Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Darrell Hensley
Jan 13, 2025
Darrell Hensley age 88, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was the owner of Hensley IGA for forty-six years. His life was devoted to his family and business. Darrell loved trips to Florida and Pigeon Forge and in his spare time he loved to play gin and...
John William Whitt
Jan 13, 2025
John William Whitt Sr., age 78 of Knoxville, passed away on January 13, 2025. John was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a loving husband and father. John was predeceased by his father, Malcom Whitt; mother, Ina Mae Tallent; brother, Orville Whitt; and daughter, JoAnna Wade. He is survived by his...
Dallas Cleve Hicks, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Dallas Cleve Hicks, Jr., age 85, of Maynardville, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He is survived by his life partner of 32 years, Debbie McDearman of Maynardville, TN; stepdaughter, Roxanne (Rodney) Patterson of Andersonville, TN; granddaughter, Ali (Joseph) Tipton of Andersonville, TN; granddaughter, Ashtyn (Reece) Edmondson of Fayetteville, NC; and a very special great-granddaughter, Rexlee...
Tommy Eugene Gibson
Jan 12, 2025
Tommy Eugene Gibson, age 79 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; and avid car lover, who never met a stranger. Tommy was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnny Gibson; sister,...
Sharon Presnell Williamson
Jan 11, 2025
Sharon Presnell Williamson, age 60 of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 11, 2025. Every person that met Sharon had a better day because of her spirit, laughter, funny jokes and songs; she loved her lottery tickets!
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Earl Presnell and Louise Vandergriff; Aunt, Naomi Presnell and sister-in-law, Polly Presnell; half-brothers, Alan, Wayne and...
Lisa Renee Hurst
Jan 11, 2025
Lisa Renee Hurst, age 55 of Knoxville, passed away January 11, 2025. She worked at Louis Original Italian Restaurant for many years. Lisa enjoyed reading. She will be remembered as good and caring person who loved to see people smile. Preceded in death by parents Robert LeRoy and Linda Lou Hurst. Survived by son Robert Hurst, sister Annett Rockwell and...
Judith Martirano
Jan 10, 2025
Judith “Judy” Martirano (nee Mount), age 72 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on January 10th at Tennova North. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Judy was the beloved daughter of Marie (nee Farro) & James Mount.
Judy was born and raised in Newark, NJ where she graduated from East Side H.S. in 1970. She later went to work at...
Sharon Ann (Coon) Seaton
Jan 10, 2025
Sharon Ann (Seaton) Coon, 63, of Knoxville departed this life January 10, 2025. A member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church with strong ties to Graveston Baptist Church. Sharon, a wonderful cook, animal lover, equestrian and more importantly “mom” and friend to many. Preceded in death by husband, Leon Max Coon, father, William C. Seaton, Sr., grandparents, Anna Lee and Charlie...
Keturah Ogletree
Jan 10, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Keturah Ann Birchfield Ogletree: An Earthly Angel Who Embodied Grace and Love in Christ.
Keturah Ann Birchfield Ogletree, born on December 22, 1953, in the small, town of Langdale, Alabama, was much like the Southern landscape she called home: vibrant, warm, and full of life. Her laughter was as infectious as a summer afternoon, and her spirit...
Geraldine Richards
Jan 10, 2025
Geraldine (West) Richards, age 84, of Powell, Tennessee died Friday morning, January 10, 2025. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and a former member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was the longtime piano player at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Powell, TN. Geraldine played piano and organ for numerous singing groups in the area over the years....
Oz Lo Olson
Jan 9, 2025
Oz Lo Olson left this world behind on January 9th, 2025. Born July 5th, 2010 he passed at fourteen years old and is survived by a long list of grieving family members that were lucky enough to love him during his short time here with us:
Big brother Ezekiel Olson, Mother Kara Sparks, Father James Olson, Step-Father Jason Sparks, Valerie, Grandmother...
John Edward Turner
Jan 9, 2025
John Edward Turner, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee left us to be with Jesus on January 9, 2025. John Turner was born on April 16, 1940, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Charles and Thelma Turner, one of ten children. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Berlin Crisis, stationed in Germany. After working his way...
Imogene Nicely Widner
Jan 9, 2025
Imogene Nicely Widner age 80, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was greeted at the Pearly Gates by her Mommy and Daddy. Imogene was a member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. She supported her husband Tulley in his position as...
Paul Anthony Lowe
Jan 8, 2025
Paul Anthony Lowe, age 59, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Campbell Co, was found to have gone to his Heavenly home on January 8, 2025. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and father of the Baptist faith. He loved collecting popular tennis shoe brands, Invicta watches, toy cars, watching movies - especially Westerns, and spending time at his sister...
Stephen Jacob Cooper
Jan 7, 2025
Stephen Jacob Cooper, age 28, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2024. He was a huge Alabama fan and enjoyed fishing. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, April Darlene Cooper; brother, Jason Stout; great-grandparents, Jean Bussell, Walter Bussell, and Howard Cooper; aunts:...
Beverly Jean Dunbar
Jan 7, 2025
Beverly Jean (Stump) Dunbar, 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on January 7, 2025. After a brave, but lengthy health battle, she is finally at peace.
Beverly was born December 15, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of Beulah (Lewis) Stump, and Thomas E. Stump. Her family ran the popular Babe Maloy’s Drive-In during the 1950’s and 60’s on...
James Arthur Lucas
Jan 7, 2025
James Arthur Lucas, age 84 of Powell, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2024. James served in the US Army during Vietnam at Fort Benning, GA. He was a member of Central Church of God.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle Lucas and Helen Gentry Lucas; as well as an infant brother and sister.
He is survived by...
Leo James Bourque
Jan 6, 2025
Leo James Bourque age 70 of Knoxville passed away peacefully 9:28 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired truck driver, he was a communicant at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman. He was an avid LSU football fan. Preceded in death by parents Lucille & Andrew Bourque,...
David Gene Peterson
Jan 6, 2025
David Gene Peterson, age 99, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was born in Halls, Tennessee to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Cox) Peterson. Gene was a 32nd Degree Mason and former Master of Powell Lodge #582. He was also a 60+ year member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, and owned and operated Gene’s Alignment Service, which opened in 1966.
Gene...
Rebecca "Becky" Carpenter Collins
Jan 6, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Carpenter Collins, age 72, was defeated by an incurable form of cancer at her home but gained the final victory by entering the presence of Jesus on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was a graduate of Central High School and lived in the Fountain City area of Knoxville for most of her life. Becky said she had a...
