Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
William Terry Smith
Feb 6, 2025
William Terry Smith, age 67, went to be with the Lord on, Thursday, February 6, 2025, following a battle with cancer. Terry was a devoted husband and loving father. Terry was quiet, but funny, never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He could do it all and fix anything. He was deeply loved by all who knew...
Gabriella Loretta Solorio
Feb 5, 2025
Gabriella Loretta Solorio, age 28, of Powell, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Gabby attended Central High School. She will be missed by her mother, Jamie; father, Doug; sisters, Morticia and Makenzie; brothers, David and Miguel; grandfather, Bob; grandmother, Lori; and husband, John.
Gabriella loved life adventures. She was a free spirit who loved being with friends and family....
Rodney Kiser
Feb 5, 2025
John Rodney Kiser, age 57 of Knoxville, TN was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with the Lord and was healed on February 5, 2025. Rodney loved God and lived his life to show it. He was a devoted husband, daddy, grumps, and son. Everything he did was for his family. He worked hard, planned,...
Sheila Dennis
Feb 5, 2025
Sheila Dennis, age 60, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Sheila was an amazing daughter, grandmother, girlfriend, sister-in-law, and aunt, but most importantly an amazing mother.
Preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Strange, father, David White Sr., brother, David White Jr., best friend, Karyn Beets, and a host of...
Celia Marie Sparks
Feb 5, 2025
Celia Marie Sparks, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
She was born on December 13, 1938, to the late Robert Alexander and Beulah Alice (Freels) Galbrath.
Celia loved traveling out West, especially to Wyoming and Colorado. She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, and was active at West Park Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher to five-year-olds for many years.
She...
Richard Owen Brewer
Feb 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dad and granddad, Richard “Dick” Brewer, 78, of Knoxville, who went home to be with his beloved wife, Cindy Brewer, on February 4, 2025. He was a man full of love, laughter, and wisdom.
A devoted family man, Dick was always there for his children and grandchildren, making memories...
Joyce Brown Williams
Feb 4, 2025
Joyce Brown Williams, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from a long battle with cancer. She was a member of Wolf Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Brown, Sr., mother, Blanche Spickard Brown, sister, Linda Crowe, and brother, Tommy Brown. She is survived by her son, Darin Williams, daughters: Kim...
