Obituaries
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11/16/1940 - 2/18/2026
Eugene Robinson Eugene "Sonny" Robinson, 85, passed away on February 18, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born in Siloam, Georgia November 16, 1940. Eugene was a…
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2/5/1943 - 2/13/2026
Lucile Hammond 2-5-1943-2-13-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN
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12/27/1978 - 2/12/2026
Demetrios Bowean 12-27-1978-2-12-2026 Demetrios Bowean, who was affectionately known as ‘I2,’ of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2026. He was 47 and a proud self-employed entrepreneur.…
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2/17/1959 - 2/9/2026
David James Everett David James Everett, 66, passed away February 9, 2026 at his home. David was a devoted law enforcement officer who served our community with passion and integrity. He was a loving man and father…
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8/12/1967 - 2/6/2026
Theresa Sibley Theresa Glendale Faith Higgs Sibley was born August 12, 1967, in Greenville, NC. She was the Criminal Court Appeals Clerk and supervisor for Fourth Circuit Court for 22 years, and 10 months.…
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7/6/1975 - 2/6/2026
Lashonda Rucker Lashonda Layvette “Toot” Hines/Rucker was born on July 6, 1975, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lashonda departed this life on February 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers: Louise Arrie…
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8/2/1955 - 2/2/2026
Joe Milton Middlebrooks Joe Milton Middlebrooks was born on August 2, 1955 in Senoia, Georgia, the first child born to the union of Narvie Middlebrooks and James Tate, Sr. He received his primary and secondary…
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2/14/1958 - 1/27/2026
Dorothy Ann Brown Smith Dorothy Ann Brown Smith entered to eternal rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1958, in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a graduate of Austin East High School Class of…
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3/6/1958 - 1/25/2026
Rodney Madden Rodney Calvin Madden was born in Knoxville, TN on March 6, 1958. He was called home on January 25, 2026. Rodney will be remembered for his warm spirit, playful nature, and the genuine joy he brought into…
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7/6/1974 - 1/12/2026
Kenneth Wayne Parsons Kenneth Wayne Parsons, born July 6, 1974, in Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on January 12th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to family. Wayne proudly served in…
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9/11/1958 - 1/11/2026
Sara Jones Sara Jones, (DOB 09/11/1958,) departed this life on (DOD 01/11/2026). Her savior is welcoming her into the beautiful place he’s prepared for her. She leaves her siblings Charles Harris ,Gerald Davis , her…
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9/8/1958 - 1/4/2026
Valerie Joyce M. Skelton Valerie Joyce M. Skelton was born September 8, 1958, in Chattanooga, TN. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Valerie was educated in the Chattanooga City Schools. She…
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5/9/1948 - 1/4/2026
Kenneth (Ken) Eugene Smith Kenneth (Ken) Eugene Smith, born to Henry Woodard and Grace Smith on May 9, 1948, peacefully entered eternal rest on January 4, 2026. His sudden departure has left family and friends deeply…
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6/20/1963 - 12/28/2025
Ronald S Brabson 6-20-1963-12-28-2025 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN
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4/19/2007 - 12/19/2025
Elijah Kimberal Corey Whitehead Elijah Kimberal Corey Whitehead departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father on December 19, 2025. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 19 to the Union of Brittney…
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5/26/1949 - 12/18/2025
Virgil Watkins 5-26-1949-12-18-2025 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN
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12/18/1979 - 12/18/2025
Larry Douglas Buffington Larry Douglas Buffington, known to all as “Patchie”, age 46, of Knoxville, TN, born December 18, 1979, passed away on his birthday, Thursday, December 18, 2025. His journey beginning and…
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1/16/1953 - 12/16/2025
Shirley Louise Caldwell Shirley Louise Caldwell was born on January 16, 1953, to Hazel Caldwell and Perry Sr. At an early age she accepted Christ and on December 16, 2025, God called her to eternal rest. Shirley was a…
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11/21/1950 - 12/14/2025
Lawrence Love, Jr. Lawrence Love Jr. was born on November 21, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Lawrence and Lula “Bullard” Love, Sr. He graduated from Knoxville College in 1974. He worked for Oak Ridge Laboratory.…
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12/16/1982 - 12/9/2025
William Ladd, Jr William Ladd, Jr - of Knoxville passed on December 9, 2025. He is preceded in death by his sons, Ja’Marion “Dada” Gillette and Ja’Quan Q. D. T. Gillette; sister, Kisha Flack; and niece, Martaysha…
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11/19/1963 - 12/9/2025
Ana Francisco 11-19-1963-12-9-2025 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN
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10/14/1964 - 12/9/2025
William Terrell Pelcher William Terrell Pelcher was born on October 14, 1964, in Parsons, Tennessee. He departed this life on December 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Jean Pelcher; father, Joe…
10/18/1954 - 12/7/2025
Sterling Coney 10-18-1954-12-7-2025 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN
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5/31/1965 - 12/6/2025
Keenan Chari Robinson, age 60, gracefully went with God on December 6, 2025 after her courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Keenan was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended…
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1/2/1950 - 11/29/2025
Mike Edward Gourley Mike Edward Gourley departed this life on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Mike proudly served in the military where he was recognized and awarded a National…
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1/3/1950 - 11/29/2025
Terry Wayne Mack, Sr. Terry Wayne Mack, Sr. was born January 3, 1950, to the proud parents of James R. Mack Sr. , and Martha L Morgan. He grew up in East Knoxville, graduated from Austin High School, and was a welder.…