Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jerry Lance Farr, Jr
Mar 1, 2026
Jerry "Lance" Farr, Jr., age 46, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Lance attended Alcoa High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of Alcoa in Alcoa, TN. He loved his boys and his Corvette.
He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Kenneth Hurst, Clyde Farr, Jr and Georgia Mae...
Hazel Nell Collins
Mar 1, 2026
Hazel Nell "Pat" Collins, age 89, of Strawberry Plains, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Pat was a woman full of joy who loved to laugh and tell jokes. The beach was her favorite place, and she spent many happy summers at the lake making memories with her family. She was a very talented lady who especially enjoyed painting....
Jesse Bruce Mitchell
Mar 1, 2026
August 8, 1948 - March 1, 2026
On a bright sunny morning while surrounded by loved ones, Bruce was greeted by his Savior and reunited with his loved ones previously called home.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Florence Mitchell. He is survived by his son Chad (Katy) and grandchildren, Jade and Jesse. His sister Carol (Glen) Lakin. Numerous...
Lynda Jo Hinkle
Feb 28, 2026
Lynda Jo Hinkle, 83, of Knoxville, TN passed away February 28, 2026 at home while surrounded by her family.
Lynda was born in Birmingham, AL in 1942. She met and married her late husband there and they began their family of three children in Birmingham. Her husband’s work gave the opportunity for the family to move all over the southern United...
Samuel "David" Gosnell
Feb 28, 2026
Samuel David Gosnell, age 73 of Knoxville, TN passed away on February 28, 2026. He was a member of Circle Assembly of God. Proceeded in death by his parents, Ovid and Ollie Gosnell, sisters, Colleen Gosnell and Nancy Womble, brothers, Robert "Bobby " Gosnell, Johnny Gosnell, Earl Gosnell, and Edward Gosnell. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca McNeely Gosnell,...
Sherrie Alexis Garmon
Feb 28, 2026
Sherrie Alexis Garmon, the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman, left this earth and stepped into her new heavenly home on February 28, 2026. She recently celebrated her 81st birthday and was surrounded by the family she created and loved as she passed from this life into eternity.
Sherrie only knew what it meant to live selflessly. She showered acts of...
Robert Paul Apjok
Feb 27, 2026
Robert “Bob” Paul Apjok, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2026. Born on November 21, 1951, in Homer City, Pennsylvania, to Andrew and Eva Apjok, Bob later served in the United States Army and earned a degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Debra and...
Jacob Elijah "Moses" Delph
Feb 27, 2026
Jacob Elijah “Moses” Delph passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, from complications from pneumonia. He is now at peace in Heaven with Jesus.
There to welcome him with open arms were his aunt Tammy, uncle Allen Hunley, and his sweet baby niece, Faith Anne, and many others gone before him. He will be greatly missed by so many here on earth...
Patricia Dianne Sage
Feb 27, 2026
Patricia Dianne Sage, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away on February 27, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was a 1966 graduate of Fulton High School. Patricia attended New Fellowship Full Gospel Church and One Life Church. She was a caregiver for the elderly for much of her life and enjoyed doing crafts. Preceded in death by parents Shannon and...
Betty Lou Griffin
Feb 26, 2026
Betty L. Griffin (Watts), age 86, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. James R. Griffin; sons, Mark and Chris Griffin; daughter, Dolly Fee (Griffin); parents, Sam and Edna Watts; brothers, Alfred and Gary...
Karen Denise Wyrick
Feb 25, 2026
Karen Denise Wyrick age 66, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Karen loved horses and anything with equestrian activities, crocheting, reading, knick-knacks and oddities, and shopping, and in her younger years she enjoyed camping, the lake and anything outdoors. She loved her family dearly. Preceded in death by her parents, Sue and Jimmy Smith; and sister, Jamie Lee...
James Michael "Mickey" Wormsley
Feb 25, 2026
James Michael “Mickey” Wormsley, 85, of Knoxville passed away surrounded by his family at his home on February 25, 2026. Born on December 26, 1940 in Fleming Neon Kentucky, Mickey was the son of Harlan and Bernice Wormsley. He served in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Everett High School, attended Cumberland College then went on to graduate...
John Lester Sellers
Feb 25, 2026
John Lester Sellers, age 73, of Corryton passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2026 after a brief illness. He was retired from Beverly Park Place after 50 years of dedicated service. He was of Baptist faith. He had a love of music, nature, God and family. He was the oldest of 6 siblings. He was preceded in death by parents, Guy...
Charles Thomas Wright
Feb 24, 2026
Charles Thomas Wright, 81, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born in Spruce Pine, NC April 8, 1944.
Charles is survived by his wife of 60 years, Viola Freeman Wright, and children Tammy Manganello and Tracy Wright. He is also survived by his sister Sabra Robinson, nieces, nephews, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Carolyn Ann McMurry
Feb 24, 2026
Carolyn Ann McMurry, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Christopher and Pauline Sharpe; niece and nephew, Terry Douglas and Christopher Whaley.
Survived by daughter, Scotti Lane (Jimmy); sisters, Barbara Tassey and Christine Milligan; nephews, Ron and Andy Milligan along with their families; best friend, Linda Coyne.
Family and friends will meet Friday, February 27, 2026,...
Robert Edward Rutherford
Feb 23, 2026
Robert Edward Rutherford, age 81, of Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 23, 2026. Bob was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and a graduate of Central High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran who loved and served his country. Bob owned several automotive dealerships throughout his life, and had a love of...
Leola Fortner Powell
Feb 23, 2026
Leola Fortner Powell, age 88, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on February 23, 2026. She attended Union Baptist Church of Halls since 1967. Leola loved being a mom and grandma. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, and watching Lady Vols basketball.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jobie and Macie Fortner, and her siblings: Leta Torbush, Delores Welch, and Arthur...
Margaux Elizabeth Morgan
Feb 22, 2026
Margaux Elizabeth (Sauls) Morgan age 45, of Corryton, became an angel on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1980, in Charleston, SC to Tony and Eulette (Ward) Sauls of Myrtle Beach, SC. She was strong in her faith and attended Fairview Baptist Church where she loved to volunteer helping with the young children in Puggles class.
Margaux...
Roy Thomas Kelley
Feb 22, 2026
Roy Thomas “Tom” Kelley, age 82, of Knoxville, Tn, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.
Tom was a Knoxville native, a graduate from East High School and he attended the University of Tennessee prior to starting his career in the apparel industry with Levi Strauss, Co. He later worked for John H. Daniel Company and Alpha Industries. Tom loved his...
Shirley Ann Bayless
Feb 21, 2026
Shirley Warwick Bayless, age 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Bayless; brothers, Walter and Paul Warwick; and her fur baby, Boo.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister. She was saved at a young age and a retired seamstress from Levi’s in Powell. Per Shirley’s...
