Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles David Anderson
Nov 4, 2026
Charles “David” Anderson, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the age of 84. David is survived by the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Polly Anderson; three children, Paul (Stephanie) Anderson, Michelle (Danny) Carter, and Christopher (Leslie) Anderson; six grandchildren, Jessica, Sadie, Sarah, Jacob, Cooper, and...
Ramona Christine Moyers
Nov 4, 2026
Ramona Christine Moyers age 80, of Knoxville, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. She retired as a federal employee, where she worked as a Paralegal for Social Security Administration. She was born on August 22, 1946, to the late Frank and Marcella...
Jeffrey Claude Walker II
Nov 3, 2026
Jeffrey Claude Walker age 33, of Tazewell, peacefully passed into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 7:29 PM at his home with family by his side. Known by his friends as “Walker Dog,” he spent his free time fishing and hunting, and shared a deep connection with nature. He was a true country boy who loved...
Darrell Eugene Raley, Jr.
Nov 3, 2026
Darrell (DJ) Eugene Raley, Jr., age 48, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a 3 year battle with ALS. DJ graduated from Gibbs High School in 1997, and he graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2001. He was a devoted husband, loving father, devout Christian with...
Floyd "Hurkey" Glenn Banks, Jr.
Nov 1, 2026
Floyd Glenn “Hurkey” Banks Jr., age 79, of Knoxville, passed away on November 1, 2026. Floyd was a proud Vietnam War veteran who honorably served his country.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Banks nee Trent; his children, Daniel (Christine) Banks, Jeremiah (Brandy) Banks, and Melissa Dunn; his brother, Jack Banks; his sisters, Betty Scott and Barbara Lane; eight...
Euretha Mae "Pete" Chesher
Nov 1, 2026
Euretha (Pete) Webb Chesher, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Chesher; parents, William (Bill) and Iona Webb; sister, Tish Jones; brothers, Henry and Herman (Zella) Webb; sister-in-law, Gloria Webb; brothers-in-law, Paul Townsend and Earl...
Imogene "Jeanne" Witt West
Oct 31, 2026
Jeanne Witt Irwin West passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 101 at Hillcrest Beverly Park Place. Jeanne was a 1944 graduate of Central High School and a long-time member of the Central High School Alumni Association.
Jeanne was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and the Doane Connect Group. She...
Mary Katherine Henderson
Oct 29, 2026
Mary Katherine Henderson age 83 of Knoxville, TN passed away on October 29, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter G. Henderson; mother, Grace Capps; siblings, Marie, Jessie, David, and Sarah.
She is survived by her sons, Walter F. Henderson and Preston Henderson (Tasha); daughter, April Henderson; grandchildren, Kaley Cole (Trevor), Brady Henderson (Bethany), Michael Silvers, Heather Miller (Max),...
William Earl Bailey II
Oct 28, 2026
William "Billy" Bailey II, age 42- Billy was of the Christian Faith. He was a Co-Owner & 30+Year Employee of "Bailey's Mobile Home Service". He was a force of nature—one tough son of a gun with a heart ten times bigger than most. He lived an unapologetic life, walked through hell and back, and faced down battles and pain that...
Kaitlyn Michelle Daniels
Oct 28, 2026
Kaitlyn Michelle Daniels, age 29, of Knoxville, passed away on October 28, 2026.
Kaitlyn was a member of the Baptist faith. She was a beautiful, vibrant young woman who loved her family and friends fiercely. Her love, laughter, and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves behind many cherished memories that will forever remain...
Ray Clyde Cooper
Oct 28, 2026
Ray Clyde Cooper went to be with Jesus at the age of 89 on October 28, 2026. His wife of 67 years was by his side holding his hand. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and faithful servant of God. Ray was a devoted member of Heiskell United Methodist Church for 56 years.
He graduated from Powell...
Jeffery Alexander Maxwell
Oct 28, 2026
Jeff Maxwell passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, in his sleep, with the love of family in his heart and the faith that guided his life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and faithful servant of God. His passion for music and sports blessed many people in Knoxville. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Jim...
James "Fuzzy" Alvin Farrington
Oct 28, 2026
James "FUZZY" Alvin Farrington age 86 of the Karns Community passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1 day before his 87th birthday. Fuzzy retired from S. B. Newman Printers Touch and Keith Press. Fuzzy was a proud graduate of Fulton High School class of 1957 and he served in the Tennessee Air National Guard. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Beulah Joretta Harrell
Oct 26, 2026
Harrell, Beulah Joretta (Sis) Antrican, age 91, passed away in Knoxville on October 26, 2026. Joretta was born on November 25, 1934, in Thorn Hill to John Emmit Antrican and Nina Byron Vaughn Antrican. Her parents passed away when she was very young, and her uncle William (Bill) Antrican and his wife Ruth Yount Antrican raised her.
At a young age,...
John Louis Rawlings
Oct 25, 2026
John Louis Rawlings, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Born in Gatlinburg, TN, to Rush and Martha Rawlings, John was the grandson to the legendary Wiley Oakley, Roamin’ Man of the Mountains. True to his nature, John was a roamin’ man himself. He went to Tennessee Institute of Electronics. Then, his career in electrical engineering took him from...
Fred Eugene Braden, Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we share that Fred Eugene Braden, Jr. passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 62.
Son of Fred Braden and Carol Lowe and beloved step-son to Mildred Braden, Fred grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee alongside his brother Shannon and sister Missy. He was a devoted and selfless father, an avid explorer of national...
Deborah Barger Haga
Oct 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Deborah Barger Haga
Deborah Barger Haga, 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 25, 2026, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose life was guided by her faith and her love for others. A faithful member...
Larry Thomas Phillips
Oct 25, 2026
Larry Phillips, age 77, of Powell, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam, and retired from Reeder Chevrolet.
Larry had a love for riding motorcycles and watching Nascar.
He is preceded in death by parents, John C. Phillips, Jr. and Opal Elaine Dew.
He is survived by daughter, Lauren E....
Melissa Renae Wilkerson
Oct 25, 2026
Melissa Renae (Courtney) Wilkerson, age 46, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on October 25, 2026.
Melissa was a member of North Acres Baptist Church and was currently employed at the University of Tennessee. She was a sweet, kind-hearted person who loved her family, friends, and animals. Melissa’s loving heart and caring nature touched the lives of those around her, and she...
Jerry Joe Oliver
Oct 24, 2026
Jerry Joe Oliver, age 82, Knoxville, TN. Jerry went to be with Jesus October 24, 2026. He was an active member of Inskip Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Diane (Duck) Oliver, daughter, Kimberly Myers. Two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews that loved their Uncle Jerry.
Jerry was a forty-year Mason at Powell Masters Lodge and Past...
