Kyker Funeral Homes

01/09/2026

Stillness has a way of slowing our hearts and easing our minds. In these quiet moments, peace can settle in and remind us that comfort and presence are always near.

01/08/2026

Dr. Howard L. Runyon, 87, went to meet his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2026. He was born in Sweetwater on August 25, 1938, to Ethel and James Runyon. Dr. Runyon served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960. He became a psychologist who worked many years in the Athens City School system...

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01/07/2026

Patricia Ann McClendon Latham, age 85, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Madisonville, TN to the late Samuel Douglas and Nellie McClendon. She retired from Thomas and Betts after 30 years of service. She was a member of Mt....

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01/05/2026

Marie Isaacs Niekerk Brandfast
(née Verna Marie Isaacs)

Marie Isaacs Niekerk Brandfast, born February 23, 1963, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Marie was the beloved daughter of Troy and Thelma Isaacs and younger sister to Troy Isaacs and his wife Jean, and aunt to...

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01/05/2026

Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
We believe in walking alongside families with compassion, understanding, and care every step of the way. You are not alone. 🤍

01/05/2026

Linda Joyce Gallaher Hawkins age 76 of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away
Friday, January 2, 2026. Linda was a member of Marks Chapel FBH Church and a member of the Pendergrass Gospel Singers. She loved to cook, play softball and spend time with her family.
Preceded in death by her husband,...

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01/04/2026

Randall James Glaze was born on October 10, 1949, and spent his childhood on the family farm in McMinn County. He later spent the majority of his time in Sweetwater, where he was a steady, familiar presence in the community he loved.
In 1967, Randall entered the United States Army, answering the...

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01/03/2026

Martha Roy Presley, age 75, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church of Sweetwater. Martha, along with her husband Mike were the owners and operators of the former Western Auto and...

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01/03/2026

Barbara Ann (Pinky) Robinson Francis, May 9, 1954 – December 30, 2025. Barbara Ann Robinson was born on May 9th, 1954 at Oak Ridge Hospital to Clara Mae (Gaines) Robinson and Gene Allen Robinson. Barbara left this world peacefully on December 30th after a lengthy illness at Park West Hospital....

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01/02/2026

James A. Rogers, age 78, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He retired from Vestal Manufacturing after 45 years. He was of the Baptist faith. A life long member of the Monroe County Rescue Squad. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years: Brenda Rogers, parents: John and...

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01/02/2026

Hardin Lester Ellison, 92, went to his heavenly home on December 31, 2025. He was born on January 21,1933 to Annie Lou Conduff Ellison and Thomas Jefferson Ellison in Decatur, TN. He was one of eight children. Hardin was a farmer all his life and loved animals. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed...

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01/01/2026

Lesley William Stone, age 82 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Signature HealthCare. Lesley served 23 years in the United States Navy. Preceded in death by his father William Stone, mother Clara Stone, sister Doris Lorine Stone Sprinkle, daughter Crystal M....

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