Obituaries in Knoxville, TN

Peggy Ann Sharp Cooper, 94, of Knoxville, died peacefully on January 17, 2026, with her daughters at her side. She was born in Knoxville on January 9, 1932, to Manus A. and Hazel Bradburn Sharp and grew up in the Inskip community. She attended Inskip Elementary School and graduated from Central High...

Martha Moleen Dunaway passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 3, 1939, she was the youngest of eight daughters and lived a life marked by laughter, strength, and deep devotion to those she cherished.Martha wa...

Mary “Tommie” Elizabeth Solomon, age 97, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rogers “Duby” Solomon; parents, Charles and Nannie Watson; brother, Charles Watson, Jr. (June); sisters, Margaret Sarti...

Heather Dawn Hayes, age 48 of Knoxville, Tennessee entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the day of December 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She bravely endured a relentless battle with cancer, meeting each day with faith, courage, and a smile.Heather was born on De...

Mrs. Janet Yvonne Piercy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and devoted church member, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:00pm (viewing at 6:00pm) - graveside services at Highland Memorial...

James Earl Wilson11/27/1944-11/20/2025Jim “Poppa” Wilson departed this earth surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, November 20, 2025, one week prior to his 81st birthday. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a retired and valued member of the Knoxville Police Department (...

Peggy Anne Holland, age 92, of Knoxville, went home to be with The Lord on October 22, 2025. She was born and lived her entire life in Knoxville. She worked 32 years at Fort Sanders Hospital where she retired as Director of Admissions. She served the Lord as a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.Pre...

Sandra Sue “Sandy” Condry Clark, age 79, passed away at her home on October 20, 2025, in the presence of her husband. She was born on December 10, 1945, to Truman Hazel Condry and Trula Mae Woods Condry, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her youngest son, Dennis “Denny”...

Norma June Baker Barrett – age 88, formerly of Knoxville, passed awayOctober 17, 2025 in Whiteville, North Carolina.The family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025at Greenwood Cemetery for a graveside service and interment at 11:00 a.m.with Reverend John Lovelace officiating.In ...

Mrs. Diane Hodges, age 74, of Oneida, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was a member of the Baptist faith.Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Hodges; parents William Dillard Foster and Hulda Foster; sisters DeAnn Foster, Patsy Keeler, and Phillis Bouldin; broth...

JAMES RALPH HICKMAN, Sr. - age 84, passed away Tuesday, January 13 at Sacred Grounds Hospice in Knoxville. Ralph was born in Knoxville on December 19, 1941 to James E. Hickman and Mary McClellan Hickman. His family moved to Fountain City when Ralph was four years old, and he spent the rest of his li...

UNDERWOOD, BOBBIE ANN OWNBY – of Corryton, TN, entered her heavenly home, Friday morning, January 9, 2026. She was born July 27, 1934, to Fred W. Ownby & Sophia O. (Whaley) Ownby, of Sevier County. She was a faithful and devoted member of Corryton Church, where she loved participating in the chu...