Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joshua Patrick Heye
Oct 13, 2025
Joshua Patrick Heye was born to Patrick and Tresa in New Jersey on October 24, 1984, and entered into eternal life on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Josh was a kind and gentle soul. Being such a shy and reserved person, he never ceased to amaze his loved ones by making friends anywhere he went. He had a wonderful...
Doyle Edward Wolfenbarger Sr.
Oct 11, 2025
Pastor Doyle Wolfenbarger was born March 12, 1939, in Powder Springs. He received his wings at 2:55pm on October 11, 2025. He was a member and pastor of United Missionary Baptist Church since 1998. He was saved October 30, 1983. He will be greatly missed by so many. He loved his family, his church family, and his beloved pets. He...
Michael Wayne Collins
Oct 10, 2025
Michael Wayne Collins, Age 70, entered the presence of Jesus on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca (Becky) Carpenter Collins; parents, Lloyd H. and Virginia G. Collins; son, Isaac David Collins; brothers, Lloyd A. (Betty), James David, Darrell Lynn, and Larry Dean. He is survived by step-daughter, Alicia Carpenter Tipton; step-son, Eric...
Charles Michael Henderson
Oct 10, 2025
Charles Michael "Mike" Henderson, age 73, of Mascot, TN went to be with Jesus on October 10, 2025. He was of the Baptist faith. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his family, fishing and Tennessee football. He was preceded in death by parents, Dowell Henderson and Frankie Neal and children, Angie Laycock and Jeff...
Ronald Eugene Atkins
Oct 9, 2025
Ronald Eugene Atkins, age 71, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was a member of National Street Rod Association and the Vintage Steet Rod Association.
Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Mynatt Atkins and father, Roy Marshall Atkins.
He is survived by his son, Chris (Lora) Atkins; grandchildren, Timothy (Kendal) Atkins, Sarah (Yeysson) Ayala,...
Willie U. Tolliver
Oct 8, 2025
With deep sorrow but with faith in God's plan, our loving and devoted mother, Willie Toliver, was called home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2025 at age 94.
She was born to Charles and Agnes Tolliver on May 25, 1931 in Union County, TN. As the middle child of 13 children, she excelled at caring and supporting her...
David Lynn Hale
Oct 8, 2025
David Hale, 76, of Halls, Tennessee, passed away early morning on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Hale, and his sons Aaron Hale, Andy Hale, John Hale, and Les McManus, as well as several grandchildren who brought him great joy.
Born and raised in the Halls community, David was a...
Betty Jo Hamilton
Oct 7, 2025
Betty Jo Hamilton, age 91 passed away October 7, 2025. She was born in Parrottsville, Tennessee to Brownlow and Grace Sams. She lived in Halls and was a long time member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Betty Jo taught school for 56 years, most of her career at Whittle Springs Middle school. She held weekly meetings for Teens for Christ...
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...
