Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Melissa Sue Lennon
Feb 27, 2024
In loving memory of Melissa Sue Lennon, age 39, went to be with the Lord on February 27th, 2024. Sue is preceded in death by her Dad, Johnny Johnson Sr.; her papaw Joe Ellis Johnson; mamaw Dora Mae King and many others. Melissa is survived by mother Cathy Lynn Shipley; husband Jesse Ray Lennon; daughters, Bonnie Katlynn, Georgia; brother Johnny Johnson, Jr....
Geocises Donnetta Tate Malone
Feb 27, 2024
Geocises Donnette Tate Malone, age 54, of Knoxville, passed away on February 27, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. Geocises went to Central High School and then on to Pellissippi Community College to pursue her love of photography. Geocises was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all. She was full of fun and laughter and...
William Gene Wilson
Feb 27, 2024
William Gene Wilson (Bill), age 71 of Knoxville, TN went to his eternal home on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. His loving family was with him when he took his last breaths. He had fought a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Bill was born in Lancaster, SC on February 8, 1953. He attended Lancaster High School and graduated in 1972....
Amber Lynn Lacey
Feb 27, 2024
Amber Lynn Emitt Lacey age 44 of Powell, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was of the Baptist Faith. Amber was a graduate of Halls High School and the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in Human Ecology. Former employee of Knox County Juvenile Court. Preceded in death by father; Donnie L Emitt; grandparents, Howard and Hattie...
Donna Lynn Fine
Feb 27, 2024
Donna Lynn Fine, May 20, 1953 - February 27, 2024 moved into her heavenly home on Tuesday evening, February 27, 2024. Donna fought a long battle with cancer. She spent her career as a bookkeeper for several businesses in South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Donna was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints....
Darlene Joyce Polattie
Feb 27, 2024
Darlene Polattie grew up on a dairy farm in Tomah Wisconsin where her adventurous spirit first inspired her to lead her little brother Bruce Puttkammer on horse rides, cat herding expeditions, and long walks directly through cow patties. To this day she holds the town record for miles of walking uphill (both ways) through snow to and from her one...
Billy L. Spickard
Feb 26, 2024
Billy Lee Spickard, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1959, in Knoxville, TN.
He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Spickard, children Crystal Walker, James Spickard, Shannon Ralph-Niemi, and sibling Tim Spickard.
Billy was preceded in death by his father, Jack G. Spickard, and mother, Juintian Spickard.
A Celebration of...
Richard Hamilton Carver
Feb 25, 2024
Richard Hamilton Carver, born February 19, 1945, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born in Gloucester, VA to late Charles Wing Carver and Elizabeth Dowling Carver.
Some might have known him as 'Dick' Carver, a dedicated and hard working Master Electrician for many years of his career. He spent time working at the Newport News Shipyard, building...
Harold Howard
Feb 25, 2024
Harold Glen Howard, age 87, passed away on February 25, 2024. Harold was a member of St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic Church. He was also an Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth L. Andres Howard; sisters, Ethel Osbourne, Etta Dykes; and parents, Monroe and Opha Howard. He is survived by his children, Michelle...
KPD Officer Wisbens Chacado Antoine
Feb 25, 2024
Wisbens “Chacado” Antoine, a cherished son, brother, husband, and father, departed from this world on February 25, 2024, leaving behind a profound impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him. Born on November 6, 1991, in Jean-rabel, Haiti, Wisbens brought love, laughter, and warmth into the lives of all who crossed his path. Wisbens was the beloved son...
Phyllis Kaye Arms
Feb 25, 2024
On the evening of Sunday February 25th 2024, Phyllis Kaye Arms gained her angel wings while surrounded by her loving family.
Phyllis was born and raised in Knoxville Tennessee, and resided in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.
Phyllis is proceeded in death by her beloved son Dee Mack Arms, her mother and father, D.L. and Elizabeth Willard, and her sister Elizabeth Faye Sharp.
She is...
Mary F. Lynn
Feb 25, 2024
With broken hearts, we are sad to announce that on February 25, 2024, Mary Frances (Gammon) Lynn, age 89, of Dandridge, TN, passed away. Her family and friends were honored to spend precious time with her giving us words of wisdom, encouragement, and love in the days prior to her passing. She was our most faithful family prayer warrior.
She was a member of Christ United...
Stephen "Steve" Eugene Huffaker
Feb 25, 2024
Stephen Eugene Huffaker, 60, passed away surrounded by family just one day shy of his 61st birthday on Sunday, February 25, 2024, after a short, but hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Born on February 26, 1963, to Bill and Velma Huffaker in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by his infant son, Brandon; sister, Lynda Cole; father, Bill. Survived by his...
Bonnie Mae Hughes
Feb 25, 2024
Bonnie Mae McDaniel Hughes passed away at home Sunday, February 25, 2024. Bonnie celebrated 75 years of birthdays on November 18th. Preceded in death by parents Harrison and Hettie McDaniel. Bonnie leaves behind her husband, Larry; their daughter, Tara Lawson; granddaughters, Lakin and Savannah Lawson; brother, Bill McDaniel and wife Diane; nieces, Lora Beth Holt and Holly McDaniel; brother-in-law, Danny...
Justin Lee Plummer
Feb 24, 2024
Justin Lee Plummer, age 42, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 24, 2024. Justin truly lived life to the fullest through the simple activities of chatting with friends, watching UT sports and laughing at the slightest things. He loved spending time with friends and family and had an uncanny ability to reach people in a positive way. Family always meant the...
Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Ledford
Feb 24, 2024
Heaven gained an angel as this world lost a beautiful soul. Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Ledford passed away early Saturday morning February 24, 2024 at the age of 77. She touched my lives with her kindness and compassion, and was loved by all who knew her. She spent many years as a teacher at Halls Middle School. She was preceded in...
John W Robbins
Feb 24, 2024
John W. Robbins (Jay), 79, of Knoxville, TN., woke up with Jesus on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was a member of Fairview Baptist church. He was a loving Husband to his beloved wife Donna and the BEST dad to Robin McCarter (Gary). He had an infectious smile and loved deeply.
He was preceded in death by his, Parents John and...
Homer Holloway
Feb 24, 2024
Homer Clyde Holloway, age 80, of Knoxville TN woke up in Glory on Saturday February 24, 2024.
Preceded in death by; Wife Mildred Nora Holloway; Son, Rev. Claude Holloway; Parents, Golman and Dana Holloway, grandson; Jonathan Hurst.
Survived by; Randy (Katie) Holloway, Kimberly (Michael) Echols, Stanley (Krissy) Hurst, Robert (Debbie) Hurst, Allison (Steve) Ridge, Clyde Holloway, Quinton (Maggie) Holloway, as well as...
Larry G Darden
Feb 23, 2024
Larry Guy Darden, 69, of Knoxville, TN, died peacefully after a brave battle with lung cancer on February 23, 2024, with loved ones by his side.He was born in Knoxville in 1954 to Clifford F. Darden and Virgina M. Darden Rickett. Larry attended Central High School, before joining the US Marine Corp. After his military service, Larry worked for the...
June Booker Hubbs
Feb 23, 2024
Doris June Booker Hubbs passed to heaven on February 23, 2024 in Kingsport, TN. She joined in heaven her husband of 59 years, James Arley Hubbs and her second husband of 8 years, Dana Boatman. She also was met by her twin daughters, Patricia Kaye and Marcia Faye, in heaven after 75 years and grandson, John Scott Stone....
