Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Lynn Nipper, Jr
Aug 7, 2025
James Lynn Nipper, Jr., affectionately known as Shorty, age 77, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Jim retired from Liberty National as an insurance agent. He was a member of Bashart Baptist Church for the past few years. He enjoyed time at his camper, fishing, and tinkering in his garage. But most of all, he loved spending time with...
Davida Deziree Henderson
Aug 6, 2025
Davida Henderson, age 47, of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
She is preceded in death by father, Dave Heath and mother, Vivian Heath.
She is survived by children, Lucas Henderson and Brody Henderson; stepmother, Tammy Heath; sisters, April Smith and Tiffany Castro; nieces, Makayla Davis and Ariel Smith; and nephew, Easton Smith.
The family would like to extend their...
Roxie Jane Phipps
Aug 5, 2025
Roxie Jane Phipps ("Janie) of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center secondary to complications of metastatic cancer. Born on September 27, 1959, Janie found joy in the simple things including time with her family, traveling, a good cup of coffee, and sitting in the floor playing...
Bryan Scott Payne
Aug 5, 2025
Bryan Scott Payne age 51, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at UT Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1974, to mother, Linda Payne Gaddis and late father, Lynn Valden Payne. Bryan was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Jimmy Gaddis, maternal grandmother, Edna Brown, and paternal grandmother, Irene Payne.
He is survived by his two very...
Robert Deaver McNeil
Aug 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” Deaver McNeil, age 82 of Corryton, passed away on August 5, 2025. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Bob retired from New Covenant Fellowship Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who loved the Lord with all his heart and spent his life serving Him. His greatest desire was for anyone he knew or...
Willow Dawn Lee Gilliam
Aug 4, 2025
Willow Dawn Lee Gilliam, born August 4, 2025, and passed away August 4, 2025. Willow is deeply loved and survived by her parents; Mikayla Turner and Zachery Gilliam, her nana; Peggy Elliott; and several aunts, uncles, and extended family.
Bill White Dean
Aug 4, 2025
Early Monday morning August 4, 2025, Pastor Bill White Dean, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away.
Bill was born on December 17, 1935, in Rose Hill, VA, to the late Edgar and Thelma Dean. He served his country in the United States Army. Following his service to our country, Bill worked for over 20 years as a machinist at Martin Marietta....
Calvin A. Proffitt III
Aug 3, 2025
Calvin A. Proffitt III, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away August 3, 2025. He was a veteran of the Navy, serving in Search and Rescue from 1968-1972. Calvin worked in finance for much of his life, at one point becoming the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. He was a private person with a generous and loving heart. He loved...
Rickie Allen Hyder
Aug 3, 2025
Rickie Allen Hyder, age 68, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on August 3, 2025, surrounded by many loving family members and friends. He was a member of the West View Community Church and a faithful servant in the children’s ministry. His heart’s desire was to teach children and youth about Jesus.
Rick graduated from Rule High School in 1975...
John Gregory (Greg) James
Aug 2, 2025
Greg James, age 73, passed away on August 2, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1952, in Houston, Texas and moved to Knoxville during childhood, where he remained a lifelong resident.
Greg enjoyed a long and dedicated career with Tom’s Foods, where he worked for 35 years before retiring in 2006. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for...
Julian Daniel "Dan" Rouse, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
It is with profound love and sorrow that the family of Dan Rouse announces his passing on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 71, embraced in the loving arms of his wife, Tammy, at their home.
Dan was born on September 20, 1953, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the beloved son of the late Julian “Dan” (J.D.) Rouse and Doris Rouse....
Robert Dale Watters
Aug 1, 2025
Robert Dale Watters aka Rob, Bubby, Robbie, and Grampy of Knoxville Tennessee. Entered the gates of heaven on August 1st, 2025, at 10:40 am. Reunited by the guiding hands of father Bob Watters and mother Brenda , daughter Kristy, and (step) grand daughter Luna Michelle along many more. Leaving behind his legacy living through dedicated wife Angel Watters , children...
Debra Michelle Sands
Aug 1, 2025
Debra Michelle Sands (Debbie), age 64, of Karns, Tennessee, went home to be with our Lord on August 1, 2025. Debbie was of the Baptist faith and a sweet, loving person. She loved spending time with her loved ones. She took great pride in her family. Debbie loved anything with elephants and cold Dr. Pepper. She was an avid book...
Rev. Harry Vonzel Whetsell
Aug 1, 2025
Rev. Harry Vonzel Whetsell, age 76, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with his Savior August 1, 2025. He was a member of Stonewall Baptist Church. He had preached the Gospel for 53 years. He was a member of the Powell Masters Masonic Lodge #244 F&AM and 32nd Degree of Scottish Rights.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
David Louis Parks
Aug 1, 2025
David Louis Parks, age 69, of Powell, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He worked for the city of Knoxville for many years, ensuring everyone could travel safely through our busy streets.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Georgia Parks, and a sister, Nancy Gibbs.
David is survived by wife of 48 years, Sandra Woods Parks; children,...
Paul Bernard Caldwell
Aug 1, 2025
Paul Bernard Caldwell, age 90 of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1st, 2025. Paul, a United States Marine, was proud to have served his country. From the marines, he went on to work at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where he played an important role in the Apollo Missions. After relocating to Tennessee, Paul became...
Carl Wayne Pressley
Aug 1, 2025
Carl Wayne Pressley “Speedy”, age 67, of Knoxville TN passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Pauline Pressley. Survived by sister, Gail Hilburn (Ron); niece, Serena Hilburn Green (Keith); great nieces, Ashton and Raelyn Green.
Family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain...
Robert Dickie Boutot
Jul 31, 2025
Robert Dickie Boutot, age 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyne da Pointe and father, Enoll Boutot.. He is survived by his fiancé, Brenda Hensley; brothers, Tommy (Gisele) Boutot, Ronald (Leona) Boutot and Peter Boutot; many nieces and nephews and loved by all.
Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain city...
Earlene Smelcer Lambdin
Jul 31, 2025
Earlene Smelcer Lambdin, age 83, passed into the light, into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2025.
Born on September 19, 1941, Earlene was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1959. She was employed 28 years with Maryland Casualty Co. and continued her insurance career until her retirement in December 2006.
Earlene’s greatest joy was being...
Pamela Michelle McMurray
Jul 31, 2025
Pamela Michelle McMurray, age 57 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. Pamela was very creative and loved art. She also had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Preceded in death by father Kenneth A. Jones; brother Christopher A. Jones; grandparents Arlie J. Buckner and Julia Buckner. She is survived by mother, Treva Jones; boyfriend Brian Racette;...
