Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Kelsea Elizabeth Johnson
Nov 24, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Kelsea Elizabeth Johnson (Witt), 33, of Knoxville, Tennessee who left us on Sunday, November 24, 2024.Kelsea was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved hard and loved long. She spent the past four years of her life with her soulmate and husband, Matthew Johnson. The love...
Ray Alexander Pitts
Nov 24, 2024
Ray Alexander Pitts, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away on November 24, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on January 11, 1937 to the late Paul and Ruth (Rutherford) Pitts.
After graduating high school, Ray served in the US Army for four years, and later served in the Air National Guard, for a combined 31 years...
Roscoe J. Sands
Nov 23, 2024
Roscoe J. Sands, age 78 of Maynardville, TN, passed away November 23, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. Roscoe was an avid gardener and loved planting flowers and driving cars. He is preceded in death by children Randall and Tina Sands. Survived by his loving children Tammy (Tracy) Giles, Lisa Turner, and Teressa (Ray) Thompson, loving grandchildren Alex Monday,...
Cathy Denise Mitchell
Nov 23, 2024
Cathy Denise Mitchell, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Westmoreland Health and Rehab. Cathy was saved at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. She was a former Surgical Technologist at the old Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. It was a career that she was so proud of. She loved the outdoors. Camping,...
Kenneth Clyde Hodge
Nov 23, 2024
Kenneth Clyde Hodge, age 79, of Knoxville, TN passed away on November 23, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years, Carlie Faye hodge; parents, Bill and Martha Hodge; sister, Betty Berry; brothers, Billy hodge and Roy Hodge. Kenneth is survived by his loving children, Marty and Jenny Hodge, Cheryl and...
Michael Allyn Quinn
Nov 23, 2024
Michael Allyn Quinn age 63, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Preceded in death by his son, Christopher Clements, parents, Robert and Mary Quinn, sisters, Carol Martin and Caryn Herrell, and sisters and brothers-in-law: Lori and Perry Hendren, and Cathy and Kenny Murphy; brother, Steven Quinn, and nephews, Josh Quinn and James Brown.
He...
Harold David "Pete" Mynatt
Nov 23, 2024
Harold David "Pete" Mynatt, age 90 of Halls, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2024. He is in Heaven and reunited with his loving wife, Ruth on her 89th Birthday. He has missed her so much and now they are celebrating. Pete was an avid fisherman, enjoyed farming, football and he loved to tell stories about his endeavors in life...
Leah Smelcer Whitaker
Nov 22, 2024
Leah Smelcer Whitaker's gentle spirit entered heaven on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was deeply cherished by many and brought great joy to life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ruth Smelcer, and her husband, E.A. (Noonie) Whitaker.
Leah was a devoted mother to her daughter, Lori Witt, and her son, Brad Whitaker. She was a loving...
Mary Lou Long
Nov 22, 2024
Mary Lou Long age 63, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a graduate of West High School Class of 1979. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Long, and parents, Walter and Betty Abbott....
Rema Clapp Butler
Nov 22, 2024
Rema Clapp Butler, 92, of Knoxville, TN passed away on November 22, 2024 with a long battle of Dementia and Cancer. Rema was born on October 13, 1932 to the late Ross Clapp and Tina “Tiny” Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Steven Butler and daughter, Rhonda Butler. She is survived by her grandchildren, Andrew Butler...
Nancy Lee Stanley
Nov 21, 2024
Nancy Lee Greer Stanley, 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully the morning of, November 20, 2024. She was born, September 10, 1935, in Phoenix, Arizona. Preceded in death by her father, Cyrus Martin; mother, Pearl Louise; brothers, Ronnie, Sherrill and Freddy (Greer).
Nancy was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, (she loved her family!) and tireless worker. While raising two...
Carla Marie Pate Boruff
Nov 21, 2024
Carla Marie Pate Boruff, age 79, of Corryton, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and other health issues. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Corryton. Marie was the middle of five girls born to Carl and Birdie Pate. Marie and her...
Frank Roberts
Nov 21, 2024
Frank Roberts, age 92, of Corryton, TN went to be with the Lord in the evening hours of Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a a faithful member and Deacon of Highland Baptist Church. He was retired from Standard Knitting Mills and was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. Frank was...
Diane Roberts
Nov 20, 2024
Diane Roberts, 63, of Friendsville, TN passed away on November 20, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Roberts (Bryan); grandchildren, Landyn Damyen, Adriana, Kailyn, Demi, Dominick and Skylar; son, Moy Ramirez; fiancé, Richard Ott; sisters, Carolyn Ray and Pam Garland; nieces, Hope Ramsey, Donna Garland; nephews, Albert Ray and Jerry (Amy) Thompson; and great nieces and nephews, Jeremy,...
JD Chapman
Nov 20, 2024
JD Chapman age 88, of Luttrell, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church Sharps Chapel. In his spare time, you could find JD fishing or tinkering anything with an engine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Clara Chapman, sister, Shirley Gass, niece, Robin and nephew, Alan. He...
Harry Wayne Norman
Nov 20, 2024
Harry Wayne Norman, age 70, of Powell, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Bell's Campground Methodist Church and a Master Diamond Star Technician for over 30 years. He was a devoted member of the Board of Directors for Bell’s Campground Cemetery for 25 years.
He is preceded...
Cathy Lou Mynatt Atkins
Nov 19, 2024
Cathy Mynatt Atkins age 67, of Corryton, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was a member of the Vintage Street Rod Association. She enjoyed attending car shows and knitting in her spare time, but more than anything she loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born on June 14, 1957, to...
Colonel Roy C. Merritt
Nov 19, 2024
Colonel Roy C. Merritt "Ret" of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as commander of the 844th Engineer Battalion during Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of Nehemiah Baptist Church in Knoxville. He was an avid...
Betty J Ballard
Nov 18, 2024
Betty J Ballard passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the age of 76. After years of battling health issues, she is at peace with the Lord. Betty knew that it was a greater gift to give rather than receive and showed great generosity to many. She held a special place in her heart for her...
Robert Joseph Holmes II
Nov 17, 2024
Robert Joseph Holmes II, age 53, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Born on, October 29, 1971, he was a cherished son to Vernon and Barbara Holmes. Robert graduated from Abingdon High School, and served in the US Army. Upon discharge, he moved to Knoxville Tn. where he was...
