Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dorothy Atkins Pursiful
Aug 2, 2026
Dorothy Jean Atkins Pursiful age 90 of Luttrell, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Tennova North. She was born March 6, 1936 to Joseph G. and Mary E. Atkins. She lived her entire life in the Luttrell, Blaine and Corryton area. She was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church and a 1954 graduate of Gibbs High School....
Sue Ellen Norton
Aug 2, 2026
Sue Ellen McMillan Norton age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.She played basketball for Powell High School all 4 years, and earned the name “Olive Oil.” She also participated in high jump for track. She was alumni of the Class of 1963. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and also a...
Brenda Louise Beeler Brown
Aug 1, 2026
Brenda Louise Beeler Brown, age 79, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.
Brenda was a wonderful woman known for her warm heart, strength, love for her Lord and Savior, and a deep devotion to her family. She was a longtime, faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns, where she found great joy in her community and...
Marshall Hall Crippen
Aug 1, 2026
Marshall Crippen age 79, of the Halls Crossroads Community, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his home. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was an avid Fox hunter.
Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Ethel Crippen; and his wife, Lynda Crippen. Survivors include son, Joel (Becky) Crippen; grandchildren, Alex Greene and...
James Derck Booher
Aug 1, 2026
James Derck Booher, age 68, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 1st, 2026. He was born December 28th, 1957, to Bruce and Helen Booher in Washington, DC. He moved to Corryton at a young age, where he became a longtime member of the Corryton community and a graduate of Gibbs High School Class of 1976. James was a...
Robert Warren Adcock
Aug 1, 2026
Robert Warren "Wild Man" Adcock, age 64 of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his home. Robert was a 1980 graduate of Carter High School. He was born on May 27, 1962 to James Robert Adcock and Edith Adcock. Robert was a well-known and respected HVAC Technician throughout the southeast including Tennessee, Alabama and Florida. There...
Larry Eugene Lett
Jul 31, 2026
Larry Eugene Lett age 79, of Halls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home. Born August 27, 1946, to his late parents, James and Pauline Lett. Larry was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Larry served four years in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in the Bahamas. He was a 1964 graduate of...
Alvin "Bub" McMurry
Jul 31, 2026
Alvin "Bub" McMurry age 83, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 31, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Edith McMurry; brothers, Mike McMurry, Fred McMurry, "Bones" Donald McMurry, Gary McMurry, Butch McMurry; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Ransome Cates; brother-in-law, Jack Longmire.
Survivors include his loving wife Linda McMurry; children, Dianne Loveday (Ray), Angela Johnson (Wayne), and David...
Angela Marie Hagwood
Jul 30, 2026
Angela Marie Hagwood, 61, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Angela is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, James “Bobby” Hagwood; her daughters, Macy Hagwood (Connor Holmberg) and Shanna (Bobby) Holcombe; her cherished grandchildren, Chloe Wescoe, Alexis Wescoe, and Will Holcombe; and her great-grandson, Brantley “Peanut.” She...
Daryl Edward Brown
Jul 29, 2026
Daryl Edward Brown of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Daryl graduated with a High School Diploma from Halls High School and continued onto electrical school. Daryl had many struggles but that did not stop him from making new friends and following God’s word. He deeply loved his family and child. Daryl was preceded in death by aunt,...
Timothy Michael Crawford
Jul 28, 2026
Timothy Michael Crawford age 78 of Knoxville, TN., departed this world for his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. Tim was born in Canton, Ohio but called Tennessee home for the past 51 years.
Following high school, Tim enlisted with the United States Air Force and served for "3 years, 9 months, and 6 days". He...
David William Smith
Jul 27, 2026
David William Smith, age 70 of Knoxville, was welcomed home to Heaven on July 27, 2026. David was born in Maysville, Kentucky, raised in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and eventually settled in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from Gatlinburg Pittman High School, attended the University of Tennessee and Ringling School of Art and design where he completed a graphic arts degree. He worked...
Melissa Ann Walker
Jul 27, 2026
Melissa Ann Walker age 63 of Kodak, passed away peacefully 6:00 am Monday, July 27, 2026 at Fort Sander's Regional Medical Center. She had been an employee of Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge. Preceded in death by parents, Mable and Frank Buckner, Jr. Survivors; husband, Daniel Walker; daughter, Lekisha Donehew; grandson, Skyler Donehew; granddaughter, Heaven Logan; brother, Gary (Kim) Buckner;...
James Arthur Talley
Jul 25, 2026
James Arthur Talley, age 74, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
He was a man of unwavering faith who loved the Lord with all his heart and sought to honor Him in everything he did. His faith was evident not only in what he believed, but in the way he lived—with humility, generosity, integrity, and a heart to serve others.
Known...
Bernard (BT) Thomas Kelly
Jul 25, 2026
Bernard (B.T.) Kelly, age 83, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
B.T. was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. He retired from Rural Metro Fire Department with over 30 years of service, as well as TVA. B.T. was a also a Veteran of the United States Army having served as a Paratrooper with the...
Rhonda Michelle Russell Martin
Jul 24, 2026
Rhonda Michelle Russel Martin, age 52, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at home. She was employed by St. Mary’s Hospital and Tennova North for over 25 years. She was a loving mother and dear friend.
Preceded in death by mother, Patricia Cook; grandparents, Ronald and Ruth Russell (Mammy and Pappy); grandchildren, Chandler, Lemmon and Lime.
Survived by daughter, Kimberly...
Michael Anthony Eldridge
Jul 23, 2026
Michael Anthony Eldridge age 23, of Powell, TN passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born November 26, 2002, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Dylan Baehr. He is survived by his mother, Rose Thumm (Brian Lavigne); father, Michael D. Eldridge; grandparents, Mike and Lisa Thumm, Valerie Chadwell-Smith and Mike and Elizabeth Eldridge; girlfriend, Angel...
Sharon Kay Bakker
Jul 23, 2026
Sharon Kay Bakker, age 83, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1943, in Alton, Iowa, to Emmett and Dorothy (Starkenburg) Root.
Sharon was known for her kindness, generous spirit, unwavering faith in the Lord, and endless love for her family. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her...
Roberta Lee Luttrell
Jul 23, 2026
Roberta Lee (Evans) Luttrell age 97 of Corryton, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was a dedicated member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, the Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class, and the Sarah Circle of the United Women in Faith. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, D. Houston Luttrell, son, Dennis Allen Luttrell, and parents, Rev. Robert...
Samuel Brine Brackett
Jul 23, 2026
Samuel Brackett, age 62, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on July 23, 2026.
Sam was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He dedicated 37 years of service to Pellissippi State Community College, where he proudly served as the Print Shop Supervisor. His strong work ethic, kindness, and dedication earned him the...
