Obituaries in Lenoir City, TN

On January 28, 2026, Janniese Marie Dougherty passed from this life into the next.Jan was born on March 20, 1955, in Buffalo, New York, to Ernest and Lorraine Rottner. She was one of two children, with an older brother, Charlie. Jan graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and went on to D’Youville Univ...

Rita F. Vendola, age 79 of Knoxville passed away peacefully at her home on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Rita’s greatest passion was loving and caring for her family. She married the love of her life, David Vendola, in 1989. Rita enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and she was the be...

Ricky Joe Williams age 68 of Loudon passed away February 1, 2026 after lingering illness. He was a former employee of Baker Oil Company. Ricky’s greatest passion was taking care of his family.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Williams; mother, Mary Packett Underwood; brother, Billy ...

Martha Linda Babb McKinley, age 79 of Lenoir City, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026. Linda was born on February 11, 1946 and was the beloved daughter of Fred and Nadine Babb. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her ...

Chris Lambiris - age 76 of Kingston, passed away on January 30, 2026 at his home. Chris was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple and Bronze Stars.Chris was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Lambiris; mother, Illene June Labiris; and stepson, Darren Vandergriff.He is survived b...

Judy Ann Smith Hardin - age 76 of Lenoir City, passed away on January 31, 2026.Judy was preceded in death by her parents, R.L. and Kate Edwards Smith; sister, Tammy Young, brothers, Greg Smith and Mark Smith (Infant).Survived by her husband of 48 years, George Hardin; son, Tanner Hardin (Melanie); g...

Judith (Judy) Smith Valentini passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, with her loving husband of 62 years by her side. Judy was born on April 7, 1942, to Louis and Elizabeth Smith in Lutherville, MD. She is survived by her devoted husband, Theodore, Sr., children; Ted, Jr. (Sonie), Laura (Fr...

Stephen (Steve) Johnson, age 71, from Loudon Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with his loving wife Sue by his side.   Steve was diagnosed with cancer in January 2024 and battled the disease bravely.Steve was born in Waterloo Iowa on March 4, 1954 to Elizabeth and Eldon ...

John "Jack" Henry Rose, 94, of Tellico Village, Loudon, TN passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2026 with family at his side. He was born on November 13, 1931 in New Britain, CT. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Mae Rose, and his four siblings Barbara (Jimmer) Wal...

William E. Cooper, Jr. “Bill” age 78 of Loudon, TN passed away January 21, 2026. Bill was born in Everett, MA on October 14, 1947 to the late William E. Cooper and Myrtle Murray Cooper. He grew up in the Glendale Square area of Everett where he and his family were actively involved in the Glendale...

Rick Len Chadwick, age 71, of Lenoir City, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center on Thursday, January 29, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Rick grew up in South Knoxville and was baptized at Meridian Baptist Church. He belonged to Burlington No. 763 Knoxville Free and Accepted Masons L...

Thomas Ernest Mertens, age 85 of Powell, passed away on January 29, 2026. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. Tom was born in Shreveport, LA and was a graduate of Louisiana State University. He retired from Oak Ridge Plants, K-25 and Y-12. Tom was dearly loved by his family and will be dea...