Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Hobart Allen "Jack" French
Mar 24, 2025
Hobart Allen “Jack” French, age 94, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born to his late parents, Dewey McKinley French and Katherine Olivia Grigsby French. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marian Delories (Lett) French, brother, Louis, and sister, Elsie.
Jack is Survived by his daughter,...
Mary Beverly Smith (Gillenwaters)
Mar 23, 2025
Mary Beverly Gillenwaters Smith of Knoxville, 92, was welcomed home to Heaven on March 23, 2025. Mary was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended Central High School; the University of Tennessee; and Walters State Community College where she completed a much-desired nursing degree. She worked in various local hospitals throughout her career. Mary was raised in the Baptist...
William Russell Lester
Mar 23, 2025
In loving Memory of William Russell Lester.
February 23rd, 1977 – March 23rd, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Will, a devoted servant of the Lord, who went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 23rd, 2025, at the age of 48. For 27 years, Will dedicated his life to the Lord, sharing the gospel and leading...
Dorothy Whitehurst Chumley
Mar 23, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Whitehurst Chumley, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home in Powell, TN. Through the years Dorothy relocated many times but was always able to proudly serve her Christian faith. She was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN; Parkwood Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL; First Baptist Church in Steubenville, OH;...
Lillian "Jean" Harrell Vance
Mar 22, 2025
Lillian “Jean” Harrell Vance age 97, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Jean was a long-time member of Central View American Christian Church in Washburn, TN. She started working at Regas Restaurant, and then spent many years in the banking industry working at Valley Fidelity Bank.
She is preceded in death by husband, Heston Vance; father, Walter Harrell; mother, Anna...
Shirley Ann Vittatoe
Mar 21, 2025
Shirley Ann Vittatoe, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 5, 1946, in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Romans 8:28 reads, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Timothy Dewayne Hopkins
Mar 20, 2025
Timothy Dewayne Hopkins age 65, of Powell, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 26, 1959, to the late James Monroe and Eula Lee Hopkins. He was the youngest male of 12 children. He was a member of Living Waters Missionary Baptist Church. He was a...
Hobert Andrew "H. A." Loy
Mar 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Hobert Andrew “H.A.” Loy, age 87, of Knoxville, TN, on March 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. H.A. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, poppy, and pop-pop, known for his kind, humble, and hard-working spirit. Born on January 21, 1938, in Knoxville to Andrew Hobert and Hallie Loy, H.A....
Jane Lowery
Mar 20, 2025
Jane Lowery, age 86, of Andersonville, went home to be with the Lord and all the loved ones that have gone before her. She was a long-time standing and very involved member of First Baptist Church of Andersonville, and she loved her church family and friends dearly. Jane loved to garden and planting flowers, bird watching, and even enjoyed driving...
Patricia "Pat" Bell Pique
Mar 20, 2025
Patricia "Pat" (Bell) Pique age 68 of Corryton, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Life Care of Jefferson City. She was a devoted member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Gibbs High School Cafeteria. Pat loved her family dearly. Preceded in death by parents; Dorcas and Chester Bell; brother, Troy Bell. Survivors; daughter, Christy Williams; Fiancé,...
Cary Stephen Valentine
Mar 19, 2025
Valentine, Cary Stephen (Stevie), age 74, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Aaron and Kathleen Valentine, and brother, Daryl Valentine.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, L’Rae Valentine, and their son, Jonathan Valentine, who resides in Chicago; godchildren Jake Mynatt, Christy Kaufman and Kacey Scates; bonus daughter Teresa Koesler; sister...
Don Cox
Mar 19, 2025
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever...
Angela Marie McNelley
Mar 19, 2025
Angela Marie McNelley, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at her home in Clinton, TN. She was 42.
Angie is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Joyce McNelley. She is survived by her children, Breanna Cooper and Christian Cooper; Aunt Marilyn Booth and Aunt Dorothy Fine; Uncle Jim Maynor (Francis); cousins Jennifer Smith (Kevin); special friend, Jon Neff;...
Juanita Parker
Mar 19, 2025
Juanita Parker, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2025. She will be remembered as a wonderful woman who loved everyone and touched many lives. Preceded in death by husband David Parker, sisters Joann Morgan and Maxine Dyer, and brother J.C. Manis. Survived by sons Frankie (Brenda) Parker, Jackie (Tammy) Parker, Jerry Parker, and Terry (Sharon) Parker, several grandchildren...
Kaitlyn Nicole Morse
Mar 18, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Kaitlyn Nicole Morse, 29, of Powell, who left us peacefully on March 18, 2025, at 3:06 a.m., surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Kaitlyn was a devoted wife, a fiercely loving mother, a cherished daughter and a loyal friend. She is survived by her husband, Hunter Morse;...
John Dale Meredith
Mar 18, 2025
John “Dale” Meredith, age 69, of Corryton, TN went to be with the lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was a member of Son Light Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Meredith; mother, Elizabeth Meredith; and grandmother, Beulah Carson.
Dale is survived by wife of 35 years, Debbie Meredith; children, Traci Forsyth (Tim), Julie Meredith (Beth)...
Katherine Sturgeon Longmire
Mar 18, 2025
Della “Katherine” Sturgeon Longmire, age 91, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Eugene "Scottie" Longmire; parents, James and Mary Sturgeon; brothers: Larry, Jimmy, R.C. and Jewel Ray Sturgeon; and sisters: Hazel Pauline Sturgeon, Lucy Bernice Clark, and Linda Thomas.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin Gresham and Mary...
William Charles Brown
Mar 17, 2025
William "Bill" Charles Brown, age 64, of Knoxville passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Bill was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. He was a professional drywall finisher. As he got older, he made it his mission to spread light to anyone trapped in darkness throughout downtown Knoxville.
Bill was preceded in death...
Edna Faye Newman
Mar 17, 2025
Edna Faye Newman (Riffey) of Knoxville TN passed on to her Heavenly home on March 17, 2025 due to complications of Heart and Kidney failure. She was 82 yrs old. She was saved at the age of 7 and half . She took every opportunity she could to talk about the Lord. She also wrote articles for her church. She...
Wanda Ray Gaddis
Mar 16, 2025
Wanda Ray Gaddis, age 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She would light up the room when she smiled. She deeply loved her family, her church, Southern Gospel Music and JFG Coffee.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She dedicated more than 30 years as a...
