Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ricky Alan Compton
Apr 24, 2025
Ricky Alan Compton, age 68 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025 with his loving mother and step-father by his side.
Ricky loved all sports and his favorite team was the Kanas City Chiefs.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Wavalee and Ralph Vineyard.
Ricky is survived by his mother, Joyce Heath and devoted stepdad,...
Shelia Ann Morton
Apr 24, 2025
Shelia, our beautiful, beloved Momma took her Jesus’s hand and went home to spend eternity with the love of her life, Billy. While our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we know there is a great celebration of her homecoming in Heaven.
Shelia Ann (McDaniel) Morton age 82, of Mascot, Tennessee passed away on April 24, 2025. She is preceded in death...
Roy Edward Southerland
Apr 23, 2025
Roy Edward Southerland, age 66, passed away on April 23, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Roy sung gospel music with his brother for many years in the Knoxville area. He is preceded in death by his son, Shane Southerland, his parents, Charles & Betty Southerland and nephews, Charlie Reed & Darren Southerland. Roy is survived by his wife, Mona Ingram...
William "Bill" Timothy Ramsey
Apr 23, 2025
William "Bill" Timothy Ramsey, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1951 to the late Frank Ramsey, Sr. and Ruby (Fields) Ramsey.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Long; brothers Jimmy Ramsey and Frank Ramsey, Jr; and two sisters, Marie Solomon and Shirley McCombs.
He is survived by his two sons, Jonathan Ramsey...
Ruby Leora (Baker) Searcy
Apr 23, 2025
Ruby Leora (Baker) Searcy, age 81 of Heiskell, TN. After a two year battle with cancer, Jesus took her by the hand and led her home at 9:30pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was of the Pentecostal faith and former member of Freeway Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Searcy; daughter, Andrea Garner; son Andy...
Brandon Gregory Whittle
Apr 23, 2025
Brandon Gregory Whittle, age 39, of Corryton, TN went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2025. Brandon was a devoted and loving father to his two boys, Ethan and Grayson. He loved spending time with his entire family and especially riding side-by-sides with his boys, hunting, fishing and camping. Brandon was a 2003 graduate of Gibbs High School...
Kay Dawson
Apr 23, 2025
Kay Dawson age 81 of Corryton, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Clapps Chapel United Methodist Church since 1971 and retired from K.U.B. after many years of service in the Human Resources Department. Kay loved the outdoors, scrapbooking and spending time with her family. Preceded in death...
William Ralph Latham
Apr 22, 2025
William Ralph Latham, age 89 of Knoxville, TN is peacefully sleeping until our Savior Jesus Christ returns.
Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Hazel Latham; daughter, Linda Latham; and siblings, Jack Latham, Jerry Latham, Johnnie Mae Latham, Maxine Latham, and Imogene Ford.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Latham; children, John Latham and family, Donna McCreery and family,...
Juanita Braden
Apr 22, 2025
Juanita Braden age 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2025. She grew up in the Powell, Tennessee and attended Mount Hermon Methodist Church. Juanita graduated from Powell High School. She enjoyed her home, family, and loved the Lord. Juanita cared for many nieces and nephews over the years. She was known for her beautiful long auburn hair, and her...
Tina Renee Carmon
Apr 22, 2025
Tina Renee Carmon, age 47, of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Tina was of Baptist faith. She enjoyed family time including kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by father, Freddie Wayne Carmon; grandmother, Juanita Irene Settle; and special brother-in-law, Jerry Holt. She is survived by husband, Timothy Dale Holt; children, Timothy Wayne Holt (Brittany), Jayla Shiann...
Joseph Edward Diedrich
Apr 21, 2025
Joseph Edward Diedrich, 63, of Knoxville, Tennessee arrived in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 21, 2025 after bravely fighting a rare and aggressive cancer.
Born on September 3, 1961 in Alpena, Michigan, Joe grew up in a very large and loving family, his being active in sports throughout his youth and graduated from Alpena High School. He...
Norma Jean Heath Smith Cardwell
Apr 21, 2025
Norma Jean Heath (Smith) Cardwell went to be with the LORD Monday, April 21, 2025. Born June 28, 1930, in the Halls Community of Knox County, Tennessee. She was a descendant of James McCloud and Mary Collinsworth, one of the first families of Tennessee who settled in the Halls Community around the 1800's. Norma was a longtime and faithful member...
Phillip Garland Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Knoxville – Phillip “Phil” Garland, Jr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Mary Frances “Fran” Garland and parents, Phillip, Sr. and Eva Nell Buckner Garland. Survived by daughters, Renee Garland (Freddie Depew) and Gina Merritt (Allen); grandchildren, Vanessa Durham, Adrianna Durham (Allen Seymour), Phillip Durham (Lexie Hurst), Emily Merritt (Ben Black) and Madison...
Jackie Len Murrell
Apr 20, 2025
Jackie Len Murrell, age 65, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on April 20, 2025. Jackie was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid University of Tennessee football fan and his blood ran orange. Spending time with his true loves, his grandchildren, was what he enjoyed most. His kind heart will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is...
Mary Ann Siebert
Apr 20, 2025
Mary Ann Siebert, age 85, of Powell, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, and Heaven gained another angel. She was a member of Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church and had a strong faith that sustained her over the years. She enjoyed many hobbies including watching the St. Louis Cardinals, going to NASCAR races, baking, gardening, and yard...
Linda Gail (Weeks) Brown
Apr 20, 2025
Linda Gail (Weeks) Brown age 75 of Knoxville, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Linda was of the Christian Faith. Preceded in death by husband of 7 years, William R. Brown; mother, Shirley Hoehne; father, Ross Randolph; brother, Nicholas Randolph and sister, Ronda Garlits. Survivors; daughter, Cheri (William) Padgett; grandchildren, Brooklin Weeks, Aaron (Jennifer) Weeks...
Roy "Chip" Baker
Apr 20, 2025
Roy Ernest "Chip" Baker, of Knoxville, TN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was 53.
Chip is preceded in death by his father, Gary Baker; grandparents, Bob and Ruth Greenwood; and by his grandmother, Pat Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Tammy; stepdaughter, Olivia Williams; son, Ryan Baker; mother, Becky Hollingsworth and stepfather, Roger Hollingsworth;...
Mark Charles Pillon
Apr 19, 2025
Mark Charles Pillon was granted the blessing to celebrate Easter by the Father’s side, having passed away the day before on April 19, 2025. Born in San Francisco on December 1 st , 1960, he was preceded in death by his parents, Jacque Charles Pillon and Constance May Hulgan, as well as his brother Guy Pillon and sisters, Renee Wood...
Herbert Shouns Arnett
Apr 19, 2025
Kiki Herbert (Herb) Shouns Arnett passed away April 19, 2025 at home in Knoxville, TN. Herb was born July 24, 1930 in Carter County, TN. He was the 10th child of Petibone “PB” and Maude Williams Arnett. Herb was also preceded in death by, sister Hassie Arnett McKeehan, and brothers Fred, Orville, Archie, John, Henry, Dewey, William (Bill), and Wayne...
Woodrow Porter Wilkerson
Apr 18, 2025
Woodrow P. Wilkerson age 67, of Oak Ridge, passed away on Friday, April 18,2025. He was a life time member of the Gulf Hammock Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by parents James G. Wilkerson Sr. and Margaret A. Hathcox Wilkerson; Brothers Charles D. Wilkerson and Christopher Wilkerson. Survived by wife, Stacey Wilkerson of 39 years; son, Jacob Wilkerson...
