Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert Harold Gideon
Feb 25, 2025
Robert Harold (Bob) Gideon, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was of the Baptist Faith. Bob enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by father and mother, Ernest and Eva Gideon; sister, Ginny Dender.
He is survived by...
William John Weaver III
Feb 24, 2025
William John Weaver III, mostly known as Billy Weaver, age 53 , a life long resident of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Tennova North in Powell, Tennessee. He crossed over into Heaven, his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior, his momma, mamaw, dad, uncle Jerry, and his best friend and cousin Scotty...
Vickie Ann Horner
Feb 24, 2025
Vickie Ann Williford Horner age 70, of Mascot, TN., born September 29, 1954, to the late Arlie R. and Frankie B. Williford, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was a strong woman and proved it by winning a battle against AML Leukemia in...
Clyde "Gene" Eugene Laycock
Feb 23, 2025
Clyde Eugene “Gene” Laycock, age 66 of Knoxville, TN passed away from this life at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones to go to his Heavenly home. Gene was a sheet metal foreman and an avid fisherman. He loved being on the lake.
Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Edith Laycock.
Gene is survived...
Sydney "Syd" Anne Watkins
Feb 22, 2025
Sydney "Syd" Anne Witt Whaley Watkins, a lifelong resident of Knoxville, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 92 in a local health care facility. Sydney was a 1950 graduate of Central High School and a longtime realtor with RE/MAX Preferred Properties. While with RE/MAX she received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame...
Rev. Connie Elmer Elliott
Feb 22, 2025
Rev. Connie Elmer Elliott, age 78 of Corryton, Tennessee went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025.He was a member of Spiritual Baptist Church, where he last pastored. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw. He was loved by his family, friends, and his community. Daddy was always willing to help out...
Brittany Renee Hensley
Feb 21, 2025
Memory is a lovely lane, where hearts are ever true,
A lane I so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.
I sit and wonder every day, Why the Lord chose to call you away,
I think He saw you needed rest,
He only takes the very best.
We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of my beloved daughter, Brittany Renee...
James David Phillips
Feb 21, 2025
James (Jim) David Phillips, a popular, gregarious and handsome man, passed away Friday February 21, 2025. He was at his home of 62 years that he shared with his beautiful late wife, Thelma. They were married 68 years and 222 days when she died October 11, 2024. Jim was born December 5, 1934 to William Edgar and Jennie Bell Phillips....
Steve W Abbott, Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Steve Abbott, Sr.
January 20, 1950 – February 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and sincere gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Steven W. Abbott, Sr. Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Steve was blessed with 57 years of marriage to the love of his life, Shelia Abbott....
Clifton "Clif" Eugene Wade, Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Clifton "Clif" Eugene Wade, Sr. age 86 of North Knoxville, past away peacefully at Tennova North Medical Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was a life long member of Holston Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, John E. Wade, Sr and Gladys Parker Wade. brother and sister-in-law, John E....
Howard Leon Cooper
Feb 20, 2025
Howard Leon Cooper age 90, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Old Rugged Cross Baptist Church with his family. He was a long-time member of Whittle Springs Golf Course. He retired from the City of Knoxville Fire Department after 25 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his...
Robert Duane Bottoms
Feb 20, 2025
Robert Duane (Bob) Bottoms, age 87, passed away on February 20, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, granddad and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bob was born on August 22, 1937 in Summertown, Tennessee. After graduating high school in 1956 he attended Tennessee Tech University earning a degree in electrical engineering. For over 30 years, he served...
James Ronald Mikels
Feb 20, 2025
MIKELS. James Ronald (Ron), age 87 of the Carter Community, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025, where he will abide forever, never again to experience pain. Because of Christ's great love and mercy, he had been a cancer survivor since 2012; His memory will burn brightly in our hearts until we meet again. Ron received Christ...
Susan "Lynn" Cummins
Feb 19, 2025
A beautiful star now at rest in Heaven, Susan Lynn Cummins was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 19, 2025 after a life well-lived and as a woman well-loved by those who had the good fortune to encounter her. She was a strong believer in the truth of Christ and the love and grace He offers us all.
Lynn...
Shirley Meyers Jones
Feb 19, 2025
Shirley Meyers Jones age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was of the Christian faith. Shirley loved to dance, eat at her favorite restaurants, go on cruises, and travel.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Jones, parents, Charlie and Velva Meyers, and siblings: Ray Meyers, Dale “Shortie” Meyers and Janice Johnson. Shirley...
Kelly Leigh Sharp
Feb 18, 2025
Kelly Leigh Sharp, age 64 of Knoxville, passed away February 18, 2025. Kelly loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. She liked spending her time reading books, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Kelly will be joining her father, Bill Browning, son, Jeremy “Jerry” and sisters, Robbie and Melissa, grandson, David Jr. and her best friend Debbie...
Perry Lee Scott
Feb 18, 2025
Perry Lee Scott, 91, embarked on his final journey home on February 18, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee, with the same grace and determination that marked his remarkable life. Born March 10, 1933, in Celina, Tennessee, to John William "Will" Scott and Dovie Dee Arms Scott, Perry's story is one of love, dedication, and the joy of living life to its...
Randall Wayne Harbin
Feb 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Harbin, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Randy was born on July 19, 1965, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bud and Lois Harbin.
From an early age, he developed a deep love for sports—a passion that guided him throughout his life. A...
Patricia Anne Romines
Feb 18, 2025
Patricia Anne Romines, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away February 18, 2025. She was a member of Glenn Oaks Baptist Church and an RN at Hillcrest for many years. Preceded in death by husband Phillip Romines and mother Anne Mae Carr. Survived by son Dexter Damien Loveday, step-sons Brandon and Chad Romines, grandchildren Victoria and Joseph Jeffers, Christian Patterson, Billy...
David McKinney Russell
Feb 16, 2025
David McKinney Russell, age 55, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025. David was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean (Maples) Russell, father, Walter Earl Russell (Janie), brother, Steve Russell, brother, Earl Russell and sister, Becky Smith. He is survived by sister, Robyn (Tim) Mathis, brothers, Leon York, Matt Bice and Wayne Bice,...
