Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jamie Mary Studer
Oct 3, 2023
Jamie Mary Studer, age 76, of Andersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Jamie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, William and Christina McMillan; grandson, William (Linsay) McMillan; great grandsons, William and Parker; sister, Carol Morie; brother, Angelo Rossi; dear friend, Angie....
Jack Harold Carris
Oct 3, 2023
Jack Harold Carris, age 84, of Knoxville, TN. went to be with the Lord onTuesday, October 3, 2023. He was retired Air Force and a faithfulmember of Central Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Seaman Carris; sister,Alice Raber; father, Arthur Boyd Carris; mother, Grace Torrey Carris.Jack is survived by his sons, Jeff (Pam) Carris; Scott (Kristin)...
Jeremy Blake Hutchens
Oct 3, 2023
Jeremy Blake Hutchens, age 36, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was a graduate of Karns High School. Jeremy was the owner and operator for JBH Welding. He loved his wife and daughters, camping, hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling. Most of all, he was a Christian. He was a member and trustee of Foot of the Cross...
Christopher Ray Gresham
Oct 3, 2023
Christopher Ray Gresham, age 63 of Knoxville went to be with his mom and dad on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He loved his dog, Trevor and he enjoyed spending time with his friends who were like his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wanda Ray Gresham and Charles Gresham; grandparents, James A. Carlile and Lily Lucille Carlile;...
Edna Diana Whaley
Oct 3, 2023
Edna Diana Whaley (age 80) of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away October 3, 2023 at UT Hospital, after only a few days since her beloved husband Charles Norman Whaley, Sr. went home to be with the Lord.
Diana was dedicated to her family, including her husband, parents, children, grand-daughters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. After her sons graduated from high school, she...
SPC Jeremy Daniel Evans
Oct 2, 2023
SPC Jeremy Daniel Evans, passed away on October 2, 2023, near Ft Wainwright Alaska. Jeremy, as he was known to many in the area, was born March 31, 2000. Jeremy attended Gibbs High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army as a private. Jeremy was a blessing in everyone’s lives, with his funny, kind hearted personality. He also enjoyed working...
Tucker Carmichael Blakely
Oct 2, 2023
Officer Tucker Blakely, age 29, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Tucker was a Patrol Officer assigned to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Echo Shift (Echo-19). Tucker was serving his last shift with his Echo brothers and sisters when he was shot. Tucker was recently chosen as a K-9 Handler, which was his dream; his K9 was...
Gavin A. West
Oct 2, 2023
Gavin Alexander West
December 4, 2001 - October 2, 2023, Knoxville, TN.
Gavin A. West, age 21, Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Gavin is survived by his parents Todd and Jena West, and younger brother Garrett West, Grandparents Debbie Bryant, Brilla Hansard, and Jackie Gant-Caldwell. Aunts and Uncles include Russell and Valerie Bryant,...
William Joseph "Billy" Lindsey
Oct 1, 2023
William “Billy” Joseph Lindsey, age 53 of Corryton, TN passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Lindsey; sister, Terry Anderson; and daughter, Shauna Lindsey.
William is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Jim) Nevels; son, Justin R. Black; daughter, Clara Toll; sister, Sandy (Grady) Madgett;...
Jacqueline Kay Edmonds
Oct 1, 2023
Jacqueline (Jackie) Kay Edmonds, age 81, went to meet her heavenly father on October 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother H.K. and Helen Weese, special aunts & uncles Jay & Louise Craft and Oscar & Dottie Phillips. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard A. Edmonds, and their children Richard...
Melissa Dawn Thompson
Sep 30, 2023
Melissa Dawn Thompson, age 49, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
She is preceded in death by grandfather, Arthur Tindell, Sr.; grandmother, Ennis Jane Jones; grandparents-in-law, Pete and Maymie Jensen and Virginia Thompson Scott.
She is survived by husband, Jeremy Thompson; children, Jonas Logan Thompson and Trent Andrew Thompson; parents, Dallas and Linda Jones; siblings, Michael Shane Gregg (Joy)...
Orvis William England Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
Orvis William England, age 59, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He had many hobbies and liked to tinker with many different things.
Orvis is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy England, Wife, Tammy England, Son, baby Orvis, Niece, Kaitlyn Walker and Sister, Judy Ward.
Orvis is survived by Daughters, Kasey (Ricky)...
Charles Norman Whaley, Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
Charles Norman Whaley, Sr (age 83) of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away September 30, 2023, at home. He served in the US Navy as a Radioman 2nd Class onboard the USS Recovery, recovering Alan Sheppard's suborbital flight as part of Project Mercury. He retired as Vice-President of Wallace X-Ray Company after 29 years. Over the years, he worked with numerous groups...
Cheryl Jean Carden
Sep 30, 2023
Cheryl Foster Carden, 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away on September 30, 2023. Although she will be greatly missed, we rejoice knowing we will see her again!
Cheryl loved to serve the Lord and attended St. Nektarios Orthodox Church in Lenoir City, TN. She was a selfless servant and spent her career caring for others and worked as a nurse...

Jeffery Lee Beeler
Sep 29, 2023
Jeff L. Beeler, age 62 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, and a Gibbs High School graduate with the class of 1979. Preceded in death by father, Bill Beeler; and brother, Mike Beeler. Jeff is survived by his mother, Travis (Burkhart) Beeler, aunt, Mary Kate Foster, uncles, Buddy...
Andrew McPherson Mayes
Sep 29, 2023
Andrew McPherson Mayes, age 32, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS. He enjoyed online gaming, Pokémon, comic cons, and cosplay as the Ghost Busters. He was a movie buff, an avid concert goer, and a hard worker, where his colleagues were his friends that became family. He is preceded in death by beloved...
Mary Elizabeth Conley
Sep 27, 2023
Mary Conley, 90, peacefully moved to her new home Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Those who know Jesus will see her again. She attended Young High School and graduated Knoxville Evening School. She was a member of City View Baptist church. She was blessed with musical talent and loved playing the piano which she was the main service piano musician for...
Michael Edward Lemons, Jr.
Sep 27, 2023
MICHAEL EDWARD LEMONS, JR. (56) of Knoxville, TN, passed away on September 27, 2023, at U.T. Medical Center. He was a graduate of South-Young High School, Class of 1985. He was a career over-the-road truck driver and a dedicated supporter of Veteran’s rights, working with Lost Vets Rescue, a non-profit organization helping homeless veterans obtain safe, affordable housing and essential...
April Darlene Cooper
Sep 27, 2023
April Darlene Cooper, age 47, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Member of Anderson Street Church of God. She was preceded in death by beloved sister, Charlotte Cole; papaw, William H. Cooper; great-grandparents, Lou Vernie and Doc Moore; great-grandmother, Jean Bussel; aunts, Patsy Carter, Debbie Bussel, Connie Foust, Linda Lee, and Wilma Thurman;...
Amy Lee Overton-Morse
Sep 26, 2023
Amy Lee Overton-Morse, age 34 of Halls, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Amy lived a happy life with her husband, Mark, and their two fur babies. Her niece and nephew were her whole world and she loved spending time with them. Amy cherished her family and her friends and had a deep love and strong relationship with...