Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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,...
Tamela Louisa Potts
Sep 26, 2025
Tamela Louisa (Roberts) Potts, age 60, of Clinton, TN passed away Friday, September 26th, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Tamela spent her life helping others, as a CNA at Senior Citizens Home Assistance and host of other jobs in the CNA field. She loved her granddaughter Paisley who was the light of her life. Tamela enjoyed life and lived it...
Katherine Keith Wilson
Sep 26, 2025
Katherine Keith Wilson, age 78 of Knoxville, passed away September 26, 2025. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Katherine retired from Fort Sanders as an RN after nearly 50 years. She enjoyed working in her flowers, upholstering furniture, singing in her choir, and participating in women’s bible studies. Katherine was the definition of a Proverbs 31 woman and...
Melvin Keck
Sep 26, 2025
Melvin Keck, age 79, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 26, 2025. He was a mason and was involved with the Shriner’s. He was a long-term member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was saved at the age of 63 and lived his life for the Lord. He was preceded in death by parents, George...
Virginia Mae Hall
Sep 26, 2025
Virginia Mae Hall, age 85, of Corryton, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hall; brothers, J.T. Jones, Herbert Jones and Virgil Jones.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryle (Allen) Cox; grandchildren, Joshua Legg and Noah...
Michael Lynn Watson
Sep 25, 2025
Michael Lynn Watson, 54, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away on September 25, 2025. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and later graduated from Christian Brothers in Memphis where he obtained his Master of Science degree. Michael worked for FedEx for twenty-eight years.
He is survived by his children Emma Jane Watson and Luke Thomas Watson; sister Jill Watson Belue (Brandon);...
David Scott Mullins
Sep 25, 2025
David Scott Barteese Mullins
Born October 10th 2006 in Knoxville TN
Passed September 25th 2025 in Maynardville TN
David was loved by many people he was a sweet caring young man that love playing video games and hanging out with his friends David is received in death by his Grandparents Patty and Rex long great aunt Carol Brinyark Great Grandfather Gordon Brinyark, Great...
April Joyce Kern
Sep 25, 2025
April Kern, age 45, of Knoxville, TN passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by mother, Frieda Graves and grandmother, Barbara Hogan. She is survived by father, Rick Kern; sisters, Dawn Casey, Angela Dominique and Cherie Andow; children, Autumn McHaffie, Dalton and Aubrey Truan and Darren Kern; grandchildren, Maelyn Purdom and Crasher Karlstrom.
Surely goodness and mercy...
Sharon Rebecca Taylor
Sep 25, 2025
Sharon R. (Yow) Taylor of Fountain City, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Sharon left a legacy of service, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her community where she was an employee of Knox County Sheriff's Office for almost 15 years working in the Special Services Division as Education Coordinator. In this capacity, she shared vital...
Jean Loy
Sep 25, 2025
Jean Loy, age 93, of Corryton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Albert Loy, her parents, W.L. and Mae Arnwine, and her son, Sherman Loy.
She is survived by Steve Loy and Frances Walker (Tom); grandchildren; Travis (Veronica), Mike...
Sidney Ray Sykes
Sep 25, 2025
Sidney Ray Sykes, age 71, of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was a member of Awaken Church. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Thelma Sykes; sisters, Wanda Gibbons, Delana Guy and Debbie Sykes; and brother, Charles Sykes. He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Viola Sykes; “like a...
Shirley Russell
Sep 25, 2025
Shirley Russell, age 80, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She was a member of Redemption Harvest Church. She loved Jesus more than anything, and she was best known for her praise.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Russell; daughter Betsy Ann; mother and father; Maynard and May Wilkerson; brothers...
Kenneth Ray Bailey
Sep 24, 2025
Kenneth Ray Bailey, age 85, of Clinton, was born on March 27, 1940 and joined hands with Jesus on September 24, 2025.
Kenneth grew up in Halls helping his dad deliver milk with French Broad Dairy. Upon graduating, Kenneth proudly served his country in the Army while starting his family. He returned home and worked at CCA/JSC until he retired. Ken...
