Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Steve Humphrey
Feb 14, 2025
Steve Humphrey, age 68, of Knoxville, Tn. passed away with his family by his side on February 14, 2025. He was a man of great courage who recently accepted the Lord Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He fought and won his battle with cancer when he moved to his heavenly home. What a great celebration that must have been...
Michele Burnette
Feb 14, 2025
Michele Burnette age 60, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1964, to the late Billy and Mary Sue Hoskins. She was saved and baptized at a young age in a small Pentecostal church in Bell County, KY. Born and raised in Bell County, KY., if you saw her father, Billy you most...
James Clayton Berry Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
James Clayton Berry Jr., age 52, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. James loved all things education including going to school and teaching. He was an avid lover of fishing and the University of Tennessee.
Preceded in death by father, James Clayton Berry Sr.; brother William Boyd Berry.
Survived by children, Jalyne Berry, Jillian Berry, and Easton Berry;...
William Paul Phelps
Feb 13, 2025
William "Paul" Phelps age 99, of Halls, passed away Thursday, February 13th, 2025. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and Randy Macon's Sunday School class.
Paul was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Jean Phelps, daughter, Caroline Sue Henry, parents, Willie Edward Phelps and Birtie Florance Phelps (Davis), sisters, Martha F. Hale, Mary F. Bender, Hazel Edwina Bayless...
Christine Marie Griffin
Feb 13, 2025
Christine Marie Griffin, age 58, of Cosby, Tennessee, passed away in the early morning hours of February 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed traveling, having accomplished going ‘around the world’, and spending time with her family.
Christine was Preceded in death by her grandparents, who raised her, George and Alice Bush, and by her beloved, Aunt Charlotte.
She is survived...
Michael Jason "Elvis" Smith
Feb 12, 2025
Michael Jason "Elvis" Smith age 51, of Strawberry Plains, Tn passed away at his home on February 12, 2025 after a brief illness. He always walked to his own beat in life & he loved motorcycles. Being on his bike on the open road was one of his greatest joys. He was a beloved Brother, Uncle, Friend and Son. He...
Larry Hill
Feb 12, 2025
Larry Wilburn Hill, aged 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his home in Knoxville, TN, the city where he was born on September 18, 1948. A man of sharp wit, generous spirit, a zest for life, and ample courage in the face of adversity, Larry dedicated much of his life to his community,...
Mary Evelyn Hansard
Feb 12, 2025
Mary Evelyn Hansard, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away February 12, 2025. She worked many years at the Standard Knitting Mill. Preceded in death by parents Bill and Della Beeler, siblings Imogene Knisley, Archie Beeler, Kenneth Beeler, Nora Countiss, J.C. Beeler, and Alfred Beeler. Survived by loving husband of 49 years James Hansard, brother Robert (Elaine) Beeler, nieces Susan Hager,...
Vickie R. Whitaker
Feb 12, 2025
Vickie Rozenia (Simmons) Whitaker age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by parents, Mabel Berry and Joe Simmons; husband, David Whitaker; grandchild, Davey Cranford.
Survived by daughters, LaDonna Klien Young (Gary), Michelle Whitaker Woods (Grant), Bo Whitaker Cranford (Anthony); grandchildren,...
Ray Leon Long
Feb 10, 2025
Ray Leon Long age 84, of Heiskell, TN., met his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was a man of his word that may or may not be to one’s liking, but he was all about the truth. Leon was saved at a young age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he remained as a member. He...
Gloria Mae Bradford
Feb 10, 2025
Gloria Mae Bradford, age 87 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith.
Preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Georgia Boruff; husband, Clint Bradford; and son, Charles Dennis Crippen.
Gloria is survived by her grandson, Dusty Crippen; and great grandson, Kalel Crippen; as well as several friends.
There will...
Pearl Elizabeth Hatmaker
Feb 10, 2025
Pearl Elizabeth Hatmaker age 92, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.D. Hatmaker, mother and father, Clarence and Arietta Wyrick, and sisters, Rubye Creswell and Wanda Dumas. She is survived by son, John David Hatmaker, grandson, John David Hatmaker, Jr., as well as numerous nieces,...
Judy Ann Yeary
Feb 9, 2025
Judy Ann (Palmer) Yeary age 65 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 9, 2025 at her home. She was a member of North Acres Baptist Church. Judy was a loving mother and grandmother, she enjoyed going to church, watching her sons at their sporting events, cooking, gardening with her mother, celebrating holidays with family, and spending time with her...
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Miller
Feb 8, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Miller age 67, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a 1975 graduate of Halls High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents Reverend Lee Miller and Polly Miller.
Ronnie is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Gene Webb, nieces Melanie (Josh) Harrison and...
Carl Steve DeBusk
Feb 8, 2025
Carl “Charlie” Steve DeBusk, age 64, of Knoxville passed away February 8, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Sandra DeBusk; daughters, Jammie (JR) and Christy (Joey); son, Carl Jr, grandkids, Tabitha, Brittany (Edward), Joseph (Kendra), Devin, Dameon, Haley, Savannah, Grayson; great grandson, Ray Ray, beloved dog, Lady; sisters, Kim (Chris), Loretta (Paul) Leyva, Sue Coker (Denis); brother, Jimbo DeBusk...
Lancing Charles England
Feb 7, 2025
Lancing Charles England passed away the morning of Friday, February, 7th 2025 at his home due to cardiac arrest. Lance was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
Lance is survived by three of his sons, Logan, Brandon and Evan England; his wife of 34 years, Rhonda England; his parents, Charles and Marietta England; his sister, Monique Grant and nephew, Mason...
Andrew "Sonny" G. Corum, Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
Andrew “Sonny” G. Corum, Jr. age 77, of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was a member of Shannondale Baptist Church, and currently attending Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran, going on to retire from the United States Postal Service. Being the active man he was, he...
Mary Irene Cechini
Feb 7, 2025
Mary “Irene” Cechini, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Carl W. Cechini and her son Carl Allen Cechini. She is survived by her son Mark Cechini (Jewel) , granddaughters, Katherine Cechini and Carly Cechini and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, February...
Thomas "Tommy" Allen George
Feb 6, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” A. George age 82, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was a longtime member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was also a member of the National Street Rod Association. Tommy retired from KUB after 30+ years of employment. He was preceded in death by his parents: Claude and Ruth George. He is survived...
Vicky Sue Ellis
Feb 6, 2025
Vicky Sue Ellis, 59, of Luttrell, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, 6 February 2025.
Vicky was born on 7 December 1965 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Carlos Arthur Mayes and Jean Ann (Mayes) Peace. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She enjoyed crafting, sewing, thrifting, and most of all her...
