Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gary Zachary Murphy
Jan 3, 2025
Gary Zachary Murphy (Roscoe) passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2025. Gary was born on August 21, 2023, to Josh Murphy and Brittney Fitzpatrick. After a 3 month stay at UTMC NICU, Gary Came home to live with his Auntie Sara and Uncle Nick. His daddy joined him.
Gary has been a fighter since day one. Enduring premature birth, three-month NICU...
Bennie Mae Lett
Jan 3, 2025
Bennie Mae Lett passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 82 at her home in Corryton, TN. She was a beacon of love, kindness, and selfless service throughout her life. She was born and raised in Tazewell, TN and after marrying her husband, Landon in 1963, she moved to Knoxville and soon began raising her 3...
Roger Houston Pepper
Jan 2, 2025
Roger Houston Pepper age 78, of Knoxville, born and raised in Wilmington, NC., passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Roger was raised in the Masonboro Baptist Church where he was saved and was a current member at First Baptist Maynardville. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and US Naval Reserve, serving during December 1965 to December...
Joseph Michael Miracle
Jan 1, 2025
Joseph Michael Miracle, age 69, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on January 1, 2025 and was born on May 1, 1955 in Ohio. A true sports fanatic, Joey loved the Braves, Cowboys and Kentucky Wildcats! As a diehard Kentucky fan, he always cheered for the Wildcats, regardless how bad a season they were having. Joey was always eager to...
Edna Ann Varner
Jan 1, 2025
Edna Ann Varner, age 68, of Clinton, TN passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. Edna was sweet and loving to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her dad, Kenneth Small; mom, Irene Short and brother, Willis Short.
Edna is survived by her husband, James "Jim"...
Misty Grubb Sartin
Dec 31, 2024
Misty Grubb Sartin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Misty was born on December 13, 1984 in Knoxville, TN. She enjoyed doing crafts and coloring. She loved her family. She has struggled with the loss of her husband, Ben.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Sartin; mother, Missy Ray Grubb; sister, Destiny Grubb; brother, Timmy Grubb;...
David "Don" Greene
Dec 31, 2024
David “Don” Greene, 73, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024. He is survived by wife, Mary Greene; daughter, Michelle Hubbard (Jeremy); son, Christopher Greene (Amber); sisters, Elizabeth Thomas, Billie Stinnett and Wanda Murr; brother, Harry Bearden; grandchildren, Tyler Hubbard (Kennley), Sarah Hubbard, Hallie Claire Greene, Hank Greene and several nieces and nephews. He is...
Mary Gray
Dec 31, 2024
Mary Neal Gray, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, died at home in Knoxville, Tennessee on December 31, 2024. She was 90 years old.
Mary began working at an insurance agency in her hometown of Muncie, Indiana, immediately upon graduating from high school (a year early) in 1951. She became the first woman in Indiana to hold the CPCU insurance designation.
After being recruited...
Donald Roy Lucas
Dec 31, 2024
Donald Roy Lucas, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1942, to the late Clarence Edward and Mabel Lucille (Gill) Lucas, in Memphis.
Donald initially worked as an electrician by trade for a variety of contractors and Schlitz Brewing Company. After returning to college and...
Carlene Faye Reagan
Dec 30, 2024
Carlene Faye Reagan, age 80, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Monday, December 30, 2024. Carlene was a member of Union Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her mother, Eula Lakin Henderlight and son, Daryl Reagan. She is survived by her beloved husband of sixty years, James Marion Reagan; children, Harold (Cissi) Reagan...
Cloyd David Ramsey
Dec 30, 2024
Cloyd David Ramsey, age 80, of Knoxville, TN formally of Halls went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:05 AM. David was released from his mortal body at home, surrounded by his loving family. David was a member of Park West Church Middlebrook.
Preceded in death by son, Darin Ramsey; parents Ralph and Ollie Jane...
Jackie Glenn Riffey
Dec 30, 2024
Jackie Glenn Riffey, age 32 of Powell, TN, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He loved life and loved to play. Jackie's passing marks the end of a life that defied the odds. Born with challenges that many believed would cut his time short, he proved them wrong with every stubborn breath he took.
He...
Michael "Mike" Edward Riggs
Dec 30, 2024
Michael “Mike” Edward Riggs, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away December 30, 2024 at UT hospital surrounded by family and special friends. A 1972 graduate of Powell High School and a graduate of the Knoxville Institute of Hair Design, Mike worked as a barber for over 40 years. He was an avid UT fan and overall sports fan, as well...
Shirley Faye Thomas Smith
Dec 30, 2024
Shirley Faye Thomas Smith, age 88 of Halls, TN, formerly of Clinton, TN passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was proud of her Christian faith and was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Shirley was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and...
Sandra Clayton Hammel
Dec 29, 2024
Sandra Clayton Hammel, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born to the late William Edward Fassitt and Rilla Edna Clayton on November 9, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan.
After graduating high school, Sandra went on to earn her bachelor’s degree and worked as an elementary school teacher for many years. She also...
Annette Myers Merritt
Dec 29, 2024
Annette Myers Merritt, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away December 29, 2024. She was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years, where she was a Sunday School teacher. Annette graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Education. She was a teacher for over 54 years before retiring from Fountain City Elementary. In 1977,...
Pamela Sue Williams
Dec 29, 2024
Pamela Sue Williams, age 67 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Pamela was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed spending her time outdoors, camping and being at the lake.
Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Wanda Webber.
Pamela is survived by her husband, Jimmy Williams; son and his fiancé, Kevin...
Debra DeAnn Dellinger
Dec 28, 2024
Debra DeAnn Dellinger was welcomed into her eternal home on December 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 31, 1966, she was the beloved youngest of five siblings.Dee’s greatest joy in life was her son, Travis, who she considered her proudest accomplishment. She also had a deep love for animals, especially her...
Joyce Ann Wilkerson
Dec 28, 2024
Joyce Ann L. Wilkerson age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Kodak, TN as 1 of 9 children to Hubert and Cena Layman whom she was preceded in death along with her siblings, Leo, Velda, Leroy, Ina, Clifford, J. L., Wilma and Ruby. She was also preceded in death by her...
Darlene Ann French
Dec 28, 2024
French, Darlene Dunn, age 75, born October 5, 1949, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was a long-time employee of Levi-Strauss and a member of Fountain City Church. Preceded in death by mother Lillian Kenney and step-father Slayton Kenney, father Ray Dunn, grandparents Green and Lolo Mae Bishop and Mance and Stella Dunn. Survived by brother Ricky (Donna) Kenney,...
