Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Walter L. Bravo Ramirez
Jun 2, 2022
Walter L. Bravo, age 36, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2022. He wrote songs, loved nature and all animals, collected tennis shoes, and loved to hear birds chirping. He is preceded in death by wife, Lindsay Danielle Bravo. He is survived by father and mother, Walter E. and Karla Bravo; sisters, Lee Bravo and Miladis...
Janis Kaye Free
Jun 1, 2022
Janis Kaye Free, age 73 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She enjoyed spending time watching Days of Our Lives and Hallmark Christmas movies, thrift shopping, and being with her family. Janis was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Roger “Buck” Stansberry Sr. and Eva Hampton; husband, Johnny Free; and granddaughter, Keira...
Mary Estel Mccroskey Laugherty
Jun 1, 2022
Mary McCroskey Laugherty, age 92 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Mary was of the Baptist faith and a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. She retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 42 years of service as a seamstress. Mary’s favorite pastime was sitting on the porch watching the birds, chipmunks,...
Nellie Leona Beeler
May 31, 2022
Nellie Leona Anderson Beeler, age 100, of Corryton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Beverly Park Place. She was born in Loyston, TN on August 22, 1921. Nellie was a long time, faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dempsey Beeler; parents, Gip and Maude Anderson; brothers,...
Patricia Tackett
May 31, 2022
On Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022, Patricia Ann Tackett, 69, moved to her Heavenly home. Patricia was a kind woman, who loved Jesus and her family and set an example for her family that will lead them all their lives. Patricia was born in Jenkins, KY on May 01,1953 to the late Phyllis Pace and raised by Myrtle MacPeak. Married...
Mickie Chitwood
May 31, 2022
Mickie Chitwood, age 78 of Powell, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Chitwood. She is survived by her husband, L.D. Chitwood, son, David of Bismark, ND, daughter, Tina Ridenour of Knoxville and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends and Family will meet at Greenwood Cemetery on...
Agnes Ellen Bruffett
May 31, 2022
Agnes Ellen (Young) Bruffett, 81 of Heiskell, TN, died on May 31, 2022 peacefully at home following a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. Agnes was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on October 11, 1940, to Ed and Emma Schuler. After graduating Memorial High School in 1959, she left the family farm to attend beauty school in Lexington, KY. She...
Alice-Dazia Jaclyn Mayes
May 30, 2022
Alice-Dazia Jaclyn Mayes went home to be with the Lord at 20 days old on May 30, 2022. She was tiny but mighty, and she put up a good fight. She was welcomed with open arms by her grandparents, Edward Lynn Mayes and April Michelle Mayes; cousin, Holden Mylo Mayes; aunt, Whitney Jaclyn King; and great-grandmother, Grace Katherine Shepherd. She...
Ivan Makar
May 30, 2022
Ivan Makar was born on March 7, 1958. He got married to Vira Makar on February 16, 1979. He had 6 children and 14 grandchildren. In 2021, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and struggled with the disease for 6 months while getting treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. After that, doctors reported that he was healthy and gave hope for...
Danny Ralph Taylor
May 29, 2022
Danny Ralph Jr. of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Danny Ralph Taylor; son, Braylen Taylor; and grandparents, John (Ruth) Clark, Ralf Taylor, and Ellen Ogle. He is survived by his fiancé and her son, Sondra Davis and Keaton; mother, Wanda Cobb; siblings, Wesley Taylor, Bradley Taylor, and Scott Cobb;...
James Earl Jett
May 29, 2022
James Earl Jett, age 48, of Knoxville, passed away on May 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by brother, Chris Jett; 1st wife, Wendy Jett He is survived by parents, Cecil and Shirley Jett; son, Little James Jett; sister-in-law, Gina Jett; girlfriend, Jerri Lynn Brewer; nephew, Logan Jett and Justin Jett; niece, Cody Daugherty; best friend, Jonathan Powell; aunts...
Zachary Allen Greene
May 29, 2022
Zachary “Zack” Allen Greene, age 26, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and father. He is preceded in death by his grandparents James and Mabel Cannon, Donald “Big Daddy" Greene Sr. uncle; Bryan Lee Greene, and cousin; Christian Greene. He is survived by his children;...
Leo Moore
May 29, 2022
Leo “Calvin” Moore Jr., born July 21, 1953, left this world of pain to walk the streets of gold with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully, on May 29, 2022. Preceded in death by father Leo Moore Sr., mother Edith Moore, brother Tommy Moore Sr., and sister Nancy Jones. Leaving behind loving, devoted wife of 50 years Debra, daughters...
Margaret I. Ridenour
May 28, 2022
Margaret Irwin Ridenour, age 86, passed away at Tennova Hospital on May 28, 2022. She was born in Union County, TN on June 16, 1935 to the late James L. Irwin and Ethel Mae Irwin. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, two children and siblings Betty Childress and Francis Irwin. Survived by...
Robert Andre Cote
May 28, 2022
TSGT Robert Andre Cote, RET USAF age 68 of Knoxville, TN., passed away May 28, 2022. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years as a supply clerk. He worked for JewelryTV as the Customer Service Team for 16 years, he retired February 28, 2022. He also was a member of Knights of Columbus for over 30...
Kenneth Ray Hickson
May 28, 2022
Kenneth Ray Hickson, age 74 of Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was a member of E Avenue House of Prayer and had worked for Stowers Machinery Corporation. Kenneth loved the outdoors and fishing was one of his favorite hobbies. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Wooliver; parents, Howard...
Neil Fielden
May 27, 2022
Neil Fielden, age 68, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home. He is preceded in death by parents, J.C. and Rubylee Fielden. He is survived by his brother, Michael; as well as several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 6:00pm until time of...
Kristi Michelle Haynes
May 27, 2022
Kristi Michelle (McGill) Haynes, age 54, of Corryton, TN, was born September 30,1967, and went to her heavenly home on May 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She loved her family, especially her boys. She enjoyed spending time at her lake house, going to car shows and races with her family. She was preceded in death by her...
Ella Ann Witt
May 25, 2022
Ella Ann (Griffith) Witt age 82 of Fountain City Born September 23, 1939 went to be the Lord, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home. She was Fountain City woman of the year 1989. She was a member of the 1957 Central High School Class. She was a devoted Christian and an avid Republican, serving Knox County Republican Party in...
Willard Eugene Brooks
May 25, 2022
Willard E. Brooks Jr., age 51 of Knoxville, lost his battle with cancer on May 25,2022. Willard was an all around great guy, husband, dad, son, brother, and friend. He loved working on his Camaro and watching racing. Willard could fix anything. He enjoyed all types of construction and was an excellent carpenter. He took pride in a job well...
