Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ralph Alexander McMillan
Apr 2, 2023
Ralph Alexander McMillan concluded his earthly journey on April 2, 2023 at the age of 89, in Knoxville,TN.
He was a lifelong member of Highland Baptist Church.Ralph enjoyed all UT sports, men’s and women’s along with Atlanta Braves baseball.He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, JoAnn King McMillan, Brother, James McMillan, SistersDorothy Riley and Mary...
Mildred L. Peak
Apr 2, 2023
Mildred L. Peak, was called to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023 after a long illness
Born and raised in Fountain City. Mildred traveled the world with her military husband. She was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Peak; her three sons, William, Daniel, and...
Shirley Lois Chesney
Apr 1, 2023
Shirley Lois Chesney, age 81 of Halls, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 1, 2023. Shirley loved her family, her church and the Lord. She was a friend to many and will be missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charlie Chesney; parents, Doyle and Lenore Russell; brother, Ernie Russell. She is survived by her...
Mildred K. French
Mar 31, 2023
On March 31, 2023, Mildred was gracefully carried home by angels. She was an enthusiastic bowler at Fountain Lanes for over 70 years. She is preceded in death by Louis Ray French her beloved husband for over 70 years.; mother, Iva Riggs; brother, Buster Key; son, Donald Ray French. Survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great - great grandchildren, nieces,...
Caleb Benjamin Hickman
Mar 30, 2023
Caleb Benjamin Hickman, age 21, went to with the Lord Thursday, March 30, 2023. Caleb loved to draw and was very excited to soon be a first-time father. Caleb is preceded in death by his Mamaw; Debra Clowers, Papaws; Jimmy Hickman, Johnny Clowers, Aunt; Virginia Hickman, Cousin Little Ronnie Hickman. Survived by parents; Marcus Hickman and Valarie Clowers, Brother;...
Joseph Worsham Jr.
Mar 30, 2023
Joe Worsham of Knoxville, TN passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 after enduring declining health over the last couple of months.Joe was born to Cullen and Dora Worsham on August 22, 1949 in Knoxville, TN. He was a graduate of Fulton HS and received a BS in Forestry from the University of TN. Although he never worked in the forestry...
Buford H. Welch
Mar 30, 2023
Buford H. Welch, age 92 of Halls Crossroads, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March, 30, 2023. He was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Corum Welch; parents, Reed and Mamie Welch; grandchildren, Tawana, Robbie, and Amanda; and siblings, Vonnie Stanifer and Ulyess Welch.
He is survived by his children, Ronnie (Norma)...
Robert Lee Kyle, Jr.
Mar 29, 2023
Robert Lee Kyle Jr. departed his life on March 29, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born November 17, 1969 to Robert L. Kyle and Willie M. Tory. He was preceded in death by Father; Robert L. Kyle Sr. and Stepfather; Fred Carson, Brother; Broderick Tory, Grandparents; Mattie Kyle, Lula Tory, Uncle; Wardell Kyle, Aunts; Frances McGhee, Kat Kyle, Minnie...
Bill Lee Lunsford
Mar 29, 2023
Bill Lee Lunsford, age, 85 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born on October 5, 1937. He was known to his friends as "Bud", Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy and a small business owner serving the Halls Community for many years. He is survived...
Travis Shawn Hewitt
Mar 28, 2023
Travis Shawn Hewitt, age 32 of Powell, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Travis loved the outdoors, four-wheeling, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. He had an amazing talent for many things, but most of all, a talent for growing things and cultivating friendships. Travis was the best of the best.
He...
Doug Welch
Mar 28, 2023
Doug “Gator” Welch, age 58 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2023. He was a loving and caring husband, father, pap and friend. He had such a heart of gold if you needed help, he was there. His heart was filled with love for his precious grandbabies. His favorite thing to do was watch his...
Avanelle Hall Higgins
Mar 27, 2023
Avanelle Hall Higgins, age 82, of Powell, TN, passed away early March 27, 2023.
A graduate of Halls High School, Avanelle was a cheerleader and Valedictorian of her graduating class. A lifelong member of Sharon Baptist Church, she enjoyed serving in many capacities, but in recent years one of her greatest joys was the fellowship of her Sunday school class...
Diana Lynn Carter
Mar 25, 2023
Diana Lynn Carter passed away peacefully Saturday March 25th 2023 at the age of 77. She was proceeded in death by her twin sisters Nancy and Joanne.
Diana was born in Los Angeles and raised in Venice Beach California where she graduated from Venice High. Diana went to UCLA where she earned a Masters in Calculus/ mathematics.
Diana was...
Marshall Lee Wayman Sr
Mar 25, 2023
Marshall Lee Wayman Sr,
Age 58, of South Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on March 25th, 2023. A lover of family time, holiday gatherings, and riding around with the top down. He was a loving father, a devoted husband, and a jack of all trades. The world's greatest papaw, who's grandkids did no wrong. A man of his word,...
Charles "Chuck" Woodrow Lassetter
Mar 25, 2023
Charles Woodrow (Woody) Lassetter age 78 of Fountain City, died 5:56 pm Saturday, March 25, 2023 at North Knox Medical Center. Charles was born July 22, 1944 and served in the United States Marine Corps. Charles had been an Oak Ridge Policeman and retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office where he did traffic accident reconstruction, he started the TANGO...
Nancy Cathern Carpenter
Mar 25, 2023
Nancy Cathern Drummonds Carpenter, age 81, peacefully passed away at home on March 25, 2023. Nancy was born September 4, 1941 in Pennington Gap, VA to Isom L. and Florence Drummonds. She received Christ as her Savior at the age of 9. She is a member of Salem Baptist church, She graduated from Claiborne County High School in 1959 and...
Patricia Ann Carr Linkous
Mar 25, 2023
Pat left us on March 25, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. She was born to her parents Ora and Delmar Carr in LaFollette, TN, where she graduated high school and went on to attend LMU. She then went to work in the medical field in Knoxville, TN for 30 years. She was privileged to have been born into...
Marsha Lynne Partin
Mar 24, 2023
Marsha Lynne Floyd Partin, 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away March 24, 2023 after complications from pneumonia. Raised in Halls Crossroads, Tennessee, and a graduate of Cumberland College, Marsha served as an elementary school teacher in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. Her time as an educator culminated in a position as a long-time aide for a student with autism in Knoxville,...
Cody Shae Scearce
Mar 24, 2023
Cody Shae Scearce, age 31 of Washburn, Tennessee, went to be with the lord on March 24th 2023.
Cody is preceded in death by papaw J.L Widner (Big Daddy), great-grandmother Martha Widner, mom Cynthia (Dinky) Widner, mamaw Joyce Waller, and family pet Bama.
Cody is survived by his sister Kyla Carmack, brothers Cory Scearce and Caleb Scearce, dad Colen Scearce,...
David Walter Myers
Mar 24, 2023
David Walter Myers, age 73 went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Hawitha Myers; son, Rodney Myers; father, James Paul; mother, Juanita Myers; brother, Jim Myers; and sister, Helen Wrinkle.
David is survived by his grandsons; Tyler Brendan (Sarah) Myers, and Spencer David Myers; and great...
