Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Charles Uel Starkey
Jul 11, 2025
Charles Uel Starkey "Bud" age 78 of Knoxville, was born January 7, 1947 and passed away suddenly Friday, July 11, 2025 at Holiday Echo Ridge Senior Living in Knoxville, TN. Retired SGM with the United States Army. He was a 32 degree Mason, Scottish Rite Bodies, American Legion, Viet Nam Veterans Association and member of the United Methodist Church all...
Evert Lee Carter
Jul 11, 2025
CARTER, Evert Lee – of Montrose, Michigan formerly of Corryton, Tennessee, age 89, died Friday, July 11, 2025, at Hurley Medical Center. Evert was born December 14, 1935, in Corryton, Tennessee, to the late Fred and Katie (Karnes) Carter. He graduated from Gibbs High School in Corryton, Tennessee and honorably served in the United States Navy. Evert shared 16 years...
Dennis Wade McMahan
Jul 11, 2025
Dennis (Denny) Wade McMahan, 80, of Knoxville, departed this earth on July 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Truman McMahan and mother Cleadus Kessler McMahan of Greensburg, KY and his brother Billy McMahan of Fishers, IN. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Ford McMahan, his sister Rita McMahan Milby (Randal Joe), and sister-in-law Carolyn McMahan....
Minnie Loetta Elkins
Jul 11, 2025
Minnie Loetta Elkins, age 97, of Heiskell, TN, passed away on July 11, 2025.
She was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was the church pianist for several years.
She is preceded in death by parents David R. and Ibbie (Warwick) Elkins; sisters, Donia Stooksbury, Opal Brummitte, and Naomi Elkins; and her brothers, Wyatt, Burl, and Earl Elkins.
Minnie is...
Morrel J. "Bud" Patterson
Jul 9, 2025
Morrel J. "Bud" Patterson, age 87, of Andersonville, TN passed away peacefully in his home on July 9th, 2025. Bud was born in Crowder, Mississippi on September 20, 1937, to the late Albert and Luna Mae Patterson and moved to Michigan where he lived most of his adult life. He was the 6th of 8 siblings. He was also preceded...
Angela Sue Hollifield
Jul 9, 2025
Angela Sue Hollifield, 65, passed from this life to begin her eternal journey on Thursday, July 9, 2025 at her home in Kingsport, Tennessee, with her loving family by her side. Angela was born on November 28, 1959 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to Wendell and Margie Daughtery.
She married Steve Hollifield on August 31, 1984, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and they have...
