Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Sue Workman
Sep 21, 2026
Betty Sue Workman, 77, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. She loved flowers and tending to her flower beds, cooking, and taking care of others. She was a mother to everyone, having fostered 46 children in her lifetime. Betty had a true servant's heart; a naturally giving person. She will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish her memories...
Peggy Jones
Sep 20, 2026
Peggy Jones, age 90, of Powell, TN passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born in Rutledge, TN in Grainger County, Peggy was a graduate of Halls High School and later retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Peggy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Powell, where she faithfully attended and served for many years as she was able. Her...
Joshua O'Connor Renfroe
Sep 19, 2026
Joshua O’Connor Renfroe age 20, of Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2026, following medical complications.
Joshua was a member of New Life Methodist Church and a graduate of Gibbs High School. He had a deep appreciation for live music and was known for his fiercely loyal nature and the genuine love he showed...
Susan Elizabeth Hicks
Sep 19, 2026
Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Hicks Born February 5, 1941, in Thomasville Georgia has passed away September 19, 2026. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after a period of time on hospice. After graduating high school and attaining a scholarship Susan chose nursing as her career choice. Susan graduated Warren A. Candler School of Nursing with a R.N. degree in...
Joseph (Joe) Lawrence Roubicek
Sep 19, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Lawrence Roubicek, age 71, of Knoxville, TN and the Halls Community went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Roubicek; sisters, Eve and Danni Roubicek, brother, Michael Roubicek and son, Michael Roubicek. Joe is...
Bobbie Lea Reach
Sep 19, 2026
Bobbie Cooper Reach, born July 29, 1934, went home to be with the Lord September 19, 2026. Bobbie was a member of Milan Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by husband Jimmy Reach; parents William (Bill) and Ray Cooper; Siblings: Gladys Lunsford, Pauline (Polly) Shipley, Mildred Archer, William (June) Cooper, Ralph Cooper, & Carl Cooper.
Bobbie loved traveling with her late husband and...
Athena Danielle Owenby
Sep 17, 2026
Athena Danielle Owenby, age 23, of Greenback, TN passed away on September 17, 2026. Athena loved everyone. She had a heart of gold and a precious smile. She made a lasting memory in her home community, her school and her racing and running community.
She is preceded in death by uncles Rex Owenby, Bobby Holder and Doyle Owenby, grandmother Pearl Owenby,...
Vernon Ray Dyer
Sep 17, 2026
Vernon Ray Dyer, age 60, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing the guitar and the drums. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bobbie Dyer; brother, Wayne Dyer. He is survived by his brother, Leonard Dyer, Jr....
Tatiana Shestakova Corum
Sep 16, 2026
Tatiana A. Shestakova Corum, age 61, of Corryton, TN, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home in the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Tatiana was born and raised in the province of Russia. Her sister, Svetlana was her closest companion, sharing many cherished memories and adventures. Her daughter, Maria and grandson, Mark were her pride and joy....
Joseph Paul Walters
Sep 16, 2026
Joseph Paul Walters, age 48, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. He cherished the time spent making memories with the people he loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty...
Carol Faye Cook-Bean
Sep 16, 2026
Carol Kron Bean, age 85, of Knoxville TN, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
She is preceded in death by husbands Ernie Cook, Bob Bean, and ex husband Jim Tindell, parents Claude and Louise Kron, (baby sister) Claudette, and sister Jennifer Nichols (Gary).
Carol is survived by son Richard Tindell, granddaughter Sydney (Tyler) King, sister Gale Davidson, brother Mike (Melanie) Kron, and...
Michelle Lee Christian
Sep 15, 2026
Michelle Lee Christian, age 48, of Knoxville Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on September 15th, 2026. She was born on August 23rd, 1979 in Port Huron, Michigan. She passed away surrounded by love and the quiet comfort of God’s grace. She lived a life marked by faith, tenderness and devotion to the people dearest to her.
She was preceded...
Raven TelaAnn Shepherd
Sep 15, 2026
Our precious baby girl, Raven, was born on June 24, 2026, weighing 5 pounds 6 ounces 15 inches long and gained her angel wings on September 15, 2026. Though her time here with us was far too short, the love, happiness, and light she brought into our lives will remain forever.Raven was Mommy and Daddy’s beautiful baby girl. She loved...
Paris Theodore Archer
Sep 15, 2026
Paris Theodore Archer of Clinton, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026.
Paris was a Korean War veteran and his family’s hero. He loved to hear and tell jokes, sometimes laughing so hard he couldn’t get to the punch line. He and his wife loved to listen to local musicians play while they danced.
He was preceded in death by...
Evelyn "Joyce" Weaver Jones
Sep 14, 2026
Evelyn "Joyce" Weaver Jones age 91 (11-23-1934/9-14-2026) of Fountain City went to be with Jesus Monday. Preceded in death by husband; Jerry Jones,; father, Cyrus Scott Weaver; mother, Mary Nelle Weaver,; sister, Barbara Ogle and brother, John Weaver. Joyce was of the Baptist faith. She graduated from Central High School in 1952, worked at Miller's Department Store for 25 years...
Timothy "Tim" Ray Evans
Sep 13, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Ray Evans, age 48 of Mascot went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 13,2026. Tim was a member of New River of Life Church. Tim was a wonderful husband, dad, Tim-pa, son and friend to all that knew him. Tim had a heart of gold and would help any and everyone he could. Tim was the type...
Beverly Jean Taylor (Nana)
Sep 11, 2026
Beverly Jean Taylor (Nana) age 77 of Rutledge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on September 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. She enjoyed crafting and baking. Especially her carrot cake.
Beverly is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Dwight Taylor.
Survivors include; brothers, Johnny Gibson (Dorothy), Danny W. Gibson, Sr.(Martha); sister, Joan Barrier (Steve) and special niece...
Gerry Wade Holman
Sep 11, 2026
Gerry W. Holman – age 83 passed away Friday, September 11, 2026 at Methodist Medical Hospital after a short illness.
He was a graduate of Central High School and the University of Tennessee. He was an accomplished artist and graphic designer. He attended Northshore Fellowship in Knoxville, Tn. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Mize Holman, his son,...
Charles Thomas (Tom) Spangler
Sep 10, 2026
After a courageous battle with cancer, Tom is now resting with his heavenly Savior and his earthly mother and father. Tom was saved as a 14-year-old and remained a man of strong faith throughout his journey. He was born at Langley AFB in Virginia to John and Evelyn Spangler in 1958. John’s career in the Air Force required the family...
Sherry Lynn Butler
Sep 9, 2026
Sherry Lynn Butler, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on September 9, 2026.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Austin Grogan and Dorothy Grogan; and her husband, Richard Butler; grandparents, Luther and Cinda Flynn; also, Henry and Willie Grogan.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Grogan, Leon Butler, and William “Willie” Butler; her sisters, Pamela Sheppard and Susan...
