Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Michael Leon Bailey
Jul 30, 2025
Bailey, Michael Leon - 67 of Corryton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. A 1976 graduate of Gibbs High School, Michael earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Tennessee in 1980 and continued his education at the University of Alabama, Huntsville receiving his Masters of Engineering. Michael...
Sheldon Vito Greco
Jul 29, 2025
Sheldon Vito Greco, age 32, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was a member of Parkwest Church, affiliated in ministry at South Knoxville Church of God, and was the “Pastor” at Lighthouse Recovery Ministries.
Sheldon was gifted in bringing others to Christ. He was a loving husband and father, and had a huge heart for all...
Gordon Carroll Elkins
Jul 29, 2025
Gordon Carroll Elkins, age 85, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 12, 1940, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie Wyatt and Ruby McKinney Elkins of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother, Allen Elkins; and sister-in-law, Patricia Elkins, of Williamsburg, Virginia. He is survived by brother, Norman Elkins (Linda), of Chattanooga; niece, Brittany Roberts...
Wilma Lee Lindsey
Jul 29, 2025
Wilma Lee Lindsey, age 95, of Halls, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Halls. She loved to laugh and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Wilma is preceded in death by husband, Cline Lindsey. She is survived by daughters, Linda Pearse, Teresa...
Judy Ann Mertens
Jul 28, 2025
Judy Ann Kagley Mertens, age 75, of Powell, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Judy loved spending time with her family, reading, working puzzles, and being near her dog, Dexter. Judy was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be missed by many.
Preceded in death by father,...
Barbara Jean Witt
Jul 28, 2025
Barbara Jean Childress Witt, age 76 of Mascot, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28th, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was a member of Green Acres Missionary Baptist Church. She was a 1966 graduate of Rule High School. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Zola Mae Henegar
Jul 26, 2025
Zola Mae Walker Henegar, 88, originally of Sharp's Chapel, passed away at her home in Halls, July 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband Hurles, Parents, Andy & Cora Walker, and 8 Siblings. Left to grieve her loss are her sons, Lonnie (Pam) Henegar, and David Henegar. Granddaughters, Amanda (Travis) Johnson of Pauline, SC, Cora (Justen) Brown,...
Bobby Randall Henegar
Jul 26, 2025
Bobby R. Henegar, 66, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly July 26, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hurles & Zola Henegar; sister-in-law, Frances Henegar; ex-wife, Angela Hunley Henegar. Left to grieve his passing are brothers, Lonnie (Pam) Henegar, and David Henegar; nieces, Amanda (Travis) Johnson of Pauline, SC, Cora (Justen) Brown, Linda Mae (Michael) Burke, and Holly...
Homer Caswell Compton
Jul 26, 2025
Homer Caswell Compton, age 77, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was a member of Blount Baptist Church and former member of South Knoxville Church of God. Homer was a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge #763. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, and retired from University of Tennessee with...
Jeremiah Emil Oprea
Jul 26, 2025
Jeremiah Oprea, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, with family by his side. He was 62 years old.
Born on September 24, 1962, in Carbunesti, Romania, Jeremiah immigrated to the United States as a young man. Through his determination, faith, and tireless work ethic, he built a legacy of love and strength that lives...
Virginia Jo Belcher Graves
Jul 26, 2025
Virginia Jo Belcher Graves, age 86, of Corryton, TN passed away on July 26 at her home. She will be greatly missed by everyone. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a long-time member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church where she worked with children and youth for many years. She also served as Church Clerk...
Wendy Michelle Franse
Jul 25, 2025
Wendy Michelle Franse, age 51, of Powell, TN passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. She attended Powell High School and was a member of Interlachen Methodist Church (Women In Faith).
She was preceded in death by father, Jimmy Ray Franse; grandparents, Victor and Evelyn Upchurch and Denver and Cora Franse; aunt, Brenda Upchurch; niece, Victoria Hemphill.
Wendy is...
Wanda Faye Lambert
Jul 25, 2025
Wanda (Manning) Lambert, age 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was a member of Callahan Rd. Baptist Church in Knoxville.
She is preceded in death by her dear husband of 47 years, Edward Lambert; son, James Lambert of Maynardville, TN; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Manning of Ridgeway, VA; sister, Shirley...
Nancy Sue Essary
Jul 25, 2025
Nancy Sue Essary, age 77, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was a strong and independent woman who touched many lives with her resilience, love, and unwavering spirit. After a courageous 13-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma, she passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus. She inspired everyone who knew her to live boldly, speak honestly, and love deeply. Her...
James Lionel Burch Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
James Lionel Burch Jr. (dad, Jimmy, Jim, Big Jim, Papaw Burch) age 65 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with his savior on July 24, 2025. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Pine Grove Road, Burlington Masonic Lodge and was also a Shriner. He was a graduate of Central High School, and Cleveland State College where he was...
Caleb Michael Heath
Jul 24, 2025
Caleb Micheal Heath, went to his Heavenly home on July 24, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church.
He was a graduate of Gibbs High School, Walters State and Roane State Community Colleges. He was a certified critical care paramedic employed by Claiborne County, Covenant EMS. He was a part-time instructor of...
Bruce Eugene Harmon
Jul 23, 2025
Bruce Harmon, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on July 23, 2025, at his home. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Inez Lakin
Jul 22, 2025
LAKIN, Sofa Inez - age 90, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Preceded in death by Husband, Joe; parents, Spencer and Lennie Keck and a host of others who are now greeting her in Heaven. Her strong love for the Lord and unwavering trust in Him has been passed on to all those that knew her and that are...
Denzil Leon Jones
Jul 22, 2025
Denzil "Dan" Leon Jones, Powell, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after battling cancer for several years. He attended Bell’s Campground Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by mother, Lorraine Jones Poole and father, A.D. Jones; brother, Jake Poole.
Survived by wife, Joy Fraker Jones; children, Lesa Evans (Kenny), Denzil Jones, Todd Jones; brother, Aubrey Jones; stepsons, Mark Fraker (Susie) and...
Carl Elvin Richmond, III
Jul 21, 2025
Carl "Junior" Elvin Richmond, III, age 72, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was a graduate of Rule High School. Junior was a truck driver for Averitt Express for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association. Junior was of the Christian faith.
Preceded in death by father, Carl "John" E. Richmond II;...
