Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Robert Duane Bottoms
Feb 20, 2025
Robert Duane (Bob) Bottoms, age 87, passed away on February 20, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, granddad and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bob was born on August 22, 1937 in Summertown, Tennessee. After graduating high school in 1956 he attended Tennessee Tech University earning a degree in electrical engineering. For over 30 years, he served...
James Ronald Mikels
Feb 20, 2025
MIKELS. James Ronald (Ron), age 87 of the Carter Community, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025, where he will abide forever, never again to experience pain. Because of Christ's great love and mercy, he had been a cancer survivor since 2012; His memory will burn brightly in our hearts until we meet again. Ron received Christ...
Shirley Meyers Jones
Feb 19, 2025
Shirley Meyers Jones age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was of the Christian faith. Shirley loved to dance, eat at her favorite restaurants, go on cruises, and travel.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Jones, parents, Charlie and Velva Meyers, and siblings: Ray Meyers, Dale “Shortie” Meyers and Janice Johnson. Shirley...
Randall Wayne Harbin
Feb 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Harbin, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Randy was born on July 19, 1965, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bud and Lois Harbin.
From an early age, he developed a deep love for sports—a passion that guided him throughout his life. A...
Patricia Anne Romines
Feb 18, 2025
Patricia Anne Romines, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away February 18, 2025. She was a member of Glenn Oaks Baptist Church and an RN at Hillcrest for many years. Preceded in death by husband Phillip Romines and mother Anne Mae Carr. Survived by son Dexter Damien Loveday, step-sons Brandon and Chad Romines, grandchildren Victoria and Joseph Jeffers, Christian Patterson, Billy...
Daniel Keith Ledbetter
Feb 16, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Keith Ledbetter, age 59, of Knoxville, TN went peacefully in the arms of the Lord on February 16, 2025. He was an avid fan of WWE wrestling, NASCAR racing, and Harley Davidson. He was preceded in death by two sets of grandparents; granddaughter, Brianna Morgan; uncle, Gary Franklin and niece, Brittany Rader.
Danny is survived by his loving wife,...
Phyllis J Smith
Feb 16, 2025
Phyllis Jeanette (Miller) Smith, age 88 of Powell, TN, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell for over 60 years, serving Jesus through the Willing Workers Ladies Sunday School Class. She retired from Powell Elementary School as a dedicated cafeteria worker. Most of all, Phyllis loved...
Gary "Steve" Beckner
Feb 16, 2025
Gary "Steve" Beckner age 58 of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord on the early morning of Sunday, February 16, 2025 after a valiant fight with liver cancer. He was a member of Marbledale Baptist Church. Steve never met a stranger and he never failed to help anyone with anything, from fixing their car to lending a sympathetic,...
Mary Madonna (Price) Stooksbury
Feb 16, 2025
Mary Madonna (Price) Stooksbury, age 68, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Donna was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Donna was born on December 29, 1956. She was a loving wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to so many. Donna was a light to everyone that knew her and will be...
Ralph Tallent
Feb 16, 2025
Ralph E. Tallent, age 76, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was 76. Ralph was a devoted Christian, and an honest, hardworking family man who had a great sense of humor. He will be remembered fondly as an amazing father, coach, avid bowler and a huge U. T. Volunteer...
Elvetta Sue Wood-Hawkins
Feb 14, 2025
Elvetta Sue Wood Hawkins (Chinkey), age 80, born July 14, 1944, passed away February 14, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice. She was a graduate of West High School. She retired from Baptist Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital as a pharmacy technician. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hawkins; parents, Jack and Elizabeth Wood; special aunts, Francis Dockey...
Delores Martin Amaral
Feb 14, 2025
Delores Martin Amaral was born in 1937 in New Bedford, MA. to George and Mary Martin who both immigrated to the United States from Sao Miguel, Azores.
Her siblings, Manny, Mary, Laura, Margaret, George and Linda have all preceded her into the kingdom.
Delores began working as a stitcher in a mill in New Bedford's thriving garment district.
She met Tony Amaral at...
Steve Humphrey
Feb 14, 2025
Steve Humphrey, age 68, of Knoxville, Tn. passed away with his family by his side on February 14, 2025. He was a man of great courage who recently accepted the Lord Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He fought and won his battle with cancer when he moved to his heavenly home. What a great celebration that must have been...
Michele Burnette
Feb 14, 2025
Michele Burnette age 60, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1964, to the late Billy and Mary Sue Hoskins. She was saved and baptized at a young age in a small Pentecostal church in Bell County, KY. Born and raised in Bell County, KY., if you saw her father, Billy you most...
James Clayton Berry Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
James Clayton Berry Jr., age 52, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. James loved all things education including going to school and teaching. He was an avid lover of fishing and the University of Tennessee.
Preceded in death by father, James Clayton Berry Sr.; brother William Boyd Berry.
Survived by children, Jalyne Berry, Jillian Berry, and Easton Berry;...
William Paul Phelps
Feb 13, 2025
William "Paul" Phelps age 99, of Halls, passed away Thursday, February 13th, 2025. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and Randy Macon's Sunday School class.
Paul was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Jean Phelps, daughter, Caroline Sue Henry, parents, Willie Edward Phelps and Birtie Florance Phelps (Davis), sisters, Martha F. Hale, Mary F. Bender, Hazel Edwina Bayless...
Christine Marie Griffin
Feb 13, 2025
Christine Marie Griffin, age 58, of Cosby, Tennessee, passed away in the early morning hours of February 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed traveling, having accomplished going ‘around the world’, and spending time with her family.
Christine was Preceded in death by her grandparents, who raised her, George and Alice Bush, and by her beloved, Aunt Charlotte.
She is survived...
