Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Zack Dixon Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Zack Dixon Jr. age 66, of Crossville passed away on December 27, 2025. He was a beloved dad, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was born April 16, 1959 to Norma Jean and Zack Dixon who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his brother William "Fuzzy" Norman Dixon. He is survived by his daughter; Jessica Dixon...
Clifton Reggie Mack, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Clifton Reggie Mack Jr., age 58, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2026. He was a highly respected master auto mechanic known for his skill and dedication.
He is survived by his loving wife, Zara Mack; mother, Helen Tankersley; grandchild; Zane Wheeler; siblings, Regina Long, Stacey Alan and JP Miller; and his favorite little companion, Zeus Mack.
The family will receive friends...
Jennifer Lee Cushman
Dec 26, 2025
Jennifer Lee Cushman (“Jenny”), age 65, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on December 26, 2025.
Jennifer was born in Massachusetts, and later made her home in East Tennessee, where she built a life rooted in love, resilience, and devotion to her family. She worked for Walmart for over 30 years, a testament to her strong work ethic and dedication, before retiring.
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Mary Leona Webb
Dec 26, 2025
Mary L. Webb, age 86, of Rockford, TN, beloved momma and mamaw, went to dance in the stars with Jesus on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Anderson, Alabama. She devoted her life to caring for her family. She had a beautiful voice and would sing every chance she got. She is...
Trilma Evelyn Russell Davis
Dec 26, 2025
Trilma Evelyn (Russell) Davis, our beloved mother, age 77, of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Fellowship Christian Church, Luttrell, TN. She was born in Harlan, KY and moved to Maynardville, TN at the age of three where she remained throughout her life.
Trilma was a...
Norman Babcock Waite
Dec 25, 2025
Norman B Waite, age 83, of Knoxville, TN passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was a graduate of Southwestern at Memphis and received a PHD in Applied Math from John Hopkins. He worked at FedEx and IBM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara Waite and his brother, Birt Waite. He is survived by his...
Kenneth Ray Ford
Dec 25, 2025
Kenneth Ray Ford Sr., age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25th, 2025, from his home in Knoxville, TN. Born on September 20th, 1963 to Reverend Earl and Gracie Ford in Tazewell, TN. He was a devoted Christian and attended Walking By Faith Ministries, and performed as a member of The Mighty Trumpeteers. A graduate...
Glenda Faye Thornhill
Dec 25, 2025
Glenda Faye Thornhill, age 65, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Eula Mills and her son, Allen Mills. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ricky Thornhill; children, April Blakely (Joseph), Rachel Mills-Bandy (Daniel), Scotty Thornhill (Jessica); 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She is much loved...
Jessica May Woldt
Dec 24, 2025
Jessica May Woldt, age 36 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Jessica loved Jesus, family, animals and music. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed meeting new people and traveling. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Daniel and Marcene Woldt and Elgene and Marlene Erickson. Jessica is survived by her parents, Tim and...
Margaret Elizabeth Miles
Dec 24, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Miles “Shirley”, age 89, of Mascot, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Shirley was a faithful member to Godsway Baptist Church. Shirley retired from Burlington Sock Factory, Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc. and Knox County Schools. Shirley was a loving mother, and feisty Granny to all who knew her. Shirley...
Harold Lynn Miracle
Dec 23, 2025
Harold “Lynn” Miracle age 66, of Knoxville, passed away too soon on, Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Lynn loved every person he met the moment he met them, and was always quick to being fully invested in anything his loved ones were interested or successful in. His passions were founded in spreading laughter and love, stirring the pot, and raising his...
Vickie Ruth Chappell
Dec 23, 2025
Vickie Ruth Chappell, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruth Webber; husband, James Chappell.
She is survived by her daughter, Errin Debny; step-children, Michelle, John and James; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews and her sister, Linda Woods.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00...
Janet Carol Samon
Dec 23, 2025
Janet Samon, age 62, a lifelong resident of Mascot, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2025.Janet retired after 35 years as an administrative assistant with the East Tennessee Regional Health Office, a career that reflected who she was—dependable, caring, and always willing to help others. She was a devoted mother, a proud “Gammy” and a woman whose life...
Cynthia Marie Williams
Dec 22, 2025
Cynthia Marie Williams, age 56, of Knoxville, gained her angel wings on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by love. Cynthia found joy in life’s simple moments. She loved watching The Conners with her faithful dog, Lulu, and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry...
Janice Sue Beal
Dec 22, 2025
Janice Sue Beal, age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 22, 2025. Janice was a loving and patient mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She married the love of her life, Otis Inman Beal Jr., on November 6, 1960, and they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage before Junior’s passing. Their...
Bernie Harold Lyon
Dec 22, 2025
Bernie Lyon was a selfless and honorable law enforcement officer and a loving father and friend. He began his career at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 1979 as the first control room operator at the Knox County Jail. He spent the last seven and a half years as Chief Deputy. He graduated from South Doyle High School, attended Walters...
Cody Lynn Hensley
Dec 22, 2025
Cody Lynn Hensley, age 40, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, died Monday, December 22, 2025 at Tennova North Medical Center. Cody was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Hensley; maternal grandfather, Clell Lampkin; paternal grandparents, Dan and Myrtle Hensley; great grandmother, Vera Fowler; brother, Edward Hensley; uncle, Clarence Lampkin; aunt, Betty Vanover and nephew, Dustin Bates. Cody had a great...
Connie Sue Jackson
Dec 21, 2025
Connie Sue Jackson, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2025. She loved to be on the computer and play games on Facebook. She was preceded in death by her brother, Glen Paul Wallace Jr. She is survived by her parents, Carolyn Shinlever Wallace and Glen Paul Wallace Sr., children, Kayla Wallace, Anthony Wayne Barry...
Kayla Perry Pate
Dec 20, 2025
Kayla Danielle Perry, a beloved daughter, sister, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away on December 20th at the age of 39 due to injuries sustained in a car accident days earlier. Above all else, Kayla was a loving and devoted mother. Her daughters, Ava and Nora, were the center of her world, her greatest joy, and her deepest pride....
Richard (Richie) John Beeler
Dec 20, 2025
Richard John (Richie) Beeler, age 80, of Corryton, passed away December 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Beeler; devoted brother-in-law and sister-in law, Bill Julian and Brenda Dunn Julian. Richie was born November 25, 1945 and graduated from Gibbs High School in 1963, where he played multiple sports and was a star first...
