Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Jerry Lynn Sammons
Nov 17, 2024
Jerry Lynn Sammons, age 56, passed away on November 17, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Jerry loved the Vols, and always had a joke to tell. Jerry loved to tease and aggravate his family. He also loved WWE wrestling.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Dea Sammons; sons, Richie (Jessica) Sammons, Spencer (Emilee) Sammons, Jerry Sammons Jr. Grandchildren; Braydin, Skyler, Shaelynn, Serena, Korbyn,...
Linda Lundy Sharp
Nov 15, 2024
Linda Lundy Sharp passed away peacefully Friday, November 15, 2024, after a courageous health battle. Linda was born on July 28, 1948, in Knoxville, TN to Ira Lundy and Eula Onks Lundy. After graduating from Gibbs High School and Tennessee School of Beauty, she married Carl Michael Sharp on February 7, 1968. Linda dedicated her life to raising their sons,...
Lucille "Lucy" Arnold
Nov 14, 2024
Lucille "Lucy" Arnold, born February 22, 1937 in Sneedville, TN to George and Cleo Winkler Cook, passed away November 14, 2024. She was a member of Virginia Avenue Methodist Church until its closing. Working for Knox Manufacturing until its closing, she retired from Levi's in Powell.
She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one years, Richard Arnold. She is...
Randall "Jeff" Campbell
Nov 13, 2024
Randall Jeffrey Campbell, age 64, passed away November 13, 2024, at his home in Corryton. Jeff, (as he was known) was born in Detroit MI. to Leslie “Brode” and Ethel Beeler Campbell on February 20, 1960. Jeff has been a resident of the Corryton community since his family returned to Tennessee in 1967. He was a graduate of Gibbs High...
Chris K. Rickman
Nov 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris K Rickman, beloved father, grandfather, and devoted Christian, who passed away on November 13, 2024 at the age of 69. He was a man whose love, kindness, and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on December 5th 1954 in Baytown TX, Chris lived a...
Steve McCarty
Nov 13, 2024
Steven Michael McCarty, age 70, met his Savior face to face on November 13, 2024 after more than 13 years battling the toll cancer took on his body. Steve held many roles in his life from Business Owner to Deacon, but none more cherished than Husband, Father, and Papaw. He was the fiercest protector and provider to his family. Through...
David Wood
Nov 12, 2024
David Bradley Wood, age 35 of Knoxville, passed away November 12, 2024. He enjoyed whittling, shooting guns, riding and working on motorcycles. David loved his kids and his family most of all.
David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Jeannette Wood. Survived by his wife, Ruby Wood; children, Shane, Connor, and Addesyn; parents Felicia (Randy) Bertram and David...
Wendell Ray Conner
Nov 12, 2024
Wendell Ray Conner, aged 59 of Corryton, TN, received his ultimate healing on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024. He was a member of Atkins Baptist Church and a lifelong member of the Gibbs community. Wendell was the proud co-owner of Conner Asphalt Paving. Wendell cherished his roles as son, husband, father and G. He will be greatly missed by his family...
Jesse Lynn Butcher
Nov 11, 2024
Jesse L. Butcher, age 63, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. His infectious childlike personality had a magical way of drawing everyone in, creating joy and bringing out the best in those around him. Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lane and Jesse Butcher; stepfather, Harry Lane; brothers, Greg and Sam Butcher. He is survived by...
Sandra Jean Neibert
Nov 11, 2024
Sandra Jean Wheeler Neibert, a beloved Powell resident, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 76. Known for her warmth, genuine compassion and enduring spirit, Miss Sandy left a kind-hearted imprint on the lives of all who knew her.
Born in Knoxville, Sandy grew up in Fountain City and graduated from...
Tanis Elizabeth Cook
Nov 11, 2024
Tanis Elizabeth Cook, affectionately known to many as “Nana,” was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Corryton, Tennessee.
Tanis was born on February 01, 1946, in Columbus, Mississippi.
Throughout her life she worked in various administrative roles and retired as a business office manager with a home health care agency.
She is survived by children, Holly Spears...
Emilio Hernandez Zaragoza
Nov 10, 2024
Emilio Hernandez Zaragoza, edad 59 de Mexico fallecio el 10 de noviembre, 2024. Sera sepultado por su eterno descanso el sabado, 16 de noviembre, 2024.
Lela Mae Coker
Nov 10, 2024
Lela M. England Coker passed away at home Sunday evening November 10, 2024, at the age of 85. In her own words she was born June 28, 1939, “out in the field” in Harrogate, Tennessee.
She was the third of eight children born to Roscoe F. and Pauline Smelser England. At the age of 2 her family moved to Knoxville and...
John Edward Walker
Nov 10, 2024
John Edward Walker Sr., age 68 of Knoxville, formally of Maryland passed away on November 11, 2024.
John is preceded in death by his mother, Francis Walker. Survived by his wife Nancy Walker; children, Adam Gefter, John Walker Jr., Nicole Walker (Basil Farris); grandchildren, Hezekiah Gefter, Nehemiah Gefter, Kira Walker and Liam Walker; sisters, Debbie Walker and Shelly Walker. He also...
Stephen Wayne Russell
Nov 9, 2024
Stephen Wayne Russell, age 54 of Knoxville, passed away on November 9, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1970 to Clyde and Doris (Sharp) Russell.
Stephen was an avid outdoorsman and worked alongside his late Dad as a Lumberjack until he passed away in 2022. He loved drawing and was very talented in woodworking. He was obsessed with taking electronics...
Lucy Vandella Duncan
Nov 9, 2024
Lucy Vandella Brantley Duncan, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted Christian, mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend, Lucy brought warmth and joy into the lives of everyone she met.
Born in 1929, Lucy was loved by so many for her kind heart, sense of humor and selfless spirit. She...
Betty Jo Collins
Nov 8, 2024
Betty Jo Collins age 53, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Linda Raby; brother, Tommy Miller Jr., son, Shawn Collins, and baby Luna who was like a great grandchild. Survived by, son, Alvin E. Collins Jr. (Brittany); grandchildren, Nevaeh Collins, Michael Richards, Kyrstin Collins, Tysin Collins, Britain...
Veronica Ann Upton
Nov 8, 2024
Veronica Ann Shuford Upton was born July 25, 1968 in Knoxville, TN and departed from her life November 8, 2024. Veronica was born to the late Margaretta Douglas of Knoxville, TN and Ronald Arnold of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Veronica was preceded in death by her mother, Margaretta Douglas; grandparents James and Mazie Guthrie, and Aunt Mozella and Uncle Samuel Guthrie.
She leaves to...
James Earl Dyer
Nov 8, 2024
James Earl Dyer, age 86 of Corryton, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He attended Nehemiah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Orice Dyer, brothers, Kenneth and Charles Dyer, and beloved dog, Marley. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Helen Foster Dyer, daughter,...
