Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Linda "Jeanette" Stringer
Mar 30, 2025
Linda “Jeanette” Stringer, age 58 of Strawberry Plains, TN went to be with her Savior on Friday. March 28, 2025. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Jeanette will be remembered for her bubbly personality and warm smile.
Preceded in death by her father, Lester Bennett Sr.; and mother, Linda Herring.
Jeanette is survived by her mother, Becky Wyrick;...
Paul Edward Price
Mar 29, 2025
Paul E. Price, age 72, of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Jackie, a loving father to Renee and Paula, and an encouraging papaw to Levi, Cooper, and Wyatt. Paul retired from Twin City Dealerships after many years in the car business. He enjoyed his years as Human Resource...
Carson Leroy Hutchison
Mar 28, 2025
Dr. Carson Leroy Hutchison, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend; passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 23, 1949, in Maynardville, Tennessee. Carson remained a lifelong resident of the community, dedicating his life to the service and well-being of his family, friends, and neighbors. Carson was preceded in death by his parents, Joe...
Ned Edward Jones, Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Ned Edward Jones Jr. age 70 of Halls, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025. He attended Georgia State University and retired from Standard Coffee Company, where he worked as regional manager. Ned was also a member of Union Baptist Church in Halls, serving as a Deacon. He was a Dockmaster at Black Oak Marina and...
Ernestine Bright
Mar 28, 2025
Ernestine Bright age 90, of Walland, was born on September 7, 1934, and was called home to rejoice with her heavenly family on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Bright, Sharon Houser, Glenda Long, Gregory Bright, and grandson, Anthony Bright. Survivors are daughter, Kimberly and son-in-law, Eddie Dunlap, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and...
Vickie Lynn Green
Mar 28, 2025
Vickie Lynn Green age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Ray and Zelphia “Ellen” Green, brothers, Billy “Joe” Green and Michael Green, and sister, Barbara Green. She is survived by her fur baby, La’Sha, daughter, Nicole Melton, granddaughter, Breauna Stevens, sisters: Mary...
Martha Lou (Damewood) Barker
Mar 28, 2025
Martha Lou (Damewood) Barker age 89 of Fountain City, went to her Heavenly Home Friday, March 28, 2025. She was a member of Adkins Baptist Church, retired from the FDIC and she loved to travel with her husband Bobby. Preceded in death by parents; Hazel and Fate Damewood; brothers, Bob and Ray Damewood and grandsons, David and Daniel. Survivors; husband...
Nora "Kathy" Long
Mar 26, 2025
Nora(Kathy) Katherine Neely Long
11/04/1960-03/26/2025
“Oh I will sing of the Goodness of God!”
Kathy made her way to Glory on Wednesday March 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Neely and Geraldine Carey, brother Norman Neely, and nephew “Little” Kenny Gumke, special cousins Beverly Grisetti and Kim Thomas. She leaves behind her loving and wonderful husband, Earl Long...
Robert Lonnie Merryman
Mar 26, 2025
Robert "Bob" Merryman, age 83 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House.
Bob was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and attended Central High School. He was a member of the IBEW 760. He trained as an electrician and worked at Broadway Electric, Thundercraft Boats and Vreeland Engineering. Bob loved the outdoors and was...
Judy Eloise Palmer
Mar 25, 2025
Judy Eloise Simmons Palmer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on September 18, 1946, in Greenville, Tennessee, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Lamar Simmons and Eloise Thompson.
Judy was a devoted wife to Larry Shannon Palmer, with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of...
Beverly Anne Farrell (Hackett)
Mar 24, 2025
Beverly Anne (Hackett) Farrell age 76 of West Knoxville, passed away Monday March 24, 2025 and is now with her Heavenly Father. She grew up in Moberly, MO and moved to Kingston, TN where she belonged to Morrison Hill Christian Church, Kingston TN. Beverly was a systems engineer with IBM for ten years and continued as a network systems manager,...
Ayden Amere Russo
Mar 24, 2025
Our family regretfully announces the unexpected passing of Ayden Amere Russo, who left this earth on March 24, 2025 at the tender age of 16. Born on October 8, 2008 in Knoxville, TN. Ayden was an amazing athlete that thrived playing basketball and football. Ayden was always happy and outgoing; and even though his life was cut short, the impression...
David Denby Clark, Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
David Denby Clark Sr., lovingly known as "Pops", took the final road trip to his heavenly home on March 24, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.
David was born on February 18, 1954 in Nashville, Tennessee where he met his loving, devoted wife of 52 years, Linda Lee while attending McGavock High School. Life later took he and his family to...
Wayne Burl Grimes
Mar 24, 2025
Rev. Wayne Burl Grimes
November 12, 1936 - March 24, 2025
On March 24, 2025, Wayne Burl Grimes returned home to his Heavenly Father. Wayne was born November 12, 1936 in Little Rock Arkansas to Brinton Lee Grimes and Lillie Mae Burton. He graduated Little Rock Central High School in 1954, and 10 years later, married the love of his life, Wilma,...
Hobart Allen "Jack" French
Mar 24, 2025
Hobart Allen “Jack” French, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born to his late parents, Dewey McKinley French and Katherine Olivia Grigsby French. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marian Delories (Lett) French, brother, Louis, and sister, Elsie.
Jack is Survived by his daughter,...
Mary Beverly Smith (Gillenwaters)
Mar 23, 2025
Mary Beverly Gillenwaters Smith of Knoxville, 92, was welcomed home to Heaven on March 23, 2025. Mary was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended Central High School; the University of Tennessee; and Walters State Community College where she completed a much-desired nursing degree. She worked in various local hospitals throughout her career. Mary was raised in the Baptist...
William Russell Lester
Mar 23, 2025
In loving Memory of William Russell Lester.
February 23rd, 1977 – March 23rd, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Will, a devoted servant of the Lord, who went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 23rd, 2025, at the age of 48. For 27 years, Will dedicated his life to the Lord, sharing the gospel and leading...
Gary Leon Lundy
Mar 23, 2025
Gary Leon Lundy, age 82, of Knoxville, TN died Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. He was a local musician and very artistic in various mediums. Gary could make everyone smile. He was loved by many and he loved everyone with his big heart. He never met a...
Dorothy Whitehurst Chumley
Mar 23, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Whitehurst Chumley, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home in Powell, TN. Through the years Dorothy relocated many times but was always able to proudly serve her Christian faith. She was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN; Parkwood Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL; First Baptist Church in Steubenville, OH;...
Lillian "Jean" Harrell Vance
Mar 22, 2025
Lillian “Jean” Harrell Vance age 97, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Jean was a long-time member of Central View American Christian Church in Washburn, TN. She started working at Regas Restaurant, and then spent many years in the banking industry working at Valley Fidelity Bank.
She is preceded in death by husband, Heston Vance; father, Walter Harrell; mother, Anna...
