Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Kathryn Suzanne Kramer Franklin
Aug 18, 2026
Dr. Kathryn Kramer Franklin, age 70, of Mobile, AL, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1955, and got married in September 16, 1977. She earned her doctorate in Education from ETSU, and for 20+ years worked in Higher Education, influencing young minds from Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee. Outside of her years in Higher...
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, and 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...
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,...
Delories Ann Savage
Aug 8, 2026
Delories Savage, devoted wife and true constant for her family, passed away the afternoon of August 8, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 11, 1948, and was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her parents, Chester Hodsden Sr. and Mattie; brothers, Terry, Lawrence, Billy, Ernie, and Chester Jr.; and sister,...
Barbara Ann Brooks
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann BrooksBarbara Ann Brooks (Pearl), 72, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2026.Barbara loved spending time with her family, camping on the lake, watching Tennessee Vols Kansas City Chiefs football and going to her kids’ sporting events when they were little.Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Wade...
Tennille Nicole Terry
Aug 7, 2026
Tennille Nicole Terry (“TT”), 29, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered eternal rest on August 7, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Born on December 8, 1996, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tennille was the beloved daughter of Michelle Nicole Sexton and Richard Matthew Terry.
Tennille will be remembered for the joy she brought to everyone around...
Kimberley Deniese Richards
Aug 7, 2026
Kimberley Deniese Richards age 66, of Heiskell, TN passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Kathleen Cardwell. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Richards; children, Jeffrey D. Richards and Joshua D. Richards; grandchildren, Jacob Richards, Jailee Richards, Jackson Richards, Ellie Richards, Allison Richards and Logan Richards; siblings, Shannon and...
Charles "Chuck" Warren Scarbrough, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Warren Scarbrough, Jr., age 77, departed this life on August 6, 2026, and slipped into the arms of Jesus. Beloved son of Charles W. Scarbrough, Sr. and Dorothy Scarbrough Rudder. Preceded in death by his wife Dolores, sister Nancy Scarbrough, and his parents. Survivors include sons, Chip (Katie), Derek (Danielle); grandson, Chace; great-granddaughter, Briella; sisters Peggy Blevins and...
David Wayne Greene
Aug 5, 2026
David Wayne Greene, age 48, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2026. He enjoyed music, video games and drawing, but his greatest joy was his family and the time he got to spend with them and his “Happy Place” was sitting at the lake and listening to music. David was preceded in death...
Thiago Elian Gutierrez-Baquiax
Aug 4, 2026
Thiago Elian Gutierrez-Baquiax falleció el 4 de agosto de 2026. Se celebrará una misa funeral el viernes 14 de agosto de 2026 a las 10:00 a. m. en la iglesia católica Holy Ghost, ubicada en 1041 N Central Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917.
Thiago Elian Gutierrez-Baquiax passed away on August 4, 2026. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, August 14,...
John "Johnny" Wayne Giffin
Aug 4, 2026
John Wayne Giffin, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. John served in the U.S. Air Force and was employed by TVA, US Postal Service, Salvation Army as an Officer, and retired from Veterans Administration. He was of the Christian faith. John never met a stranger and was loved and will be missed by everyone.
John...
