Knoxville Obituaries: Recent Deaths & Remembering Lives

Judson Reynolds 15 May 2025

In the heart of every community, there are stories etched in time, lives lived, and legacies that endure. How do we ensure these narratives, the very essence of our shared human experience, are not lost to the ephemeral nature of time?

The Knoxville News Sentinel, along with various online platforms, serves as a vital repository for these stories, offering a space to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed. These obituaries, death notices, and memorial tributes are more than just announcements; they are reflections of a life, a family, and a community's collective memory. They offer a chance to express condolences, share memories, and find solace in the shared experience of loss.

Here, we delve into the stories that have recently graced the pages of the Knoxville News Sentinel and its online counterparts. We remember those who have touched the lives of others within the Knoxville metro area and beyond. The obituaries provide details about the deceased's life, their families, and the impact they had on the world. This information is gathered from various sources, including local newspapers, funeral homes, and families, and is often updated daily to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Let us remember some of the recent individuals whose lives have been recently honored.

Name	Age	Date of Passing	Location of Passing	Notable Details
Barbara Lynn Wilson	83	April 13, 2025	Tennova Medical Center, Knoxville	Retired from East Tennessee Children's Hospital after 40 years of service.
Johnny "John" Douglas Griffey	73	April 29, 2025	Knoxville, TN	Details his courageous battle and his passing
William Wright (Bill) Baxter	71	August 18, 2024	Black Oak Ridge, Fountain City, TN	Passed away peacefully after a diagnosis of cancer.
Willis Grant	Not Available	February 28, 2025	Not Available	Date available
Thomas Tom Edward Wainner	85	February 17, 2025	Knoxville, TN	Born in Leavenworth, KS, in 1939.
Cheryl Cher Renee Bosch	75	January 17, 2025	Knoxville, TN	Born Cheryl Renee Roth in Newton.

For more information, and to be able to access the links to the obituaries and death notices, you can also utilize resources such as Legacy.com and Echovita.com.

The Knoxville News Sentinel website and other platforms, such as "We Remember," offer a simple way to find these obituaries. These platforms also allow users to express their condolences, leave messages of comfort, send flowers, or find details about funeral services.

Obituaries in Knoxville are updated daily, so users can always find the latest news. The availability of these obituaries is provided without charge to families or funeral homes.

Legacy.com and other similar services, serve as comprehensive resources for local obituaries in the Knoxville area. These sites are updated regularly and provide an extensive collection of obituaries from various sources. Funeral homes, local newspapers, and families submit information, which allows users to find recent obituaries.

The obituaries published by the Knoxville News Sentinel and its partners are an invaluable record of the people who made up this community. The obituaries give a picture of the lives, the families, and the friends who have been touched by the individuals being remembered. Whether celebrating a life well-lived, sharing memories, or offering condolences, these platforms help keep alive the memories of those no longer with us.

You can access and browse the collection of Knoxville obituaries and local obituaries from the Knoxville area on these websites. The information can be gathered from newspapers, funeral homes, and families.

For more information, including details on publishing obituaries, one can contact the relevant newspaper and online platforms. For example, obits@suncommercial.com or jmcneece@ is a direct line for those wishing to seek more information about this. These resources are there to help honor the lives of those who have passed.

This effort ensures that the stories are remembered, and the legacies are preserved for generations to come.