Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Kyle Lynn Branch
Sep 23, 2025
Kyle Lynn Branch, 72, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on January 25, 1954, in the same city he would later return to and call home, Kyle lived a life marked by dedication to his craft, deep faith, and enduring love for family and friends.
Kyle's early years took him far from Tennessee when he graduated from...
John Wesley Smith
Sep 23, 2025
John Wesley Smith, age 85 of Seymour passed away September 23, 2025. He served in the U.S. Airforce Reserve for 6 years as a sergeant. He enjoyed watching baseball and playing pool. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Roden Smith, mother, Winnie Agion Smith; brothers, William Doen Smith, James Smith; sisters, Tommie Lou Smith Raines, Peggy Smith Conner Ramsey and...
Anthony Scott Smelcer
Sep 23, 2025
Anthony Scott Smelcer, age 52, of Knoxville, TN was placed in the arms of Jesus on September 23rd, 2025.
Scott was preceded in death by his father; Raymond Smelcer, his sister and brother-in-law; Lisa and Roger, his nephew; Tyler, and his grandson; Theo.
He is survived by his mother; Geraldine, son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Holly, grandchildren, Aaliyah and Holdon, daughter, Sara...
William Emerson Shewmake, Jr
Sep 23, 2025
William Emerson Shewmake Jr., affectionately known as “Emmo,” passed away at his home at the age of 35. Born on May 20, 1990, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Emmo brought light, laughter, and a fierce spirit into the lives of all who knew him.
Emmo is preceded in death by his grandparents, Godfather Herb Raggio and God brother Jacob Raggio.
Emmo is survived by...
Thomas Hewitt Edward Bizuk, Sr.
Sep 23, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Edward Bizuk, Sr., age 58, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN.
Tommy was a wonderful husband and friend. He had a bigger than life personality, always helping others.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Deppenschmidt.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Cynthia Dixon; children, Brittany Tolliver,...
Robert Peter Babick
Sep 23, 2025
Robert Babick, age 86, of Powell, TN, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Robert retired from the Department of Navy as the Director of The Naval Fuel Depot, Jacksonville, FL. He was...
Brandon Fuson
Sep 23, 2025
Brandon Fuson, age 45, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his house. He enjoyed religious studies, Tennessee Football, fishing and his children. He was preceded in death by grandparents Ernest Fuson, Catherine Eastridge Fuson, Rex Emery Johnson, and Myrtle Beatrice Pendleton Johnson; Brothers Joshua David Fuson, Jacob Rodney Fuson and Paul...
Gladys Sue Davis
Sep 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sue Davis. On Monday, September 22, 2025, Sue Davis went home to be with her Lord and Savior — one week shy of twelve years after her beloved husband, Bob. We imagine the reunion was sweet. Born on July 12, 1936, in Liberty Hill, Tennessee, Sue was the youngest of twelve children to Raymond and Berdie...
Robyn Lynette Seamens
Sep 22, 2025
Robyn Lynette Seamens, beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and best friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Born on March 19, 1969, Robyn had a long career as a home care nurse, and she touched the lives of all who knew her with her enormous heart and unwavering love for animals, especially dogs and cats. Preceded in death...
Sonya LeAnn Salmon
Sep 22, 2025
Sonya Salmon, 53, of Knoxville, TN, passed away September 22, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, McKala Hall (Brandon Sharp); son, Joseph Boring (Jessica); parents, Roy and Lona Ford; brother, Willie Harris (Brandy); grandchildren, Andrew, Aaliyah, Alyssa, Josiah and Spencer and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Carolyn Ann Dunsmore
Sep 22, 2025
Carolyn Ann Elkins Dunsmore, age 77, of Powell, TN, went home to be with Jesus on September 22, 2025. She was the first child of Harvey G. Elkins and Loraine Bridges Elkins. She was a graduate of Halls High School and state nursing school.
Preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Loraine; grandparents, Rev. James Edgar and Jessie Elkins, Samuel Bridges...
Judith Marie (O'Kon) Hensley
Sep 21, 2025
Judith Marie Hensley (née O’Kon), 78, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on September 21, 2025.
Judy was born on August 17, 1947, in Calexico, Calif., to Lorraine (Trampf) and Walter O’Kon. Because of her father’s work with the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Immigration Service, the family moved frequently during her early years before settling in Miami, Fla. She attended...
Vincent Eugene Lacey "Possum"
Sep 21, 2025
Vincent Lacey, age 67, of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away on September 21, 2025. He was a member of Hubbs Grove Church. Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lacey; parents, Vincent and Ruth Lacey; siblings, Chuck Lacey and Terry Freeman; stepchildren, Stanley and Connie Fowler. He is survived by sisters, Phyllis Clark (Tom), Carolyn Craig (Mike); brothers, William...
Rachel L Maxey
Sep 20, 2025
Our mom, Rachel Lorraine (Clifton) Maxey, of Powell, TN, joined the angels on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.
Mom grew up near Strawberry Plains and her first job was at Helma's Restaurant. She worked for Levi's for 45 years and Cracker Barrell for another 12 years before retiring. Mom could grow a rose from a broken...
Kirk Roegelein
Sep 20, 2025
Kirk Roegelein, age 65, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was of the Baptist faith. Kirk was the President/CEO of ACS Document Imaging, Inc, of Knoxville, TN.
Preceded in death by parents, Perry and Annette Roegelein and son, Spencer Roegelein.
Survived by brother, Perry (Penny) Roegelein; sister, Deborah (Alan) Thomas, and brother, Roy...
