Cover for Martha Carmon Walker's Obituary

Martha Carmon Walker

December 29, 1936 — January 6, 2026

Martha Lynn (Carmon) Walker, 89, of the Karns Community, Knoxville, passed away in her sleep on January 6, 2026 at home. She was a member of Beavers Ridge United Methodist Church. Martha worked 25+ years at Atomic Motor Speedway and was a member of The Atomic Speedway Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by: husband, Clark Walker; parents, George & Gladys Carmon; sister, Barbara Sue Palmer; brother, Kenneth Carmon. Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, Jeff & Liz (Black) Walker; grandsons, Houston Walker, Chris Walker; great grandson, Houston Walker; special neighbors, Rick & Bonnie Cooper; best friend, Eleanor Sargent; and a host of family and friends. Family and friends will assemble for inurnment at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com

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