Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Barbara Rose Atkins
Mar 11, 2025
Barbara Rose Atkins, beloved mother to two children, passed away March 11, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born in Knoxville, TN in 1944 to Roscoe Kelly Atchley and Beatrice Rutherford Atchley. Later in life, she enjoyed singing in the choir at UBC and being active in the community. Barbara was thoughtful, giving, and loved those...
Adele Marie Kennedy
Mar 10, 2025
Adele Marie Kennedy, age 101, passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, MD, on March 10, 2025. Adele was a 1940 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School and a 1944 graduate of the University of Tennessee. Before relocating to Washington DC in 1951, she taught English at Carter High in Strawberry Plains. Adele had a life long passion...
Glenda Joann Lyon
Mar 10, 2025
Glenda Joann Disney Lyon of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Glenda passed away surrounded by her family. Glenda was born on September 25, 1958, in Americus, Georgia to Glen and Loretta Embry Disney. Glenda traveled the world for many years with her job in tech sales with IBM. She made so many amazing friends along the way....
Randal Scott Campbell
Mar 10, 2025
Randal "Scott" Campbell, 54, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on March 10, 2025. Scott was a devoted member of Vestal Baptist Church and passionately preached the word of God. He loved fishing, playing guitar, and singing. Scott was preceded in death by his father, JR Campbell; mother, Connie Campbell; grandmother, Eva Campbell; and nephew, Jonathan Campbell. He is lovingly remembered...
Alden Lewis Springfield
Mar 10, 2025
Alden Lewis Springfield (“Lewis”), 69, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at home on March 10, 2025. Lewis was born on March 28, 1955, in Jackson, AL to E.A. Springfield and Maedelle Springfield. Lewis is survived by his loving wife of almost 49 years, Pat Springfield, his two loving children Ryan Springfield (Aly) and Holley Springfield, and three grandchildren Eva Springfield,...
Pryor Laymon Gossett
Mar 10, 2025
Pryor Laymon Gossett, 74, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on March 10, 2025, with his wife of 56 years by his side. He loved watching NASCAR and Hallmark movies, playing video games, and spending time with family and his dog, Oscar. He retired from the University of Tennessee after 30-plus years. He was a member of Fountain City Church. He...
Michael James McCollum
Mar 9, 2025
Michael James McCollum, Mike, passed away, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Michael was born on April 27, 1957, to Garland McCollum and Katherine Fromm-McCollum in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Mike married Carrie (nee Burge) on July 5, 1992. Mike said Carrie was the driving force that kept him on his toes. Like John Muir, Mike could...
Angela Christine Tyler
Mar 8, 2025
Angela Tyler of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away at her home on March 8, 2025 at the age of 55. She is survived by: her mother, Virginia Tyler; brother, Tim Abbott (Rachel); Uncle, Alvin Tyler; nephews, Timothy Abbott, Jr. and Tyler Abbott; her beloved grandniece, Harley Shelton; family friend, Christopher Shelton and her cousin, Riley Griffin. Angela is preceded in death...
Michael Lee Brown, Jr.
Mar 8, 2025
Michael Lee Brown Jr. went home to be with the Lord on March 8th, 2025. Michael was a firm believer that his Lord & Savior is Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Brown, special step-mother Joyce Brown, who loved him like her own, his loving brother Josh Brown, sister Tiffany Brown, and many aunts &...
Shane Porter
Mar 8, 2025
Gailen Shane Porter, age 53, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Shane was a computer enthusiast. He worked with the Maryville K-9 Unit, training dogs for protection and aggression. Shane was a veteran infantryman of the Airborne Forces.
His one true love of his life was his son, Landon.
Preceded in death by stepfather, Don LeCoultre; sister and...
Homer Darrell Hughes
Mar 8, 2025
Homer Darrell Hughes, of Andersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Muncie, Indiana, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 88 in Clinton, Tennessee. Homer is survived by his children, Gregory Hughes of Stearns, Kentucky, Jeffery Hughes of Russell Springs, Kentucky, Tona Chitwood (Steve) of Whitley City, Kentucky, Teresa Bruce (Roy)...
Laura "Kathalene" Hurst
Mar 7, 2025
lt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laura “Kathalene” (Lovelace) Hurst, who passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 80.
Kathalene’s life was a reflection of love, commitment, and grace. She shared 30 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William “Bill” Hurst, whom she married on September 4, 1964. Together, they...
Everett Donald Koontz
Mar 7, 2025
Everett Donald Koontz, 3 months old, went home to be with the lord Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home. He is survived by: parents, Nathan and Ciara Koontz; sisters, Everleigh and Esmae; grandparents, Mark and Sethany Koontz, Christopher and Katrina Cox, Jeremy and Esther Aldrich, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Everett's services will be held in Michigan.
Mynatt...
Linda Gentry
Mar 7, 2025
Linda Tate Gentry, age 72, passed away on March 7, 2025, at her home in Corryton, TN.
Linda, aka Nanny or PeeWee, was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, and graduated from Central High School in 1970. She worked for several different law firms throughout her life and retired in 2020 from the University of Tennessee Planned Giving Department. She was...
Patricia Ann Lemons
Mar 7, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Lemons, age 75, of Mascot, TN passed away March 7th, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with a loving spirit, a great sense of humor with a passion for flowers and Tennessee Football.
Preceded in death by her sisters: Susan Mills and Robin Smith. Special Aunt and Uncle: Joe and Martha Pierce. Special cousins: Brenda Wilson and Francis...
Ronald Eugene Reed
Mar 7, 2025
Ronald Eugene Reed, age 80 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, dog dad to his special little man Copper, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He was of the Baptist faith. He is a veteran of The United States Army where he served as a combat engineer and...
Derald A. Rogers
Mar 7, 2025
Derald A. Rogers, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by parents John and Trula Rogers; brother Danny Rogers. Survived by wife of 25 years Gia Rogers; son Paul Bailey; stepdaughter Stephanie Bailey; grandchildren Keely Beason and Charlie Beason. Family and friends will meet at 12:45pm Monday, March...
Betty Jo Wayman
Mar 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Betty Jo Wayman
Betty Jo Wayman, born on April 26th, 1970, passed away on March 6th, 2025. She was a cherished resident of South Knoxville, TN, known for her vibrant personality and unfiltered spirit.
Betty's greatest achievement was becoming a mother to her three children: Marshall, Joe, and Shannon. She dedicated her life as a stay-at-home mother, ensuring...
Carolyn Laugherty Overton
Mar 6, 2025
Carolyn Laugherty Overton, age 88, formally from Knoxville, TN, went to be with Jesus on March 6, 2025. She had lived in Bristol, TN, with her son and his family for the last 11 years. She was a long-time member of Emerald Avenue UMC in Knoxville, TN, and also attended Central Christian Church in Bristol, TN. She was an avid...
Michael James Chapel
Mar 6, 2025
Michael James Chapel, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
Michael grew up in Jackson, Michigan, and was raised by his loving parents, Royal and Geraldine (Hartsuff) Chapel. He had a love for hunting, and also enjoyed woodworking. Michael supported his family by dedicating 33 years of his life...
