Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Genice Fritts
Mar 30, 2026
Genice Fritts passed away on March 30, 2026. She was a lifelong member of Oakwood United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, flowers and being outdoors, cooking and caring for her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Fritts; daughters, Debbie K. Baker and Cheryl Condry; mother, Nettie Pratt; father, Paris Pratt; son-in-law, Ronnie Condry; brothers, Lincoln Pratt, Ernest...
April Nicole "Nikkie" McGhee
Mar 29, 2026
April Nicole “Nikkie” (Nunu) Mcghee of Knoxville, TN went to be with her heavenly father unexpectedly on March 29, 2026. Nikkie truly was an angel on earth. She always had a heart full of love and a house full of loved ones. Nikkie never met a stranger and always made everyone feel welcome. Nothing meant more to Nikkie than the...
Ralph Randolph "Randy" DeBord II
Mar 29, 2026
Ralph Randolph "Randy" DeBord, II, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was a graduate of Union County High School and went on to work as an Iron Worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed guns, fishing, watching Westerns and bird watching. But most of all he loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchild grow.
He was...
David Moore, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Charles David Moore, Jr., age 65, of Knoxville, TN, made his Heavenly Journey on March 29, 2026. David was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 9, 1961 to the late Charles and Willie Moore. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. David was known for his gentle demeanor, his sense of humor and his generous...
Frankie Lee Collins
Mar 28, 2026
Frankie Lee Collins, age 81, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2026, at her home.
Frankie loved her family and her grandchildren. She also loved to travel.
She is preceded in death by mother, Marie Taylor; father, Frank Taylor; grandparents who raised her, James Everett (Jimmer) and Lena Everett (Granny); daughter-in-law, Christy Collins; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Joe Brewer.
She is survived...
Beatrice Mary Helms
Mar 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Beatrice M. (Friend) Helms, age 97, who went to be with our Lord and Savior on, March 28,2026 peacefully in her sleep.
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 4, 1928, Bea moved to Powell, Tennessee, around 1955 with her husband, Carl "Red" Helms, and their son, Michael...
Charlotte Ann Branch
Mar 27, 2026
Charlotte Ann Branch, age 80 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026. Charlotte is survived by her daughter Karen Weaver, son Ricky Branch (Michelle), brother Bill Clevenger, grandchildren Casey, Chelsea, Mari, Shania, Brianna, Lil’ Ricky “Junior”, Josh, Holly, Richard, Tara, several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Billy Branch,...
Julia Davich Marcum
Mar 27, 2026
Julia D. Marcum, age 64, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on March 26th, 2026. Julia was born on December 27, 1961, to Jackie M Cox and Michael R. Davich. Julia was known for her love of Gardening, Sewing, and Dancing as well as being the best mother & nana she could be to her children & grandchildren. Julia is survived...
Edward Gary Meek, Sr.
Mar 27, 2026
Edward Gary Meek, Sr., age 89, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home in the presence of his family. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 69 years, Shirley Ann Thomas Meek; his son, Edward Gary (Bucky) Meek, Jr. and wife, Kim; his daughter, Shari Meek Garrett and husband, Craig; six grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, many...
Missy George Ann Rutherford
Mar 26, 2026
Missy George Ann Rutherford, age 66, of Maryville, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 26,2026. She was born on November 1, 1959, in Knoxville, TN, to Francis Ann Fugate and Harold Shane Rutherford, who preceded her in death.
Missy is survived by her two brothers, David Rutherford (Jane) and Harold Rutherford, Jr. (Elaine); nieces and nephews Brian...
Jearlene Huff
Mar 26, 2026
Jearlene Huff, 86, passed away peacefully March 26, 2026, where she entered her eternal home in glory. Born in Marshall N.C. on January 14, 1940, to her late parents, Plato and Elizabeth Clark. She graduated from Marshall H.S. in 1958. After graduation, while completing Blanton’s Business School, she met her husband, Bob Huff. Jearlene became a follower of Christ at...
Becky Lynn Mase
Mar 25, 2026
Becky Lynn Mase age 48, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1977 to her late parents, Brad and Betty Oglesby. Becky was a graduate from Anderson County High School and went on to attend Carson Newman University on a Basketball Scholarship.
Becky’s heart was a rare and beautiful thing, big enough...
Carl Anthony Bradley
Mar 24, 2026
Dr. Carl Anthony (Tony) Bradley, age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Powell. He loved God, his family, and his community.
Tony was a 1967 graduate of Central High School, a 1971 graduate of the University of Tennessee, and graduated from dental school at UT Memphis in 1975. He served the...
Jo Anne (Price) Roberts
Mar 24, 2026
Jo Anne (Price) Roberts, age 90 of Powell, TN passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her residence at the Morning Pointe of Powell. Jo Anne was a graduate of the 1955 class at Powell High School. She was member at Sharon Baptist Church and was retired from the State of Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W....
Helen Louise Widby
Mar 24, 2026
Helen Widby, age 84, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was a creative artist and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by father, Rogers B. Smith Sr.; mother, Ruth Dyer Smith; brothers, Rogers B. Smith Jr. and John...
Charlotte B. West
Mar 23, 2026
Charlotte B. West, age 81, of Powell, TN, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was the former owner of Flowers by Charlotte in Claxton. She was preceded in death by husband, D.C. Bonifacius. Survived by nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet by 1:30 pm Monday, March 30, 2026, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens...
Rev. Vencent Vernell Jones
Mar 23, 2026
Rev. Vencent V. Jones age 89 of Corryton, passed quietly in his sleep on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and the Prayer Warriors Sunday School Class. He retired from Lloyd & Sheffer Food Brokers after 22 years of service. He reitred from the ministry after 60 years of service...
Ranesom Cue Cates Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
Ranesom Cue Cates, Sr., age 83, of Powell, TN, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Wellington Manor.
Ranesom has been a member of Glory Church at Dante, formally Dante Baptist, since 1985. He worked at White Lily foods for 46 years, and a member of Local Union #25.
Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Cates; son, Junior; brother, Jackie; parents,...
Kodi James Church
Mar 22, 2026
Kodi James Church was born into the arms of Jesus on March 22, 2026 at 7:15am.
He will be forever missed and cherished by his mother Charlotte and her good friend Grason Eaden; his uncle, Danny Brunelle, and aunt, Skylar Abner.
A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Elverton Cemetery in Harriman.
Online condolences may be...
Mabel Elizabeth Patton
Mar 22, 2026
Mabel Elizabeth Patton, 88, of Powell, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Liz was born in Canton, China, the daughter of missionaries. She graduated from the University of Rochester with a bachelor of nursing science degree and went on to complete her masters degree in nursing education.
Liz spent 5 years...
