Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Vernon Ray Dyer
Sep 17, 2026
Vernon Ray Dyer, age 60, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing the guitar and the drums. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bobbie Dyer; brother, Wayne Dyer. He is survived by his brother, Leonard Dyer, Jr....
Tatiana Shestakova Corum
Sep 16, 2026
Tatiana A. Shestakova Corum, age 61, of Corryton, TN, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home in the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Tatiana was born and raised in the province of Russia. Her sister, Svetlana was her closest companion, sharing many cherished memories and adventures. Her daughter, Maria and grandson, Mark were her pride and joy....
Joseph Paul Walters
Sep 16, 2026
Joseph Paul Walters, age 48, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. He cherished the time spent making memories with the people he loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty...
Carol Faye Cook-Bean
Sep 16, 2026
Carol Kron Bean, age 85, of Knoxville TN, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
She is preceded in death by husbands Ernie Cook, Bob Bean, and ex husband Jim Tindell, parents Claude and Louise Kron, (baby sister) Claudette, and sister Jennifer Nichols (Gary).
Carol is survived by son Richard Tindell, granddaughter Sydney (Tyler) King, sister Gale Davidson, brother Mike (Melanie) Kron, and...
Michelle Lee Christian
Sep 15, 2026
Michelle Lee Christian, age 48, of Knoxville Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on September 15th, 2026. She was born on August 23rd, 1979 in Port Huron, Michigan. She passed away surrounded by love and the quiet comfort of God’s grace. She lived a life marked by faith, tenderness and devotion to the people dearest to her.
She was preceded...
Raven TelaAnn Shepherd
Sep 15, 2026
Our precious baby girl, Raven, was born on June 24, 2026, weighing 5 pounds 6 ounces 15 inches long and gained her angel wings on September 15, 2026. Though her time here with us was far too short, the love, happiness, and light she brought into our lives will remain forever.Raven was Mommy and Daddy’s beautiful baby girl. She loved...
Paris Theodore Archer
Sep 15, 2026
Paris Theodore Archer of Clinton, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026.
Paris was a Korean War veteran and his family’s hero. He loved to hear and tell jokes, sometimes laughing so hard he couldn’t get to the punch line. He and his wife loved to listen to local musicians play while they danced.
He was preceded in death by...
Evelyn "Joyce" Weaver Jones
Sep 14, 2026
Evelyn "Joyce" Weaver Jones age 91 (11-23-1934/9-14-2026) of Fountain City went to be with Jesus Monday. Preceded in death by husband; Jerry Jones,; father, Cyrus Scott Weaver; mother, Mary Nelle Weaver,; sister, Barbara Ogle and brother, John Weaver. Joyce was of the Baptist faith. She graduated from Central High School in 1952, worked at Miller's Department Store for 25 years...
Roger Alan Simpson
Sep 13, 2026
Roger A. Simpson, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 13, 2026 with his wife by his side.
Roger was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 10, 1954. He attended Villisca (Iowa) Community Schools and graduated from Red Oak (Iowa) High School. From there, he attended
Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He spent his adult life...
Timothy "Tim" Ray Evans
Sep 13, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Ray Evans, age 48 of Mascot went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 13,2026. Tim was a member of New River of Life Church. Tim was a wonderful husband, dad, Tim-pa, son and friend to all that knew him. Tim had a heart of gold and would help any and everyone he could. Tim was the type...
John Thomas Conner
Sep 11, 2026
John T. “Jack” Conner, age 90, of Knoxville, TN, concluded his life’s journey on Friday, September 11, 2026. John was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 25, 1936, to the late Sarah and Earl V. Conner, Sr.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty O “Liz” Conner; siblings, Earl “Bud” Jr., Patricia Hanlin and Delores “Dolly”...
Elton Odell Penton Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Elton Odell Penton Jr., age 50, passed away at his residence in Tallassee, TN. He loved living in his small A-frame home next to the lake in a community called “Top of World.” Odell worked as a groundskeeper for the City of New Orleans Golf Course for many years before continuing that same line of work in Tennessee. He was...
Beverly Jean Taylor (Nana)
Sep 11, 2026
Beverly Jean Taylor (Nana) age 77 of Rutledge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on September 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. She enjoyed crafting and baking. Especially her carrot cake.
Beverly is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Dwight Taylor.
Survivors include; brothers, Johnny Gibson (Dorothy), Danny W. Gibson, Sr.(Martha); sister, Joan Barrier (Steve) and special niece...
Gerry Wade Holman
Sep 11, 2026
Gerry W. Holman – age 83 passed away Friday, September 11, 2026 at Methodist Medical Hospital after a short illness.
He was a graduate of Central High School and the University of Tennessee. He was an accomplished artist and graphic designer. He attended Northshore Fellowship in Knoxville, Tn. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Mize Holman, his son,...
Charles Thomas (Tom) Spangler
Sep 10, 2026
After a courageous battle with cancer, Tom is now resting with his heavenly Savior and his earthly mother and father. Tom was saved as a 14-year-old and remained a man of strong faith throughout his journey. He was born at Langley AFB in Virginia to John and Evelyn Spangler in 1958. John’s career in the Air Force required the family...
Sherry Lynn Butler
Sep 9, 2026
Sherry Lynn Butler, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on September 9, 2026.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Austin Grogan and Dorothy Grogan; and her husband, Richard Butler; grandparents, Luther and Cinda Flynn; also, Henry and Willie Grogan.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Grogan, Leon Butler, and William “Willie” Butler; her sisters, Pamela Sheppard and Susan...
Robert Frank Campbell
Sep 9, 2026
Robert (Bob) F. Campbell, age 87, of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September. 9, 2026 with his loving wife Kathy by his side.
Bob was born to Clarence and Mattie Campbell on January 19,1939 in Elizabethton, TN.
Bob dedicated over 25 years of his life to the solid waste and environmental services industries. Known for a strong work ethic and...
Sandra Kay Butler
Sep 9, 2026
Sandra Kay Butler age 71 of South Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of God Union Assembly, Knoxville. She was an avid soap opera watcher and loved collecting Baby Dolls. Preceded in death by her father, sisters, brothers, daughter,...
Roy "Butch" Edgar Brown III
Sep 8, 2026
(Butch) Roy E. Brown III, age 71 of Powell, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2026. He was a self-employed builder for 52 years, dedicating attention to his craft and taking great pride in his work. But his greatest project was the 6-generation family farm- a place built with love by family and for family, where his hard work and...
Charles Stacy Long
Sep 8, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Stacy Long, 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Born to Fred and Emma Long, Charles was a lifelong Knoxvillian. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
A born storyteller, Charles often regaled his family with colorful stories about his time on the Knoxville Police force, including running the city jail, and as head of security for events...
