Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Steven Michael Farr
Jun 10, 2022
Steven "Mikey" Michael Farr Jr., age 46, of Knoxville TN, Went home to be with the Lord on June, 10 2022. He was preceded in death by papaw, Dana Baker; memaw, Hazel Baker; mama, Dot Shelton. Survived by sister, Rhonda Shelton; father, Steven Farr; niece, Selena Shelton (his little burrito); many more cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. A memorial service...
Merridith Anne Brock
Jun 10, 2022
Merridith Anne Brock returned to her mother Georgina’s arms on June 10th, 2022. She left her memories for the loved ones she left behind. She leaves behind her husband; John Brock, sons; Evan Liam Johnson, Holden Alexander Brock, Elisha Jae Brock, and Landon Carlisle Brock, her daughter; Adalie Nicole Brock. Her sisters; Donna, Tammy, and Tarrann, and brother; Joshua. Aunts...
Deborah Ann Collins
Jun 9, 2022
Deborah Ann Collins, age 66, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Beverly Park Place in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by mother, Betty Hansard. She is survived by daughter, Amy Bell; grandchildren, Brittney Bell and Joshua Bell; great grandchild, Ricky Mendenhall; sister, Sissy Brewster. Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, June 13, 2022, from...
Edna L. White
Jun 9, 2022
Edna L. White, age 71 of Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Atlantic Ave Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and crocheting was one of Edna’s favorite hobbies. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel White; late husband, Hubert Oaks;...
Dorothy Lee Jones
Jun 9, 2022
Dorothy Lee Jones, of East Knox County, went to live eternally with her beloved Savior Jesus on Thursday, June 9, 2022 just short of her 90th birthday. Dorothy was born July 4, 1932 in Knoxville, TN and spent her life dedicated to her family and her God. Preceded in death by her treasured husband of 65 years, Bob Jones, son...
Roy Lee Johnson
Jun 9, 2022
Roy Johnson II, was called to Heaven on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Roy was born to Roy Johnson and Charlotte Pritchett Johnson on May 23, 1975 in Knoxville, TN where he grew up. Roy was of Pentecostal faith and attended Arrowhead COGOP. He was a jack of all trades, known as everyone’s “handy man”. If you needed something done, you...
Sarah Jane Ausmus
Jun 8, 2022
Sarah Jane Ausmus, 81, passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, surrounded by her family. Sarah was born in Hickory, NC on June 10th, 1940 as the middle child of three. Sarah graduated from Fulton High School in 1958 and studied liberal arts at the University of Tennessee. Sarah led her life with her...
Dorothy Ann Hyde
Jun 8, 2022
Dorothy Ann (Smart) Hyde of Knoxville, Tennessee, suddenly passed away on June 8, 2022. Dorothy was a spirited and loving person who cared deeply about her family. Her sense of humor will forever live in the mind of everyone who knew her. She had quick wit and an endless supply of funny sayings that were all her own. Dorothy was...
Lucie Kay Wilkerson
Jun 8, 2022
Lucie Kay Andes Wilkerson, age 69 of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Lucie was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving person who cared deeply for her family and others. She was an amazing mother, loving wife and grandmother. She attended Fulton High School...
Bobby Ray Hill
Jun 8, 2022
Bobby Ray Hill, age 87 of Corryton, TN passed away Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022. He was born August 7, 1934. Bobby was a devout Christian and lifelong member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church and will be remembered as a devout husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Clara Hill, along with...
Dennis Wayne Bryant
Jun 7, 2022
Dennis Wayne Bryant, age 74, of Maynardville, TN passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Dennis was a member of the TN Striped Bass Association and a Vietnam Era Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Polly Spurlock Stewart; his biological mother, Ola Mae Fretner. He will be missed by his wife Georgia Bryant; daughter, Angela...
Robin Ann Patty
Jun 7, 2022
Robin Ann (McCarroll) Patty went home to be with the Lord June 7, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Robin is preceded in death by her mother Betty McCarroll and daughter Rebecca Loop. She is survived by husband Boyd Patty; son, Emmanuel (Poppy) Patty; sisters, Rita Stephens, Gloria Stephens, Donna Cockrum; father, Bobby McCarroll. Family will receive friends for...
Robert Leach
Jun 6, 2022
Robert Leach, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away on June 6, 2022. He was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian. He is preceded in death by his mother; Mildred Leach, and cousins; Mary Jane Goodman and George Leach. He is survived by his cousins; Steven (Brenda) Leach, Dolores (Neil) Ownby, Renee Warren, Shellie (Steve) Hall, and Robert (Diane) Goodman....
Joseph Orlando Quinones
Jun 5, 2022
Joseph Orlando Quinones, age 38, passed away on June 5, 2022. Preceded in death by brother, Edwin Quinones. Survived by mother, Brenda Quinones; children, Mya Quinones, Kayne Quinones, Joseph Quinones and Jazzlyn Quinones; sister, Chasity Quinones; many other cousins, relatives, friends, church family, and his work family, the McClain Company who he worked with. Friends may visit with the family...
Ann L. Barnes
Jun 4, 2022
Ann Lynn (Sumter) Barnes, age 81, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2022. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and New Providence Church in Lenoir City. She worked as an office manager for Knoxville Cardiovascular Group for many years before retiring. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her friends and...
