Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Brenda Louise Sams
Aug 19, 2024
Brenda Louise Sams, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully into the gates of heaven on August 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Our Nanna was an avid reader, lover of powerful cars (the 2004 white Mustang GT, was her favorite) and was a beautiful example of dedication, love, and kindness. Nanna’s family was the most important aspect of...
Alice Weaver Hellard
Aug 19, 2024
Alice Weaver Hellard, age 89 went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 19, 2024. Alice accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Her faith gave her strength to overcome hardships and trials throughout her life. Alice was precious and devoted to her family and friends. She was beautiful inside and out...
Stephen Tanner Keck
Aug 18, 2024
Stephen Tanner Keck age 32, formerly of Knoxville, passed away suddenly with his fiancé Alecia Young by his side on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Warren, Ohio. Stephen was baptized at an early age and is a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Stephen moved to Warren, Ohio many years ago. He enjoyed creating and playing video games. Stephen was...
Charles Elwood Sharpe
Aug 18, 2024
Charles Elwood Sharpe, age 90, of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus, Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Geraldine Sharpe; parents, Emmette and Mary Sharpe; siblings, Elvin Sharpe, Verlin Sharpe, Edna Gibson, Eula Bullard and Jeanette Hansard. Charles is survived by his...
Gwendolyn Hunley Oaks
Aug 18, 2024
Gwendolyn Hunley Oaks age 79, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born June 27, 1945, in Knoxville, TN. She is survived by her loving son, Tim Oaks (Sharon), her four grandchildren: Helena Oaks (Dustin DelMoro), James Oaks (Shantelle), Brennan Oaks (Savannah), and Kimberly Shordon (Ian); four great-grandchildren: Ella James, Truett, Theodore, and Elijah Oaks;...
Johnny Luther McNeely
Aug 17, 2024
Johnny Luther McNeely, age 65, of Heiskell, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Johnny had the biggest heart of anyone we’ve ever known. He was a hard worker, good friend, wonderful father and amazing husband. He loved to spend his days off at the lake fishing or simply, in the garden. He will be missed.
He is preceded in...
Dorothy Marie Hammock
Aug 17, 2024
Dorothy Marie Hammock, age 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on the very floor where she worked for years; she was surrounded by those who loved and cherished her, just as much as she adored and loved them in return.
Known by Momma, Mamaw Dorothy, Gran, or Nana, Ms. Dorothy...
Violetta Adams
Aug 16, 2024
Violetta Adams, age 84, of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, August 16, 2023. We will never know how many lives she touched here on this earth, and I'm sure her reward will be great in heaven for the souls she won to Jesus and the love and kindness she showed to those who were down and out. She helped...
Edgar Revon Lemons
Aug 15, 2024
Edgar R. Lemons Jr., (44), of Mascot, TN passed away on August 15, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandparents Edgar and Hazel Lemons, father Michael E. Lemons, and brother Michael E. Lemons Jr. Survived by his loving mother Patricia Lemons, brother Mark (Kim) Lemons, sisters Angela (David) Dixson, and Hazel Ann (Joe) Woodard, Carolyn (George) Snyder, special cousin Caroline...
Martha Sue Douglas
Aug 15, 2024
Martha S. Douglas, age 84, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Savior she sang about most all her life. Martha was born on August 29, 1939, in Briceville, TN. She was a faithful member of Bays Mtn. Baptist Church. Martha is survived by her son, Joey (Nancy) Douglas; daughter, Katy Humphrey; grandsons, Johnathon (Lydia) Humphrey and Jason...
Christopher Lee Parish
Aug 14, 2024
Christopher Lee Parish, age 54 passed away with his wife by his side. Chris was an Avid UT fan and devout Christian. He loved the large family he inherited when he married Tammy. On a deeper level, Chris' kindness and undeniable faith shone brightly. His love for God and steadfast beliefs ensure his souls joyful transition leaving behind cherished memories...
Ruth Merritt
Aug 14, 2024
Ruth Merritt, age 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024 with her beloved family by her side. Ruth was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rancy Merritt; parents, Clifton and Elive Robertson; brothers and sister-in-law, Clyde (Elizabeth) Robertson, Claude Robertson, Kenneth Robertson, Wayne Robertson and Harold...
Keegan Eli Nichols
Aug 13, 2024
Keegan Eli Nichols, age 26, of Knoxville passed away on Monday, August 13, 2024. Keegan loved being a father to his three children, Sterling, Callum, and Amira. Preceded in death by grandfather Lester (pooch) Denton; mother Melissa Nichols; father Donald Nichols; sister Merissa Nichols; nephews Elijah Nichols. Survivors; wife Jessica Compton Nichols; children Sterling Nichols, Callum Nichols and Amira Nichols;...
Lisa Beatrice Henderson
Aug 12, 2024
Lisa Beatrice Henderson, age 33 from Knoxville passed away on August 12, 2024. Preceded in death by her sister Angie Henderson, grandparents; Maxine Hansberger and John Hansberger, Ruby and Grant Henderson Sr. Survived by her son Kolton, parents; Gerald Henderson and Helen Wright and Aunt; Donna Stuhrman. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 20 at 3:00PM at...
Charles "Chuck" Kevin Byrd
Aug 12, 2024
Charles Kevin “Chuck” Byrd, age 53, of Powell, TN passed away suddenly and without warning the afternoon of Monday, August 12, 2024. Chuck was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and worked for many years at Shannondale Health Care as a CNA. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack B. Byrd; grandparents, Roy and Betty Byrd and...
Rita Ivey Taylor
Aug 12, 2024
Rita Ivey Taylor passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2024. Rita was born on August 20, 1941. She was an active member of her church and sang in several gospel groups. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Rita Ivey Taylor is preceded in death by her husband Earl Taylor, sons Stanley and Doyle, daughters...
William "Bulldog" Craig DeMarcus
Aug 10, 2024
William Craig “Bulldog” DeMarcus age 63, of Knoxville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church in Powell, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronne DeMarcus. He is survived by his mother, Mildred...
Katherine Davis
Aug 10, 2024
Katherine Noe Davis of Knoxville, TN and our larger than life and most proud wife, mother, and Mamaw reunited with loved ones in heaven on Saturday, August 10, 2024. In 1955, she and Clarence (Joe) Davis began their 69 years together, and brought six children into this world which were followed by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren,...
Robert Charles Six, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
Robert Charles Six, Jr. age 26, formerly known to family and friends as “Bubby/Six” born July 5, 1998, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Born in Blue Ridge, GA., currently resided in Knoxville, TN. Robert sadly passed in a car accident, leaving behind his children: Lincoln Six, Oliver Six, and Nova Ray; fiancé, Jerrie Ray, mother, Kim Six, father,...
David Eugene Cagle
Aug 9, 2024
David Eugene Cagle (Pritchett), age 78, went to his eternal home on August 9, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior with Pastor Scott Johnson and Pastor Terry Barnwell. David is now rejoicing in heaven at the feet of Jesus.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Pritchett (AKA Tiger Lill) and...
