Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Donald Ray Heiser
May 1, 2024
Donald Ray Heiser of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 1st, 2024. Don Heiser was born to Henry “Cotton” Heiser and Margaret Rosemary Miller in 1968. Don loved country music, Tennessee football, and most of all his family. He is survived by his son, Donald Heiser, his daughter-in-law Rachel Gray, brother Bill Heiser, sister Angie Icenhower,...
Wayne Edgar McMillan
Apr 30, 2024
Wayne Edgar McMillan, age 74 of Knoxville passed away on April 30, 2024. His hobbies include shooting pool and old westerns. He was a family man and loved his cats. Preceded in death by his parents; Clarence and Mary McMillan, brothers; Kenny and Robert McMillan, sister; Margaret Kula. He is survived by his beloved wife Christie McMillan, son; David Wayne...
Curtis Reed
Apr 30, 2024
James “Curtis” Reed, Age 54, of Rocky Top, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Curtis was a loving husband, father, stepfather, cousin, and friend. He was an outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and camping but also enjoyed woodworking.
Preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Reed, and by his cousin, Jeanie Braden.
Curtis is survived by...
Craig Sweat
Apr 29, 2024
Ralph Craig Sweat, 68- dedicated husband, father, brother, pappy, and friend- passed away peacefully at home after a year-long battle with ALS on April 29, 2024.
Craig was born the oldest of four children to Ralph and Shirley Sweat on August 30, 1955. He graduated from Halls High School in 1973 and he went on to attend the University of Tennessee....
Bobbie Jane Dalton Thomas
Apr 29, 2024
Bobbie Jane Dalton Thomas, all she wanted was to come home from the hospital, and then go home to see her Jesus and her beloved sweetheart, D.C. Thomas. Bobbie Jane, age 91, got her wish on Monday, April 29, 2024 with her family by her side. She loved her Lord and was a lifelong member of Clear Springs Baptist Church...
Jonny Jaxael Villatoro Amador
Apr 28, 2024
Jonny Jaxael Villatoro Amador, edad 34, de fallecio el Domingo, 28 de Abril 2024. La familia va recibir familia y amigos de 4:00 PM a 8:00 PM para velar a Jonny en Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia obicado en 1103 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. El servicio sera officado por el Pastor Abner Lavaire y Pastora Judith Mendoza. Los...
Patricia Keck
Apr 28, 2024
Patricia (Patti) Lynn Galle Keck, 77, of Powell peacefully passed away on April 28th, 2024. She was a beacon of light and kindness to so many who knew her.
Patti was a loving mother, wife and friend who went out of her way to help others. She volunteered throughout her life and her smile lit up the room. Neighborhood kids were...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Thomas
Apr 28, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Thomas, age 66, of Fountain City, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Preceded in death by father, Kenneth Sharp; mother Joan Hunt; mother in law, Ruby Thomas; brother in law, Henry Thomas.
Survived by devoted husband of 31 years, Nolan Thomas; children, Jared (Britta) Coker and Andy (Misty) Thomas; grandchildren, Leah Coker, Austin Coker, Nathan Thomas, and...
David Leon Hall
Apr 28, 2024
David Leon Hall age 73, of Knoxville, sunrise December 20, 1950 and sunset April 28, 2024. The sun set for David Leon Hall during the early morning hours in the arms of his loving wife with his son by his side after spending his last evening with his daughter and son-in-law. During his time David touched many lives beyond being...
Helen Catherine Kiki (Zaleski) Estep
Apr 27, 2024
Helen Catherine Kiki (Zaleski) Estep, age 73, current resident of Knoxville, TN., formerly of Surprise, AZ. and Port Huron, MI., passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. She was born December 5, 1950, in Detroit, MI to Alexander and Angeline (Rosiek) Zaleski. Helen graduated from Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia, and volunteered as Secretary of Chance Shelter of Surprise, AZ...
John Davis Staley III
Apr 27, 2024
John Davis Staley III, 54, was welcomed to his heavenly home by his Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 27, 2024. John was born on November 29, 1969, in Knoxville to Rita and John Davis Staley, Jr. He was raised in the Halls community, and along with his parents & sister, Kellie, enjoyed boating, fishing, and skiing on Norris Lake. John...
Tonya Lane Vandagriff Carter
Apr 27, 2024
Tonya (Nona) Vandagriff Carter, 52 years old, earned her angel wings at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Tonya at a youthful age, was renowned for her mouth, not holding back her opinion and had a knack for telling it like it is. She always told you the truth even if it was not what you wanted...
Rex Allen Hutchison
Apr 27, 2024
Rex Allen Hutchison, age 66, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024 while surrounded by his loved ones. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Rex was a musician, known to be able to play many different instruments. He loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is...
Benton "Benny" Franklin Clayton
Apr 27, 2024
Benton “Benny” Clayton, age 67 of Knoxville TN passed away on Saturday April 27, 2024. He spent his time loving on his grandkids and working on cars. Preceded in death by, parents; Hayward and Ida Clayton. Survived by wife; Debbie Clayton, sons; Eric (Beth) Clayton, Nick (Brittany) Clayton, sister; Brenda Black, sister-in-law; Carolyn (Jackie) Hemphill, nieces, Debbie Black and Kim...
David Lee Smith
Apr 26, 2024
David Lee Smith, age 76, passed away Friday evening April 26, 2024 at U.T.Medical Center after a bout of brief illness. David was a general contractor and home improvement specialist with a career spanning from Florida to Tennessee and more than five decades.A member and trustee of Union Baptist Church of Halls Crossroads, Tennessee. David loved spending time outdoors hunting...
Timothy "Tim" K. James
Apr 25, 2024
Timothy (Tim) K. James, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away April 25, 2024. He was the most generous person. He would give you anything he could. He works for the Knox News Sentinel for 32 years. He also operated and owned alongside his family James Food Market for 40 years. Preceded in death by parents Virgil and Mary Jo Layman...
Wanda Louise Matthews
Apr 25, 2024
Wanda Louise Matthews: Our sweet Miss Wanda went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Born on October 16, 1935, she graduated from Central High School and from Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. Throughout her career, she worked at several medical facilities, however, she retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center after many years...
Anthony Willard Whaley
Apr 24, 2024
Anthony Willard Whaley age 46 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Preceded in death by brother, James Edward Whaley; grandmother, Marie Haynes.
Survived by loving parents, Bonita and Earl Sr. Whaley; brother, Earl Edward Whaley Jr., sister, Susan Renee Whaley; and nephew Jaxson Reid Whaley.
Family will meet at 10:45 AM for an 11:00 AM graveside service at Lynnhurst...
Gary Edwin Graves
Apr 22, 2024
Gary Edwin Graves, age 73, of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, April 22, 2024. He lived most of his life on Hinds Creek Road where his hobbies included piddling on cars, lawnmowers and trying to talk somebody out of a deal. Gary never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off of his back....
John Paul Rutledge
Apr 22, 2024
John Paul Rutledge, age 80 of Powell, TN passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on June 2, 1943 in Maryville, TN. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Brooks; parents, Roy and Hester Rutledge; brothers, Jimmy, Lawrence & Ben Rutledge; special sister, Anna Griffin. He is...
