William Powell (Bill) Edwards
Apr 6, 2026
William Powell (Bill) Edwards 88 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord, April 6, 2026, Bill retired from Plantation Pipeline After 40 years of service.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and time with his family. He was preceded in death by his Parents; Homer & Margaret, his loving wife of 53 years; Doris Jean Edwards.
He is survived by son; Billy...
Janet Ruth Francis
Apr 5, 2026
Janet Ruth Francis of Knoxville passed away on April 5, 2026. Funeral service to be determined at a later date.
Debbie Wampler
Mar 26, 2026
Debbie Wampler, age 65, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on March 26, 2026.
She is survived by her cherished grandson, Ayres Edens; her daughter and son‑in‑law, Diane (Wampler) and Eric Edens, of Winter Garden, Florida; her mother, Doris Simpson, of Powell, Tennessee; and her brother and sister‑in‑law, Larry and Carla Simpson, of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Debbie was preceded in death by her beloved...
Richard Lawrence Bumgardner
Mar 2, 2026
Reverend Richard Lawrence Bumgardner age 71 of Karns passed away March 3, 2026, Born March 12, 1954, to late William (Shorty) and Ruth Bumgardner. Member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by grandparents, parents, Son; Gregory Shane Bumgardner, and Sister; in- law Juna Bumgardner.
Survived by wife of 50 years Connie Bumgardner, Brother;...
Donald Lewis Delph
Feb 27, 2026
Donald "Poppy" Delph, 80, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 27th 2026. He was born October 21, 1945 in Mooresburg, Tennessee. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Belle Delph; brothers, Ronald, Howard, and Dennis Delph and sister Rosie Williams. Donald is survived by his beloved wife Janice of 32 years; Brothers Bill and Richard Delph;...
Kyle Capps
Feb 24, 2026
Kyle Capps 89 of Powell, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Kyle retired from KUB after 28 years of service. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church in Knoxville. His love was hunting and fishing, but most of all was his love for his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Lon and Myrtle Capps,...
Lee Roy Ward
Feb 7, 2026
Lee Roy Ward 82 of Powell went home on February 7,2026. Lee Roy loved antique cars, especially red, and motorcycles. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, where he earned the "Pilgrim Degree" which is the highest level one can achieve. He was preceded in death by Alice, his life love of 40 years. Survived by his son;...
Charles Scott Francis
Jan 26, 2026
Charles Scott Francis, age 96, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 26,2026. Born on May 6,1929, Charles was a lifelone Knoxvillian who lived a life defined by service, dedication, and family. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Following his military service, Charles built a long and respected career with Rohm + Haas, where he worked...
June Jones Mcclain
Jan 17, 2026
June Jones McClain, age 97 of Powell, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 17, 2026. She was a long-time employee of the University of Tennessee Book and supply store, retiring from there after 25 years of service. June loved to sew and embroider and was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell. June was preceded in death by...
Lee Edward Goddard
Jan 10, 2026
Lee Edward Goddard, affectionately known as "Gramps" by his family, passed peacefully at the Tennessee State Veterans' Home in Cleveland, TN. Lee passed into heaven on January 10, 2026, at the age of 88, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and kidney disease. Lee was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Lee was born...