Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Clyde William Brown, Sr.
Mar 31, 2026
Clyde William Brown, Sr. age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2026. He was a member of the former Lynnwood United Methodist Church. He was a University of Tennessee graduate and taught science at Powell Middle School for 2 years. Clyde was later retired from Kroger after 47 years of service.
He was preceded in death by is wife,...
Evelyn Marie Jackson
Mar 31, 2026
Evelyn Marie Jackson age 74, of Heiskell, TN went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 6, 1951 to her late parents, Sylus and Grace Brumfeld. She was a longtime member of West Side Church of God. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes, and loved to play Bingo.
In...
Walter "Sonny" Clifton Bailey
Mar 31, 2026
Walter C. Bailey, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. He was a lifelong active member of Central Baptist Church in Fountain City. He was known for his steady presence, his kind heartedness, and a deep love for God and for his family. He also had a servant’s heart for service as exhibited through his dedication to the...
Sarah Emily Walker
Mar 31, 2026
Sarah Emily Walker passed away on March 31, 2026.
She was proceeded in death by her Parents, Alfred C. Jones and Martha Jones; husband, Louis T. Walker and sons, Michael and Donald Walker.
She is survived by her Children, Robert Walker, Ann Dominguez, Susan Loveday (Kenny) and Sandra Walker; Grandkids, Derek Walker, Tiffany Walker, Christian Walker, Ashley Walker, Kendra Loveday, Kelsey Loveday,...
Victor S. Upchurch, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Victor S. Upchurch, Jr., age 78, of Powell, TN passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born October 19, 1947, to his late parents, Victor, Sr. and Evelyn Upchurch. He was a graduate of Powell High School Class of 1965 and went on to retire from ORNL after 40 years. Victor was a 50-year member...
Alma Lepire Brown
Mar 30, 2026
Alma LaRae (Lepire) Brown, age 82, of Knoxville, formerly of Olga, ND, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 at her home.
Alma was a 1967 graduate of Lake Region Community College of Nursing in Devils Lake, ND and served as an LPN for over 45 years until her retirement in 2006. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary....
Genice Fritts
Mar 30, 2026
Genice Fritts passed away on March 30, 2026. She was a lifelong member of Oakwood United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, flowers and being outdoors, cooking and caring for her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Fritts; daughters, Debbie K. Baker and Cheryl Condry; mother, Nettie Pratt; father, Paris Pratt; son-in-law, Ronnie Condry; brothers, Lincoln Pratt, Ernest...
April Nicole "Nikkie" McGhee
Mar 29, 2026
April Nicole “Nikkie” (Nunu) Mcghee of Knoxville, TN went to be with her heavenly father unexpectedly on March 29, 2026. Nikkie truly was an angel on earth. She always had a heart full of love and a house full of loved ones. Nikkie never met a stranger and always made everyone feel welcome. Nothing meant more to Nikkie than the...
Ralph Randolph "Randy" DeBord II
Mar 29, 2026
Ralph Randolph "Randy" DeBord, II, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was a graduate of Union County High School and went on to work as an Iron Worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed guns, fishing, watching Westerns and bird watching. But most of all he loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchild grow.
He was...
David Moore, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Charles David Moore, Jr., age 65, of Knoxville, TN, made his Heavenly Journey on March 29, 2026. David was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 9, 1961 to the late Charles and Willie Moore. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. David was known for his gentle demeanor, his sense of humor and his generous...
Frankie Lee Collins
Mar 28, 2026
Frankie Lee Collins, age 81, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2026, at her home.
Frankie loved her family and her grandchildren. She also loved to travel.
She is preceded in death by mother, Marie Taylor; father, Frank Taylor; grandparents who raised her, James Everett (Jimmer) and Lena Everett (Granny); daughter-in-law, Christy Collins; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Joe Brewer.
She is survived...
Beatrice Mary Helms
Mar 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Beatrice M. (Friend) Helms, age 97, who went to be with our Lord and Savior on, March 28,2026 peacefully in her sleep.
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 4, 1928, Bea moved to Powell, Tennessee, around 1955 with her husband, Carl "Red" Helms, and their son, Michael...
Charlotte Ann Branch
Mar 27, 2026
Charlotte Ann Branch, age 80 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026. Charlotte is survived by her daughter Karen Weaver, son Ricky Branch (Michelle), brother Bill Clevenger, grandchildren Casey, Chelsea, Mari, Shania, Brianna, Lil’ Ricky “Junior”, Josh, Holly, Richard, Tara, several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Billy Branch,...
Julia Davich Marcum
Mar 27, 2026
Julia D. Marcum, age 64, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on March 26th, 2026. Julia was born on December 27, 1961, to Jackie M Cox and Michael R. Davich. Julia was known for her love of Gardening, Sewing, and Dancing as well as being the best mother & nana she could be to her children & grandchildren. Julia is survived...
Edward Gary Meek, Sr.
Mar 27, 2026
Edward Gary Meek, Sr., age 89, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home in the presence of his family. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 69 years, Shirley Ann Thomas Meek; his son, Edward Gary (Bucky) Meek, Jr. and wife, Kim; his daughter, Shari Meek Garrett and husband, Craig; six grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, many...
Jearlene Huff
Mar 26, 2026
Jearlene Huff, 86, passed away peacefully March 26, 2026, where she entered her eternal home in glory. Born in Marshall N.C. on January 14, 1940, to her late parents, Plato and Elizabeth Clark. She graduated from Marshall H.S. in 1958. After graduation, while completing Blanton’s Business School, she met her husband, Bob Huff. Jearlene became a follower of Christ at...
Becky Lynn Mase
Mar 25, 2026
Becky Lynn Mase age 48, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1977 to her late parents, Brad and Betty Oglesby. Becky was a graduate from Anderson County High School and went on to attend Carson Newman University on a Basketball Scholarship.
Becky’s heart was a rare and beautiful thing, big enough...
Carl Anthony Bradley
Mar 24, 2026
Dr. Carl Anthony (Tony) Bradley, age 76, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Powell. He loved God, his family, and his community.
Tony was a 1967 graduate of Central High School, a 1971 graduate of the University of Tennessee, and graduated from dental school at UT Memphis in 1975. He served the...
Jo Anne (Price) Roberts
Mar 24, 2026
Jo Anne (Price) Roberts, age 90 of Powell, TN passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her residence at the Morning Pointe of Powell. Jo Anne was a graduate of the 1955 class at Powell High School. She was member at Sharon Baptist Church and was retired from the State of Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W....
Helen Louise Widby
Mar 24, 2026
Helen Widby, age 84, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was a creative artist and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by father, Rogers B. Smith Sr.; mother, Ruth Dyer Smith; brothers, Rogers B. Smith Jr. and John...
