Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Anthony Lynn Wooliver
Mar 31, 2025
Anthony Lynn Wooliver, age 46 of Knoxville passed on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Preceded in death by his wife, Angelique Michelle Wooliver; stepbrother, Billy Sexton; niece, Jasmine Parton; grandmothers, Thelma Wooliver and Stella Parton; uncles, Robert Wooliver and Shannon Wooliver.
Anthony is survived by his son, Marty Wooliver; mother, Brenda Parton; father, Thomas Parton; brother, Jessie Parton; sisters, Becky Wooliver-Weaver (Matthew) and...
Clyde Wayman Free
Mar 30, 2025
Clyde Wayman Free, age 73 of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He served in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam veteran who loved his country. He was a loving father and devoted Papaw.
He was preceded in death by Pat Leeper; siblings, Donald, Joyce, Robert, Claude, Howard, John...
Karri Lynn Akers
Mar 30, 2025
Karri, 57, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Flatrock, MI, passed away on Sunday evening, March 30, 2025. She is survived by her son, Ashton Akers, and her daughter, Brittany Larson. Her siblings: David Welch, Kristine Slates, and Aaron Welch. And her parents Dave and Linda Welch; who loved and supported her deeply.While many knew her through the lens of pain...
John Wallen Roberts
Mar 30, 2025
John W. "JW" Roberts age 93 of Powell, TN passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his residence at the Morning Pointe of Powell. JW was a graduate of the 1951 class at Powell High School. He was Deacon Emeritus at Sharon Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his...
Betty Ruth Cooper
Mar 30, 2025
Betty Ruth Cooper, age 91, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Cooper; parents, Thomas "Doc" Elmer Moore and Lou Vernie Hill Moore; son, Everett Cooper; brothers, Howard, Charles and Richard Moore; sisters, Emma Mae Marie, Faye Sane, Wilma Thurman and Linda Lee;...
Esta Inez (Friar) Arnold
Mar 30, 2025
Esta Inez Friar Arnold, of Halls Crossroads, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at age 99. Born on December 10, 1925, to Samuel Thomas Friar and Loda Mae Seals Friar, Esta grew up in Fonde, Kentucky, a small, then-coal-mining town near the Tennessee-Kentucky border. She was the ninth child of eleven, all of whom she survived. She graduated from...
Linda "Jeanette" Stringer
Mar 30, 2025
Linda “Jeanette” Stringer, age 58 of Strawberry Plains, TN went to be with her Savior on Friday. March 28, 2025. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Jeanette will be remembered for her bubbly personality and warm smile.
Preceded in death by her father, Lester Bennett Sr.; and mother, Linda Herring.
Jeanette is survived by her mother, Becky Wyrick;...
Paul Edward Price
Mar 29, 2025
Paul E. Price, age 72, of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Jackie, a loving father to Renee and Paula, and an encouraging papaw to Levi, Cooper, and Wyatt. Paul retired from Twin City Dealerships after many years in the car business. He enjoyed his years as Human Resource...
Carson Leroy Hutchison
Mar 28, 2025
Dr. Carson Leroy Hutchison, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend; passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 23, 1949, in Maynardville, Tennessee. Carson remained a lifelong resident of the community, dedicating his life to the service and well-being of his family, friends, and neighbors. Carson was preceded in death by his parents, Joe...
Ned Edward Jones, Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Ned Edward Jones Jr. age 70 of Halls, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025. He attended Georgia State University and retired from Standard Coffee Company, where he worked as regional manager. Ned was also a member of Union Baptist Church in Halls, serving as a Deacon. He was a Dockmaster at Black Oak Marina and...
Ernestine Bright
Mar 28, 2025
Ernestine Bright age 90, of Walland, was born on September 7, 1934, and was called home to rejoice with her heavenly family on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Bright, Sharon Houser, Glenda Long, Gregory Bright, and grandson, Anthony Bright. Survivors are daughter, Kimberly and son-in-law, Eddie Dunlap, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and...
Vickie Lynn Green
Mar 28, 2025
Vickie Lynn Green age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Ray and Zelphia “Ellen” Green, brothers, Billy “Joe” Green and Michael Green, and sister, Barbara Green. She is survived by her fur baby, La’Sha, daughter, Nicole Melton, granddaughter, Breauna Stevens, sisters: Mary...
Martha Lou (Damewood) Barker
Mar 28, 2025
Martha Lou (Damewood) Barker age 89 of Fountain City, went to her Heavenly Home Friday, March 28, 2025. She was a member of Adkins Baptist Church, retired from the FDIC and she loved to travel with her husband Bobby. Preceded in death by parents; Hazel and Fate Damewood; brothers, Bob and Ray Damewood and grandsons, David and Daniel. Survivors; husband...
Nora "Kathy" Long
Mar 26, 2025
Nora(Kathy) Katherine Neely Long
11/04/1960-03/26/2025
“Oh I will sing of the Goodness of God!”
Kathy made her way to Glory on Wednesday March 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Neely and Geraldine Carey, brother Norman Neely, and nephew “Little” Kenny Gumke, special cousins Beverly Grisetti and Kim Thomas. She leaves behind her loving and wonderful husband, Earl Long...
Robert Lonnie Merryman
Mar 26, 2025
Robert "Bob" Merryman, age 83 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House.
Bob was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and attended Central High School. He was a member of the IBEW 760. He trained as an electrician and worked at Broadway Electric, Thundercraft Boats and Vreeland Engineering. Bob loved the outdoors and was...
Judy Eloise Palmer
Mar 25, 2025
Judy Eloise Simmons Palmer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on September 18, 1946, in Greenville, Tennessee, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Lamar Simmons and Eloise Thompson.
Judy was a devoted wife to Larry Shannon Palmer, with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of...
Beverly Anne Farrell (Hackett)
Mar 24, 2025
Beverly Anne (Hackett) Farrell age 76 of West Knoxville, passed away Monday March 24, 2025 and is now with her Heavenly Father. She grew up in Moberly, MO and moved to Kingston, TN where she belonged to Morrison Hill Christian Church, Kingston TN. Beverly was a systems engineer with IBM for ten years and continued as a network systems manager,...
Ayden Amere Russo
Mar 24, 2025
Our family regretfully announces the unexpected passing of Ayden Amere Russo, who left this earth on March 24, 2025 at the tender age of 16. Born on October 8, 2008 in Knoxville, TN. Ayden was an amazing athlete that thrived playing basketball and football. Ayden was always happy and outgoing; and even though his life was cut short, the impression...
David Denby Clark, Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
David Denby Clark Sr., lovingly known as "Pops", took the final road trip to his heavenly home on March 24, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.
David was born on February 18, 1954 in Nashville, Tennessee where he met his loving, devoted wife of 52 years, Linda Lee while attending McGavock High School. Life later took he and his family to...
Wayne Burl Grimes
Mar 24, 2025
Rev. Wayne Burl Grimes
November 12, 1936 - March 24, 2025
On March 24, 2025, Wayne Burl Grimes returned home to his Heavenly Father. Wayne was born November 12, 1936 in Little Rock Arkansas to Brinton Lee Grimes and Lillie Mae Burton. He graduated Little Rock Central High School in 1954, and 10 years later, married the love of his life, Wilma,...
