Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Julia Marie Cooper
Jul 20, 2026
Julia Humphrey Cooper, 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Julia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She had a heart full of love, a caring spirit, and a personality that could light up any room. She was...
Anna Ruth Stephens
Jul 19, 2026
Anna Ruth Stephens, affectionally known as "Tot", age 94, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Anna spent 25 years living in Florida, where she dedicated 20 years of service to CVS Pharmacy. Before moving to Florida, she was a faithful member of both Hollywood Hills Baptist Church and Deer Valley Baptist Church. She is preceded...
Norma Jean Bowers-Long
Jul 19, 2026
Norma Jean Johnson Bowers Long, age 95, of Knoxville, TN and Deland, FL passed away on Sunday, July 19th at home with her daughters.
Norma was a native Knoxvillian, graduating from Central High School in 1949, where she enjoyed being a majorette. She then attended the University of Tennessee, where she joined the Pride of the Southland Band and felt privileged...
Irene McCrary
Jul 18, 2026
On July 18, 2026, Irene Swain McCrary’s spirit untethered itself from this world and returned home to her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 91. Born on October 22, 1934 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Irene, the daughter of Frank and Edith Swain, was a true southern lady. After working all day in her yard planting flowers and pulling weeds, her hair and...
Loretta Lynn Mitchell
Jul 16, 2026
Loretta Lynn Mitchell our sweet little sister, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the age of 61. She loved her Lord and had suffered so much but not anymore. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roxie Linkous and Paul Linkous; brothers, David Linkous and Dewey Linkous. Survivors; sisters Lucille Hensley, Ida Shelton,...
Dorothy Nadine (Lusby) Amburn
Jul 16, 2026
Dorothy Nadine (Lusby) Amburn departed this phase of life at 93 years of age on the 16th of July 2026 and has taken up new residence with her heavenly Father and her departed loved ones. She leaves behind 19 great grandchildren, 7 grandchildren, 4 children, a devoted husband of 75 years along with a host of nephews, nieces, and friends....
John Gorghis
Jul 16, 2026
John Gorghis, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2026. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, John carried his East Tennessee roots throughout his life.
As a young man, John joined the United States Navy, where he served aboard ship as a baker. He later devoted the core of his career to public service as a correctional...
Argel Buckner
Jul 16, 2026
Argel Buckner, age 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Buckner; father, Lynch Davis; mother, Nervie Davis; brothers, Bert & Johnny; and sisters, Inell Oliver and Margie Davis. She is survived by her son, Randy Buckner and loving partner, Sheila; grandson, Austin...
Wayne Tarver
Jul 15, 2026
Wayne Tarver, age 78, passed away on July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was a proud Vietnam veteran and retired from Y-12 after more than 30 years of dedicated work. He enjoyed working on cars, loved camping, and most of all cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother,...
Wanda Lee Lewis
Jul 14, 2026
Wanda Thomason Lewis, age 87 of Powell, TN passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2026.
Wanda was born on February 4, 1939 to the late Woodrow and Ruby Thomason. Wanda was an avid Tennessee Vols and Peyton Manning fan. She was a retiree of AT&T and H&R Block.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Ruby Thomason;...
Jeanine Lynn Noyes Coulter
Jul 12, 2026
Jeanine "Jeanie" Lynn Noyes Coulter, age 59, of Knoxville, TN, died suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center. Jeanie was born on February 17, 1967 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Jack Warren Noyes and Martha Elinor Bangs Noyes. Jeanie loved animals and fostered several dogs, adding them to her family of dogs, birds and cats and...
Jerry Wayne Campbell
Jul 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jerry Wayne Campbell November 19, 1974 – July 12, 2026
Jerry Campbell, age 51, passed away on July 12, 2026. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Connie and Junior Campbell; his brother, Scott Campbell; his best friend, John Shackleford; his nephews, Jonathan Campbell and David Reynolds; and his niece, Wendy Reynolds.
Jerry is survived by his...
Paul Daugherty
Jul 12, 2026
Bedford “Paul” Daugherty passed away on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Though our hearts are broken, we rejoice in knowing he is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and that one day we will be reunited with him in heaven.
Paul was a child of God. His faith shaped the way...
Anna May Culpepper
Jul 12, 2026
Anna May Culpepper, age 95 of Knoxville, TN passed away on July 12, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Ohio and worked over 20 years for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She was an avid reader and crossword puzzle enthusiast. She also knitted, bowled, and was a member of a gourmet cooking club. She was preceded in...
Carrol Ann Trosper
Jul 11, 2026
Carol Ann “Mamaw” Trosper, age 69 of Powell, TN, went to be with our Lord God on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 3:02am. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Preceded in death by father Carroll E. “Red” Ezell, mother Alma Ruth Ezell Wilson, and...
Crystal Denise Graham
Jul 11, 2026
Crystal Denise Graham, age 55 of Knoxville, passed away July 11, 2026. She loved the outdoors, often traveling to Cade’s Cove to enjoy the Smoky Mountains. Crystal will be remembered as an avid UT Vols fan, an artistic soul, a good friend, and a wonderful grandmother. She is preceded in death by her son Joshua Cecil Hill and mother Charlotte...
Betty Faye Rader
Jul 10, 2026
Betty Faye Norman Rader loving and loved wife graduated from life to be with Jesus on July 10, 2026 just 3 days short of her 65th birthday after a long illness and a short bout with cancer. Faye was a homemaker and died at The Health Center at Research Park nursing facility. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church....
Jerry Clay Webb
Jul 10, 2026
Born at home in the Halls Community, January 8,1941, to Joe and Iona Barnes Webb. Member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. Graduated Halls High School class of 1959 and attended Knoxville Business College. Retired from Norfolk Southern Railway with 36 years of service. Proudly served in the United States Army as a Radio Teletype Specialist. He was a former...
Clara Pearl Greco-Croft
Jul 10, 2026
Clara Pearl Greco-Croft, age 63, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Clara was a devoted Christian whose faith guided her throughout her life. She found joy in gardening, canning, and caring for others. She especially loved her dogs and cherished spending time with her family boating. Clara was self-employed for over...
Donald Lawrence Tillman
Jul 10, 2026
Donald Lawrence Tillman “Bubba” passed away suddenly on Friday, July 10th, 2026.
Bubba is preceded in death by both parents, Willie and Don Tillman; sister, Debbie Tillman; brother, Josh Tillman; son, Tyler Menke; both sets of grandparents; cousins, and a niece.
Friends and family left to cherish his memories are his son, Donny Tillman (Cara); his daughter, Jenna (Trip) Hallman; his grands,...
