Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William R. New III
Feb 27, 2025
William R. New, III, 84, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Bill was a faithful member and servant of the Fountain City Presbyterian Church. Bill retired from the Knoxville City/County Schools where he was a Teacher, Coach and Administrator.
A true Volunteer For Life, Bill served as the Lady Vols Clock Operator, 2001-2020.
Bill’s career in education included teaching...
"Jeff" Warren
Feb 27, 2025
Remus "Jeff" Warren of Knoxville left us too soon Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at the age of 58. He was born October 31st, 1966.
Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Warren; granddaughter, Baylei Warren; grandparents, Sarah and Herbert Johnson; brothers, Ed Warren and Michael Warren and sister, Ann Finley. Jeff is survived by his wife, Angela Warren; son,...
Burnice Bentley Creech
Feb 26, 2025
Burnice Bentley Creech, age 75, passed away peacefully in his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, on February 26th, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. He was born in Cumberland, Kentucky in 1949, to Paul and Easter Creech. Upon graduating from Cumberland High School in 1968, he enlisted into the United States Navy, stationed in Norfolk, VA.
He was preceded in...
Adrian "Junior" Wallace Carr Barnes
Feb 26, 2025
Adrian “Junior” Wallace Carr Barnes, Jr. went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2025. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. We can’t thank the exceptional hospital staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital enough. A special Thank You to nurse Tyler, who took great care of him while he was in the Intensive Care Unit.
Junior was a donor, and...
Nancy Rebecca McCarty (Grubb)
Feb 26, 2025
Nancy Rebecca (Grubb) McCarty age 51 of Blaine formerly of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was a truck driver for Claiborne Hauling. Preceded in death by father Samuel "Jack" Grubb; brother David Grubb; and significant other Roger Maples. Survivors; mother Rebecca Harmon; son Preston (fiance Maggie Luttrell) McCarty; daughter Rachel McCarty;...
Jack Verlin Hodges
Feb 26, 2025
Jack V. Hodges, age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Powell, TN for 47 years. He retired from AT&T, and worked as a crossing guard at Ritta School.
Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Evelyn Hodges; and brother, Carl Hodges.
Jack is survived by his...
Martha Marks Page
Feb 25, 2025
Martha Blanton Marks Page, age 77 passed away at her home on 02/25/2025. She was a life-long resident of Fountain City and faithful member of Fountain City United Methodist Church.
Martha was born on Oak Park Drive and lived for the past 50 years one street over in her childhood “dream home” on Kesterwood. Martha attended Smithwood Elementary School and Central...
Robert Eugene Sharp
Feb 25, 2025
Robert Eugene Sharp, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Robert retired from the Air Force after 21 years. He also retired from the State of TN after 10 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Don & Willie...
Michelle Terri Black
Feb 25, 2025
Michelle Black of Knoxville, TN, age 60, was called home by her heavenly father, and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Michelle was reunited with her mother Amelia Apple; Brothers, Donald Apple Jr. and Leonard Apple; Sister, Robin Apple Jones; Daughter, Tiffany Black; Grandson, Matthew Hudson; Mother in-law Elizabeth Black; Brother in-laws, Jerry, Carson, Carlos, Clifton and Arvin...
Robert Harold Gideon
Feb 25, 2025
Robert Harold (Bob) Gideon, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was of the Baptist Faith. Bob enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by father and mother, Ernest and Eva Gideon; sister, Ginny Dender.
He is survived by...
William John Weaver III
Feb 24, 2025
William John Weaver III, mostly known as Billy Weaver, age 53 , a life long resident of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Tennova North in Powell, Tennessee. He crossed over into Heaven, his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior, his momma, mamaw, dad, uncle Jerry, and his best friend and cousin Scotty...
Vickie Ann Horner
Feb 24, 2025
Vickie Ann Williford Horner age 70, of Mascot, TN., born September 29, 1954, to the late Arlie R. and Frankie B. Williford, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was a strong woman and proved it by winning a battle against AML Leukemia in...
Clyde "Gene" Eugene Laycock
Feb 23, 2025
Clyde Eugene “Gene” Laycock, age 66 of Knoxville, TN passed away from this life at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones to go to his Heavenly home. Gene was a sheet metal foreman and an avid fisherman. He loved being on the lake.
Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Edith Laycock.
Gene is survived...
Sydney "Syd" Anne Watkins
Feb 22, 2025
Sydney "Syd" Anne Witt Whaley Watkins, a lifelong resident of Knoxville, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 92 in a local health care facility. Sydney was a 1950 graduate of Central High School and a longtime realtor with RE/MAX Preferred Properties. While with RE/MAX she received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame...
Rev. Connie Elmer Elliott
Feb 22, 2025
Rev. Connie Elmer Elliott, age 78 of Corryton, Tennessee went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025.He was a member of Spiritual Baptist Church, where he last pastored. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw. He was loved by his family, friends, and his community. Daddy was always willing to help out...
Brittany Renee Hensley
Feb 21, 2025
Memory is a lovely lane, where hearts are ever true,
A lane I so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.
I sit and wonder every day, Why the Lord chose to call you away,
I think He saw you needed rest,
He only takes the very best.
We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of my beloved daughter, Brittany Renee...
James David Phillips
Feb 21, 2025
James (Jim) David Phillips, a popular, gregarious and handsome man, passed away Friday February 21, 2025. He was at his home of 62 years that he shared with his beautiful late wife, Thelma. They were married 68 years and 222 days when she died October 11, 2024. Jim was born December 5, 1934 to William Edgar and Jennie Bell Phillips....
Steve W Abbott, Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Steve Abbott, Sr.
January 20, 1950 – February 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and sincere gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Steven W. Abbott, Sr. Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Steve was blessed with 57 years of marriage to the love of his life, Shelia Abbott....
Clifton "Clif" Eugene Wade, Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Clifton "Clif" Eugene Wade, Sr. age 86 of North Knoxville, past away peacefully at Tennova North Medical Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was a life long member of Holston Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, John E. Wade, Sr and Gladys Parker Wade. brother and sister-in-law, John E....
Howard Leon Cooper
Feb 20, 2025
Howard Leon Cooper age 90, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Old Rugged Cross Baptist Church with his family. He was a long-time member of Whittle Springs Golf Course. He retired from the City of Knoxville Fire Department after 25 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his...
