Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Shirley Lay
May 24, 2022
Shirley “Sherrie” Lay, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center. Sherrie loved her family and everyone she came in contact with, and always had a smile on her face even when she didn’t feel the best. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking for her family and friends, camping, car shows, fishing, listening to Christian music....
Ella Laverne Maddox
May 24, 2022
Ella Laverne Maddox, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Maddox; sisters, Florence E. Pressley and patsy L. Hurst; brother, John W. Smith. She is survived by sons, Daniel Robert of Halls Crossroads, Michael Wayne and wife Jayne of Franklin, Tony Lynn of Knoxville; grandchildren, Brian Curtis and...
Georgia Clara Jennings
May 24, 2022
Georgia Clara Jennings, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2022. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She loved to draw and color pictures. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Jennings; and the father of her children, Frank Dykes. She...
Maria Nedelcu
May 23, 2022
Blesseth be the GOD of the Living: Abraham; Isaac; Jacob; Praise be to the LAMB of GOD- JESUS the CHRIST through the Almighty Power of the HOLY GHOST, Amen. By the Grace of HOLY TRINITY, the one who was Maria Nedelcu, daughter of Stavar and Ioana State was given in marriage to Titus Nedelcu and they had four children. Eleonora...
Douglas Wayne Pickens
May 23, 2022
Douglas Wayne Pickens “The Mayor of South Knoxville” passed away surrounded by family that loved him. He was a devoted father, grandfather and a die-hard Tennessee Volunteer fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and James “Bud” Pickens; brother, Jimmy Pickens; and ex-wives, Mary-Lou Pickens and Laura Pickens. He is survived by brother, Robert Pickens (and family);...
Patricia Charlene Triplett
May 22, 2022
Patricia (Charlene)Triplett, age 67, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born in Knoxville, TN on August 10, 1955. Charlene cared deeply for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Aileen Shea; sister, Marie Connell; niece, Margaret Carmichael. Charlene is survived by her daughter, Jamie Rymer; sisters, Margaret Shipley and Sandra...
Royden Lamont Kruse
May 20, 2022
Royden “Monty” Lamont Kruse, Jr., age 59, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and friends. To know Monty was to love him and to be loved by him. He worked for over 30 years at Toyota in Torrance, California, and moved to Tennessee after retiring to be closer to his family. He enjoyed...
