Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Steven Lynn Heiser
Jan 20, 2026
Steven Lynn Heiser, 74 of Powell, TN peacefully went to be with the Lord on 20 January 2026 at his home with family by his side after fighting cancer for 29 years.
Steve was born 07 December 1951 in Knoxville, TN to Maxine and Hubert Heiser and was a member of Fairview Knox Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father,...
Billie Mae Wyrick
Jan 19, 2026
Billie Mae (Nanny) Wyrick, Born March 27, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by all her babies. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Juanita Harper, husband Clifton E. Wyrick, son Steven E. Wyrick, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Wyrick, brother Fred Harper, sister Betty Hodges, grandson Robert Caldwell and granddaughter Misty Key. Survived by sons,...
Barry Thomas Smith
Jan 18, 2026
Barry Thomas Smith, age 78, of Powell, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home.
Barry had the biggest heart. He loved to hunt, fish and camp. He enjoyed motorcycles and rode all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was last stationed at the Elmendorf Air Force Base...
Ron Brady
Jan 18, 2026
Ron Brady, 84, of Knoxville, TN and formerly of Florida passed away January 18, 2026 at his residence. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Parrott; sons, Ronald “Ron” Brady, II (Caroline) and Jason Potter; grandchildren, Michael Brady (Katrina), Harper Potter, Kody Brady, Connor Brady, Damien Brady and Searra Brady; great granddaughter, Wrenley Brady. He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Lucille Mynatt
Jan 18, 2026
Shirley Lucille Mynatt, age 96, of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 26, 1929, and was born and raised during the Great Depression, an experience that shaped her strong work ethic, resilience, humility, and deep appreciation for...
Wayne Vincent Sobota
Jan 18, 2026
Wayne Sobota, age 86, passed away peacefully at Heritage Assisted Living, Fountain City on January 18, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL he then went on to make a home for himself in Knoxville, TN after serving his country in the U.S Navy. Wayne was known for being a history buff and a huge dog lover. Many thanks to the staff...
Bobby Gaines York
Jan 18, 2026
Bobby G. York (“Pappaw”), age 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He went home to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer.Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Maxie York; his beloved wife, Dorothy June York; his daughter, Regina Weaver; and his sons-in-law, Eric Barnes and Donald Weaver.He is...
Sandra Marlene Mullen
Jan 18, 2026
Sandra M. Mullen, age 89, of Decatur, IL passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Knoxville, TN. She loved bird watching and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Bertha Mathews; siblings, Janice McKinnery, John Mathews and Roger Mathews. She is survived by her son, Michael Mullen (Kathy); sister, Joy Trichel; granddaughters, Sydney Brown (Tyler) and...
Jordan Taylor Owen
Jan 17, 2026
Jordan Taylor (Baria) Owen, 32, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 9, 1994, to her parents, Scott Lee and Kimberly Ann (McGraw) Baria.
She is survived by her husband of almost ten years, Scott Owen; her Daughters McKenna and Mara; her fur baby Grant; her Mother...
Lonnie Howard Roach
Jan 17, 2026
Lonnie H. Roach, age 80, of Heiskell, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on March 31, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry E. Roach and Della Mae (Wilson) Roach, sister, Joyce Taylor, and daughter, Tammy Sue (Roach) McGill.
He is survived by his loving...
Jeffery Robert Jones
Jan 17, 2026
Jeffery R. Jones, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed from this life into his eternal home on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He took his last breath surrounded by family.
Jeffery was a native Californian who relocated to Knoxville in 2010. He was a master electrician for 40 years prior to his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley...
Calvin Dwight Padgett
Jan 17, 2026
In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 17th, 2026, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called our husband, father, and Poppa Calvin Dwight Padgett to Heaven. He was born on December 4th, 1954, to Donald and Bobbie Padgett, and married to Donna Marie (Anderson) Padgett of 48 years. He owned and operated the Amber Restaurant #2 in Fountain City...
Norma Jean Weatherly Mikels
Jan 16, 2026
Mikels, Norma Jean Weatherly, 84, of the Carter Community, was ushered into the presence of her Lord on January 16, 2026. She received Christ at an early age and loved her church family. Her greatest joy was performing acts of kindness for family and friends. She retired after 40 years with Regions (Park/1st American) Bank in preparation for her second...
Carlos Ayala-Fuentes
Jan 16, 2026
Carlos “Tuto” Ayala-Fuentes, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer four years ago, Carlos walked through his illness with resilience, grace, and unwavering love.
Family meant everything to Carlos, and his greatest joy was being a dad. He was known for his humor, warm heart, and love for anime. His presence brought laughter, love, and...
Edgbert Lee Lovell
Jan 16, 2026
Edgbert Lee “Joe” Lovell, age 92, passed away surrounded by his family on January 16, 2026. He was born in Maynardville, TN on March 25, 1933.
Joe retired from AT&T (formerly South-Central Bell) after many years of dedicated service.
He leaves behind his loving wife Melba; daughter Karen Waller (Butch); sister Pat and her family; grandchildren: Brad (Stephanie), Tiffani (Will), and Shanna;...
Glenn Paul Wallace Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
Glenn Paul Wallace Sr., 79, of Knoxville TN, passed away on January 15, 2026. He loved fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family.
Glenn was preceded in death by Connie Jackson, Lora Young, and Fred Wallace.
He was survived by Carolyn Wallace, Diane Wallace, Glen Wallace Jr., Kayla Wallace, Mark Underwood Jr., Anthony Berry, Justin Reese and...
Robert Thomas Feller
Jan 15, 2026
Robert Thomas Feller (Bob), age 86, passed away January 15, 2026, at Sacred Ground Hospice House.He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Rita Feller, sister Mary Carol Ard and his wife of 57 years, Lucille (Lucy).He leaves behind his five children; Pamela Marie Ketron (Jeff) (grandchildren Erin, Brenna (Hunter), Kendal), Robert Vincent Feller (Kristi) (grandchildren Robert (Jess),...
Ruby Faye Jackson
Jan 15, 2026
Ruby Faye Jackson, age 74, of Maryville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Robert William Pate and Alviena Armatine “Tina” Pate. Ruby dedicated her life to her work at Plasma Alliance, where she was a supervisor. Above all else Ruby was devoted to her...
Warren Taylor Kirby Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
"Pete", 80, of Knoxville, TN. passed away peacefully and is now in his heavenly home. Son of W. T. and Helen Kirby, (deceased), loving husband to Janice Arrowood Kirby. Survived by wife, 2 sons, 4 brothers, 5 sisters (1 deceased), and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pete was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Marine Corp. He...
Mary Chandler Troutman
Jan 15, 2026
Mary Chandler Troutman age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home. She was a member of Ball Road Baptist Church. Mary was retired from Travis Meats, after many years of service. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Troutman; son, Rusty Troutman; parents, Clayton Chandler and Helen...
