Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Betty Lou Miller
Nov 4, 2025
Bettie Lou Miller, age 84, of Knoxville, TN (formerly of Mississippi) passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by husband, Jim Miller, parents, Lewis and Mae Tharp, daughters, Rachel Berryhill and Janice Berryhill. Survived by daughters, Cynthia (Alan) Bruhin and Judy (Hal) Fowler, son, James David (Elizabeth) Berryhill,...
Rosalee Elliott
Nov 4, 2025
Rosalee Elliott age 77, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born on October 27, 1948 in Big Stone Gap, VA., to the late Logan and Luvenia Seymore. In addition to her parents, Rosalee was also preceded in death...
Linda Jane Ellis
Nov 3, 2025
Linda J. Ellis age 82 of Maynardville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. Linda enjoyed watching the University of Tennessee football games and loved spending winters in Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Kathleen Cox; sister, Billie Cox. Survivors; husband of...
Thomas Harvey Walker
Nov 3, 2025
Thomas H. Walker, 87 years old, of Maynardville, TN passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
After serving in the military as a sergeant of the MP’s, Tommy worked in the family-owned business, Mynatt’s Furniture, for 52 years. One of the best choices Tommy every made was praying for and finding Jewel Mynatt Walker, his...
Melissa "Missy" Gregory
Nov 2, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Gregory, 54, of Knoxville, TN passed away November 2, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Scott Gregory; daughter, Chelsey McLain; son, David Molton; brothers, Robby Crain (Robin), Bill Crain (Amber) and Eric Crain and two beloved grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Becky Crain. Missy was a spitfire...
James "Jim" Eugene Valiquette
Nov 2, 2025
James "Jim" Eugene Valiquette age 85 of Fountain City, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 from complications of bile duct cancer at his home with his wife by his side. Jim will be remembered as a master craftsman cabinet maker. Jim loved his woodworking shop and he was an avid reader. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Helen...
Wesley Ray Noe
Nov 1, 2025
Wesley Ray Noe, age 35, of Powell, TN, passed away on November 1, 2025. He worked in construction for Good Guys, Inc.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Christopher Noe, stepson, David Mullins, grandparents, Johnny and Martha Barr, aunt, Sandra Phillips, and grandfather, George Shoffner.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Mullins, mother Rhonda Shoffner, step-dad Paul Shoffner, grandmother...
David Carl Hammill
Oct 31, 2025
David Carl Hammill, 60, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on August 25, 1965, in Vero Beach, Florida, David lived a life marked by generosity, service, and a deep love for his family and the outdoors. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy from October 1984 to July 1988 as a Fireman E-3....
Darrell Ray Cupp
Oct 31, 2025
Darrell Ray Cupp, age 73, of Corryton, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, October 31, 2025. Darrell was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother and friend while he was with us. He was a member of Highland View Baptist Church and a proud Veteran of the Army from the Vietnam Era.
He is preceded in...
Bryan (Jimmy) Thomas Cheek
Oct 30, 2025
Bryan Thomas Cheek (Jimmy), age 53, passed away in his home in Knoxville, TN, surrounded by friends and family, Thursday evening, October 30, 2025, after a long, hard fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born September 1, 1972 to Hilda Cheek Clay and the late Thomas Oslin Cheek.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Oslin Cheek. He is...
Terry Eugene Lynn
Oct 30, 2025
Terry Eugene Lynn age 64 of Knoxville, TN went to his Heavenly home on October 30, 2025. Terry was a loving husband, father, brother, pop-pop, uncle and friend. He never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. He was kind, caring and always tried to show the love of Jesus to the world. Terry owned/operated his landscaping business...
David Wayne Latham
Oct 29, 2025
David Wayne Latham (Worm), age 76, of Powell, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
David was of the Baptist faith and attended Brickyard Baptist Church, Highland View Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church at various times during his life. He was a graduate of Powell High School Class of 1967. David was an Army Veteran stationed...
Etta Faye Terry
Oct 29, 2025
Etta Faye Terry, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to live with live with Jesus on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was a longtime member of Marbledale Baptist Church. Etta was a woman of faith and had a love and kindness for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Nora Terry, sisters, Barbara Terry, Margaret...
James "Jim" Frank Smith
Oct 29, 2025
James “Jim” Frank Smith, of Knoxville, born October 30, 1941, in Middlesboro, KY, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Survived by daughters, Christy Ann Smith and Susan Marie Smith DeMarcus and her husband Jeff DeMarcus; granddaughter, Chelsea Smith; grandson, John DeMarcus, great-granddaughter, Taylen DeMarcus; brothers, Tim Smith (Julie), Ray Smith (Retha), David Smith (Debbie), sister, Lynn Smith (Jim) Taylor....
Joseph Patton Cockrum
Oct 28, 2025
Joseph Cockrum, 85 of Vonore, TN went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the last born of twelve siblings, a graduate of Fulton High School and lettered in several sports. He attended Carson Newman College, joined the Navy, and was in aviation ordinance. He also...
Stephen Anthony Capelli, Sr.
Oct 27, 2025
Stephen Anthony Capelli, Sr., age 81, of Clinton, Tennessee, formerly of Clovis, California, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Steve was a retired member of the Fresno County Sheriff Posse and was known for his deep love of ranching and farming, often reminiscing about working alongside his brother, Frank, and helping his daughter, Toni, with horses.
Born to Antonio and...
Edwin "Eddie" Lynn McDaniel
Oct 27, 2025
Edwin “Eddie” L. McDaniel, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, age 78, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1947, in Luttrell, Tennessee, to the late Silas Raymond McDaniel and Mildred Lucille Kelly McDaniel. Eddie served his country as a Specialist Five (SP5) in the United States Army during the Vietnam era,...
Judith Lamar James
Oct 27, 2025
Judith Lamar James age 81, of Powell, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray James; parents, Hugh and Demaris Neff; brother, George Neff and grandsons, Keith James and Storm Johnson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melisa Kay and Timothy Johnson; son...
Charles Michael Smith
Oct 27, 2025
Charles Michael Smith, 71, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully October 27, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. He is now reunited with his beloved wife. Charles was a devoted, hardworking man who took great pride in providing for his family. To know him was to love him, and his lively spirit made him the life of every...
Kathy Ann Boles
Oct 26, 2025
Kathy Ann Boles, age 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She accepted Christ into her heart as young adult. She had a love for red birds and going to the mountains.
She is preceded in death by parents, James and Pearl West; brother & sister-in-law, Sam and LeAanne West from Seymour; and father-in-law, Raymond West.
She is...
