Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Evelyn Louise Lester
Jul 20, 2025
Evelyn Louise (Fawver) Lester, Age 91 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 20, 2025, after a short battle with dementia. She died peacefully at her home in Halls Crossroads. She was a former member of Milan Baptist Church, Dutch Valley Baptist Church, Walridge Baptist Church and attended Ball Road Baptist Church where her grandson, Morgan Lester, pastors. She is...
Mike "Max" Jones
Jul 19, 2025
Mike "Max" Jones, age 57, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1986.
Mike was the primary caregiver for his mother. He was a dedicated hard worker who never stopped and went the extra mile to make sure everyone was taken care of. Mike always had a smile on his...
Channie Marie (McGill) Miller
Jul 19, 2025
Channie Marie (McGill) Miller age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Knoxville Landing Assisted Living. She was born June 26, 1943 in Sevier County, TN. She was retired from the A & P Grocery Store as a bookkeeper and a member of Temple Baptist Church, Fountain City. She loved to...
Summer Kathleen Donofrio
Jul 19, 2025
Summer Kathleen Donofrio, age 48, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. She loved listening to music and spending time with her family, specifically her niece and nephew, Brooklynn and Jamari. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Catherine Symbato, grandad Fred Donofrio and sister, Catherine Donofrio. She is survived by mother, Joann Donofrio; step-father, Howard McCray;...
Anthony "Tony" Ray Hall
Jul 17, 2025
Anthony Ray Hall
January 15th, 1968 – July 17th, 2025
Tony Hall, a local school foreman and resident of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 17th, 2025 at the age of 57 while in his Clinton home.
He leaves us to join his mother, Marion; his father, Joe; his sister, Carol; and his beloved dogs, Nugget and Trouble.
A beloved father and brother, Tony...
Norma Jean Haynes
Jul 17, 2025
Norma Jean Keener Haynes age 89 of Knoxville, went to her Heavenly home Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. She was a long time member of Grove Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, siblings and her husband Rev. Clyde Haynes. Survivors: daughter, Donna (Jay) Buckner, sons; David Haynes, Ron (Rhonda) Haynes, Don Haynes, and Jeff (Trish) Haynes;...
Frank Edward Horton
Jul 16, 2025
Frank Edward Horton, age 76, of Andersonville, TN, left this world on the evening of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home with his wife of 32 years, Shelia (Katie) Horton by his side. He attended Halls Baptist Church for many years. Some of his most memorable times were when he was teaching karate. He also took delight in engraving.
He...
Linda Fae McGhee
Jul 16, 2025
Linda Fae McGhee, age 83, of Knoxville passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene “Sack” McGhee; brothers, Charles and Calvin Wilson; son-in-law, Billy Joe Webb.
Survivors include children, Johnny (Marilyn), Sandra, and Gary (Nikkie); grandchildren, Justin (Britney), Kristy Danielle (Cody), Jacob, Maddox, and Zane; brother, Roger...
Linda Mae (Mahan) Wall
Jul 16, 2025
Linda Mae (Mahan) Wall, of Knoxville, born April 17, 1951, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darell Wall, son, Robby Hughes, mother, Illa Mae Mahan, and father, John Henry Mahan.
She leaves behind her daughter, Tracy Joyner and son-in-law, Ernest Joyner, Jr., two granddaughters, Megan Joyner and...
Arnie Jean Keck
Jul 15, 2025
Arnie Jean McNew Keck of Knoxville, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 82. Born on January 21, 1943 , Arnie was the daughter of the late Dorothy Louise Bohannon McNew and Arnold Neal McNew. Arnie was a dedicated member of Alice Bell Baptist Church for many years,...
Rev. Jack "Wesley" Ingram
Jul 15, 2025
Rev. Jack “Wesley” Ingram of Knoxville, TN, age 61 passed away, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was a member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. Wesley was saved in 1986, later the Lord called him to preach the Word. Over the years, Wesley pastored at a number of churches and preached at many more. He touched so many lives through his...
Clifford Joseph Lowe
Jul 15, 2025
Clifford Joseph Lowe, age 70, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home. He was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills.
Preceded in death by his father, C.L. Lowe; mother, Earlene Lowe; son, Clifford Wayne Lowe.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Debbie Lowe; children, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Collins (Travis) and Farrah Clark; grandchildren, Caleb...
Kay Vincent
Jul 14, 2025
Kay Vincent, age 50 of Knoxville, passed away on July 14, 2025. She enjoyed going to church whenever she could and spending time with her family. Kay will be remembered as a loving grandmother to her 3 grandbabies. Preceded in death by father Larry Noe and step-father Bill Ridner. Survived by son Brandon Duncan (Jason Lowe), daughter Emily Bell (Nick),...
Walter James "Jim" Stroud, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
Walter James “Jim” Stroud Jr., 66, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 14, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, Jim will be remembered for his love of life and for bringing laughter to those around him.
A lifelong resident of Knoxville, Jim grew up in the restaurant business before operating several local...
Daniel Allen Sliger
Jul 13, 2025
Daniel Allen Sliger, 41, passed away on July 13, 2025. Born on October 10, 1983, Daniel was known for his exceptional sense of humor (though often inappropriate), his hardworking nature and his loving demeanor. He owned and operated Quality Tree Care, a testament to his dedication and entrepreneurial spirit.
Daniel cherished his time spent at the lake fishing with his father...
Ausbin Lee (Pete) Lewis
Jul 13, 2025
Ausbin Lee (Pete) Lewis, age 88, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 13, 2025. He was born August 10, 1936, in Powell, TN. Preceded in death by wives Mary Grace Lewis of almost 30 years, Jane Craig Lewis of 21 years, and parents Shine and Ruby Lewis. Pete is survived by daughters Leona Lewis and...
Samuel Edward Burnett
Jul 13, 2025
Sam E. Burnett, age 77, passed away at Parkwest Hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Sam loved the Lord, and he knew he had a home in Heaven waiting on him. Sam will be missed by family and many friends. He used to be called Big Sam when he was younger, and I am sure many will remember him as...
Richard Ernest Grundt
Jul 12, 2025
Richard Ernest Grundt, age 91, of Powell, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Harvest Church Knoxville.
Preceded in death by wife, Miriam DuQue Grundt.
Survived by children, Terry Grundt, Chris Grundt and Paul Grundt; grandchildren, Justin Grundt, Josh Grundt, Jessica Parmenter, Kristin Dillon and Kathleen Grundt; great grandchildren, Grace Grundt, Abby Grundt, Claire...
Jack Garnett Wilson
Jul 12, 2025
Jack Garnett Wilson, age 96 of Knoxville, passed away July 12, 2025. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in Germany during WWII. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and worked for many years at Watson's Department Store. Jack enjoyed sitting on his front porch, working outside building gazebos and furniture, wood working, and working with his...
Gilbert Ray Brock
Jul 12, 2025
Gilbert Ray Brock, age 52, of Knoxville, earned his wings on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was a member of New Resurrection Church. Gilbert was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Brock and Mother, Eula Sue Brock. He is survived by his loving sisters, Wendy Doane and Sarah Gibbons. He was also loved by several nieces and nephews. A...
