Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Anthony "Alpo" George Allen
Apr 14, 2026
Anthony "Alpo" George Allen age 48 of Knoxville, TN, closed his eyes here on earth surrounded by his family and awoke face to face with his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Anthony was born April 24, 1977, in Knoxville, TN. He lived a life characterized by deep devotion to his family and his unwavering faith. Throughout his life...
Gregory Alan Wright
Apr 12, 2026
Gregory Alan Wright, age 56, of Halls, TN, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Greg died from complications from his muscular dystrophy. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ronald Wright. He is survived by his son, Matthew Wright; mother, Clara Imogene Coker Wright; and sister, Kristie Wright. Greg was a beloved...
Alma Louise (Trentham) Borden Richey
Apr 11, 2026
Alma Louise (Trentham) Borden Richey, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away April 11, 2026. She attended One Life Church. Alma enjoyed yard work, listening to Dolly Parton, putting up and looking at Christmas lights, going to the beach, and spending time with her family. She was known for cutting her family and friends hair over the years. Preceded in death...
Mary "Elaine" Vance
Apr 11, 2026
Mary “Elaine” Vance, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was a lifelong member of Texas Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Harold Leamon Nelson and Dorothy Lee Nelson.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William “Bill” Vance; children, Scott (Jennifer) Vance and Jason...
Raul Armando Bastida Angeles
Apr 11, 2026
Raúl Armando Bastida Ángeles, de 33 años y residente de Corryton, TN, falleció el 11 de abril de 2026.
La familia recibirá a amigos y allegados el sábado 18 de abril de 2026 en la Funeraria Mynatt (Fountain City), de 12:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m.; a continuación, se celebrará un servicio fúnebre a las 5:00 p. m. Se pueden...
Mary Kate Bruhin
Apr 10, 2026
Mary Kate "Katie" Bruhin passed away on April 10, 2026.
Katie will be remembered as a woman who found her greatest joy in the simple, meaningful moments of life, especially time spent with those she loved most. She cherished her time with her husband, Frank, and together they built a life full of beautiful traditions. They spent their winters in Florida...
Michael Delbert Satterfield
Apr 10, 2026
Michael “Mike” Delbert Satterfield, 74, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with the Lord at 6:00 a.m. , Friday, April 10th, 2026.Born on March 14, 1952 in Knoxville, TN, as the son of the late Delbert Satterfield and Nancy (Talley) Satterfield. He grew up in the Gibbs community attending Gibbs Elementary, Middle and...
Juan Carlos Domingo Alonzo
Apr 9, 2026
Juan Carlos Domingo Alonzo, age 53, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at UT Medical Center. He was a devoted member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Micaela Alonzo; his sister, Matilda Domingo Alonzo; and his grandson, John Carlos Dominguez.
Juan is survived by his loving children, Micaela Dominguez, Maximino Dominguez, and...
Donna Murray
Apr 8, 2026
Donna Kitts Murray, 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home in Halls, Tennessee, with her daughter Amber Murray and her beloved dog Pippa by her side.
Donna was a lifelong resident of Halls. She was the second of eight children, the eldest daughter of Reverend Elbert Kitts and Ellen Kitts.
Donna taught cosmetology at Halls High School for...
Lisa Anne Waldrop-Sharp
Apr 8, 2026
Lisa Anne Waldrop-Sharp age 56, of Powell, went home to be the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Lisa was of the Christian faith and attended Halls High School. Lisa was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend and will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have known her.
Lisa was preceded in death by her father,...
Mary Kate Legg Parrott
Apr 8, 2026
Mary Kate "Katie" Legg Parrott, age 96, of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Parrott, Jr.; parents, Frank and Tessie Legg; and sister, Evelyn (Clyde) Russell. She is survived by sons, Phil (Connie) Parrott and Todd (Chris) Parrott; grandchildren, Christopher...
Craig Lawrence Townsend
Apr 7, 2026
Craig Lawrence Townsend, 78, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on April 7th, 2026. Originally from New England, Craig lived the last fifty years in Knoxville and considered himself a local. He was an Air Force veteran and worked as a medical equipment technician for GE Medical Systems. Craig loved playing the electric guitar, radio controlled (RC) airplanes, model trains, and...
Donald Ray Lively
Apr 7, 2026
Donald Ray Lively, 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
He loved to fish, hunt, and enjoyed attending Mount Harmony Baptist Church.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Christine (Cardwell) Lively, brother Danny Joe Lively, sister Pamela Wood, son Donnie Allen Lively, daughter Ginger Loy, and brother-in-law Don McCarty.
He is...
Clyde Benston Walls, Jr.
Apr 7, 2026
Clyde B. Walls, Jr. "Benson" of Powell, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the age of 83.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Hensley Reed; sister, Jewell; brother, Joe.
He leaves behind his wife, Sandra (Sandi) Johnson, their daughter, Tabitha Johnson and her husband, Matt and their sweet daughter, Ariel. Also survived by his sister, Brenda; brother,...
Ross William Webster
Apr 4, 2026
Ross “Turtle” William Webster of Strawberry Plains, TN - born April 15,1972 - passed away April 4,2026.
Survived by: Mariah Webster - best friend, soulmate, and wife of 16 years; Kathleen Webster - mother; Kristin [Sam] Jarnigan - sister; Eric [Meghan] Webster - brother; Many cherished nieces and nephews, as well as a goddaughter.
Preceded in death by: Roger Webster - father
Ross...
Mary Louise Turner
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Louise Turner, age 90, of Knoxville TN, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Louise was a teacher for the Knox County School System for several years then selflessly devoted herself to caring for her five children and her husband of 62 years, Richard Dix Turner. Louise was a member of Faithway Baptist...
Gary Eugene French
Apr 3, 2026
Gary E French, 81, of Blaine, TN, passed away on April 3, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenna French; daughter, Laura D. Rose (Ronnie); niece, Sheila Emory (Manny) and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his son, Timothy French; parents, Doc and Hilda French, and brothers,...
James "Jimmy" Darrell Lackey
Apr 3, 2026
James Darrell Lackey, lovingly known as “Jimmy,” passed away on April 3, 2026, at Creekview Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born on August 3, 1935, to James Murphy Lackey and Ruth Duff Lackey. Jimmy was a devoted member of City View Baptist Church and attended Fulton High School. He enjoyed playing softball in church leagues well into his 50s and was...
Henry Dale Smith
Apr 2, 2026
Henry Dale Smith age 65, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Dale was of the Christian faith. He was born on October 28, 1960, in Fairbanks, AK to his late parents, Billy Gerald Sr. and Milred Ann Smith. Dale had a servant’s heart, but more than anything Dale had a grateful heart. For years he was a...
Melvin "Mel" Thomas Pierce, III
Apr 2, 2026
Melvin Thomas Pierce, III.
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Melvin "Mel" Thomas Pierce, III, who departed this life on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Mel was a cherished member of our family and community and will be missed by all who knew him. Born on December 25,...
