Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jeffery E Harris
Aug 19, 2026
Jeffery Earnest Harris, age 66, of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie "Molly"; parents, Billy and Dorothy; brother, Robert Harris; and sisters, Janice Justice and Rhonda Smelser.
He is survived by his son, Josh; siblings, Ricky Harris (Allen), Maria Eastham (Sherry Wilson), Barbara Haworth, and Melinda...
Mary Jane Davis
Aug 18, 2026
Mary Jane Davis, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Preceded in death by brother, Eugene Elbert Davis; mother, Ella Mae Davis; grandparents, Oliver and Alice Davis; uncles, Oliver Jr Ford and John Davis.
Survived by aunt, Patsy Davis; special cousins, Terry Davis, John E. Davis, Charles B. Davis, Karen Walls and Sandra Estes; many special friends.
The family would like...
Wilma Jean Owens
Aug 18, 2026
Wilma Jean “Mimi” Owens, 90 years of age, celebrated her joyful entry into heaven’s courts at 6:36 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. In 2024, she was preceded in her homecoming by her husband of almost 69 years, James Clifford Owens. Just prior to her passing, she celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at her “apartment” at NHC...
Kathryn Kramer Franklin
Aug 18, 2026
Kathryn "Kathy" Kramer Franklin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and educator, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 4, 1955, in Mobile, Alabama, Kathy was the cherished daughter of Jeanette D. Kramer and the late Earl J. Kramer.
Kathy's life was a tapestry of love, learning, and dedication. She graduated from Grissom...
Janice Lee Stapleton
Aug 17, 2026
Janice Lee Stapleton of Knoxville died on Monday, August 17, 2026, after a battle with dementia. She was 76. She was of the Methodist faith and a homemaker. Janice was active in the Scottish Society of Knoxville and the Smokey Mountain Scottish Festival and Games. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory David Stapleton; her father, James Howard...
David Earl Taylor, Sr.
Aug 17, 2026
A light of the Lord, and a light to all who knew and loved him, David Earl Taylor, Sr. passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2026. Affectionally known as “Dave” or “The Real David Taylor”, he spent all of his wonderful 88 years of life in Knoxville, TN. Dave was raised by his grandmother, Margaret Taylor, who he referred to...
Joyce Earlene Goosie
Aug 15, 2026
Joyce Earlene Goosie, age 67, of Heiskell, TN passed away on August 15, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
For 28 years, she proudly served as a Medical Assistant at South Eastern Retina Associates, where she touched the lives of countless patients and coworkers with her kindness, compassion, and caring spirit. She was loved by all who knew her and...
Yvonne Marie Alger
Aug 15, 2026
Yvonne Marie "Cookie" (Taylor) Alger, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
She was born in Prince George, VA on February 5, 1953, to Wilbur "Buck" and Effie Jamison.
She is survived by one brother, a daughter and son-in-law, three sons and one daughter-in-law, six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12:00pm - 1:00pm...
Larry Martin McCloud
Aug 15, 2026
Larry Martin McCloud, age 75, of Washburn, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Isabella McCloud; his grandmother, Inez King; his sister, Barbara Richards; and his dear friend, Danny “Weebie” Weaver.
Larry proudly served his country as an Army Vietnam veteran. During his service, he formed two lifelong friendships with Stephen...
Deborah Delorine Sanders
Aug 14, 2026
Deborah Badgett Sanders, age 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, August 14, 2026. Deborah was a graduate of Halls High School. She was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church. She was also a longtime member of the Red Hat Society.
Deborah was preceded in death by...
Jennifer Johnson Talley
Aug 13, 2026
Jennifer “Jennie” Talley passed peacefully on August 13, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer.
Jennie lived her life with an exuberant joy that was rooted deeply in her love for Jesus. To say she was the life of the party would be an understatement. She loved big, laughed often, and carried a joy and energy...
Carol Kay Loveday
Aug 13, 2026
Carol Kay Loveday, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by husband, Michael Loveday, Sr.; son, Michael Loveday, Jr.; father, Ervin Boggs; mother, Mary Boggs.
Survived by daughters, Christy Loveday and Heather Fama; grandchildren, Chris and Misty Rice; great grandchildren, Gage Lee, Colton Lee, Jadyn Rice...
William "Bill" Marshall Graves
Aug 13, 2026
William (Bill) Marshall Graves, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. His kindness, humor, and mischievous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bill was born on July 29, 1942, in Knoxville,...
Richard Stanley Keller
Aug 12, 2026
Richard S. Keller “Pop Pop” age 83, of Pigeon Forge, TN, joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, then went on to work decades at Baptist Hospital as an x-ray tech until he retired. Richard was a kind, loving and gentle man. The best Pop Pop ever.
Richard was...
Eric Jones Yandell
Aug 11, 2026
It is with great sorrow the Yandell family announces the death of Eric Jones Yandell on August 11, 2026, of a heart attack in the home of his sister in Knoxville, TN.
Eric was born in Chicago in the community of South Shore to his parents, the Reverand Dr. William Edgar Yandell and Gladys Elizabeth Jones Yandell. His sister is Faith...
Judy Kay Mays-Lusk
Aug 9, 2026
Judy Kay Mays Lusk, 75, passed away on August 9, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored her, countless people whose lives were made better simply by knowing her, and a lifetime of laughter, love, generosity, and unforgettable memories.
Judy was born on March 19, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Charles "Ray" Mays and Ruby Mays. She was a woman of...
Robert Keil Johnson
Aug 9, 2026
Robert Keil Johnson, age 72, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026. Robert was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with family & friends and going on adventures. He was also a member of Central Baptist Church Bearden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Aree Carole Johnson; brother, Kent Johnson; parents,...
Eugene Royce Stanley
Aug 9, 2026
Eugene Royce Stanley, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Eugene attended Tekoa Baptist Church. He lived by faith and loved reading his bible. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and later retired from the railroad. Eugene was an avid knife collector. He was a devoted...
Betty Sue Smith
Aug 9, 2026
Betty Sue Evans Smith, 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2026 and somehow, Sunday seems like exactly the right day for Betty to go Home.
Sunday was her favorite day of the week. It meant church, family, food, fellowship, and Jesus—all of the things she loved most. On Sunday, August 9, on...
Patricia Ann Dalton
Aug 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Dalton, age 80, of Corryton, TN passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents, Bruce and Mildred Arnwine and brother, Stephen Arnwine. She is survived by her husband, Norman Ray Dalton; children, Stephen Dalton and Chappell Bacon (Scott); grandchildren, Paige Keeling (Austin), Dalton Bacon and Lex Curtis, Shelby Bacon, Millie Bacon, Baylee Bacon,...
