Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Judy Lynn Miller
Jan 29, 2025
Judy Miller, 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away January 29, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Miller; son, Frank Miller; grandchildren, Marissa Spires, Brianna Spires, Haley Spires and Alexandra Spires and great grandchildren, Ivy, Landon, Ayden, Leighton and Amoura. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Dorothy Griffin. Judy loved to cook and try new...
Lisa M Lackey
Jan 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow yet profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Lisa Michelle Lackey, who died peacefully at her home on January 29, 2025, at the age of 52.
Lisa was born on February 21, 1972, in Richlands, Virginia, to Johnny and Darlene Boyd. Raised in Grundy, VA, Lisa excelled academically and was...
Robin LeeAnn McCroskey
Jan 29, 2025
Robin LeeAnn McCroskey(Fielden), age 59, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
She is preceded in death by beloved mother, Eunice Moyers Siplak; father, Larry Fielden; step father, Nick Siplak Jr.; grandmother, Geneva Loudermilk Moyer; daughter, Kayla McCroskey
Robin loved to spend time with her family and grandbabies. She loved to listen to her music,...
Cathy Diane Lister
Jan 28, 2025
Cathy Diane Lister, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on January 28, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center.
Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eleanor Strong. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Edwina Jackson; son, Wesley Jackson; grandson, Adam Jackson; granddaughter, Hannah Jackson; brother and sister-in-law, Rusty and Pam Sparks; and many nieces,...
Mary Warwick Drummonds
Jan 28, 2025
Mary Warwick Drummonds age 84, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was a longtime member of Emory Pike American Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Odra Drummonds, parents, Tyler and Edna Warwick, and brother, Dennis Warwick. She is survived by her son, Michael Duncan, and daughter, Sherry Cunningham...
William E. Johnson
Jan 27, 2025
February 18, 1936 - January 27, 2025
William E. Johnson, Age 88, born on February 18, 1936 in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Edward F. and Mary H. Johnson, entered his eternal rest on Monday, January 27, 2025. Married Virginia M. Johnson (deceased November 6, 2021) on August 12, 1955. He had one son, Gary W. Johnson on May 10, 1958. He graduated...
Roger "Pete" Mack Arms
Jan 27, 2025
On the evening of Monday, January 27, 2025, Roger “Pete” Mack Arms, was reunited with his wife, Phyllis and son, Dee. He was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and currently resided in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.
Pete is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Phyllis Kaye Arms; son, Dee Mack Arms; parents, Walter and Zora Arms; sisters,...
R. G. Roy Gilbert Pratt, Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
Roy Gilbert Pratt Jr. (R.G.) Age, 76, He was born August 5, 1948, was surrounded by family and square dance friends when he went to his heavenly home on January 27, 2025. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church in the Halls community. R.G. was Mr. Square Dance and spent countless hours making sure everything ran the correct way....
James Alfred Swann
Jan 27, 2025
James Alfred Swann, age 63, of Knoxville, TN, passed away January 27, 2025. James loved spending time with his family and he enjoyed antique cars. James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jo Swann and brother, John Swann. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lisa Swann; sons, Christopher Swann and Jackie Swann; daughters, Amy...
Marty Carl David White, Sr.
Jan 26, 2025
Marty Carl David White, Sr. age 55, of Halls, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Clemith White, and brothers, Paul White and Ronnie White. He is survived by his children: Marty Carl David White, Jr., and Whitney White; grandchildren: Lillian, Jett, Tristan, Paxton, Ellie Mae and Rayland; mother, Betty White, siblings:...
Wanda Carolyn Linkous
Jan 26, 2025
Carolyn Linkous, affectionately known to all as Beany, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1938, Beany brought light and laughter to everyone fortunate enough to know her.A proud graduate of Halls High School, class of 1956, Beany excelled both on and off the court, playing basketball and softball with...
Horace Wayne Jones
Jan 26, 2025
Due to family illnesses the original service date and times have been rescheduled to Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Horace Wayne Jones age 69, of Corryton, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Horace T. Jones, mother, Alma McCroskey, and brother, Ronnie Jones. He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa...
Jake Austin Sneed
Jan 25, 2025
Jake Austin Sneed, age 45 of the Gibbs community, passed away January 25, 2025. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Everett and Ruth Dunsmore, paternal grandparents Etta Mae and Paul Parker and Marshall Sneed, aunt Sharon Sneed, mother of his children Sarah Ryder and her parents Jim and Mary Ryder, aunt Kim Dunsmore. Survived by son Chandler Sneed, daughter Kylie...
Dean Allen Sumter
Jan 25, 2025
Dean Allen Sumter, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2025.
Dean was a lifetime member of Salem Baptist Church, a Mason at Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM, and member of the Tennessee Sons of the Revolution. An avid golfer, he was a member of Beaver Brook Country Club for over 40 years. Dean was co-owner of...
Steve E. Butturini
Jan 24, 2025
Steve E. Butturini, age 60 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 from a long illness. He loved Tennessee Football, carpentry, and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a great and loyal husband/father and a good man.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Shirley Butturini; siblings, Scotty Butturini, Kenneth Butturini, Jackie Butturini,...
Hazel Marie Pratt Trentham
Jan 24, 2025
Hazel Marie Pratt Trentham was born June 1, 1938. Hazel went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 24, 2025. Hazel was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church in the Halls community where she sang in the choir and worked with the children each Sunday. She was an active member of the Baptist Women and Young at Heart groups....
Becki Karnes
Jan 24, 2025
Becki Karnes, 77, of Knoxville passed away January 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Juanita (Debord) Honeycutt and special aunt, Nadine Debord. Survived by husband, A.G. Karnes Jr.; children, Deborah Hayes (Glen), Michael Karnes (Carolyn), and Grant Karnes (Michelle); grandchildren, Drinnen Hayes (Lane), Bethany Karnes, Campbell Karnes, Hunter Karnes; five great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson and...
Lindsey Nicole (Daughtrey) Trent
Jan 24, 2025
Lindsey “Lulu” and “Aunt Lulu” Nicole (Daughtrey) Trent, age 44 of Tazewell passed away January 24, 2025. She was a follower of Soul Harvest Church of God. Preceded in death by grandparents Jim and MaeBelle Anderson, Charlie Daughtrey, Jimmy Ruth Daughtrey, and sister Rachel Lynne (Daughtrey) Mallicoat. Survived by husband of 7 years Ronnie Trent, son Mason Kohl Daughtrey, mother...
Wileen Burton Hutchens
Jan 24, 2025
Wileen Burton Hutchens, age 83 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord January 24, 2025. She was a former member of North Knoxville Baptist Church and a current member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She had a great love for Christ and put Him above all. Wileen retired from Halls Flower Shop as a designer. She used her skills...
Jackie "Jack" Willard Childress
Jan 24, 2025
Jackie “Jack” Willard Childress, age 84 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his children, Brandon Childress, Candy Childress, and Chris Childress; parents, Jackson Curtis Childress and Irene Burkhart Childress; brothers, Jimmy Childress and David Childress; sister, Alma Childress.
Survived by wife of 61 years, Charlotte Childress; son, Mark Westley Childress Sr.; grandchildren, Mark...
