Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Joan Burchfield Thomas, born December 17, 1933, died on December 22, 2025. Joan, the youngest daughter of Ed and Naomi Burchfield, began life in Knoxville, Tennessee and met there the love of her life...

Evelyn Irene Murphy, also known as Irene, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 1, 1955, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Irene was a kind-hearted, compassionate, r...

Arnold “Ziffle” McGhee age 74, of Knoxville, passed away December 22, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a Godly man and who would help anyone in need. He...

Lieutenant Colonel Donald Gene Hyde passed away peacefully in his sleep at Shannondale of Maryville on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the age of 89. Don was born in Warren, OH on July 22, 1936 and att...

Bill M. Wyatt, Jr was born 6-19-51 to Bill and Nila Wyatt of Monterey, TN. Bill passed from this life into his eternal home on 12-20-25 at UT Medical Center with his family gathered around singing his...

Wilma Jean Hicks, a devoted and faithful soul, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2025, at the age of 90, Wilma was a resident of Seymour, Tennessee, for many years. She was known for her hard-w...

Robert Stevenson Allen, 79, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on December 20, 2025 at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland. Robert was a proud Vietnam Veteran with the US Navy, as well as a p...

Wanda Faye Stair, 76 of Knoxville, TN, was born on January 16, 1949, and passed away on December 20, 2025. She showed kindness and care to everyone she knew. Wanda was known for her keen wit and sharp...

Mary "Ann" Nations Schmittou, age 88, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe memory care facility. Ann was born in Knoxville, TN on June...

Sandra Marie Hudson, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra retired from the medical field as a Licensed Practic...

Henry Frederick “Hank” Bertelkamp Jr., lived a life defined by faith, family, service, leadership, and love for others. A respected businessman, U.S. Army veteran, devoted family man, and cherished am...

"I’m Walter (Dub) Marvin Ellison Bradley, the “Babydoll.” I was born in Wooddale, Knoxville, TN, and am a member of Wooddale Free Will Baptist Church. Today, December 19, 2025, the book of my life is ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audry Louise Mostella of Hagerstown, MD, who went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025. Audry was born on June 26, 1952, in Knoxville, ...

Alma M. Roberts passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on April 5, 1929. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Anderson Raper and her husband, James O. Robert...

Alyssia Marie Brown, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2025, at her home. While her time on this earth was far too short, Alyssia’s life was marked by a generous heart, faithful devotio...

Barbara A. Perry Irwin, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Barbara was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church for over forty years. She was fondly known as "Nana" or "Aun...

Betty Lou Cope, age 77 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on December 17, 2025. She cherished spending time with her family, going shopping, and making lasting memories at the lake. Betty was prece...

Priscilla Kirby, lovingly known as "Prissy," resident of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She is preceded in death by her father, Phillip Austin Kirby, and mother, Elizabeth Howa...

Evelyn Ruth Townsend Goode, passed on December 16, 2025 Born January 25, 1935 age 90, of Knoxville, Tn She was an angel, she loved her Church and loved her family as each was special. She gave of her ...

Shirley Jean Rabinowitz, a resident of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on August 10, 1947. Shirley loved her family, loved the beach and loved to la...

Alma Lois Russell, born on April 4, 1933 to Echol and Kathleen Hamilton Bishop, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 92. She grew up in Gate City, Virginia and graduated 1951 from Shoemaker...

Kerry Patrick Hodge passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Kerry was preceded in death by father, Cecil Hodge and mother, Marie Hodge. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith Hodge; ...

James Drinnon Raines, aged 93, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 14, 2025 at 9:20am. He worked at Dodge truck plant and Hudson Motor Co. in Detroit, MI for four yea...

Diana Lynn Sandstrom, 78, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Fort Sanders Hospital with her family by her side. She previously worked at Fort Sanders as a secretary...

Patrick Stephen Martin Jr., a financial services executive, devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend, died suddenly on December 10, 2025. He was 58. Patrick spent more than three decades in ...

Julia Ann Sizemore, age 70, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Julia was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, and sister whose life was defined by her big heart an...

Ernie Lee Ford, a devoted and kind-hearted husband and father, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 22, 1957, Ernie was beloved by all who knew him. Ernie was married t...

Patsy Nelson Pritchett, age 92, of South Knoxville passed away peacefully December 13, 2025. Patsy was a 1951 graduate of Young High School. Following graduation she went to work as a bookkeeper for J...

Jane Ellen Pack Miller, born January 2, 1942 in Cleveland TN, passed away on December 13, 2025. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, John Anderson Pack and Lois Harrison Pack of Sweetwater TN,...

Carrie Jane Bales, age 88, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Morristown. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Bales; parents Wayne and Emma Bivens; brothers Ch...

Marion S. Rives, a devoted wife, mother, and lifelong fan of the Buffalo Bills and University of Tennessee Volunteers, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born November 7, 1938 in Kno...

Vera Lorraine Rutherford, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Born on June 27, 1930, Vera lived a full and meaningful life devoted to her fami...

Robert Ben Lewis, also known as RB, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 8, 1947, in Jefferson City, Tennessee, RB was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was known for...

Jerry Cardwell Black, age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church for 41 years. Jerry was an avid fan of gospel music...

Clarence Edward Heaton, born on February 9, 1932, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 93. Clarence was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee. No services are planned at this time. Online c...

Warren Grube, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by joy, faith, and genuine love for others. Warren l...

Peter "Pete" Raymond Falsetti, born on September 6, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025, at the age of 59. A resident of Seymour, Tennessee, Pete was known for hi...

James Robert Hill was born on December 6, 1954, in Waynesville, North Carolina. He passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina.

Kenneth Joseph St Germain, 81, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on December 9th after a long battle with an atypical Parkinson’s disease, Multi System Atrophy. Born on August 7, 1944, in Na...

Lester E. Gann ("Pops"), born on December 16, 1943, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 81. A resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, and member of Grace Baptist Church, Lester was known for his ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Rose Mary Sweet, who left this world far too soon. Rose Mary was born on December 5, 2025, at 11:19 a.m. in Columbia, SC, ...

Joyce Elizabeth Underwood Brown, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, education, and community service. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Jo...

Marvin “Sonny” Lee Tuggle, Sr. age 91 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran and a Bronze Star Recipient and served in the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean a...

Mary Ruth Irwin, 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 6, 2025. Mary Ruth is preceded in death by parents, Tom and Dolly Ogle; siblings, Doris Owenby, Ella Maxwell,...

Linda L. Raney, age 81 of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on December 6, 2025. She was a Christian and attended First Baptist Concord. Linda worked as a bank teller at First Tenne...

Charlotte Cherry, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in West Knoxville on December 6, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1935, in Gresham, South Carolina, and lived a long, beautiful life fille...

Nila Jean Carr, a beloved and devoted wife and mother went to be with Jesus on December 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on December 5, 1933, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, Nila was a resident of ...

Mildred Ruth (Franse) Braden passed away peacefully at her home on December 3 at 4:14 PM, surrounded by her beloved family. She left this world as many of us hope to, resting peacefully at home and fr...

Earnie Lee "Owl Head" McGill, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on August 8, 1951, in Wears Valley, Tennessee. Earnie was known for be...

Charles Edward “Charlie” Wilson could tell a great story, and he had a seemingly endless supply of them. He collected his stories over an extraordinary life that included years of mission work in Spai...