Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 29, 2022

Mary E. “Nanny” Marcum, age 80 of Knoxville, died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 29, 2022 surrounded by her family. Member of Cornerstone Baptist Church for 60 years and was a pre-school Sunday school teacher. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Lee Marcum; mother, Elizabeth Moore; and brother, Junior Ricker. She is survived by loving daughter, Teresa (Alan)...

Mar 28, 2022

Charles S. (Buddy) Harrell age 67, of Knoxville, died March 28, 2022. He was born in Knoxville and grew up in Halls. He graduated from Halls High School, and went on to earn degrees from the University of Tennessee and from Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Charles retired from Thompson Photo Company. He was a gifted photographer who was...

Mar 26, 2022

Irmgard (Lisa) Elizabeth Johansson of Powell went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was a member of Powell Church and a volunteer at its food pantry for many years. Lisa was admired and adored by those who knew her. She would light up a room with her infectious smile and caring personality. She was a woman...

Mar 26, 2022

Mar 26, 2022

James E. Asquith, 72 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home after a year long battle with Glioblastoma on March 26, 2022. Jimmy was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a 1968 graduate of Fulton High School. He served in the United States Air Force and was proud to serve his country and be a Vietnam Veteran....

Mar 25, 2022

James Jenkins, age 51, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was a retired Army Veteran, and worked at the Pint House. James was a 1989 graduate of Elma High School and was a manager of the Pint House and was a 4-year Veteran from the Army. James was the father of 2 beautiful children, Avery...

Mar 25, 2022

Charlotte Mae Cupp Ramsey, age 82, of Claiborne County, passed away on Friday, March 25th, 2022. Charlotte was of the Baptist faith. She retired from the old Standard Knitting Mill in Knoxville. Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Ramsey; mother and father, Charles Rufus and Virginia Cupp; sister, Marylou Mayhugh; and Carter Cupp. Charlotte is survived by...

Mar 24, 2022

Jerry Glenn Williams Sr., age 77 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Williams; parents, Thomas Williams and Delores (Hatie) Williams; and many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, Jerry Williams Jr.; daughter, Cynthia Williams; grandchildren, Josh Armstrong, Shania McKnight, Candace Lankford, and Ryan Williams; several...

Mar 24, 2022

Genevieve Mynatt Tillett, age 93 passed in her sleep early on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was a loving mother and a good friend to all. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jack Tillett. She will be missed by her sons, Jack, Randy, and Gordon and their families; sister, Sue Haggard; brother, Neal Mynatt. A receiving of...

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Margaret Hubbs Corum, 94, entered into the glory of heaven March 23, 2022 at the home of her daughter. Lifelong and oldest member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Charles Alvin Corum, son Harold Edwin Corum. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Linda and Steve Tipton, son Dale Corum, grandsons David (Alison), Paul (Amber) Tipton, Mark...

Mar 23, 2022

C. Wayne Burkett age 62 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was employed by the Knox County Sheriff’s office as a court officer for Judge Geoff Emery and also an employee of Mynatt Funeral Home. Member of Beaver Ridge Masonic Lodge #366 F & AM serving as Worshipful Master...

Mar 23, 2022

Lon H. Gilliam Sr, age 73, of Strawberry Plains passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Lon was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Opal Gilliam; brother, Bobby Lee Gilliam; sisters, Gladys Reeser, Linda King, and Brenda Strickland; wife, Chiquita Gilliam; daughters, Tammy Murphy and Patricia Gilliam; and granddaughter, Brittany Gilliam. He is survived by his brothers, Alvin...

Mar 22, 2022

Jeremiah Scott Jones, a lifelong resident of Powell, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He is preceded in death by father, Calvin Jones; brother, Jared Morris; grandparents, Walter and Gladys Jones. He is survived by mother, Christy Spradling; grandmother, Dorothy Lucas; aunt and uncle, Jeanni and Jeff Malacarne; aunts, Gail Jones, Delana Garden;...

Mar 22, 2022

Michael Kenneth Hyde of Knoxville, Tennessee, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elizabeth Hyde, and his sister, Bennie Walk. In his early life, Michael graduated from Rule High School class of 1964, then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps (stationed at Camp...

Mar 22, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Jane Jones, 67 of Knoxville, met her wonderful Jesus March 22. She was a loving wife, mother, nana and Mamaw. She loved her family with her whole heart. She always offered a smile and lots of love to whomever she met. Becky is preceded in death by her loving husband of 29 years, Bobby, parents James Taylor &...

Mar 22, 2022

Barbara Jean Smith Moore, age 87, of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:12pm. Barbara spent most of her life as a caregiver and worked as a seamstress. Barbara was of Baptist faith and a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Jay C. Moore...

Mar 20, 2022

Salvador Robert Mendez (Bob) age 88, of Knoxville, Tn was born in Oelwein, IA and died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Pat, parents; Frank and Juana Mendez; and brothers, Auggie, Joe and Vidal. Bob is survived by his loving...

Mar 20, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, began eternal life with her Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022, after fighting a long battle with terminal illness for years. Preceded in death by late husband of 34 years, Mark Randall Shelton; son, Daniel Shelton; mother, Velma Henrietta Brown (Keeling); father, Hugh Albert Brown; brother, Robert (Buddy) Brown. Survived by Timothy (Tim) Shelton,...

Mar 20, 2022

Lola Ann Hurst, age 84 passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at her daughter's home in Lakeland, FL. Preceded in death by her husband Sonny Hurst. She will be greatly missed by her son, James Hurst and daughter, Kim Baggett; granddaughter, Mandy Atkinson; great-grandchildren, Brantley Atkinson, Jake Atkinson, and Kodi Atkinson; sisters, Ola Foust and Jackie Warwick; brother-in-law's, Wilbur...

Mar 19, 2022

Geraldine McMillan Haggard, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband of 37 years, Jerry G. Haggard; brother, Red McMillan; and parents. She is survived by son, James E. Haggard; daughters, Glenda J. Clark and Loretta H. Rayfield; grandchildren, Mary Beth and Mathew Gosnell and Chris Haggard; great grandchildren, Jackson Hailey, Bella,...