Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Arch Joseph Martin
Apr 27, 2026
Arch Joseph Martin, 82, died unexpectedly Monday, April 27, 2026.
He left us with a huge hole in our hearts, and we will miss him until we meet again in Heaven.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Yvonne Martin; 3 children: Amy Pettit (Michael), Susan Martin, and John Adam Martin (Michelle); 5 grandchildren: Nathaniel Pettit (Anslee), Nicholas Pettit...
Jody Lea Inman
Apr 27, 2026
Jody Lea Inman, age 87, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord whom she loved on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family in her last days. She was a loving and devoted Momma and Nanny. She was of the Christian faith and a member of the Church of God.
She is preceded in death...
Linda Blazier
Apr 27, 2026
In loving memory, we celebrate the beautiful life of Linda Darlene Blazier, who left us peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, following a brief illness. Linda was born on September 15, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she spent much of her life bringing warmth and joy to everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that...
Willie D. Hunley, Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Willie D. Hunley, Jr, age 76, passed away peacefully at Sacred Ground Hospice on Monday, April 27, 2026.
His children, grandchildren, and great granddaughters were his pride and joy! He loved working in his woodshop making things. He also loved going to the "Cigar Store" to spend time with his buddies.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years,...
Anthony Brandon Reiner
Apr 26, 2026
Anthony Brandon Reiner, age 38, passed away April 26, 2026 . He was a passionate man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, campfires, and spending time with his family. Although he struggled with uncertainty, his love for his two sons remained endless and unwavering.
Anthony is preceded in death by his brothers, Philip S. Reiner and David J....
Randall "Smutt" Bruce Smith
Apr 26, 2026
Randy "Smutt" Smith age 64 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his home. Randy was a painter by trade were he learned from his grandfather, Clarence Smith and father, Ronald Smith. Randy was the type of person that marched to the beat of his own drum. Randy mirrored his great uncle, Jefferson Barton who also marched...
Dorothy Euniva Marsh
Apr 26, 2026
Dorothy Marsh, 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Marsh; her son, Johnny Marsh, her parents, Nelson and Maybell Breeden; and her sisters and brother. She is survived by her son, Richard Marsh (Lisa) and her grandchildren, Elyse Large (Hunter), Derek Marsh (Ashley),...
Charles Kent Kennard
Apr 25, 2026
Charles Kent Kennard, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026 after a brief illness. He is survived by three siblings; Robert (Becky), Mark (Chrissy), and Mary Wolfenbarger, and sister-in-law Sue Kennard; his sons Randy and Kevin (Leigh Ann); and five grandchildren, Trevor, Samuel (Jordan), Grace Anne Viña (Henry), Rachael Conner (Preston) and Abigail, in addition to numerous...
Billy Kelley
Apr 25, 2026
Billy D. Kelley, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Christine Kelley; stepdaughter Kim; granddaughters Chelsi Christian (Travis) and Tiffany King; and his cherished great-grandchildren Dylan, Jaylan, Jacob, Carter, and Carsyn. He is also survived by his sisters Shelba (Don), Janice, Linda (Ron), Edith (Dean),...
Christopher Warren Legg
Apr 24, 2026
Christopher Warren Legg, 33, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. Christopher was known for his larger-than-life personality. He was funny, wild, opinionated, and stubborn in a way that made you love him even more. He lived boldly, never afraid to speak his mind, and had a free spirit that kept everyone around him on their toes....
Henry Leon Walker
Apr 23, 2026
Henry Leon Walker, age 78, passed away at 10:06 PM on April 23, 2026. Born on October 11, 1947, he was a man of deep kindness and compassion, a natural peacemaker who loved without condition. He was loved by everyone he met and was known as one of the most generous, trusting people you could ever know. He had a...
Joyce Faye Davis
Apr 22, 2026
Joyce Faye Davis, 90, passed away peacefully at Sacred Ground Hospice Home in Knoxville, TN on April 22, 2026. Born on April 19, 1936, in Knoxville, “Mimi” was dearly loved, and will be sorely missed, by all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Joyce was a follower of Christ,...
John Benjamin Czachowski
Apr 21, 2026
John Benjamin Czachowski born July 13, 1950 and died April 21, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
John was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Marion Smart Czachowski and Alfred Stanley Czachowski. John Benjamin Czachowski retired as a Major after 24 years of service in the US Army. John also retired as an Operations Manager from ORNL after Thirty plus years.
John was a Christian,...
Rev. Richie Lee Turner
Apr 21, 2026
Rev. Richie Lee Turner, age 70 of Corryton, TN, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Richie loved life and loved his family, but most importantly he loved the Lord. He spent 37 years in ministry, pastoring churches in Knox and Anderson counties.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Lester Turner and Betty...
Jesse Paul Burns Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Jesse Paul Burns Jr., age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026. Paul was born on January 5, 1944, in Athens, TN as the only child of J. Paul Burns Sr. and Florence (Lawson) Burns. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17, served in Vietnam and met the love of his life. He had...
Benjamin Jacob Glover
Apr 20, 2026
Benjamin Jacob Glover, 49, of Knoxville, TN died on April 20, 2026. “Jake” was a devoted father whose greatest pride and joy was his son, Cameron.
Jake was a UTK graduate and long-time employee at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he worked as an Electrical Engineer and was involved in the Perseverance Mars Rover mission. Jake found happiness and comfort in...
Judith Aileen Andrews
Apr 20, 2026
Judith Aileen Andrews, age 72, of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents, Mattie Violet Harmony and Milton E. Harmony; brother, Stephen P. Harmony. She is survived by brother, Bob Harmony. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to UT Hospice services. Online condolences may be left at...
Gerald Edward Breeden
Apr 20, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) Breeden of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents, Sid and Irene; sister, Pennie; brothers, Tony, Kenny and Danny. He is survived by brothers, Junior and Steve; sisters, Nancy (Pat) Collins, Susie Webber and...
Margie Joann Berney
Apr 20, 2026
Margie Joann (Brady) Berney, age 89, of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She loved the Lord and was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church. She was a 1955 graduate of Norris High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Ona Brady; brother, Bruce...
Jennifer Bullock Kerr
Apr 19, 2026
In the early morning hours of April 19, 2026, Jennifer Bullock Kerr, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl E. Bullock and Edith R. Bullock; sister, Teresa Bullock.
She is survived by her only child, Katherine Kerr, 29, who lived and cared for her in her final months of...
