Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Leah Smelcer Whitaker
Nov 22, 2024
Leah Smelcer Whitaker's gentle spirit entered heaven on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was deeply cherished by many and brought great joy to life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ruth Smelcer, and her husband, E.A. (Noonie) Whitaker.
Leah was a devoted mother to her daughter, Lori Witt, and her son, Brad Whitaker. She was a loving...
Mary Lou Long
Nov 22, 2024
Mary Lou Long age 63, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a graduate of West High School Class of 1979. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Long, and parents, Walter and Betty Abbott....
Rema Clapp Butler
Nov 22, 2024
Rema Clapp Butler, 92, of Knoxville, TN passed away on November 22, 2024 with a long battle of Dementia and Cancer. Rema was born on October 13, 1932 to the late Ross Clapp and Tina “Tiny” Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Steven Butler and daughter, Rhonda Butler. She is survived by her grandchildren, Andrew Butler...
Nancy Lee Stanley
Nov 21, 2024
Nancy Lee Greer Stanley, 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully the morning of, November 20, 2024. She was born, September 10, 1935, in Phoenix, Arizona. Preceded in death by her father, Cyrus Martin; mother, Pearl Louise; brothers, Ronnie, Sherrill and Freddy (Greer).
Nancy was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, (she loved her family!) and tireless worker. While raising two...
Carla Marie Pate Boruff
Nov 21, 2024
Carla Marie Pate Boruff, age 79, of Corryton, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and other health issues. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Corryton. Marie was the middle of five girls born to Carl and Birdie Pate. Marie and her...
Frank Roberts
Nov 21, 2024
Frank Roberts, age 92, of Corryton, TN went to be with the Lord in the evening hours of Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a a faithful member and Deacon of Highland Baptist Church. He was retired from Standard Knitting Mills and was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. Frank was...
Diane Roberts
Nov 20, 2024
Diane Roberts, 63, of Friendsville, TN passed away on November 20, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Roberts (Bryan); grandchildren, Landyn Damyen, Adriana, Kailyn, Demi, Dominick and Skylar; son, Moy Ramirez; fiancé, Richard Ott; sisters, Carolyn Ray and Pam Garland; nieces, Hope Ramsey, Donna Garland; nephews, Albert Ray and Jerry (Amy) Thompson; and great nieces and nephews, Jeremy,...
JD Chapman
Nov 20, 2024
JD Chapman age 88, of Luttrell, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church Sharps Chapel. In his spare time, you could find JD fishing or tinkering anything with an engine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Clara Chapman, sister, Shirley Gass, niece, Robin and nephew, Alan. He...
Harry Wayne Norman
Nov 20, 2024
Harry Wayne Norman, age 70, of Powell, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Bell's Campground Methodist Church and a Master Diamond Star Technician for over 30 years. He was a devoted member of the Board of Directors for Bell’s Campground Cemetery for 25 years.
He is preceded...
Cathy Lou Mynatt Atkins
Nov 19, 2024
Cathy Mynatt Atkins age 67, of Corryton, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was a member of the Vintage Street Rod Association. She enjoyed attending car shows and knitting in her spare time, but more than anything she loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born on June 14, 1957, to...
Colonel Roy C. Merritt
Nov 19, 2024
Colonel Roy C. Merritt "Ret" of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as commander of the 844th Engineer Battalion during Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of Nehemiah Baptist Church in Knoxville. He was an avid...
Betty J Ballard
Nov 18, 2024
Betty J Ballard passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the age of 76. After years of battling health issues, she is at peace with the Lord. Betty knew that it was a greater gift to give rather than receive and showed great generosity to many. She held a special place in her heart for her...
Robert Joseph Holmes II
Nov 17, 2024
Robert Joseph Holmes II, age 53, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Born on, October 29, 1971, he was a cherished son to Vernon and Barbara Holmes. Robert graduated from Abingdon High School, and served in the US Army. Upon discharge, he moved to Knoxville Tn. where he was...
Jerry Lynn Sammons
Nov 17, 2024
Jerry Lynn Sammons, age 56, passed away on November 17, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Jerry loved the Vols, and always had a joke to tell. Jerry loved to tease and aggravate his family. He also loved WWE wrestling.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Dea Sammons; sons, Richie (Jessica) Sammons, Spencer (Emilee) Sammons, Jerry Sammons Jr. Grandchildren; Braydin, Skyler, Shaelynn, Serena, Korbyn,...
Linda Lundy Sharp
Nov 15, 2024
Linda Lundy Sharp passed away peacefully Friday, November 15, 2024, after a courageous health battle. Linda was born on July 28, 1948, in Knoxville, TN to Ira Lundy and Eula Onks Lundy. After graduating from Gibbs High School and Tennessee School of Beauty, she married Carl Michael Sharp on February 7, 1968. Linda dedicated her life to raising their sons,...
Lucille "Lucy" Arnold
Nov 14, 2024
Lucille "Lucy" Arnold, born February 22, 1937 in Sneedville, TN to George and Cleo Winkler Cook, passed away November 14, 2024. She was a member of Virginia Avenue Methodist Church until its closing. Working for Knox Manufacturing until its closing, she retired from Levi's in Powell.
She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one years, Richard Arnold. She is...
Randall "Jeff" Campbell
Nov 13, 2024
Randall Jeffrey Campbell, age 64, passed away November 13, 2024, at his home in Corryton. Jeff, (as he was known) was born in Detroit MI. to Leslie “Brode” and Ethel Beeler Campbell on February 20, 1960. Jeff has been a resident of the Corryton community since his family returned to Tennessee in 1967. He was a graduate of Gibbs High...
Chris K. Rickman
Nov 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris K Rickman, beloved father, grandfather, and devoted Christian, who passed away on November 13, 2024 at the age of 69. He was a man whose love, kindness, and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on December 5th 1954 in Baytown TX, Chris lived a...
Steve McCarty
Nov 13, 2024
Steven Michael McCarty, age 70, met his Savior face to face on November 13, 2024 after more than 13 years battling the toll cancer took on his body. Steve held many roles in his life from Business Owner to Deacon, but none more cherished than Husband, Father, and Papaw. He was the fiercest protector and provider to his family. Through...
David Wood
Nov 12, 2024
David Bradley Wood, age 35 of Knoxville, passed away November 12, 2024. He enjoyed whittling, shooting guns, riding and working on motorcycles. David loved his kids and his family most of all.
David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Jeannette Wood. Survived by his wife, Ruby Wood; children, Shane, Connor, and Addesyn; parents Felicia (Randy) Bertram and David...
