Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Carolyn Marie Hamrick
Aug 29, 2025
Carolyn Marie Hamrick age 91 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at Trinity Hills Assisted Living Facility. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church and retired from Knox County Schools as a Special Education Teaching Assistant. Carolyn and her late husband Paul enjoyed and loved making ceramics. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of...
Ralph "Pete" Howard Lynch
Aug 29, 2025
Ralph “Pete” Lynch, age 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. He graduated from Rule High School and went on to study art and math at the University of Tennessee. He owned his own business for 25 years. He was a soft spoken and kind man. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Lynch; brother,...
Opal White Smith
Aug 29, 2025
Opal White Smith, age 91, of Powell, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. Opal was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. She loved ceramics, flowers, and gardening.
Opal is preceded in death by husband, Clarence Smith, Jr., parents, Claude and Mossie White; sisters, Irene Pate, Bessie Rutherford, Edna Stooksbury, Cleo Brooks, Trula Mantooth, Frances Hatmaker, Loretta Gentry, Gail Hatmaker;...
Norman Dale Phipps
Aug 28, 2025
Norman Dale Phipps continued on his eternal journey on August 28, 2025, peacefully at his home in Rocky Top, Tennessee. He was born on April 15, 1953, in Greencastle Indiana to Homer and Estella (Cole) Phipps. During his life he resided in Indiana and Tennessee. He retired from the Putnamville Correctional Facility, achieving the title of Captain Phipps, after 32...
Robert Richard Krause, Sr.
Aug 28, 2025
Robert Richard Krause, Sr., age 68, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a honored United States Army Veteran. He loved playing pool, playing cards, working on cars and most of all loving his family.
Preceded by his son, Robert Richard Krause, Jr.; granddaughter, Erin N. Krause.
Robert is survived by his wife,...
Carol "Honey" Adams
Aug 28, 2025
Carlene “Carol” “Honey” Adams, age 79, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a life filled with faith, devotion and joy.
Carol was a strong Christian woman and a dedicated member of Bell’s Campground Baptist Church, where she joyfully served in the children’s ministry for many years. She lived out...
Johna Bowling Crass
Aug 28, 2025
Johna Bowling Crass age 49, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was saved and baptized at New Testament Baptist Church. A Halls High School Graduate C/O 1993, pet lover, and avid UT Sports fan, especially Vols football. Johna also loved the warm sunshine, trips to the beach, and absolutely anything the color orange!
She was preceded in...
Cathy "CatCat" Charlene Seiber
Aug 27, 2025
Cathy "CatCat" Seiber, age 58, of Knoxville, went home to the loving arms of Jesus on August 27, 2025. CatCat was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a huge University of Tennessee Volunteer fan. CatCat was preceded in death by her parents, Jackie and Charlotte Wright, and brother-in-law, Randy Chasteen.
She is...
Heavenly Anne Tiffany Pickett
Aug 26, 2025
Heavenly Anne Tiffany Pickett, age 20, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by grandmothers, Mary Jane Shipley and Linda Green; grandfather, Robert Pickett, uncle, Jerry Shipley and aunt, Annie Shipley. She is survived by mother, Mary Beth Upshaw (Darren Upshaw); father, Doug Pickett; aunts, Brittany Shipley and April Trout and Betty Osbourn (Paul); uncles, Joshua...
Jason Michael Wyatt
Aug 26, 2025
Jason Michael Wyatt, age 55, of Knoxville (formerly of San Diego, CA) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26,2025, in the family home.
Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Willa Wyatt (Fanning); brothers, John and Jeff; and sister, Jayne Snowden of San Diego, CA.
Survived by spouse of almost 18 years, Brandy Wyatt (Dyer) and children, Breanna, Adelynn, and Christopher. Remaining...
Jason Wayne Nelson
Aug 26, 2025
Jason Nelson, age 48 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2025. Jason loved bowling and spending time with friends. He was preceded in death by mother, Linda Nelson; Uncle, Chucky Vandergriff; grandparents, Bill and Betty Bailey. Survived by brothers, Kenneth and Greg Nelson; nephews, Chaz and Cody Nelson; and close family friend Charlene Samples and her son David...
Walter Crystal Shirk
Aug 26, 2025
Walter Shirk, 80, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born on March 6, 1945, Walter was known for his love of coffee, his sweet tooth for candy, and his ability to make just about anyone laugh. He lived life with a twinkle in his eye, a joke on his lips, and just enough mischief to...
David A. Noel
Aug 25, 2025
David A. Noel passed away August 25, 2025. He was a good mechanic and over the road truck driver. He turned 80 years old the second day of August. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Betty, step-daughter Sandy Michael and husband Marc of Murrells Inlet, SC, granddaughters Autumn Manning of Thorn Hill, Olivia Countess Reys and husband Ralph of...
Doris Lewis Dalton
Aug 25, 2025
Doris Lewis Dalton age 85 of Corryton, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Ft. Sander's Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and a graduate of Central High School in 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Lucille Lewis, and her son-in-law, Larry D. Monroe....
David Michael Lister
Aug 25, 2025
David Michael Lister, age 84, of Knoxville, TN, originally from Hull Yorkshire, England, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. David was an avid football (soccer) fan. He was very proud of his British roots and carried it with him wherever he went. He was also a great storyteller and lover of beer, wine, classical music and The Beatles.
David is...
Jack Dale Treece
Aug 25, 2025
Jack Dale Treece, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Surrounded by his family, Jack peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, reunited with his beloved wife of 63 years, Betty Jewel Treece. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jack lived a life marked by faith, love for his family and...
Michael Ian Gribble
Aug 24, 2025
Sadly, we regret to inform you of the death of Michael Ian Gribble, on August 24, 2025. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was very proud of his career as manager of the Dollar General Store 591. He is preceded in death by parents Linda Gribble, father Reed Gribble, Jr., grandparents Iva...
Elmo Harold Brock
Aug 24, 2025
Elmo Brock of Powell, Tennessee went home to the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Elmo was born on September 6,1951 to Randy and Helen Brock. He was a committed Christian, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He attended Fair Havens Baptist Church since 1973 and served as a deacon for many of those years. Along with his brother, he ran a...
Shane Delaney
Aug 23, 2025
Shane Ronald Dean Delaney, age 39, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 23, 2025. Born on November 8, 1985, Shane was a proud lifelong resident of Knoxville and a true son of East Tennessee.
Shane’s love for God guided his actions, shaped his values, and gave him strength throughout his life. He recently achieved a lifelong dream when he...
Daniel Adam Wells
Aug 22, 2025
Daniel Adam Wells, 35, born and raised in Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, August 22, 2025. Daniel was a loving son, father and fiancé. He enjoyed the work he did with AWP Safety and spending time with his family. Daniel loved being outdoors, watching sunsets and the yearly tubing trips at Metcalf Bottoms down Little River with loved...
