Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Violetta Adams
Aug 16, 2024
Violetta Adams, age 84, of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, August 16, 2023. We will never know how many lives she touched here on this earth, and I'm sure her reward will be great in heaven for the souls she won to Jesus and the love and kindness she showed to those who were down and out. She helped...
Edgar Revon Lemons
Aug 15, 2024
Edgar R. Lemons Jr., (44), of Mascot, TN passed away on August 15, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandparents Edgar and Hazel Lemons, father Michael E. Lemons, and brother Michael E. Lemons Jr. Survived by his loving mother Patricia Lemons, brother Mark (Kim) Lemons, sisters Angela (David) Dixson, and Hazel Ann (Joe) Woodard, Carolyn (George) Snyder, special cousin Caroline...
Martha Sue Douglas
Aug 15, 2024
Martha S. Douglas, age 84, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Savior she sang about most all her life. Martha was born on August 29, 1939, in Briceville, TN. She was a faithful member of Bays Mtn. Baptist Church. Martha is survived by her son, Joey (Nancy) Douglas; daughter, Katy Humphrey; grandsons, Johnathon (Lydia) Humphrey and Jason...
Christopher Lee Parish
Aug 14, 2024
Christopher Lee Parish, age 54 passed away with his wife by his side. Chris was an Avid UT fan and devout Christian. He loved the large family he inherited when he married Tammy. On a deeper level, Chris' kindness and undeniable faith shone brightly. His love for God and steadfast beliefs ensure his souls joyful transition leaving behind cherished memories...
Ruth Merritt
Aug 14, 2024
Ruth Merritt, age 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024 with her beloved family by her side. Ruth was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rancy Merritt; parents, Clifton and Elive Robertson; brothers and sister-in-law, Clyde (Elizabeth) Robertson, Claude Robertson, Kenneth Robertson, Wayne Robertson and Harold...
Keegan Eli Nichols
Aug 13, 2024
Keegan Eli Nichols, age 26, of Knoxville passed away on Monday, August 13, 2024. Keegan loved being a father to his three children, Sterling, Callum, and Amira. Preceded in death by grandfather Lester (pooch) Denton; mother Melissa Nichols; father Donald Nichols; sister Merissa Nichols; nephews Elijah Nichols. Survivors; wife Jessica Compton Nichols; children Sterling Nichols, Callum Nichols and Amira Nichols;...
Lisa Beatrice Henderson
Aug 12, 2024
Lisa Beatrice Henderson, age 33 from Knoxville passed away on August 12, 2024. Preceded in death by her sister Angie Henderson, grandparents; Maxine Hansberger and John Hansberger, Ruby and Grant Henderson Sr. Survived by her son Kolton, parents; Gerald Henderson and Helen Wright and Aunt; Donna Stuhrman. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 20 at 3:00PM at...
Charles "Chuck" Kevin Byrd
Aug 12, 2024
Charles Kevin “Chuck” Byrd, age 53, of Powell, TN passed away suddenly and without warning the afternoon of Monday, August 12, 2024. Chuck was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and worked for many years at Shannondale Health Care as a CNA. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack B. Byrd; grandparents, Roy and Betty Byrd and...
Rita Ivey Taylor
Aug 12, 2024
Rita Ivey Taylor passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2024. Rita was born on August 20, 1941. She was an active member of her church and sang in several gospel groups. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Rita Ivey Taylor is preceded in death by her husband Earl Taylor, sons Stanley and Doyle, daughters...
William "Bulldog" Craig DeMarcus
Aug 10, 2024
William Craig “Bulldog” DeMarcus age 63, of Knoxville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a member of New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church in Powell, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronne DeMarcus. He is survived by his mother, Mildred...
Katherine Davis
Aug 10, 2024
Katherine Noe Davis of Knoxville, TN and our larger than life and most proud wife, mother, and Mamaw reunited with loved ones in heaven on Saturday, August 10, 2024. In 1955, she and Clarence (Joe) Davis began their 69 years together, and brought six children into this world which were followed by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren,...
Robert Charles Six, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
Robert Charles Six, Jr. age 26, formerly known to family and friends as “Bubby/Six” born July 5, 1998, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Born in Blue Ridge, GA., currently resided in Knoxville, TN. Robert sadly passed in a car accident, leaving behind his children: Lincoln Six, Oliver Six, and Nova Ray; fiancé, Jerrie Ray, mother, Kim Six, father,...
David Eugene Cagle
Aug 9, 2024
David Eugene Cagle (Pritchett), age 78, went to his eternal home on August 9, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior with Pastor Scott Johnson and Pastor Terry Barnwell. David is now rejoicing in heaven at the feet of Jesus.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Pritchett (AKA Tiger Lill) and...
Vince Cara Johnson
Aug 9, 2024
Vince Cara Johnson, 72, moved into his eternal home Friday August 9, 2024 at 5:45 pm. He lifted his arm up towards heaven and Jesus gently received him home. He was surrounded by his family and we witnessed him being ushered into glory.
Vince served in the Navy, and was an Officer with KPD. He became an Insurance Adjuster by trade...
Barbara June Miller
Aug 9, 2024
Barbara June (Petty) Miller, age 87, of Knoxville went to meet her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was a lifelong member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Miller, Sr., parents, Amos Petty, and Irene (Cloninger) Petty, sister Sarah Yard and brother J. A. Petty. Survivors include sons, James E....
Vanda Lee Scott
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Vanda Lee Scott, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2024, after a brave battle with stomach cancer. Vanda was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on February 24, 1956. She graduated from West End Christian High School. She later attended the Capstone College of Nursing where she received her BSN, then received a Master of Science in...
Donna Louise Ballinger
Aug 9, 2024
Donna Louise Ballinger, age 80 of Straw Plains, TN went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2024 with her husband of 61 years by her side. Preceded in death by father Harve Dalton and mother Betty Dalton Cook; sisters Pam Greene and Carol McGill. Survivors; husband John Ballinger; children, Scotty Ballinger, Bobby Ballinger (Julia), LaDonna Pratt (Clint), and...
Teresa Ann Martin
Aug 8, 2024
Teresa Ann Martin, age 60, of Clinton, TN passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. Teresa was a graduate of Clinton High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Earl and Anna Christine Martin; grandparents, Ed and Lillie Gaylor; uncles, William P. Gaylor, Harold and Charles Roach; aunt, Francis Roach.
She...
Dane "Scot" Madden
Aug 8, 2024
Dane "Scot" Madden, age 52 of Morristown, TN passed away on August 8, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Madden; grandmother, Audrey Smith, and grandfather, Henry Smith; brother, James Madden; and aunt, Sandra Ford.
Survived by his brothers, Michael and Gary Neely, friend, Doug Masengill Jr.; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will...
Larry James Cooper
Aug 7, 2024
Larry James Cooper age 76, of Halls, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Heritage Assisted Living. He was a longtime member of Hines Creek Baptist Church, and often would visit Emory Valley Baptist Church. He loved to watch Westerns, but loved spending time with his family more. In 1995, he partnered in opening Nana’s Playschool Inc., where he...
