Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Brenda Lambdin
Oct 4, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Brenda Lambdin who went to be with her Lord and Personal Savior at the age of 74. She peacefully left this world on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was a long-time member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Brenda was born on September 15, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee...
Phil Lynn Nichols
Oct 4, 2024
Phil Nichols, age 73, of the Halls community in Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully October 4, 2024 at Sacred Grounds Hospice House in the presence of his loving wife of 56 years, Rheba, and family. He was very active and working full time until only 5 weeks ago when he developed acute myeloid leukemia. Phil was born October 9, 1950,...
John Head
Oct 3, 2024
John Paul Head peacefully departed to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. In his final moments, he held the hand of the love of his life Gina. Throughout his life, John exemplified what it meant to be a servant of The Lord. He was a remarkable provider, always prioritizing the needs of others above his own. Known for...
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Ricker
Oct 3, 2024
Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Ricker, age 72, passed away on October 3, 2024. Mary was a member of Blount Avenue Baptist Church of Knoxville. Mary is survived by her brother, James McMahan Jr.; granddaughter, Kimberly (Nathan) Hand; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, SJ, Easton, Jimmy and a host of family and friends who loved her dearly. Mary is preceded in death by her parents,...
Patsy Imogene Foust
Oct 3, 2024
Patsy Imogene Foust age 84, of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for 68 years and retired from Kroger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vance, Sr. and Irene Harmon, granddaughter, Ashley Foust Carpenter, and sister, Flodena Smith. She is survived by her...
Dixie Lee White Mayton
Oct 3, 2024
Dixie Lee White Mayton, born February 13, 1936, passed away on October 3, 2024 at her daughter's home. She loved the Lord and her faith has now become sight! She has met her Savior: And what a reunion she is having in heaven with her son, Gary whom she has grieved for over 13 years. She attended Washington Pike Baptist...
Curtisdene J. Nelson
Oct 2, 2024
Curtisdene J. Nelson, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2024. She was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority after 25 plus years of service. She was a lifelong member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, an avid UT fan and lover of the Andy Griffith Show. Preceded in death by parents, Curtis and Revah (Carey) Nelson;...
Janet Darlene Phillips
Oct 2, 2024
Janet Darlene Phillips, passed away on October 2, 2024. Janet was very involved in her church Norwood United Methodist, she loved animals and helping people. She will be deeply missed by her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Geraldine Hayes and brother, Gary Hayes.
She is survived by husband, Billie Phillips; son, Matthew Carter; daughter in law...
Timothy Dewayne Finley
Oct 1, 2024
Timothy Dewayne Finley, age 44, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Preceded in death by parents, Timothy and Anna Rae Finley.
Survived by son, John Thomas Finley; daughter, Ava Jane Finely; brothers, Joseph Finley, Daniel Black, and Jason Finely. As well as other family members.
Dustin Rick Pilkington
Sep 30, 2024
Dustin Rick Pilkington, age 33, has passed away on September 30, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1990 in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from West High School and was loved by everyone he met. He is preceded in death by his father, grandfather, and grandmothers. He is survived by his mother Angie Pilkington, sisters Jessica and Ericka Pilkington, along...
Joyce Clemons Cline
Sep 30, 2024
Joyce (Clemons) Cline, age 69 of Powell, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024, at her home.
Joyce was preceded in death by her mother and father, Paul and Ozella Clemons; husband, William M. Cline, son, William M. Cline II; sisters, Gaynelle Gresham, Brenda Tallent and Janice Shipley; brothers, Leonard Clemons, Charles Clemons, and George "Butch" Clemons.
Survived by...
Irene Lovetta Carden
Sep 30, 2024
Irene Lovetta Carden age 74, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 30, 2024. Irene was born August 23, 1950, to the late David and Ollie Price. Irene was also preceded in death by her son, Ronnie, ex-husband, Thomas “Tommy” Carden, brothers: John, Jim, Bill and Sandy Price, and sister, Judy Gardner. She is survived by grandson,...
Gladys Diane “Gumpy” (Kidd) Jernigan
Sep 30, 2024
Gladys Diane “Gumpy” (Kidd) Jernigan 61, of Knoxville, TN went to her new home to be with her precious Lord and savior on Monday, September 30, 2024. Diane fought a hard and courageous battle with kidney failure. She graduated from Central High School in 1980 and attended ETSU for a time.
Diane got to travel with her loving husband throughout the...
Samuel Lee Nelson
Sep 29, 2024
Samuel “Sammy” Lee Nelson, age 38, passed away on September 29, 2024. He was a loving and caring father, son, nephew, cousin and friend to so many. He loved his son and mom very much and enjoyed spending time with his Braxton (the light of his world). He loved fishing, watching the Georgia Bull Dawgs play and taking his dog,...
Dorothy Jean Bailey
Sep 29, 2024
Dorothy J. Bailey (Walton) age 92, of Halls, went to her heavenly home on September 29, 2024. Dorothy was born in Knoxville on June 16, 1932 to the late G. Worth and Bertha Walton. She was a long-time member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Halls. Dorothy loved her family and friends. She was also preceded in death by...
Michael Leon Ingram
Sep 28, 2024
Michael Leon Ingram, 67, of Knoxville passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, after an extended illness. Mike grew up in Concord on his grandfather’s farm, Al Kraemer Farm, which he successfully ran after his grandfather’s passing. Out of all the business ventures he had throughout his life he also had his own trucking company and worked in construction lastly with...
Bruce Arnold Johnson
Sep 28, 2024
Bruce A. Johnson age 96, of Corryton, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was a member of Clapps Chapel Methodist Church. Bruce was a graduate of Gibbs High School, going on to serve his country in the Korean war, and after his service in the military he retired from KUB after 26 years. Bruce began playing thumb-style guitar...
Wanda Williford Joiner
Sep 27, 2024
Wanda Williford Joiner, age 76, has moved. Her new address is One New Heaven Mansion located just off the streets of gold in her Father's house. Wanda has been looking forward to this move for many years and on September 27, 2024, the final touches on her Mansion were completed. Wanda is now in the Arms of Jesus. She is...
Lila Mae (Fee) Ludwig
Sep 26, 2024
Lila Mae (Fee) Ludwig, age 39+ years of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was an avid season ticket holder with the Knoxville Ice Bears, she loved rock and roll, traveling to the beach, and animals loved Lila. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Lila is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Izetta...
Jerriann Kay Leslie
Sep 25, 2024
Jerriann was born March 28, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan. Her family moved to Arcadia California when she was a young girl. Jerriann was a member of high Arcadia High School marching band; She and her twin sister Joanne were part of the class of 1962. They enjoyed babysitting together as young teens to earn extra money. She married when she...
