Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joseph "Joe" McGrath
Aug 26, 2024
Joseph “Joe” McGrath, age 63, passed away on August 26, 2024, at PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, Washington. Joe was born on November 9, 1960, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where his father worked as an engineer for the Atomic Energy Commission. Joe was the ninth of eleven children, and shortly after he was born, the family moved to a...
Linda L. Beckham
Aug 26, 2024
Linda L. Beckham, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away August 26, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed working outside in her flowers and crafting. Linda will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents George and Martha Rose, husband Ben A. Beckham. Survived by children Melissa (John) Clark, Cindy (Bo)...
Joe Harold Neely
Aug 26, 2024
Joe Harold Neely, age 87 passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Joe accepted Jesus as his Savior in his early twenties. He was a member of the Halls Lions Club for 50 years. He loved working with his hands. Lots of evidence of his handy work is...
Kea Elaine Cline
Aug 26, 2024
Kea Elaine Cline passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. She is survived by her Special companion for over 30 years James “Jim” Nix of Powell, TN; Son and Daughter-in-law: Mike and Lisa Cline; Grandchildren: CeAnna & Aaron Sanders; Storm Cline; Sister: Elizabeth “Liz” & Butch Coats; Special Sister-In-Law Neta Wilcox; Brother & Sister-In-Law Shayne & Kristy Cooper; Brother: Jonathan...
William Joe Shaw
Aug 25, 2024
William Joe Shaw, age 82, of Knoxville, TN died August 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Shaw; parents, Ernest Noble Shaw and Opal Virginia Shaw. He is survived by his children, Devona Kay Shaw, Jaime Nicole Winder, Jace Walton and Josh Walton; grandchildren, J.W. Gilmore, Tyie Shaw, Shauna Cullum, Robert Shaw, Damien Shaw, Abishia Mallien,...
Willie E. Beeler, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Willie E. Beeler Jr, 81, of Knoxville TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25th, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was a man of faith who loved Jesus and his family.
Preceded in death by his mother, Relda Majors Beeler Bunch, brothers Ray Beeler & Billy Joe Beeler, sisters Gladys (Raymond) Edwards and Ethel (Brode) Campbell,...
Donna Kaye Walker
Aug 25, 2024
Donna Kaye Walker, born on January 29, 1959, in Knoxville, TN, peacefully passed away on August, 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 65 years old.
Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother and woman of deep Christian faith. Her life was a testament to love, kindness and unwavering dedication to her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband...
Sarah Searle
Aug 23, 2024
Searle, Sarah (Roach) - passed away August 23, 2024 at Tennova North Hospital in Knoxville. She was born in Knoxville on September 10, 1939. Sarah is preceded in death by her late husband William Freel Searle III, parents Ernest S. Roach and Mabel (Evans) Roach and brother, Ernest S. Roach, Jr. and sister, Louise Roach Hodges. Survivors are sister-in-law Gladys...
Virginia Lee Mink
Aug 23, 2024
Virgina Lee Mink, age 83, of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus, Friday, August 23, 2024. She was a longtime member of Emory Pike American Christian Church. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Reverend Coy Mink; parents, Raymond and Norma Wright; brother, Everett Wright and sister, Francis Haley. Virginia is survived by her brother,...
Faye Dalton
Aug 23, 2024
Clara Faye Dalton departed this world and woke up in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 23, 2024, at the earthly age of 85. Faye was saved at an early age and was a long-standing member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. Faye joyfully sang in the Choir for as long as she...
Russell "Dan" Daniel Edwards, Sr.
Aug 22, 2024
Russell Daniel Edwards, Sr., 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. He was the last surviving son of Arthur Darnell and Minnie Frances King Edwards. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sally Beatrice Roberts (Louis), brothers Arthur D. Edwards Jr. (Betty) and Earl Bruce Edwards (Stella), nephew, Jason Edwards,...
William Thomas "Tommy" Arrowood
Aug 22, 2024
William Thomas "Tommy" Arrowood, 73, of Knoxville, TN, peacefully left us to be with our heavenly father on Thursday, August 22, 2024 while surrounded by his loved ones.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Bryd Arrowood; daughters, Melinda Mischlich, Jennifer and Fernando Hayles; sons, Justin Arrowood and Brentt Arrowood; cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Janice Kirby and Donna...
Sharon Kay Moore
Aug 22, 2024
Sharon Kay Moore, age 70, of Knoxville, TN gained her angelic wings on August 22, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Nichols; brothers, Jeff and Tim Nichols and son, Norman Vandergriff Jr.
She is survived by her husband Tim Moore; mother, Mable; sister, Vickie (Kenny); brother, Terry (Becky); daughters, Shelby and Sherry (Elmer); grandchildren, Michael (Tracy), Dwayne (Morgan),...
Carl Lee Bradley
Aug 22, 2024
Carl Lee Bradley of Powell, Tennessee passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was the only child born to James and Grace Bradley of Knoxville. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and retired from Boiler Supply Company after 40 plus years. He loved his job and Carl’s co-workers there became family to...
Margaret Elaine Brown
Aug 21, 2024
Margaret Elaine Brown, age 75, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024.
Margaret and her sweetheart, Clyde, met when they were only twelve years old, and never dated anyone else. They not only share the same birthday but also a lifetime of beautiful memories that will be cherished forever.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Megan Brown;...
Michelle Elizabeth Pace Fiorentino
Aug 20, 2024
Michelle Elizabeth Pace Fiorentino, age 40 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2024 at Tennova Medical Center. She attended Lynn Garden Baptist Church and was employed with A.O Smith. Michelle was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first grandson prior to her passing. Her family and friends will miss her dearly.
Michelle is preceded in...
Janice Palmer
Aug 20, 2024
Janice Palmer, age 66 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She dedicated the past 11 years of her career to Team Health. Her greatest joys were spending time at the beach and cherishing her four grandchildren, whom she adored and spoiled.
Janice is proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Palmer; father, Austin Carter; mother, Bloma Carter;...
Walt C. Wright
Aug 20, 2024
Walt C. Wright, age 91 of Knoxville, passed away August 20, 2024. He was a member of Ailordale Baptist Church. Walt was a Korean War Veteran. He enjoyed carpentry work and watching sports, especially the Braves and any UT team, and he once played minor league baseball. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by...
Robert William Grubb Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
Robert William Grubb Jr. passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 with his family by his side. Robert was born in Knoxville, TN on March 1, 1956 and raised in Grainger, TN. He was an active member of his church, Atlantic Avenue Baptist and loved gospel music. God and his family were always the center of his life. He will...
Delores F. Welch
Aug 19, 2024
Delores Welch, age 88, of Halls, formerly of Big Pine, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a courageous 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s, facing each day with grace and joy.
Delores was of the Baptist faith and a member of North Fork Baptist Church, NC. She took great pleasure in tending to her...
