Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Barbara Perkey
Jun 16, 2022
Barbara “June” Perkey, age 88, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was a charter member of North Acres Baptist Church. June was preceded in death by her husband, Onloe Perkey; daughter, Donna Perkey; parents, Rev. James and Conilee Spencer; and brothers, John and Jim Spencer. She is survived by her children, Judy (Jim) Reeves, Jerry (Linda) Perkey, and...
Dieter (Dieto) A. Saegebrecht
Jun 16, 2022
Dieter “Dieto” A. Saegebrecht, Jr., age 32, of Corryton, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born on April 14, 1990. Preceded in death by parents, Dawn Kundid and Dieter Saegebrecht, Sr.; grandparents, Horst and Carolyn Keeling Saegebrecht; maternal grandmother, Nanci Brown from Clinton, Iowa; aunt, Doris Saegebrecht Kimball; cousin, Angel Oglesby Hill He is survived by daughter,...
Willodean Ridenour Hughes
Jun 16, 2022
Beloved mother and grandmother, Willodean Ridenour Hughes passed away and entered Heaven on June 16, 2022 in Smyrna, TN. Willodean was born on July 4, 1931 in Clinton, TN to Calvin and Vera Ridenour. She grew up in Norris, TN where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Paul. She had 5 children and enjoyed traveling the world with...
Eulas Andrew Graybeal
Jun 15, 2022
Eulas Andrew Graybeal of Halls, born February 17, 1941 to the late Phillip Andrew and Lillie Mae Graybeal, passed away on June 15, 2022 with his son by his side. Eulas enjoyed a full life that touched so many lives with his unique sense of humor. He enjoyed many milestones in his life from being a special chauffer for the...
Mary Elizabeth Murray
Jun 15, 2022
Mary E. Murray, age 101, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, June 15, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family. Mary was a longtime member of Church of the Brethren. Being a minister’s wife, Mary was a woman of strong faith throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reverend Edward...
Arden Raye Taylor
Jun 15, 2022
Arden Raye Taylor, age 92, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday morning, June 15, 2022. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2022 at Edgewood Cemetery.
Janice Meyers Johnson
Jun 15, 2022
Janice Meyers Johnson passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born on August 16, 1940 in Knoxville, TN to Charles and Velva Meyers where she was one of four siblings: Ray Meyers, Dale “Shorty” Meyers, and Shirley Jones. She graduated from Halls High School in 1958 where she met her husband...
Barbara Ann Smyre
Jun 14, 2022
Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Smyre, age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Bobbie was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church, loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Buddy Smyre Sr.; parents, Willie and Clayton Fultz; and grandparents, Lena and Roy Smith. She is survived...
Carolyn Ann Foster
Jun 14, 2022
Carolyn Smart Foster, 80, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Carolyn was loved by all who knew her and will be missed. Preceded in death by husband Lance Curtis Foster, daughter Kimberly Foster, parents Rev. and Mrs. Haskew Smart, stepmother Betty Manis Smart, sister and brother-in-law Jean and...
Toni Robinson Watts
Jun 14, 2022
Toni Robinson Watts, 67 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, June 14. She left her self-proclaimed heaven on earth at the beach, bound for the heaven prepared for her by her Savior, Jesus Christ. Toni was welcomed upon her arrival by so many loved ones who had gone on before her. Most recently her best friend for life, Margie Hinkle,...
Duane "Todd" Allen
Jun 14, 2022
Duane Todd Allen, age 50 of Halls, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at home with his family after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. Todd was a member of Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Claiborne County and had attended and served as a volunteer at Faith Promise Church for the past 15 years. He served as a Register Nurse...
Charles Murphy
Jun 13, 2022
Charles Murphy, age 60, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2022. He enjoyed spending time watching NASCAR, fishing, and being with his family. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bonnell Murphy; daughter, Carol Lyn Murphy; his brother, Steve; and sister Gail; and nephew, Keith Murphy. He is survived by his...
Faye Elizabeth Martinez
Jun 13, 2022
Faye Elizabeth Martinez, age 44, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2022. She enjoyed fishing, and being with her family. She is preceded in death by grandparents; special Aunt, Faye. She is survived by husband, Luis Martinez; children, Austin, Tyler, Ethan and Ariana Martinez; parents, Paul and Connie Wallace; sisters, Patty Capps and Donna...
William Frank Phillips
Jun 13, 2022
William Frank Phillips, age 90, of Powell, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by wife, Shirley Kitts Phillips; parents, Claiborne and Carrie Phillips; father and mother-in-law, T.R. and Nell Schropshier; daughter-in-law, Deb Phillips; brother, Sanford Phillips; sisters, Marjorie Johnson, Nellavee Christie and Geraldine Brannum; brother-in-law, Lou Schropshier. He is survived by son, William Phillips,...
Dessie Virginia Frazier
Jun 12, 2022
Dessie Virginia Frazier, 88 years old, was born on August 5, 1933. Dessie lived a good life. She loved to take bus trips on Happy Travels Bus. Dessie’s husband passed away in November 2013. Dessie is survived by son, Mark Frazier; daughter-in-law, Nora; several nieces, nephews, one special niece Barbara Pratt, her traveling buddy. Dessie’s service will be held at...
Albert Allen Lewis
Jun 12, 2022
Albert Allen Lewis, age 87 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden and 4A “Encouragers” Sunday School class, and a FISH Ministries outreach volunteer. Al was an avid golfer, often out-putting the rest of his fierce foursome, Dave Anderson, Dick Biggs and Archie Fendley....
Carolyn Sue Jackson
Jun 11, 2022
Carolyn Sue (McCarter) Jackson, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was of the Baptist faith, and had worked for White Stores, Inc. and Food City before she retired. Preceded in death by parents; John & Vola McCarter, Sister; Emma (J C) Ogle, brother; Steve McCarter, Sister-in-law; Nancy...
Thelma R. Wilkerson
Jun 10, 2022
Thelma R. Wilkerson, age 90, passed away June 10, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Glen Wilkerson; son, Gerald Wilkerson; daughter, Glenda Mink and husband Gary Mink; sister-in-law, Bonnie DeFord; parents, Charles and Helen DeFord. Survivors include brothers, Alvin (Bud) DeFord, Virgil Deford (Linda); grandson, Lee Mink and special granddaughter, Kim Burchfield and husband Keith for the care they gave...
Shirley Marie Carter
Jun 10, 2022
Shirley Marie (Huskey) Carter, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2022. She was a member of Lonsdale Baptist Church, where she played the organ for 20 years. She was a former member and piano player at Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She loved animals, flowers, and her family. She is preceded in death by...
Ronald Samuel Whitt
Jun 10, 2022
Ronald Samuel Whitt, “Lineball” to many, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, June 10th, 2022, at the age of 83. Ronnie was born February 7th, 1939 to Carl Whitt and Francis Hoosier Whitt. He graduated from East High School in 1957 and went on to work at Levi’s for 25 years where he met his wife, Phyllis...
