Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Kegan James Hughes
Nov 10, 2025
Kegan James Hughes, age 16, of Fountain City, Tennessee, won the Great Life Race on Monday, November 10, 2025, as he ran into the arms of Jesus with a new heart and a new body. He passed while being treated for heart failure at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, with his mom and dad faithfully by his side.Kegan attended Legacy Church...
Linda Gay Carter
Nov 15, 2025
Linda Gay Carter, age 83, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved sitting on her front porch and enjoying her grandchildren. She was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Romines, her mother, Bernice Romines, and brothers, Harry and...
Jamison Lucas "Luke" Sherrod
Nov 15, 2025
Jamison Lucas Sherrod, age 27, of Strawberry Plains, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was a member of New Harvest Church of God. Luke was employed at Sherrod Signs.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Kay Sherrod and Albert Stephenson.
Survived by mother, Angela Ramsey (Steve); father, Jamie Sherrod; grandparents, Vivian Stephenson and Jim Sherrod; sister, Cierra Sherrod; niece, Sophia Bell; nephew,...
Nora Jane Human
Nov 15, 2025
Nora Jane Human, age 98, of Clinton, TN, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was retired from Eagle Bend Manufacturing.
Preceded in death by her parents, Cutler and Velvia Harmon; her husband, Carl Human; son, Tony Human; and siblings, Calvin Harmon, Wallace Harmon, Fred Harmon, Ethel Archer, and Martha Bumgardner.
Survived by her son, Dennis Human and wife Marie of Wellington,...
Justin Tyler Jenkins
Nov 14, 2025
Justin Tyler Jenkins, age 32, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2025. Justin loved hiking, music, and football. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Lynn Davis; grandmother Nancy Kravitz-Davis; aunt, Sarah Davis; uncle, Robert Davis II; grandparents, Tommy and Mary Jenkins. He is survived by parents, Tommy and Brittany Davis-Jenkins;...
Johnny Ewell Cupp
Nov 14, 2025
Johnny Ewell Cupp, age 54, passed away on November 14, 2025. He enjoyed grilling out with family and friends and swimming at inskip pool.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ewell and Mollie Cupp, uncles Charlie Russell and Ray Cupp, and aunt Charsie Russell.
He was survived by his sister Tammy Collins (Jason), nephews Chad Collins (Jaden), Trevor Collins, and...
Treva Diane Workman
Nov 14, 2025
Treva Diane Workman, age 65 of LaFollette passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Treva was big hearted, strong, and she would do anything she could for anyone. She could make you smile with her smile, her laugh would make you laugh, and when she loved you, she loved you with every part of her heart- you could always feel...
Nelia Capps
Nov 13, 2025
Nelia Ann Capps, age 84, of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted member of American Baptist Church, she lived her life with deep faith and a sincere heart for others. Nelia was known for her gentle spirit, her unwavering love for her family, and her dedication to her church community....
Sam Carlton Erexson
Nov 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Sam Carlton Erexson, who was born on January 1, 1940, and passed away surrounded by family on November 13, 2025.
Sam was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His passing leaves a deep void in the lives of his immediate family, including his loving wife, Joyce Erexson, and...
Cuong Bui
Nov 13, 2025
Cuong Bui passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
A full obituary will soon be posted.
Wayne Michael Joseph Alexander
Nov 12, 2025
Wayne Michael Joseph Alexander (Doodle), age 55, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his home in the early hours of November 12th, 2025, with his family by his side after a strong and heartbreaking battle with cancer.
Wayne held a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Business Science, an Operations Management certificate, and was pursuing his Master’s degree.
Wayne was a dedicated...
Charlotte Poe Walsh
Nov 12, 2025
Charlotte (Hawkins) Poe Walsh, born December 26, 1938, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Charlotte was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital starting her career in the Credit Union and moving quickly to the personnel department, where she worked for 25 years helping many young people start their career in the healthcare field.
She...
Douglas Michael O'Hearn
Nov 12, 2025
Douglas Michael O’Hearn age 67, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In his spare time, you could find Douglas on the golf course playing. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Florence O’Hearn, stepdaughter, Candy Honeycutt and grandson, Austin...
Caleb Huertas
Nov 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Caleb Gene Huertas, a joyful and vibrant young man who left this world far too soon on November 11, 2025, at the age of 20.
Caleb brought light, laughter and relentless love to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His smile could brighten any room...
Edsel Wayne Beeler
Nov 11, 2025
Edsel Wayne Beeler, age 89, of Powell, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his home.
He was a member of First Baptist Powell and was baptized at Inskip Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN. His faith sustained him through his battle of cancer, and he never lost hope. He was devoted to his Bible Studies and listening to...
Shirley Elaine Daniels
Nov 10, 2025
Elaine Daniels, age 74, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving friends and family. She faced a rare cancer, diagnosed in 2017, with dignity and grace. The “C word” was something she never claimed—she lived each day as if it never existed, until God called her home.
Elaine was born in Knoxville in 1951 to Homer and Pauline Wagner....
Mary Elizabeth Turner
Nov 10, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Turner, age 98, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, after a long battle with dementia.
Mary was born on January 20, 1927, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Clifford and Grace Smith. She grew up in Knoxville and developed a lifelong love of music at an early age. In her younger years, she performed live on...
Kimberly Diane Cole
Nov 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberly Diane Cole, aged 52, of Leesburg, FL, who left this world on November 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born in Knoxville, TN, to Jackie Cole and Addie Calhoun, Kim was a vibrant spirit whose life was marked by love, laughter, and a...
Cody Cheyenne Collins
Nov 8, 2025
Cody Cheyenne Collins, 32, of Halls, TN passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Collins; mom, Lisa Pratt (Eric); dad, Willie Collins; grandparents, David and Judy Raley; brothers, Ben Collins (Tiffany) and Colton Pratt; uncle, Rodney Raley (Kristi); cousins, Luke Raley (Stevie), Cooper Raley, Ryan Smith, Abby Smith and Karis Smith and many close...
David Edward Dunn
Nov 8, 2025
David Edward Dunn age 88, of Knoxville, TN., passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. David was the owner of Dunn Dairy Equipment, established in 1974. David was also a veteran of the U.S Marine Reserves.
David was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Shelma Jean Dunn, parents, Dave and Rose Dunn, infant brother, Johnny Dunn, grandparents:...
