Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
James Ronald Nix
Apr 25, 2026
James (Jim) Ronald Nix, age 78, passed away April 25, 2026, at home.
Jim served in US Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He loved sitting on the porches with Elaine bird watching and looking at wildlife that visited around the house. Jim enjoyed spending time outdoors mowing, tending to the flower beds, and garden in the “kid lot”. He...
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),...
Yvonne Elena Coker
Apr 24, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we honor the memory of Yvonne Elena Taylor Coker, a remarkable woman whose presence brought warmth, strength, and unwavering faith to all who knew her. She was, above all, a devoted wife—steadfast in her love, generous in her spirit, and a true partner through every season of life. Her 39...
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...
Betty Alice Wright
Apr 19, 2026
Betty Alice Black Wright, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was born on March 1, 1954, and passed away surrounded by family on April 19, 2026, after a long battle with COPD and cancer.
Betty was everyone’s “Nana” and loved with her whole heart everyone she knew.
She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 39 years, Pete Wright;...
Bryan Gray Sizemore
Apr 18, 2026
Bryan Gray Sizemore, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Heiskell, Tennessee. Though he was the fifth child born of six children, he is the first of his siblings to depart from this life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and many stories that his family and friends will remember with both tears of grief for...
Lynda Dorene Wright
Apr 18, 2026
Lynda Dorene Whitmire Wright, age 82 of Corryton, TN passed away peacefully with her family around her on April 18 after a brief illness.
She touched the lives of many with her generous warmth and caring for her church (Clapps Chapel), family, friends and community. After retiring to Corryton from a career in nursing, she enjoyed singing in the choir, making...
Albert Boyd Manis
Apr 17, 2026
Albert Boyd Manis, age 54, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2026. He loved spending time with family and friends and reading the bible. He loved sharing Bible verses with his daughter. He will be remembered for his humor and his kind, loving, and gentle heart.
He was preceded in death by his...
Charlayne Underwood
Apr 17, 2026
Charlayne Underwood, a lifelong resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, was born on January 27, 1948, and passed away on April 17, 2026. After a long and courageous battle with illness, Charlayne entered into eternal peace, surrounded by God's grace and love. Charlayne devoted many years of her professional life to the Tennessee Press Association, where she was known for her dedication,...
