Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Daniel Keith Ledbetter
Feb 16, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Keith Ledbetter, age 59, of Knoxville, TN went peacefully in the arms of the Lord on February 16, 2025. He was an avid fan of WWE wrestling, NASCAR racing, and Harley Davidson. He was preceded in death by two sets of grandparents; granddaughter, Brianna Morgan; uncle, Gary Franklin and niece, Brittany Rader.
Danny is survived by his loving wife,...
Phyllis J Smith
Feb 16, 2025
Phyllis Jeanette (Miller) Smith, age 88 of Powell, TN, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell for over 60 years, serving Jesus through the Willing Workers Ladies Sunday School Class. She retired from Powell Elementary School as a dedicated cafeteria worker. Most of all, Phyllis loved...
Gary "Steve" Beckner
Feb 16, 2025
Gary "Steve" Beckner age 58 of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord on the early morning of Sunday, February 16, 2025 after a valiant fight with liver cancer. He was a member of Marbledale Baptist Church. Steve never met a stranger and he never failed to help anyone with anything, from fixing their car to lending a sympathetic,...
Mary Madonna (Price) Stooksbury
Feb 16, 2025
Mary Madonna (Price) Stooksbury, age 68, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Donna was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Donna was born on December 29, 1956. She was a loving wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to so many. Donna was a light to everyone that knew her and will be...
Ralph Tallent
Feb 16, 2025
Ralph E. Tallent, age 76, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was 76. Ralph was a devoted Christian, and an honest, hardworking family man who had a great sense of humor. He will be remembered fondly as an amazing father, coach, avid bowler and a huge U. T. Volunteer...
Kevin Randall "Randy" Booth
Feb 14, 2025
Kevin Randall “Randy” Booth, age 57 passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Randy was a simple, honorable man that loved fishing and The University of Tennessee.
He was a loving son of Theresa Booth Pyle of Knoxville; brother, Jimmy Booth of South Carolina; daughter, Kimberly Woodie of Maynardville; son, Brandon Davis of Knoxville; grandchildren, Drenna, Tori, Jason, Addie, Jaxon; stepdaughters,...
Elvetta Sue Wood-Hawkins
Feb 14, 2025
Elvetta Sue Wood Hawkins (Chinkey), age 80, born July 14, 1944, passed away February 14, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice. She was a graduate of West High School. She retired from Baptist Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital as a pharmacy technician. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hawkins; parents, Jack and Elizabeth Wood; special aunts, Francis Dockey...
Delores Martin Amaral
Feb 14, 2025
Delores Martin Amaral was born in 1937 in New Bedford, MA. to George and Mary Martin who both immigrated to the United States from Sao Miguel, Azores.
Her siblings, Manny, Mary, Laura, Margaret, George and Linda have all preceded her into the kingdom.
Delores began working as a stitcher in a mill in New Bedford's thriving garment district.
She met Tony Amaral at...
Steve Humphrey
Feb 14, 2025
Steve Humphrey, age 68, of Knoxville, Tn. passed away with his family by his side on February 14, 2025. He was a man of great courage who recently accepted the Lord Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He fought and won his battle with cancer when he moved to his heavenly home. What a great celebration that must have been...
Michele Burnette
Feb 14, 2025
Michele Burnette age 60, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1964, to the late Billy and Mary Sue Hoskins. She was saved and baptized at a young age in a small Pentecostal church in Bell County, KY. Born and raised in Bell County, KY., if you saw her father, Billy you most...
James Clayton Berry Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
James Clayton Berry Jr., age 52, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. James loved all things education including going to school and teaching. He was an avid lover of fishing and the University of Tennessee.
Preceded in death by father, James Clayton Berry Sr.; brother William Boyd Berry.
Survived by children, Jalyne Berry, Jillian Berry, and Easton Berry;...
William Paul Phelps
Feb 13, 2025
William "Paul" Phelps age 99, of Halls, passed away Thursday, February 13th, 2025. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and Randy Macon's Sunday School class.
Paul was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Jean Phelps, daughter, Caroline Sue Henry, parents, Willie Edward Phelps and Birtie Florance Phelps (Davis), sisters, Martha F. Hale, Mary F. Bender, Hazel Edwina Bayless...
Christine Marie Griffin
Feb 13, 2025
Christine Marie Griffin, age 58, of Cosby, Tennessee, passed away in the early morning hours of February 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed traveling, having accomplished going ‘around the world’, and spending time with her family.
Christine was Preceded in death by her grandparents, who raised her, George and Alice Bush, and by her beloved, Aunt Charlotte.
She is survived...
Michael Jason "Elvis" Smith
Feb 12, 2025
Michael Jason "Elvis" Smith age 51, of Strawberry Plains, Tn passed away at his home on February 12, 2025 after a brief illness. He always walked to his own beat in life & he loved motorcycles. Being on his bike on the open road was one of his greatest joys. He was a beloved Brother, Uncle, Friend and Son. He...
Larry Hill
Feb 12, 2025
Larry Wilburn Hill, aged 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his home in Knoxville, TN, the city where he was born on September 18, 1948. A man of sharp wit, generous spirit, a zest for life, and ample courage in the face of adversity, Larry dedicated much of his life to his community,...
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,...
