Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles Lee Hammond
Jan 15, 2024
Charles Lee Hammond, age 61, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.
He is preceded in death by father, Edward Hammond; daughter, Rebecca Hayes; granddaughter, Andi Mincey; brother, Kenny Hammond.
He is survived by wife, Martha Hammond; children, Charles Hammond, Jr., Lacey Hammond, Amanda Hammond; grandchildren, Isabella Hammond, Anastasia Lovell, Tara Lovell, Katie Hayes, Charles Hayes, Jordan King, Elijah Lay...
Judy Whitaker
Jan 15, 2024
Judy F Whitaker, 78, Completed her heavenly journey on January 15, 2024. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was a long-time employee of The University of Tennessee where she spent most of her career and was an avid Tennessee fan! She was a proud grandmother, great-grandmother and loved her family deeply. She is proceeded in death...
Dora Mae King
Jan 14, 2024
In loving memory of Dora Mae King, age 83, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer & Blanch Gross; 9 brothers & sisters; son, Tommy King; grandsons, Edwin & Joey Quinones. She is survived by daughters, Karen & Michael Lane, Brenda Quinones and Cathy Johnson; son, Homer King;...
Ricky Eugene Abner
Jan 14, 2024
Ricky Eugene Abner, age 63, of Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at UT Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Ricky was known for always spreading the word of God to whoever he met. He loved his family dearly and always wanted them to know. He loved to laugh and have a good time,...
Evelyn Brewer
Jan 13, 2024
Evelyn Brewer, age 81, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away on Saturday January 13th, 2024. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Brewer, brother-in-law Henry Vananda, her sisters Judy Vananda and Helen Cruz. She is survived by her son, Eric Long, daughter-in-law Tabitha, her brother Roger Johnson, nieces Judy Badali...
Joyce Fay Brooks
Jan 13, 2024
Joyce Fay Ricker Brooks age 54 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was a member of Washington Pike Church. Preceded in death by father, Jr. Ricker; brother, Dennis Ricker. Survivors; husband, David Brooks, Sr.; daughter, Alexis and son-in-law, Trevor Ferguson; son, David Brooks, Jr. and wife, Peyton; grandson, Neyland Brooks; mother, Barbara Ricker;...
Doris "Jean" Easterday
Jan 13, 2024
Doris "Jean" Easterday age 90 North Knoxville, went to see her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church, the Homemakers Sunday School Class and retired from St. Mary's Medical Center. Preceded in death by the loving husband of 59 years, Frank H. Easterday; parents, Ivan and Edith Wilson; and brother, Ivan...
Margie McDonald Yahr
Jan 13, 2024
Margie McDonald Yahr, age 81 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
She was a member of West Park Baptist Church enjoyed being active, volunteering at hospitals, playing bridge, cheering on the lady vols, spending time with her family, was involved in many women’s clubs including OMNI, where she held office.
Preceded in...
Gladys Marie Cox
Jan 12, 2024
Gladys Marie Cox, age 82 of Knoxville, TN went to her Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2024, at UT medical center. Gladys was born Aug 9th 1941, in Lamar, West Virginia and was the daughter of Fred Lee Burchette and Matilda Haynes. Gladys was a loving wife, mother, Grandmother and great - Grandmother Gladys was...
Marcia Lynn Moore Smith
Jan 12, 2024
Marcia Lynn Moore Smith, age 71, of Knoxville passed Friday evening, January 12, 2024.Marcia was born, January 7, 1953, to the late Robert and Doris Moore in Griffin, GA. She ispreceded in death by her late husband, Eric H. Smith. She is survived by her daughter, HeatherE. Shuman and son, Brenton E. (Lauren Loy) Smith; grandchildren, Alexander (Alex) R.Shuman, Frances...
Ricardo Hernandez
Jan 12, 2024
Ricardo Hernandez, age 41 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hernandez. Ricardo is survived by his loving wife, Kandi Hernandez, children: Angel, Thomas, Ricardo and David Hernandez; mother, Isabel Soto, brother, Moses Hernandez, mother-in-law, Reba Caver, and several other extended family...
Wilda Alva "Al" Greene
Jan 12, 2024
Wilda Alva “Al” Greene of Louisville, Tennessee peacefully passed away on Friday, January 12th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home. Al was born in May of 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from East High School in 1961 and then served in the U.S. Army. Al spent 35 years with Rohm & Haas Company and successfully built a...
Rachel Marie Craig
Jan 12, 2024
Rachel Marie Craig, of Fort Olge-Thorpe, GA., age 45, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by grandmothers, Geraldine Perkins and Hassie Clayton, and stepfather, Benny “Ed” Swatzell. She is survived by her children: Stacey Breeden, James Breeden, Brandon (Tabitha) Breeden, Dakota (Brianna) Craig and Dustin Corum; grandchildren: Khaleecie, Haydin, Ellen and Benjamin; mother,...
Maxine Mackey
Jan 10, 2024
Maxine Mackey, age 87, our Mom, Mamaw Seen, beheld the face of her Savior on January 10, 2024. What a glorious day! Maxine was born on July 17, 1936 in Nantahalah, North Carolina to the late Henry McGilbert Mason and Margaret Luziene Mason. She was preceded in death by her four sisters and five brothers. She is survived...
Gary Wayne Ellis
Jan 10, 2024
Gary Wayne Ellis, age 68, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was a faithful caretaker of his wife for 10 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wanda and Robert Ellis and his sister Teresa White.
Gary is survived by his loving wife Linda Ellis; children Austin (Marie Hungate) Mallicoat,...
Billy Winston Starkey
Jan 10, 2024
Billy Winston Starkey, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away on January 10, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents; Russell Starkey and Flora Ida Mae Green. Survived by wife; Patricia Starkey, son; Billy Starkey, grandchildren; Camryn (Logan) Wyrick, Brianna Terry, and great-grandson; Stetson Wyrick. Online condolences may be expressed at mynattfh.com
Claude "Ray" Tucker
Jan 9, 2024
Claude “Ray” Tucker, age 47 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at U.T. Medical Center. Former employee of Floyds Wrecker Service and Mayo’s Garden Center, and employed at Shannondale Health Care Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a good mechanic, loved working on cars and riding motorcycles. Preceded in death by grandmother, Joyce Tucker and...
Maxine Sue Irish
Jan 9, 2024
Maxine Sue Irish, 90, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in her home on January 9th, 2024. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents Grace and Frank Smith, husbands Robert McKelvey and Edward Irish, brother Harold Smith, and sisters Bobbye Satterfield and Nadine Smith. She is survived by son David McKelvey, daughters Donna McKelvey and Debbie (Michael) McFarland, stepsons...
Virginia Faye Broyles
Jan 9, 2024
Virginia “Gigi” Faye Seymour Broyles, age 81, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 9 while surrounded by her family. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church.
Gigi is preceded in death by her husband, Don Broyles; parents: Carl “Curly” and Opal Seymour; parents-in-law: Carl T “Daddy Pete” and Bernice “Nona” Broyles; sisters: Debbie Smart and Joyce...
Joan Johnson Eschman
Jan 9, 2024
Joan Johnson Eschman, age 91 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Preceded in death by daughter, Jamie McGill (Ivan) and son, Jeff Eschman.
She is survived by children, Jerry Eschman (Janet), Jill Startup (Dan), Joe Eschman; grandchildren, Devon Eschman (Mike), Nick McGill (Sara), Amanda McGill, Jordan Morillo (Neptali), Jentry Pittman (Garrett), Lauren Startup, Sofi Grayson, Avery...
