Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Marilyn Anne McAuley
May 28, 2025
With deep sadness but abiding gratitude, we announce the passing of Marilyn McAuley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this earthly life to enter the arms of her Savior.
Marilyn was a woman of remarkable character—gentle yet spirited, faithful yet fiercely independent, deeply rooted in family and unwavering in her devotion to Christ. Her life was a beautiful tapestry...
Aileen Katherine Lakin
May 27, 2025
Aileen Lakin, age 92, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Island Home Park Health & Rehab. She is now reunited in Heaven with her husband, Rev. Clyde Lakin walking the streets of gold. She devoted her life to serving the Lord and did it with grace and love; she supported him in his...
Judith Faye (Perry) Lewis
May 26, 2025
Judith Perry Lewis, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A true beacon of kindness, Judy lived a life of compassion, generosity, and unconditional love. She would do anything for anyone, never asking for anything in return. Her fierce love for her family and unwavering goodness were felt by all who...
Harold Eric Witt
May 24, 2025
Harold Eric Witt, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2025. He was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church, where he was lovingly known as “the chewing gum man”. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years at Young Mine and retired from Robertshaw. He is preceded...
Mary Loretta Hodges
May 24, 2025
Mary Loretta Hodges, age 85, of Knoxville passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Hodges; sisters, Barbara Carmon and Peggy Flemming; brothers, Walter Carl Gray, Jr. and Ralph Gray. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Patricia Williams, Becky Bell (Mike) and Kathy Thomas (Pete); son, Kevin Hodges (Brandi); sisters, Frances Beeler...
Charles Mitch Humphrey
May 23, 2025
Charles Mitch Humphrey, age 64, Sevierville, TN, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, from a heart attack. He is preceded in death by parents, Raymond Humphrey and Jewell Laws Humphrey and brother-in-law, Danny Cox. Survived by brother, Steve (Vickie), sisters, Cathy Cox, and Beth Nelson (David). Also, many nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews.
Mitch was talented and gifted with...
Ronald David Sims
May 23, 2025
Ronald David Sims II, age 60, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on May 23, 2025.
Ronald was a devoted father to David Shane Sims and Michael Shannon Sims, and a beloved brother to his sisters Teresa Moore and Gail Dyer. He was also a cherished member of the Knoxville community, where he was known for his generous spirit, steady presence, and...
Brenda Hensley
May 23, 2025
Brenda Fay Hensley, age 82 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on May 23, 2025. Brenda was a devoted member of West Park Baptist Church. She worked for Magnavox, TRW, and owned “B&D Fashions.”
Brenda is preceded in death by her late husband, Floyd Hensley; grandsons, Britton and Bryan Brock; mother and daddy, Jack and Pauline Moyers; twin brother, Jack Moyers.
She is...
Clyde "Eddie" Garrett
May 23, 2025
Clyde “Eddie” Garrett, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Eddie retired from Denso Manufacturing. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Sally Garett. He is survived by daughters Lisa and Leslie Garrett; grandchildren, Courtney and Chase Styles; and great grandchildren Christian, Zion, and Nessiah. The...
Courtney Cuevas
May 22, 2025
Courtney Cuevas (Courtney Adair Spradlen), beloved daughter, mother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 39. Courtney was a bright light — a sweet soul with a heart full of love, kindness, resilience and unwavering dedication to her family.
Born and raised in the Knoxville area, Courtney graduated from Fulton High School and remained deeply...
Kimberly Hodge
May 21, 2025
Kimberly Hodge, age 52, of Knoxville, passed away on May 21, 2025.
She was born on December 8, 1972, to the late Ralph E and Sandra Louise (Fawver) McCroskey.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Raymond Wallace Hodge, Jr, as well as special friends, Janet Farrell and Erin from Ft Sanders.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 29th, 2025,...
Timothy Paul Doane
May 21, 2025
Timothy Doane Sr., age 57, of Knoxville, passed away of May 21, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father Clarence Doane Sr.; mother Lorene Myers-Doane; brothers Melvin Doane Sr., Mikey Doane, Sammy Dobbins, and sister Sameda Cloud. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane Doane; siblings Susan Pratt, Clarence Doane Jr., Roy Dobbins, Elvis Doane, Vicky Johnson,...
Marvin Thomas Lane
May 21, 2025
Marvin Thomas Lane, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2025, just 48 hours after the love of his life, Betty Lane. They were married for 67 years. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and a former student at Fulton High School.Marvin retired from the Knoxville Academy...
Ramona Elaine Beeler
May 20, 2025
Ramona Elaine Beeler, 78, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Born in Knoxville on January 31, 1947, Ramona lived a life full of love, strength, and an enduring appreciation for the outdoors.
An avid outdoorswoman, Ramona found joy in deer hunting, gardening, camping, and simply spending time under the open sky. More than...
Charles Harold Carr
May 20, 2025
Charles Harold Carr, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his father, William Lee Carr; mother, Leona Carr (Cook); daughter, Rhistina Oglesby; 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Survived by wife of 46 years, Joan Carr; daughters, Kim Cherry (Ray) and Vicky Cardwell; sons, Terry Carr (Jess), Ricky Carr, and Randy Carr (Tracy); grandchildren, Cayden,...
Nellie "June" Oakley
May 20, 2025
Nellie “June” Oakley lost her battle to pancreatic cancer, and went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1948. June was a lifelong resident of Halls, and a charter member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. She was a Cum Laude Alumni from the University of Tennessee, which began a generational...
Judy L. Kinser
May 20, 2025
Judy L. Kinser, age 83 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord May 20, 2025. She was a member of The Salvation Army. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by mother Pauline Shields, sister Barbara Wooliver, and son Scott Kinser. Survived by children Steve A. Kinser, Perry Kinser, and Kimberly Laugherty,...
Ronnie Harmon
May 19, 2025
Ronnie William Harmon, age 75, of Powell, Tennessee went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 19, 2025. Ronnie was born September 29, 1949, in the Whitaker Hollow area of the Island Ford community in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Dave Harmon and Ethel Cole Harmon.
Ronnie was a retired asbestos insulator with Local 46. Ronnie was an avid...
Betty Fay Lane
May 19, 2025
Betty Mouron Lane, age 93, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2025. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Betty was a 1950 graduate of Halls High School and attended the University of Tennessee, where she studied accounting. She was a lifelong fan of all things Tennessee Athletics.She worked...
Violet Parsley
May 19, 2025
Violet Parsley, 96 years of age formerly of Knoxville TN, passed away May 19, 2025. She was a resident Brooksdale Memory Care in Cleveland TN and a member of Dutch Valley Church of God. She retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 40 years of service. Violet was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother. She loved the lord and...
