Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jacquelyn Caldwell Lonas
Jan 20, 2025
Jacquelyn Caldwell Lonas, born January 6, 1950, passed away at her home on January 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Geneva Caldwell; brother, Ralph; sisters, Virginia and Betty; niece, Darlene Miller; and nephew, Reverend Mark Caldwell.
Jackie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Phil; son, Gregg (Erin); grandchildren, Madeline Lonas, Tony Bertrand, Mallory...
Kim Ray Ault
Jan 19, 2025
Kim Ray Ault age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Ault, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Mattie West, and brother-in-law, Timothy West. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ethel West Ault, son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Tiffany Ault, granddaughters, Mackenzie and Hallie Ault, brothers and...
Gregory Eugene Sowder
Jan 19, 2025
Gregory Eugene Sowder, Sr., age 72, of Knoxville, formally Ft. Lauderdale, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was a member of One Life Church.
Preceded in death by father L.D. Sowder and mother June Sowder
Survived by wife of 34 years, Barbara Sowder; son, Gregory Eugene Sowder II (Cindy); daughter, Jennifer Sowder Wingler (Kyle); stepdaughters,...
Barbara Ellen Meade (Hughes)
Jan 18, 2025
Barbara Ellen Meade of Knoxville, departed this life at age 76,to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 18, 2025. While surrounded by her family. She was born in Oxford, Alabama and moved to Knoxville, TN in 1963. Barbara loved antiquing, visiting yard sales, and every KARM store she could find. She was also an avid gardener, having...
Patricia Gayle Edmonds
Jan 18, 2025
Patricia Gayle Edmonds, age 79 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Mynatt Road Baptist Church. Patricia was loved and cared for by her family, and also beloved by her church family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by...
Kenneth "Sonny" Walker Fersner
Jan 18, 2025
Kenneth Walker “Sonny” Fersner, 90, of Powell, TN, passed away January 18, 2025 with his loved ones surrounding him as he met his new found Savior (January 2, 2025) JESUS! He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Pearl Fersner, son, Mark Alan Fersner; grandson, Harry Walker Fersner, Jr.
Sonny was a Scout leader with Troop 154 at Powell...
Dean Anthony Treadway
Jan 16, 2025
Dean Anthony Treadway age 59, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He had a strong love for cars and in his spare time he loved attending car shows. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Lee Treadway, and grandparents: James and Martha Davis Treadway and Wade...
Walter Lowe Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Walter "Walt" Lowe Jr., age 82 of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Walt was a dedicated member of Branville Baptist Church, where he was a deacon for 33 years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth Lowe; parents, Walter Sr. and Juanita Lowe; brothers, Dallon Lowe...
Paul Wayne Leek
Jan 15, 2025
Paul “Papaw” Wayne Leek passed away January 15, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a East Knoxville native and resident of South Knoxville where he was known and loved by many in the community for his generosity, kindness and sense of humor.
Paul was never one to sit idle. When he wasn’t running his welding business, C&K Welding, you...
Albert "Bubba" Donne Erekson, Jr
Jan 15, 2025
Albert "Bubba" Erekson, Jr, age 85, born in Port Lavaca, TX, from Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Knoxville, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center surrounded by his family. Albert was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army. He was an avid Bowler for over fifty years and was...
Miller Bruce Sullivan
Jan 15, 2025
Miller Bruce Sullivan, age 25, was suddenly and peacefully called home Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Brentwood, TN. He was born March 19, 1999, in Knoxville, TN.
Miller was a 2017 graduate of The Webb School of Knoxville. He continued his education, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2020 from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Political Science and Religious...
Sarah Kim Kane
Jan 14, 2025
Sarah Kim Kane, age 60, of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 14, 2025. She was a beloved wife, daughter, Auntie, and truest friend. She attended Cleveland High School, graduated from Carson-Newman College with degrees in Psychology and German, and received a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She was an English professor at Lee...
Linda Faye Nelson
Jan 14, 2025
Linda Faye Nelson, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away on January 14, 2025, after a long struggle with illness. In life she was guided by the simple idea of putting the needs of her family and friends before her own. For most of her career she worked as a CNA tending to the needs of the elderly, and for all...
Faye Hensley Harmon
Jan 14, 2025
Faye Hensley Harmon, age 81, of Maynardville, TN, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, due to a brief illness. Faye was a long-time member of Ailor Dale Baptist Church. Faye’s favorite thing was to take care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they were her life. She told them as long as she was around, they would...
Wilma Jane Madgett
Jan 14, 2025
Wilma Jane Madgett, age 93 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was a lifelong member of Roseberry Baptist Church. She loved camping, cooking, and gardening.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Rose Mae Mitchell; loving husband of 64 years, Grady W. Madgett Sr.; and son, Franklin Madgett.
Wilma is survived by...
Garry Lynn Daniel
Jan 13, 2025
Garry Lynn Daniel age 71 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. He was a graduate of Gibbs High School, veteran of the U.S. Navy, and retired from the University of Tennessee Campus. He loved music and playing the guitar. Preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Harry (Red) Daniel. Survivors; son, Joshua (Josh) Daniel; daughter and son-in-law,...
Jackie Franklin Norman
Jan 13, 2025
Jackie “Jack” Franklin Norman, age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully went to his eternal home on Monday, January 13, 2025 at AHC Healthcare in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of James Franklin Norman and Ina Lee Western. He was married to the love of his life, his late wife Judy Norman, for 64 years. Jack enjoyed spending time with...
Darrell Hensley
Jan 13, 2025
Darrell Hensley age 88, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was the owner of Hensley IGA for forty-six years. His life was devoted to his family and business. Darrell loved trips to Florida and Pigeon Forge and in his spare time he loved to play gin and...
John William Whitt
Jan 13, 2025
John William Whitt Sr., age 78 of Knoxville, passed away on January 13, 2025. John was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a loving husband and father. John was predeceased by his father, Malcom Whitt; mother, Ina Mae Tallent; brother, Orville Whitt; and daughter, JoAnna Wade. He is survived by his...
Dallas Cleve Hicks, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Dallas Cleve Hicks, Jr., age 85, of Maynardville, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He is survived by his life partner of 32 years, Debbie McDearman of Maynardville, TN; stepdaughter, Roxanne (Rodney) Patterson of Andersonville, TN; granddaughter, Ali (Joseph) Tipton of Andersonville, TN; granddaughter, Ashtyn (Reece) Edmondson of Fayetteville, NC; and a very special great-granddaughter, Rexlee...
