
Edna Faye Newman
Mar 17, 2025
Edna Faye Newman (Riffey) of Knoxville TN passed on to her Heavenly home on March 17, 2025 due to complications of Heart and Kidney failure. She was 82 yrs old. She was saved at the age of 7 and half . She took every opportunity she could to talk about the Lord. She also wrote articles for her church. She...
Wanda Ray Gaddis
Mar 16, 2025
Wanda Ray Gaddis, age 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She would light up the room when she smiled. She deeply loved her family, her church, Southern Gospel Music and JFG Coffee.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She dedicated more than 30 years as a...
Forrest Jayce Sayers
Mar 16, 2025
Forrest Jayce Sayers, age 41, of Corryton, Tennessee, was born on December 6, 1983, to Jim Sayers and Teri (Rempel) Doran, in Ontario, Oregon. The weather was quite severe, and his father barely made it in time to see his son born, due to the deep snow. Forrest’s early years, up to 12 years of age, were mostly spent in...
Raymond "Pap" Eugene Webster
Mar 16, 2025
Raymond (Pap) E. Webster 79, of Blaine went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2025. Raymond was a Carter High School graduate and retired from General Shale Brick and the City of Knoxville. Pap was saved at 14 years old and was currently a member of New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by...
Jack Denny Burnette
Mar 16, 2025
Jack Denny Burnette, age 84 of Corryton, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, with his family holding his hardworking hands. He is at home with his heavenly family, mother Ruby Blakely, stepfather Hubert Blakely, and he is finally able to meet his father Charles Burnette. He is reunited with his wife of 64 years Jean Burnette, brothers Charles and J.T....
James David Hudson
Mar 16, 2025
James David Hudson, age 77, of Knoxville, TN passed away March 16, 2025. James was a veteran in Vietnam war. He was preceded in death by: parents, Donald and Viola Hudson; sisters, Grace Buckner and Marilyn Dukes and brother, Larry Hudson. He is survived by: brother, Rocky Collins (Stella); sister, Linda Ibold (Bob); and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will...
Joshua Gordon Bailey
Mar 15, 2025
Joshua Gordon Bailey, age 41, of Luttrell, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was the heart of the family and will be missed.
Preceded in death by his mother, Molly Bailey; nephew, Matthew “Sandwich” Parker; uncle, Donald Fuss; Delena Pollard; and father-in-law, Curtis Braden.
Joshua is survived by his wife, Carrie Bailey; children, Alyssa (Toni-Lynn) Pollard, Dylan James Bailey,...
Peggy Patricia Pfeister
Mar 15, 2025
Peggy “Pat” Pfeister, 83 of Knoxville passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2025. Peggy was a dedicated employee of Knox Farmers Co-op for over 30 years. Pat and her husband enjoyed traveling, summers spent at area lakes and time with family. She is preceded in death by husband, Bill; parents and two siblings. She is survived by...
Mirna Margarita Scott
Mar 14, 2025
Mirna Margarita Scott fallecio el Viernes, 14 de Marzo del 2025. La familia tendra un velorio el martes, 18 de marzo de 10:00 am a 8:00 pm en Mynatt Funeral Home-Fountain City. Una misa de cuerpo presente sera celebrada a 9:00 am el miercoles, 19 de marzo en la igelsia de Holy Ghost. Siguendo la misa familia y amigos se...
Alice Marie Henke
Mar 13, 2025
Thursday afternoon on March 13th, 2025, Alice Marie Henke ,age 73, left us to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born to Harvey and Clarabelle Lykins on February 24th, 1953, in South Point Ohio. Alice was an RN for the University of Tennessee Medical Center for 30 years before she retired. Alice was a wonderful and caring Mother...
Teresa Denise Godfrey
Mar 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Teresa Denise (Hill) Godfrey. Teresa sadly departed this world on, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the age of 66. She had a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering strength, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that will forever be cherished by all...
Jack Herbert Blackburn III
Mar 12, 2025
Jack Herbert Blackburn III age 53 of Powell, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home. He was born in Knoxville, TN and was a 1990 graduate of Gibbs High School. Jack was the frontend manager and a dedicated employee of Walmart, Turkey Creek. Jack loved sports and video games, and he was determined, independent and...
Charles "Chaz" Allen Cox
Mar 11, 2025
Charles “Chaz” Allen Cox, 28 of Knoxville, TN passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025. Born October 16, 1996, Chaz was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. Chaz was a graduate of Karns High School and a longtime employee of Alpine Ski Center, Knoxville. He had also recently expanded his employment by joining the Mountain...
