Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Alpesh Anil Patel
Jun 7, 2025
Alpesh Anil Patel, age 43, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 9:00am until 10:00am with a service to follow at 10:00am.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Joyce Louise McGill
Jun 7, 2025
Joyce Louise Blake McGill, 91, of Fountain City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025 after an extended illness. She was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church for over 30 years and was a FAITH evangelism leader for 20 years. She worked as an elementary school educator her entire career. One of her passions was...
Sherman E. Curry
Jun 6, 2025
Sherman E. Curry, age 36 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. He attended Shiloh Presbyterian Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Curry.
Survived by his wife, Kayla Curry; daughters, Symphony and Naomi; sons, Semaj and Jaden; mother, Vanessa Curry; and several siblings and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 12:00...
Gary Lynn Maples, Jr.
Jun 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lynn Maples Jr., who left this world on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Gary lived a life filled with passion, laughter, and a deeply rooted love for his family and friends. He was just 24 years old at the time of his death, but the impact...
Wynelle "Penny" Dudley Keim
Jun 6, 2025
Wynelle (Penny) Vincent Keim, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her sons, Charles (Chip) Raymond, 46, and William Rodney, 41. Born June 12, 1947, in Petersburg, VA, to Raymond Vincent Dudley and Ruth Wynelle Williams, Penny overcame a modest childhood to live a life of passion, faith, and service.
A 1965 graduate of Petersburg...
Bobby Joe Juan
Jun 5, 2025
Bobby Joe Juan, age 45 formally of Oklahoma, living in Knoxville passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Bobby was of Christian faith and a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Diane Dillard; and sister, Velma Smith.
Bobby is survived by her husband Miguel Andres Pedro Juan; daughters, Patricia Matias, Tessa Perry, Gabby Castillo,...
Jimmie Haskell Farmer
Jun 4, 2025
Jimmie Haskell Farmer, age 81, of Powell, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was a member and deacon of The Church at Sterchi Hills and the Volunteer Street Rod Association. Jimmie enjoyed building his own cars and attending car shows with them.
He is preceded in death by parents, Ransom and Julia Farmer; sisters, Linda Douglas and Paulette Henderson.
Survived...
Lora Lee Jenkins
Jun 4, 2025
Lora Lee Rupert Jenkins, age 87, of Halls Crossroads, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church, and taught Sunday School there for many years. Lora and Robert operated Highland View Orchard for numerous years and enjoyed teaching local school children about farm life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
George Clark Sanders
Jun 3, 2025
George Clark Sanders
June 6, 1932 - June 3, 2025
George Clark Sanders age 92, of Knoxville, now rests in peace with God. He is survived by sons, Howard (Linda), Scott (Darlene) and Eric. Grandchildren, Samantha and Alexandra Sanders, Tyler Sanders (Tori), and great-granddaughter, Trinity. and special friends: Nikki Guthrie, and Kenney Boatman. He was preceded in death by beloved wife Mary...
Julia Marie Lawson
Jun 3, 2025
Julia Marie Lawson 68, of Andersonville, TN., passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Maynardville, TN. She will be remembered by her family and friends as someone who had a great love of music, and always willing to care for others.
She is preceded in death...
William "Billy" Henry Thomas
Jun 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of William “Bird” Thomas
February 6, 1961 – June 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that William “Bird” Thomas passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 64.Bird loved cheering on his Vols in any sport, but nothing brought him more joy than his girls. He loved them deeply and was endlessly proud—always their biggest fan,...
Ernest E. Hendrix, Jr.
Jun 2, 2025
Ernest E. "Junior" Hendrix, Jr. age 91 of Powell, TN passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 unexpectedly at home.
Ernest was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Ernest E. Hendrix, Sr. and Myrtle Albecht Hendrix. In 1946, Ernest became a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he enjoyed worshipping, most of his life. A 1952 graduate of Powell High...
Alice Rucker Loy
Jun 1, 2025
Alice Rucker Loy, a lifelong resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2025, at the age of 85. A devoted wife, momma, and granny, Alice lived a life full of love, faith, purpose, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Alice dedicated 33 years of service to the Knox County Government, working through three administrations and making...
David Clayton Reynolds
Jun 1, 2025
David Reynolds Sr., 77, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. A devoted Christian who loved the Lord with all his heart, David lived a life of deep faith, integrity, and kindness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Judy Reynolds, and their cherished daughter, Julie. David is survived by his loving...
Kimberly Regina Neely
May 31, 2025
Kimberly Regina Neely, age 62 of the Karns Community went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home. She was a member of West Park Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her father, Luke Mize; sister, Karen Hale; and nephew, David Mize.
Kimberly is survived by her husband of 30 years, Rick Neely; mother, Pat Mize; son,...
Leon James Malueg
May 31, 2025
Leon James Malueg, 85, born on February 24th, 1940, in Bowler, WI, he died of natural causes in Chattanooga, TN on May 31, 2025.
Leon Malueg was 85 when he died. He & his drugstore were a pillar of the Halls community for 39 years. He was a pharmacist, a farmer, family man, and occasionally he would fill in at church...
Dennis Evan Dykes
May 31, 2025
Dennis Evan Dykes age 49, of Knoxville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was of the Baptist faith, and a graduate of Kingsport Christian. He loved playing baseball, basketball and soccer, and was an avid UT football fan!
He was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Helen Dykes.
He is survived by mother, Gwendolyn (James) Cowan,...
Paul E Foust
May 30, 2025
Paul Edward Foust, from Knoxville, TN, was born on Sunday, July 21, 1957, in Jellico, TN. He went to go home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Oak Ridge, TN.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Samantha Curtis and son-in-law Jonathan Curtis; mother, Iva Jean Perry Dills, and father, Donald Glen Foust...
Ronnie Lee Poling
May 29, 2025
Ronnie (Ron) Poling, 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Born on May 14, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to Thomas and Mae Poling, Ronnie lived a life marked by faith, service, and an unwavering love for his family.
A man of service & patriotism, Ron proudly served in the Air...
Carolyn Lee Smith
May 29, 2025
Carolyn Lee Smith age 75, of Karns passed away suddenly Thursday, May 29, 2025 at her home. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She loved to cook, do crafts and was an avid University of Tennessee Vols fan. Preceded in death by parents, Anna and Marshall Troutman; grandson, Kiefer Smith; and several siblings. Survivors: Fiance, Robert "Bob"...
