Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jonathan Daniel Osborne
Dec 12, 2024
Jonathan Daniel Osborne, age 57, of Fayetteville, Georgia, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 12, 2024. Jonathan enjoyed music and writing and singing gospel songs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Osborne. Jonathan is survived by his spouse, Alexis Osborne; son, Eric Osborne; father, Reverend Kenneth Osborne; siblings, David (Charlotte) Osborne, Marlene (Larry)...
Johnny Fairl Leach
Dec 12, 2024
Johnny Fairl Leach, age 92, of Heiskell, Tennessee, left his earthly home Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home. Born November 9, 1932 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Casper and Emma Leach.
John loved his family. He also loved being productive. To say John was a hard-working man is an understatement; He worked at Southeast...
Joseph C. "Jody" Everhart
Dec 12, 2024
Joseph C. “Jody” Everhart, age 71 of Powell, went home on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He worked for many years as the “cookie man” for Nabisco, where he delivered cookies and crackers. Jody was an active member of First Baptist Church Powell, where he served as a custodian for several years after retiring from Nabisco. He enjoyed any activity that...
Jamie Ann Geames
Dec 11, 2024
Jamie Ann Geames, age 53, of Knoxville, TN passed away December 11, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1971. She worked at NHC Fort Sanders for over 35 years.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary and James Geames; husband, John Creswell, II; and Judy Sabol.
Jamie leaves behind her son, John Henry Creswell, III; special friends,...
Sara "Lillian" Garrett Bean
Dec 11, 2024
Sara "Lillian" Garrett Bean, age 81, born April 11, 1943, passed away peacefully December 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She grew up in Mt. Olivet Christian Church in Rose Hill, VA, and later became a member of Glenwood Baptist Church in 1968. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Mildred Hounshell Garrett and Fred Garrett,...
Deena Rains Monday
Dec 11, 2024
Deena Monday, age 66 of Powell, TN passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Deena was a member of Inskip Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Roy Rains.
Deena is survived by her husband, Chris Monday; son, Dusty Sharpe (Jesika Norman); daughter, Alisha Marie Monday (Gabe Richards); and granddaughters,...
Johanne Eastman
Dec 10, 2024
Johanne Eastman age 70, of Parrottsville, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Johanne was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Antley and father, Talmadge Antley and husband, Francis Eastman. Johanne leaves behind her sons, Scott Grabowski and wife, Kelley and Justin Eastman; and daughter, Amy Adams, grandchildren: Ella Grabowski,...
Rhonda Lynne Ledgerwood
Dec 10, 2024
Rhonda Lynne Ledgerwood went to lead heaven’s angels on December 10, 2024, at the age of 52. She is survived by her devoted husband of 23 years, Scott Ledgerwood, daughter Lilly Ledgerwood, Mother and bonus father Debbie and Chris Todd all of Knoxville, TN; Sisters Rachael Leviner of Charleston, SC, Rebecca Owens (Clay) of Greenville, SC and Ramona Hurley of...
Fred Shumate
Dec 10, 2024
Fred Shumate, born May 16, 1938, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. Fred was a custom home builder for over 40 years, then worked at remodeling until he was forced to retire because of ill health. Preceded in death by wife Betty Shumate, parents Herman and Doris Shumate, siblings Frank (Ruby),...
Douglas "Doug" Wayne Clark
Dec 10, 2024
Douglas Wayne Clark "Doug" age 60 of Knoxville, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He will celebrate Christmas with his savior Jesus Christ. Doug was a graduate of Holston High School in Knoxville. He is well remembered for his continued operation of his parent's business, Bill's Market and Deli on 6th Avenue in Knoxville. He created...
Martha Ann Thompson
Dec 10, 2024
Martha Ann Daniel Thompson, born August 21, 1926, of Corryton passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 98. She was the oldest member of Clapps Chapel Methodist Church. She always put other people before herself, worked hard all her life raising her children and she enjoyed working in their yard. She retired from Robertshaw and was a...
Daniel "Dan" Lee McCoy
Dec 10, 2024
On December 10th this world lost a great man, Dan McCoy. He was dearly loved by his family, and will always be remembered as a dedicated husband, exceptional father, and one of a kind father-in-law.
A devoted fan of Tennessee Volunteers, Dan shared many fond memories with his son, Mark McCoy, as they watch their favorite team play time and time...
Lisa Ann Monger
Dec 9, 2024
Lisa Anne Monger, 57, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 1, 1967, Lisa was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Epps, and stepfather, Ralph Pettiford.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Shelby Pettiford; her children, Brandi Monger and...
Lillie June Church
Dec 9, 2024
Lillie "June" Church, age 94, a long-time resident of Fountain City and member of Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Senior Living Facility of Knoxville on Monday, December 9, 2024. June was born to Jerry and Arminta Yates near Clintwood, Virginia on June 22, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Arminta Yates;...
Betty Lue King
Dec 9, 2024
Betty Lue King age 94, of Halls Crossroads, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1930, to the late Arthur and Eva Lewis. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for 34 years. She was a Christian woman who loved reading, writing poems and music, even having some of her works published...
Mary Katherine Dupes
Dec 9, 2024
Mary Katherine Walker Dupes, age 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on December 9, 2024, at her home, Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Powell. Mary was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to Joe Claude and Katie Lee Walker on August 25, 1937. She worked at BellSouth Telephone Company for thirty-seven years, in which she took great pride. In her retirement, Mary...
Johnny Quincy Adams
Dec 9, 2024
Johnny Quincy Adams, Jr., 74, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away December 9, 2024 at his residence. He was a mechanic for many years. He liked antique cars, guns, hunting and gun collecting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Adams and sons, Chris Adams and Jeremy Adams.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carol...
Tamiko Jewlene Williams
Dec 8, 2024
Tamiko Williams, age 56, born April 26, 1968, went home peacefully surrounded by friends and family on December 8, 2024. She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Caldwell; her father, Steve Breeden and brother, Steven (Boots) Myers. She is survived by her daughters, Destiny Williams and Kerena Hall; brother, Ricky Grubb (Teresa); sisters, Shelby Wees (Crendel), Casie Waters...
Alice "Faye" Richards
Dec 8, 2024
Alice “Faye” Richards, age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8. 2024. She was a member of Churchwell Avenue Baptist Church. Faye retired from Levi’s after 35 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with all of her nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, and their spouses. Survived by nieces, nephews,...
Barbara Dixon
Dec 8, 2024
Barbara Dixon, age 86 of Heiskell, TN passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home. She was a longtime member of Bishopville Baptist Church. Barbara loved the outdoors, gardening, tending to her flowers and animals. Her family was very important to her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred "Hank" Dixon; parents, Delmas and Elizabeth Fields and a...
