Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Edward Davis
Oct 7, 2025
James Edward Davis, age 91, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, October7th, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was a veteran for the U.S. Army and stationed in Okinawa. He was a former Master Mason for Lodge F&Am, and a Shriner. He was a former member of the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad when it was founded. He was...
Jerry Allen Lane
Oct 6, 2025
Jerry Allen Lane, age 81, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 6, 2025, after a long illness. He was a loving husband and father and was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Luther Lane; brothers, Ray, Archie, Don, Claude and Paul Lane and daughter, Vicki Coffey....
Leona Jo Fuller Gault
Oct 5, 2025
Leona Jo Fuller Gault, age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was a member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at the American Cancer Society and The Knoxville Zoo.
She is preceded in death by father, Robert Lee Fuller; mother, Joy Faye Ables Fuller; brothers, Denver Ison, Billy Fuller, Kenny Fuller and...
Glenn L. Rhoads
Oct 5, 2025
Glenn Lee Rhoads was born on August 15, 1930, in Louisville, KY, and peacefully graduated to his heavenly home at the age of ninety-five on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Knoxville, TN. As a teenager, Glenn accepted Christ as his Savior and faithfully served the Lord the rest of his life. Glenn was a lifelong enthusiastic lover of music -...
Mark Anthony Bach
Oct 4, 2025
Mark Anthony Bach, 55, of Knoxville, TN laid down the boogie and played that funky music till he died on October 4, 2025. Mark was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and loved his country with a passion. He also had a deep bond with his brothers from the 844 th Engineer Battalion Reunion Group. Mark was rescued...
Crystal Lee Carr
Oct 3, 2025
For Our Beautiful Crystal Lee Carr - September 23rd, 1975 – October 3rd, 2025 - The Light of Our Lives
Heaven gained a beautiful soul on October 3rd, 2025, when Crystal Lee Carr, age 50, left this earth, leaving behind a legacy of love and light that will never fade. Though her time here ended far too soon, her spirit remains...
Ronald M. Thomas
Oct 2, 2025
Ronald M. Thomas, faithful servant of God, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Spring City, Tennessee, on February 28, 1942, Ron grew up in Inskip and graduated from Central High School. He was an active member of Inskip Presbyterian Church. He loved his church deeply, participating in the youth group,...
Kevin Thomas Reilly
Oct 1, 2025
Kevin Thomas Reilly, age 64, of Powell, was called home to his Heavenly Father on October 1, 2025.
Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was a 1979 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He went on to graduate from UTK where he was accepted into the Army’s helicopter pilot program. He proudly served our country for 5 years in the US Army...
Ricky Lee Lucas
Oct 1, 2025
Ricky Lee Lucas passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was also a Halls High School graduate from Class of 1984. Ricky was a proud Air Force Veteran.
Ricky is preceded in death by parents, George and Shirley Lucas; and grandparents: Wesley and Mattie Lucas and Henry and Rachael Swopshire.
He is...
Kevin Dewayne Collins
Sep 30, 2025
Kevin Dewayne Collins age 40 of South Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He attended South-Doyle High School, he loved to listen to all types of music and he loved his children and grandchildren. He always loved to cook and eat. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Collins who helped raise him. Survivors; children, Trinity Collins, K. J....
Reva Cummings Phelps
Sep 30, 2025
Reva Cummings Phelps, age 96, of Powell, passed away on September 30, 2025.
She was a very outgoing person, who loved to sit on the front porch in her swing and wave at passersby's and sit and talk to friends and neighbors. She very much loved eating chocolate candy while sitting in her recliner and watching "The Game Show Network" on...
Gary Lynn Wrinkle
Sep 29, 2025
Gary Lynn Wrinkle age 64 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home. Gary was born April 9, 1961 to the late Dot and Ott Wrinkle. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Wrinkle; sisters, Peggy and Karen; niece, Nikki. He is survived by his son, Charlie "Charlie" Wrinkle; nephew, Terry Carroll and his...
Harriet Fagin Lucas
Sep 29, 2025
Harriet Fagin Lucas, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, September 29, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Harriet’s life was defined by her unwavering love for family. Nothing brought her more joy than the laughter and presence of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were truly the light of her life. Harriet...
Patrick Michael Joiner
Sep 28, 2025
Patrick "Pat" Michael Joiner, age 76, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home in Mosheim, TN. He was born in Knoxville, TN on December 29, 1948. Pat enjoyed God's nature and was a friend to all animals and adopted many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Joyce Joiner; sisters, Brenda Sellers, Zelphi Wilson and...
Debbie Lyn Patriquin
Sep 28, 2025
Debbie Lyn Patriquin of Powell, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at the age of 68.
Debbie held a deep passion in Faith, Family, Cooking, and Tennessee Football. She was a member of Dante Church of God and was a lifelong devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Her greatest pride was her family, and...
Jimmy Ray Claiborne
Sep 28, 2025
Jimmy Claiborne, age 77, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He never met a stranger. He was a member of Oak Ridge Sportsmen Association and John Sevier Rifle Range. Jimmy was retired from KUB with...
Avery Allen Moyars
Sep 28, 2025
Avery Allen Moyars was born on March 21,1951. He passed away at his home in Luttrell, Tennessee on Sunday, September 28, 2025 surrounded by his wife and three daughters.
Avery was a Sergeant in the 153 Calvary in the United States Army for 13 years. He retired as a Deputy Sheriff from the Marion County, Florida Sheriff's Office after 29 years...
Nellie Mae Sharp
Sep 27, 2025
Nellie Mae Sharp, age 68, of Knoxville, TN passed away September 27, 2025.
She was a spitfire. She loved her grandchildren, fishing, little dogs, and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Kenneth Edward Branam Sr.; daughter, Krista Lashay Walker; brother, Jackie Lynn Dawson, and sister, Cindy Lea Ellison.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Branam; sons, James Howard...
James Douglas Phipps
Sep 27, 2025
James Douglas Phipps, age 57 of South Knoxville, passed away tragically Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was a member of Redemption Harvest Church, where he attended regularly. He had a huge heart and cared for the homeless. He was a graduate from Von Gilder, where he played basketball. Preceded in death by his wife, Donna King, father Bobby Joe Phipps,...
Sandra Hunley Marshall
Sep 26, 2025
Sandra Kay Hunley Marshall, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away September 26, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith. Sandra was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Fulton High School and retired from C.L. Butcher Insurance agency. She enjoyed doing crafts, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Theodore and Pauline Hunley,...
