Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joseph Patton Cockrum
Oct 28, 2025
Joseph Cockrum, 85 of Vonore, TN went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the last born of twelve siblings, a graduate of Fulton High School and lettered in several sports. He attended Carson Newman College, joined the Navy, and was in aviation ordinance. He also...
Edwin Lynn McDaniel
Oct 27, 2025
Edwin “Eddie” L. McDaniel, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, age 78, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1947, in Luttrell, Tennessee, to the late Silas Raymond McDaniel and Mildred Lucille Kelly McDaniel. Eddie served his country as a Specialist Five (SP5) in the United States Army during the Vietnam era,...
Judith Lamar James
Oct 27, 2025
Judith Lamar James age 81, of Powell, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray James; parents, Hugh and Demaris Neff; brother, George Neff and grandsons, Keith James and Storm Johnson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melisa Kay and Timothy Johnson; son...
Charles Michael Smith
Oct 27, 2025
Charles Michael Smith, 71, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully October 27, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. He is now reunited with his beloved wife. Charles was a devoted, hardworking man who took great pride in providing for his family. To know him was to love him, and his lively spirit made him the life of every...
Kathy Ann Boles
Oct 26, 2025
Kathy Ann Boles, age 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She accepted Christ into her heart as young adult. She had a love for red birds and going to the mountains.
She is preceded in death by parents, James and Pearl West; brother & sister-in-law, Sam and LeAanne West from Seymour; and father-in-law, Raymond West.
She is...
Carolyn "Sue" Dyer
Oct 26, 2025
Carolyn "Sue" Dyer age 73 of Corryton, passed away 5:50 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sue worked at the Standard Knitting Mills, she was of the Baptist faith. Sue loved playing softball in her younger years, she loved her family dearly and her monthly family gatherings. She was preceded in death by...
Ruth Ann (Orr) Crawley
Oct 26, 2025
Ruth Ann (Orr) Crawley, age 82, of Powell, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at home with family after a challenging cancer battle.
Ruth was born on January 27, 1943, in Robbinsville, NC to Harvey “Dock” and Ethel Orr. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. A devoted wife, mother, and Mamaw, she loved gardening, cooking, traveling,...
Shirley Ann Patterson
Oct 26, 2025
Shirley Ann Patterson, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday October 26, 2025. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, where she had a great group of friends and she loved all the senior activities, especially Bingo.
Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Lydia Beeler; husband Robert Patterson; siblings, Bob Beeler and Al Beeler; sister, Kathleen Templin.
Survivors are...
Melissa "Missy" Diane Burkhardt
Oct 25, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Diane Burkhardt age 50, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born November 8, 1974 to the late Thomas Burkhardt and Diane Burkhardt Bryant. Missy was a very loving, caring, person that would do anything for any and everyone. Missy loved with her whole heart, especially when it came to her family and...
Barbara Jean Ingle
Oct 25, 2025
Barbara Ingle, age 98, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 25, 2025, at Island Home Park Health and Rehab. She was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church in Maynardville. Barbara owned and operated several beauty salons and was a prominent member of the Knoxville business community for more than 40 years.
Preceded in death by parents James...
Pollye Marie Jones
Oct 24, 2025
Pollye Marie Jones, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House after an extended illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church Fountain City. Preceded in death by her husband, Bob Jones and her daughter, Sheila Jones. Survivors; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Larry Pickard; grandsons, Doug, Chad, and Trey. Special thanks...
Hubert "H. C." Carey Corum
Oct 24, 2025
Hubert C. "H.C." Corum age 89 of Corryton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was a devoted and life-long member of Clapp's Chapel United Methodist Church in his home of Corryton. H. C. was proud of his military service in the U. S. Army's armored infantry and airborne divisions, serving from 1960-1962 during the Bay of Pigs Crisis...
Dr. Hilrey Henry Randolph
Oct 22, 2025
Dr. Hilrey Henry Randolph age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Dr. Randolph served the Halls community as a veterinarian for 50 years. Starting his career in 1970 at Broadway Veterinarian Clinic. He later went on to open his own office, Crossroads Animal Clinic in 1975. Dr. Randolph was always supporting...
Timothy Rex Steelman
Oct 21, 2025
Timothy Rex “Beetlejuice” Steelman age 63, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father and grandfather. He had an old soul in a young body and was loved by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Steelman; parents,...
John Michael Slover
Oct 21, 2025
John Michael Slover age 73, of Corryton passed away 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home with his son by his side. John was the former owner/operator of S. R. Roofing and a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. John loved the outdoors especially fishing and hunting with his son. John was preceded in death by his...
Elizabeth Gail King
Oct 21, 2025
Elizabeth “Gail” King, 85, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 16, 1940, Gail lived a life defined by strength, elegance and unwavering love. She was the beloved wife of Herschel King and a devoted mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother and great‑great‑grandmother. Her...
Pallas Hammond Powers
Oct 20, 2025
Pallas Hammond Powers, age 68, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord Monday, October 20, 2025. She was an OR nurse at UT Hospital for 35+ years. She was very involved in music ministry at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church playing the piano and the organ during her time there. She enjoyed crafting, cooking for her family and...
Stephen Edward Pramik
Oct 19, 2025
Stephen E. Pramik, 65, passed away on October 19, 2025. Stephen is preceded in death by his father Bernard Pramik Sr., mother Helen Funk, sister Ann Marie Faber, father-in-law James Kennedy, and cherished pet dog Dessa. He leaves behind his loving wife Kathy, siblings Bernie (Kathy), Greg (Kathy), Nancy (John) Wagner, Val (Jamie) Craddock, brother-in-law David Faber, mother-in-law Pauline Kennedy,...
Christopher Lorne Rudd
Oct 19, 2025
Christopher Lorne Rudd, age 58, passed away on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his family and so much love. Born on May 28, 1967, he lived a meaningful life filled with love and laughter.
He was a dedicated land surveyor for many years, a profession he truly loved. His work reflected his strong attention to detail and his pride in a...
John Phillips Lye III
Oct 19, 2025
John Phillips Lye II, age 82, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home in Knoxville TN.
He was born July 6, 1943, in Erie, PA to John and Margaret (Pulford) Lye. He graduated from Harbor Creek High School and attended Penn State and Gannon Universities. He retired from General Electric after 28 years of employment.
He was preceded in...
