Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
David Michael Lister
Aug 25, 2025
David Michael Lister, age 84, of Knoxville, TN, originally from Hull Yorkshire, England, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. David was an avid football (soccer) fan. He was very proud of his British roots and carried it with him wherever he went. He was also a great storyteller and lover of beer, wine, classical music and The Beatles.
David is...
Jack Dale Treece
Aug 25, 2025
Jack Dale Treece, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Surrounded by his family, Jack peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, reunited with his beloved wife of 63 years, Betty Jewel Treece. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jack lived a life marked by faith, love for his family and...
Michael Ian Gribble
Aug 24, 2025
Sadly, we regret to inform you of the death of Michael Ian Gribble, on August 24, 2025. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was very proud of his career as manager of the Dollar General Store 591. He is preceded in death by parents Linda Gribble, father Reed Gribble, Jr., grandparents Iva...
Elmo Harold Brock
Aug 24, 2025
Elmo Brock of Powell, Tennessee went home to the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Elmo was born on September 6,1951 to Randy and Helen Brock. He was a committed Christian, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He attended Fair Havens Baptist Church since 1973 and served as a deacon for many of those years. Along with his brother, he ran a...
Shane Delaney
Aug 23, 2025
Shane Ronald Dean Delaney, age 39, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 23, 2025. Born on November 8, 1985, Shane was a proud lifelong resident of Knoxville and a true son of East Tennessee.
Shane’s love for God guided his actions, shaped his values, and gave him strength throughout his life. He recently achieved a lifelong dream when he...
Daniel Adam Wells
Aug 22, 2025
Daniel Adam Wells, 35, born and raised in Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, August 22, 2025. Daniel was a loving son, father and fiancé. He enjoyed the work he did with AWP Safety and spending time with his family. Daniel loved being outdoors, watching sunsets and the yearly tubing trips at Metcalf Bottoms down Little River with loved...
Mark Allan Jett
Aug 22, 2025
Mark Allan Jett, age 63, of Powell, died Friday, August 22, 2025 following a long struggle with kidney disease.
He is preceded in death by grandparents John and Rosa Larue Jett and Frank and Ruby Arnold Breeden; parents Don and Barbara Breeden Jett; brother, Randy Jett; aunt, Sue Hensley; and parents-in-law Herbert and Edith Redwine
He is survived by wife of 37...
Cooper Matthew McBee
Aug 22, 2025
Cooper is the beloved son of Lucas and Carmen McBee and the cherished brother of Noah, Caiden, Tyson, Julian, Julius, and Walker. He also waits in heaven for his four grandparents, his mom and dad, his siblings, and his loving army of aunts, uncles, and cousins. His tiny footprints have left an everlasting mark on all their hearts.
Family and friends...
Bryce Wayne Acuff
Aug 22, 2025
Bryce Wayne Acuff, age 66, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025.
Bryce was a loving father and motorcycle racer, with a quick and sarcastic wit, who was a friend of every single person he met, and loved spending every weekend with his family and friends at the racetrack. He worked for many decades with AT&T...
William Thomas Gray Sr.
Aug 21, 2025
William Thomas "Bill" Gray, 71, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at UT Hospital on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Bill was born on September 1, 1953, in Middlesboro, KY, where he made his way into the entertainment industry and was a local business owner for 40 years. He loved shooting pool, fishing, collecting knives, and cherishing time with his grandchildren.
Bill was...
James George Eastlake
Aug 21, 2025
James George Eastlake ("Jay"/"Jimmy") passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born April 12, 1976, Jay found joy in loving his wife and spending time with family and friends. Jay worked in Construction and Lawn Care industries. He worked hard for his family. He loved being a husband and a father. He is preceded in death by his mother,...
Mildred Lorene Hopson
Aug 21, 2025
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives you. Don’t let your hearts be troubled or fearful.
It is with our deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Mildred Lorene Hopson, 68, of Rutledge, Tennessee. She left us peacefully on August 21, 2025. Born on November...
Vetta Louise Click
Aug 20, 2025
Our loving mother and friend, Vetta Louise Click went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after living on this earth for 92 years. Vetta was born on September 22, 1932, in Knoxville, TN. She was a longtime member of Alice Bell Baptist Church.
Vetta is preceded in death by her husband, James B. Click, parents Oakley...
Timothy Dean Reed
Aug 19, 2025
Timothy Reed of Knoxville TN took to his heavenly home with the Lord on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at UT Medical Center. Tim was born at Jefferson City hospital on May 4, 1961.
Tim is proceeded in death by his mother, Ella Mae Loy; father, Johnnie Reece; brothers, Chris Reed and Brian Reed; sisters, Sheila Reece Nelson, and Paula Reid McCarter.
He...
Robert J. "Bob" Holloway
Aug 19, 2025
Robert J. “Bob” Holloway, 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Bob’s whole Life was centered around loving the Lord Jesus Christ and sharing that love with others. He spent the majority of his life studying the word of God with his extensive library of over 3,000 books and over a thousand e-titles....
Michael P. Schlitter
Aug 18, 2025
Michael Patrick Schlitter, born March 14, 1970, passed on to his new life on August 18. 2025. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Frederick Schlitter and Paulette Morissette Schlitter. He is survived by his brother, Eric Daniel Schlitter, his sister-in-law, Izabela and nephew Mason. Michael was born in Oak Park, IL. Michael moved to Knoxville in 2018....
Betty Louise Lacey
Aug 18, 2025
Betty Lacey, age 85, of Maynardville, TN passed away on August 18, 2025. She was a member of Hubbs Grove Church. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Connie Stanley; sister-in-law, Terry, and brother-in-law, Chuck. She is survived by her husband of almost 49 years, Possum Lacey; siblings, Phylliss (Tom), Carolyn (Mike), Bob (Melissa), Jerry (Amber), Kathy (Wendall), Wanda...
Rev. Junior Young
Aug 16, 2025
Reverend Junior Young, age 87, of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. He served in the National Guard, worked 35+ years in pastoral service and was the founder of Glory Land gospel singers. Junior loved the Lord and being outside tending to his garden when he was able. He worked in maintenance and was a driver in the...
Jessie Lynn Rutledge
Aug 15, 2025
Jessie Lynn (Plemons) Rutledge, age 77 of Powell, TN passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on January 24, 1948. She was member at Lakeview Baptist Church in Rockford. She was very proud of her Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend to all.
She...
