Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Keturah Ogletree
Jan 10, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Keturah Ann Birchfield Ogletree: An Earthly Angel Who Embodied Grace and Love in Christ.
Keturah Ann Birchfield Ogletree, born on December 22, 1953, in the small, town of Langdale, Alabama, was much like the Southern landscape she called home: vibrant, warm, and full of life. Her laughter was as infectious as a summer afternoon, and her spirit...
Geraldine Richards
Jan 10, 2025
Geraldine (West) Richards, age 84, of Powell, Tennessee died Friday morning, January 10, 2025. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and a former member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was the longtime piano player at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Powell, TN. Geraldine played piano and organ for numerous singing groups in the area over the years....
Oz Lo Olson
Jan 9, 2025
Oz Lo Olson left this world behind on January 9th, 2025. Born July 5th, 2010 he passed at fourteen years old and is survived by a long list of grieving family members that were lucky enough to love him during his short time here with us:
Big brother Ezekiel Olson, Mother Kara Sparks, Father James Olson, Step-Father Jason Sparks, Valerie, Grandmother...
John Edward Turner
Jan 9, 2025
John Edward Turner, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee left us to be with Jesus on January 9, 2025. John Turner was born on April 16, 1940, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Charles and Thelma Turner, one of ten children. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Berlin Crisis, stationed in Germany. After working his way...
Imogene Nicely Widner
Jan 9, 2025
Imogene Nicely Widner age 80, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was greeted at the Pearly Gates by her Mommy and Daddy. Imogene was a member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. She supported her husband Tulley in his position as...
Paul Anthony Lowe
Jan 8, 2025
Paul Anthony Lowe, age 59, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Campbell Co, was found to have gone to his Heavenly home on January 8, 2025. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and father of the Baptist faith. He loved collecting popular tennis shoe brands, Invicta watches, toy cars, watching movies - especially Westerns, and spending time at his sister...
Stephen Jacob Cooper
Jan 7, 2025
Stephen Jacob Cooper, age 28, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2024. He was a huge Alabama fan and enjoyed fishing. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, April Darlene Cooper; brother, Jason Stout; great-grandparents, Jean Bussell, Walter Bussell, and Howard Cooper; aunts:...
Beverly Jean Dunbar
Jan 7, 2025
Beverly Jean (Stump) Dunbar, 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on January 7, 2025. After a brave, but lengthy health battle, she is finally at peace.
Beverly was born December 15, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of Beulah (Lewis) Stump, and Thomas E. Stump. Her family ran the popular Babe Maloy’s Drive-In during the 1950’s and 60’s on...
James Arthur Lucas
Jan 7, 2025
James Arthur Lucas, age 84 of Powell, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2024. James served in the US Army during Vietnam at Fort Benning, GA. He was a member of Central Church of God.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle Lucas and Helen Gentry Lucas; as well as an infant brother and sister.
He is survived by...
Leo James Bourque
Jan 6, 2025
Leo James Bourque age 70 of Knoxville passed away peacefully 9:28 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired truck driver, he was a communicant at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman. He was an avid LSU football fan. Preceded in death by parents Lucille & Andrew Bourque,...
David Gene Peterson
Jan 6, 2025
David Gene Peterson, age 99, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was born in Halls, Tennessee to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Cox) Peterson. Gene was a 32nd Degree Mason and former Master of Powell Lodge #582. He was also a 60+ year member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, and owned and operated Gene’s Alignment Service, which opened in 1966.
Gene...
Rebecca "Becky" Carpenter Collins
Jan 6, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Carpenter Collins, age 72, was defeated by an incurable form of cancer at her home but gained the final victory by entering the presence of Jesus on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was a graduate of Central High School and lived in the Fountain City area of Knoxville for most of her life. Becky said she had a...
Tony Wesley Brewer
Jan 5, 2025
Tony Wesley Brewer, age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:16 A.M. Sunday January 5th, 2025 at Ben Atchley State Veterans Nursing Home with his son Tony and wife Sheila by his side. Tony was a member and deacon of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. He was a former owner and operator of Service Pump...
John Riley Farr
Jan 5, 2025
John Riley Farr, age 89 of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was a member of Northside Christian Church for over 60 years. John worked for Norfolk Southern as a train dispatcher for 44 years before retiring. He loved everything Tennessee, and spending time with his family as they meant the world to him, especially...
Cynthia Elliott Ludwig
Jan 4, 2025
Cynthia Lorraine Elliott Ludwig, age 56, of Powell, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025, following an aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a courageous woman with a beautiful soul and an unshakable faith in the Lord. She has been a member of Southside Baptist Church since childhood. She was a great wife,...
Naomi Bowlin
Jan 4, 2025
Naomi Bowlin, 85, of Knoxville went to sleep to wake in heaven where she joined Jesus and her family on January 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 58 years, Danny; son, Dennis; mom and dad, Dewey and Martha Davis; sisters, Goldie, Irene and Bertie and brothers, Dewey, Jr. and Wayne. Left behind to cherish her...
Gary Zachary Murphy
Jan 3, 2025
Gary Zachary Murphy (Roscoe) passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2025. Gary was born on August 21, 2023, to Josh Murphy and Brittney Fitzpatrick. After a 3 month stay at UTMC NICU, Gary Came home to live with his Auntie Sara and Uncle Nick. His daddy joined him.
Gary has been a fighter since day one. Enduring premature birth, three-month NICU...
Bennie Mae Lett
Jan 3, 2025
Bennie Mae Lett passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 82 at her home in Corryton, TN. She was a beacon of love, kindness, and selfless service throughout her life. She was born and raised in Tazewell, TN and after marrying her husband, Landon in 1963, she moved to Knoxville and soon began raising her 3...
Roger Houston Pepper
Jan 2, 2025
Roger Houston Pepper age 78, of Knoxville, born and raised in Wilmington, NC., passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Roger was raised in the Masonboro Baptist Church where he was saved and was a current member at First Baptist Maynardville. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and US Naval Reserve, serving during December 1965 to December...
Joseph Michael Miracle
Jan 1, 2025
Joseph Michael Miracle, age 69, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on January 1, 2025 and was born on May 1, 1955 in Ohio. A true sports fanatic, Joey loved the Braves, Cowboys and Kentucky Wildcats! As a diehard Kentucky fan, he always cheered for the Wildcats, regardless how bad a season they were having. Joey was always eager to...
