Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Linda Carol Meridieth
Oct 6, 2023
Linda Carol McClain Meridieth, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2023.
Linda loved to go camping in Destin, FL, fishing and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents, A.M. and Twila McClain; brother, Darrell (Whimpy) McClain.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Meridieth; sons, Michael and Jason Meridieth; grandchildren, Caden and Libbie Meridieth; sister, Vickie...
John Leon Miller
Oct 6, 2023
John Leon Miller, age 82 of Knoxville, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 6, 2023. John, a devoted Christian, shared his faith in Christ through his ministry, Shield of Faith. He also would visit and share the gospel in local jail facilities. His love for Christ was something everyone experienced through...
Angie Henderson
Oct 5, 2023
Angela Maxine Henderson, age 34 from Knoxville passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Angela worked at Shell Gas Station. Preceded in death by grandparents; Maxine Hansberger and John Hansberger, Ruby and Grant Henderson Sr. Survived by children; Kate and Brook Morlock, Jordan and Andrew Coffer, parents; Gerald Henderson and Helen Wright, sister; Lisa Henderson and Aunt; Donna Stuhrman....
Peggy Marie Nicely
Oct 5, 2023
Peggy Marie Nicely, age 69 of Knoxville, gained her heavenly angel wings on October 05, 2023. Peggy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was also an amazing master barber. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Dorothy Graham, her daughter Crystal Sunshine Miller, her sister Judy Pate and her niece Pammy Cooper. Peggy...
Joyce Audrey Dyer
Oct 5, 2023
Joyce Audrey Dyer, age 85 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; William C and Iola Trecia Dyer, sisters; Barbara Ann Rouse (Rev. Jesse Rouse), Carol Dyer Northern and nephew Billy Northern. She is survived by her nieces; Trecia Todd, Donna Repper, Lisa McKenzie,...
Glenda Faye Deatherage
Oct 4, 2023
Glenda Faye Deatherage peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 74 in her home … surrounded by her compassionate caregivers. She was a resident of Buckingham 1 [East Tennessee Homes] in Greeneville, Tennessee. Although Glenda was born with intellectual and developmental disabilities, her family and friends focused...
Jack Lyndell Jenkins
Oct 4, 2023
Jack Lyndell Jenkins, age 81, born on June 9, 1942 – October 4, 2023. He is a graduate of Powell High School, class of 1960. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and went to basic training at Aberdeen proving grounds in Maryland where he trained to be a machinist. He then went on to work as a machinist...
Justin Lugene Bradshaw
Oct 4, 2023
Justin Lugene Bradshaw, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 40. Gone from us way too soon. Justin leaves behind a mom who loved him beyond words, and will always hold him in her heart; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be set at a later date. Online condolences may...
Jamie Mary Studer
Oct 3, 2023
Jamie Mary Studer, age 76, of Andersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Jamie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, William and Christina McMillan; grandson, William (Linsay) McMillan; great grandsons, William and Parker; sister, Carol Morie; brother, Angelo Rossi; dear friend, Angie....
Jack Harold Carris
Oct 3, 2023
Jack Harold Carris, age 84, of Knoxville, TN. went to be with the Lord onTuesday, October 3, 2023. He was retired Air Force and a faithfulmember of Central Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Seaman Carris; sister,Alice Raber; father, Arthur Boyd Carris; mother, Grace Torrey Carris.Jack is survived by his sons, Jeff (Pam) Carris; Scott (Kristin)...
Jeremy Blake Hutchens
Oct 3, 2023
Jeremy Blake Hutchens, age 36, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was a graduate of Karns High School. Jeremy was the owner and operator for JBH Welding. He loved his wife and daughters, camping, hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling. Most of all, he was a Christian. He was a member and trustee of Foot of the Cross...
Christopher Ray Gresham
Oct 3, 2023
Christopher Ray Gresham, age 63 of Knoxville went to be with his mom and dad on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He loved his dog, Trevor and he enjoyed spending time with his friends who were like his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wanda Ray Gresham and Charles Gresham; grandparents, James A. Carlile and Lily Lucille Carlile;...
Edna Diana Whaley
Oct 3, 2023
Edna Diana Whaley (age 80) of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away October 3, 2023 at UT Hospital, after only a few days since her beloved husband Charles Norman Whaley, Sr. went home to be with the Lord.
Diana was dedicated to her family, including her husband, parents, children, grand-daughters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. After her sons graduated from high school, she...
SPC Jeremy Daniel Evans
Oct 2, 2023
SPC Jeremy Daniel Evans, passed away on October 2, 2023, near Ft Wainwright Alaska. Jeremy, as he was known to many in the area, was born March 31, 2000. Jeremy attended Gibbs High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army as a private. Jeremy was a blessing in everyone’s lives, with his funny, kind hearted personality. He also enjoyed working...
Tucker Carmichael Blakely
Oct 2, 2023
Officer Tucker Blakely, age 29, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Tucker was a Patrol Officer assigned to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Echo Shift (Echo-19). Tucker was serving his last shift with his Echo brothers and sisters when he was shot. Tucker was recently chosen as a K-9 Handler, which was his dream; his K9 was...
Gavin A. West
Oct 2, 2023
Gavin Alexander West
December 4, 2001 - October 2, 2023, Knoxville, TN.
Gavin A. West, age 21, Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Gavin is survived by his parents Todd and Jena West, and younger brother Garrett West, Grandparents Debbie Bryant, Brilla Hansard, and Jackie Gant-Caldwell. Aunts and Uncles include Russell and Valerie Bryant,...
William Joseph "Billy" Lindsey
Oct 1, 2023
William “Billy” Joseph Lindsey, age 53 of Corryton, TN passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Lindsey; sister, Terry Anderson; and daughter, Shauna Lindsey.
William is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Jim) Nevels; son, Justin R. Black; daughter, Clara Toll; sister, Sandy (Grady) Madgett;...
Jacqueline Kay Edmonds
Oct 1, 2023
Jacqueline (Jackie) Kay Edmonds, age 81, went to meet her heavenly father on October 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother H.K. and Helen Weese, special aunts & uncles Jay & Louise Craft and Oscar & Dottie Phillips. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard A. Edmonds, and their children Richard...
Melissa Dawn Thompson
Sep 30, 2023
Melissa Dawn Thompson, age 49, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
She is preceded in death by grandfather, Arthur Tindell, Sr.; grandmother, Ennis Jane Jones; grandparents-in-law, Pete and Maymie Jensen and Virginia Thompson Scott.
She is survived by husband, Jeremy Thompson; children, Jonas Logan Thompson and Trent Andrew Thompson; parents, Dallas and Linda Jones; siblings, Michael Shane Gregg (Joy)...
Orvis William England Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
Orvis William England, age 59, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He had many hobbies and liked to tinker with many different things.
Orvis is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy England, Wife, Tammy England, Son, baby Orvis, Niece, Kaitlyn Walker and Sister, Judy Ward.
Orvis is survived by Daughters, Kasey (Ricky)...
