Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Raymond Elijah McClain Sr.
May 8, 2025
Raymond Elijah McClain Sr., age 66 of Knoxville, TN, joined the Heavenly Host in the company of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on evening of Thursday, May 8, the year of our Lord 2025. Ray passed peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on January 31, 1959. Ray was a graduate of the...
Walter Louis Olszewski
May 7, 2025
Walter Louis Olszewski, age 83, of Howell, MI, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
He was of the Catholic faith. Walter attended St. Andrews Catholic School in Detroit, MI. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and VFW.
Walter served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Survived by wife, Geraldine Anne Olszewski; children, Thomas Gregory Olszewski (Deborah), Kathleen Anne...
Mary Ellen DeMarcus
May 7, 2025
Mary Ellen Dew DeMarcus of Andersonville, TN passed away at her home, her family by her side on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from dementia. She was born on June 15, 1938, to the late Wylie and Carrie Lou Dew. She was preceded in death by, brothers, Frank Dew (Louise)and Jessie “Boots” Dew (Loretta) and Wayne Dew; sister, Betty Moore (Bill).
Mary...
Gary Edsel Johnson
May 6, 2025
Gary Edsel Johnson age 77, of Powell, born on March 27, 1948, passed away at his home Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025. To know this man was to love him. The most devoted husband, father and grandfather, he carried his vows to the end. He was a devout Christian. A perfect example. Revered in his business community, a natural leader....
Maudia Yvonne Proffitt
May 5, 2025
Maudia Yvonne Gosa Proffitt, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on May, 15th, 2025. She was surrounded by family and experienced a peaceful passing.
She was the daughter of Pete and Maudie Gosa of Pell City, Alabama. She was born at the military hospital at Fort McLellan, Alabama on July, 7th, 1954.
She was the youngest of three children, having two older brothers....
Kameron Chase Powell
May 5, 2025
Kameron Chase Powell age 19, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Ellen Myers Remonte.
He is survived by his mother, Amie Montgomery Ellison; sister, Alana Powell; brother, Bryson Montgomery; stepfather, Adam Ellison; daughter, Leilani Powell; love of his life, Bianca Galyon; father, Matthew Powell; grandparents, Jane and Robert Lawson;...
Delma Marie McKinney
May 5, 2025
Delma Marie McKinney, age 93, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her heavenly Father, early Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at Morning Pointe Powell, after a 3-year courageous fight with cancer.
She was born March 1, 1932, in Pine Valley, a small farming community close to Ellington, Missouri, to Bill and Alma Chitwood. On June 10th, 1950, she married...
Jackie Wayne Housewright
May 4, 2025
Jackie Wayne Housewright (Jack), age 70, of Knoxville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was a loving Dad and Papaw.
Jack retired from the City of Knoxville where he was a friend to many. Jack loved to work on cars. Most of all he took an active role in the lives of his grandchildren teaching them...
Reba Kennedy Cook
May 3, 2025
Reba Kennedy Cook, age 64 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025 surrounded by her family. She loved crafting, sewing, church, spending time with her family and helping others.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Stella Kennedy; daughter, Laura Cook; brothers, Coye Kennedy, Kenneth Kennedy, Charlie Kennedy, and Boyd Kennedy.
Reba...
Teresa Diane Haines
May 3, 2025
Teresa Clevenger Haines, age 76 of Knoxville, passed away May 3, 2025 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. She lived her life with zest and love, and made an impact on everyone she knew.
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Earl and Dollie E. Clevenger; her husband and love of her life, James "Jim" Haines. Survived by sons: William "Billy"...
Sharon Gentry
May 3, 2025
Sharon P. Gentry, age 78 of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. She attended Powell Church and was a graduate of Holston High School, Class of 1965. Sharon worked for Knox County Schools and retired after 34 years of dedicated service.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Louise Lyle Palmer;...
Jeffrey Allen Hepler
May 2, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Hepler passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1972, and graduated from Lawton High School in 1990.
He enlisted in the United States Army immediately after high school and is a US Veteran of Desert Storm (Persian Gulf); Rank SP4. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1994.
He is preceded in death by his...
Sherry Ann Williams
May 2, 2025
Sherry Ann Williams, age 70, of Knoxville passed away on May 2, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband Marvin Williams; mother, Dorothy Naomi Todd; father, Cleo Todd Sr.; brothers, Cleo Todd Jr. and Bailey William Todd; sisters, Connie Moore (Bobby) and Lucielle Mitchell; and son, Chris Etherton.
Survived by children Todd Etherton (Brittany) and Josh Etherton; grandchildren Alexis Williams, Emma Etherton, AJ...
Lou Wallace Blackstock
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Lou Wallace Brooks Blackstock went home to be with Jesus. Lou was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 17, 1939 to E. Neil and Helen Brooks. She grew up in South Knoxville where she was a graduate of Young High School class of 1957. She attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and was a member of...
Zachary Edward Haywood
May 2, 2025
Zachary Edward Haywood, age 39, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He fought bravely to win the battle with heart disease and now peacefully rests in the arms of our Lord.
Zach was a Brave's man - except during football season when his blood ran Crimson. Alabama Football and the Atlanta Braves will never have another fan like Zach. He...
Sandra Mae Dunn
May 2, 2025
Sandra Fancher Dunn age 72 departed this earthly life on May 2, 2025, and entered her heavenly home, where she was reunited with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sandra was a devoted Christian who worked alongside her husband, Pastor James E. Dunn, for more than 30 years as a gifted children's and youth minister. Several of the children and...
Tommy Joe Walker
May 1, 2025
In loving memory of Tommy “Joe” Walker age 70 born January 3, 1955 in Knoxville, TN. He is the 12th child of Fred and Estelle Walker.He is proceeded in death by both parents, brothers: Clarence, Ronnie, Charles, Andy, Fred Jr, Ernest “Jay”, Frank, James “Floyd”, Walter and his wife Doris. Sisters: Faye and Naomi.He is survived by his last sibling,...
Michelle Leigh
Apr 29, 2025
Michelle Leigh, Age 74 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, surrounded by love, family and friends at home.
She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Clay, her mother, Voy Clay, her sister Heidi Levy and other family members.
She is survived by her partner Myra Preston, her daughters Quinn Leigh, Grace Leigh and husband Adam...
Dale Edward Anderson Sr.
Apr 29, 2025
Dale Edward (Hip) Anderson, age 74 of Jellico (lived in Knoxville) passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Dale retired from Pipe Dr.
He is preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Edna Osborne Anderson; father, James Anderson; step father, Lewis Byrd; brothers, L.C. Byrd, Robert Byrd, Herman Byrd, Bob Anderson, June Anderson, Lonnie Anderson; sisters, Wilma Anderson, Carol Anderson, Sue Anderson,...
Johnny "John" Douglas Griffey
Apr 29, 2025
Johnny “John” Douglas Griffey, age 73, of Knoxville, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after a very courageous, lengthy 2 year hard fought battle with cancer. He was a much beloved father, husband, brother and cherished friend. He will be forever missed by his family.
He was a graduate from Gibbs High School, class of 1971....
