Kyker Funeral Homes

04/24/2026

The relationships we carry with us don’t disappear. They shift, becoming part of who we are and how we move through life. Love and connection always continue. 💙

04/24/2026

Tom Grizzard, age 86 of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home. Tom was a member of Harriman Global Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing and umpiring softball games. He loved his family deeply and although, he was a man of few words, his affection...

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04/22/2026

Jackie Eugene Reed, age 64 of Niota, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on November 26th, 1961, in Athens, TN.
Those who knew Jackie saw in him the very spirit described in Paul Harvey’s famous words about the farmer: a man who rises...

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04/21/2026

Ronald “Ron” Palinsky, 81, of Niota, passed away on April 4, 2026 in the comfort of his home in Tennessee.

Pops was born in Oak Lawn, Illinois to Rudolph and Carmella Palinsky on November 14, 1944. He worked as many things, a fireman in the Florida Keys, Supervisor at Alamo Rental Cars, Owner...

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04/20/2026

Did you know some parts of the planning process can be started from home? Planning ahead does not have to feel overwhelming. Sometimes, it begins with a quiet moment, a simple checklist, and a few thoughtful decisions made with love.

Start planning at your own pace here: https://www.kykerfuneralhomes.com/plan-ahead/pre-planning-checklist

04/20/2026

James Franklin Qualls, Jr., age 77 of Harriman, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday April 15, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Jim was a lifelong member of the Harriman United Methodist Church; He was a 1966 graduate of Harriman High School where he was a...

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04/17/2026

Frances Osment Layman of Sweetwater, TN went passed away peacefully on April 16,2026 at Sweetwater Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was 94. Frances was a member of New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. Frances was a woman of loyalty and integrity, a hard worker, a smart business woman...

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04/17/2026

A visit, a conversation, or even a quiet moment beside someone can mean more than words. Presence has a way of bringing comfort, even when we're not sure what to say.

04/15/2026

Barbara Jean Blaylock Roberts, age 87, of Lenoir City passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at her home. Barbara was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and retired from Martin Marietta in 2000.

Preceded in death by her husband, John Kinser Roberts,
Parents; John Anderson and Lavada...

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04/15/2026

David A. Russell, age 86, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home.

Preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Russell; parents, Charles and Phoebe Russell; brothers, Charles Jr., Clarence, and Paul Russell; sister, Vida Jean Powers; numerous brother and sisters-in-law.

Survived...

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04/14/2026

Howard Galyon age 95 of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. Howard served in the U.S. Army Airforce during World War II. He was a longtime employee of Mead Corporation until they closed. Howard enjoyed working wood and giving away what he had made. He was of the Baptist faith...

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04/13/2026

Linda Marcum passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her granddaughter, Lauren; her parents; and her three brothers.

Linda is survived by her children, Charles Marcum Jr. and Kim McDaniel, along with their significant...

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