Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Oct 26, 2020

Charlotte J. Long Landreth, age 77 of Knoxville passed away on October 26, 2020. She was a native of Anderson County and a longtime member of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. She retired from the University of Tennessee after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lorene Long, husband Larry Landreth and brother Dwight Long. Survived...

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 25, 2020

Tina Annette (Ausmus) Bruner age 51, of Strawberry Plains, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born in November 12, 1968, member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She was proceeded in death by Grandparents Clyde and Lillian Ausmus and Thurman and Willie (Mell) Akins. She is survived by...

Oct 24, 2020

Wray G. Powell went to be with his heavenly father Saturday, October 24, 2020. Born May 8, 1944, Wray was 76 and was the son of the late Buell and Ermal Powell. Wray was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church and retired owner of Southland Erectors and Riggers. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw who never met...

Oct 24, 2020

Janet Lee Banks age 61 of Strawberry Plains passed away peacefully at her son’s home with her family by her side. Member of Chilhowee Primitive Baptist Church, Townsend, TN. She loved her home in the Smoky Mountains. Preceded in death by her mom Virginia Rasnick and step father Joe Rasnick, Brother Marty Oldham. Survivors; Son and Daughter in law. Peter...

Oct 24, 2020

Bobby “Joe” Albright, age 83, passed away suddenly at home on October 24, 2020. He was a member of Son Light Baptist Church. Joe retired from Knox County Schools after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Sue Albright, daughters, Vicki Young (Doug), Rhoda Whaley (Tony), 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Family and...

Oct 24, 2020

Pastor Roy “Gene” Merritt, age 90 of Powell passed away October 24, 2020. He attended Redemption Harvest Church. Preceded in death by parents Ruth and Roy L Merritt; wife Ella Jean Merritt and son Phillip Merritt. Survived by loving wife Billie Pique Merritt, children Linda Sherrod, Allen, Jeff, and Eugene Merritt, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, special grandchildren Tori and Dallas...

Oct 23, 2020

Gordon Leslie White, age 80, of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Friday, October 23, 2020. He is now rejoicing with Jesus, Our Lord and Savior, in Heaven. Retired Realtor and Manager with RE/MAX. A man of many talents: He was a gifted story teller; loved making people smile and sharing a good joke. He had many different skills, among them...

Oct 22, 2020

Terri A. Hall, age 57, passed away at home October 22, 2020 after a long illness. Preceded in death by parents Mack and Jenny Gosnell and father-in-law Buddy Hall. Survived by husband Darrell Hall, daughter Jessica Hall, son Joshua Hall, grandchildren (Twins) Lily and Baily Wilson, sisters Susan Bowman, Vickie Henson, Donna Smith, Betty Blackburn, mother-in-law Annette Hall, special friend...

Oct 22, 2020

George O. Watson, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. George was born in Mannington, West Virginia in 1934 and lived an honorable and humble life. After serving 20 years in the United States Air Force, he went on to do various jobs but mostly he was a great handyman. George served our country during...

Oct 22, 2020

James Coy Sutherland (J.C.) age 90 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 22, 2020 at his home. He was a member and deacon of North Knoxville Baptist Church for many years. He was the owner and operator of Action Exterminating Company for 50 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Evelyn D. Sutherland, son Danny Sutherland....

Oct 22, 2020

Elizabeth Nickence, AKA Betty, age 68 of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away October 22, 2020. She was a loving mother and grandmother; she was also strong, independent, hardworking and a caretaker to all. She had a love for life, and spent it loving on her family and friends. Elizabeth always had a smile on her face and encouraging words to say....

Oct 22, 2020

Robert Gene Scott, 69 of Knoxville,TN passed away on October 22, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Flyod Scott, mother Hellen Scott, brothers Sam and Tom Scott, wife of 50 years Bobbie Diane Scott, and mother in law Francis Adams. Robert is survived by sister Patsy, his four children Angie and Buddy Ellis, Robert and Pam Scott,...

Oct 21, 2020

Barbara L. Sweat, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away October 21, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Bill Summers; parents Earl and Anna Belle Norris; grandson Wally Lowery; step-daughter Cindy McDevitt. Survived by loving husband Ralph Sweat; daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Dan Border; sons and daughters-in-law Jay and Barbara, Rex and Michelle, Todd and Amie Summers; step-daughter Kim Henley;...

Oct 21, 2020

James C. Cook age 48 of South Knoxville and his dog “Bull” passed away at 11:25 pm on Wednesday, October 21,2020 at his family home. He was a CDL Driver with Fox Moving. He loved his Smoky Mountains. His family was his number 1 priority, a very hard worker. Preceded in death by father Augustus Jennings, sister Debbie Byanski. He...

Oct 19, 2020

Justin Tyler Southers, age 31 of Knoxville, passed away October 19, 2020. He was an amazing young man who loved adventure. He was employed by TIS Insurance Services. He was known as the go-to guy; the guy you could count on for anything. At home, he was the thoughtful son, the fun-loving brother, and the family member whose smile could...

Oct 19, 2020

Danny Stephen Byrge- age 46, went to his Heavenly home Monday October 19, from a massive heart attack. He was born March 6, 1974 in Knoxville, TN. He was in the graduating class of 1991 from South-Young High School, and graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 1993 with honors. Danny loved playing guitars, repairing or building anything to make it...

Oct 19, 2020

Danny G. Anderson, age 76 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2020. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. Preceded in death by parents Sterling and Nancy Anderson and brother Phil Anderson. Survived by loving wife of 51 years Becky Anderson, children Daniel G. Anderson Jr. (Kandi) and Thomas S. Anderson (April), grandson Memphis Anderson,...

Oct 18, 2020

Anne Neill Roberts, age 83, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Born on February 13, 1937 in Birmingham, AL she was the daughter of the late Robert Arthur Neill and Maybelle Frances (Gregg) Neill. She is survived by her brother Harry Neill of Atlanta, GA, three daughters, Annamarie Sturgeon of Sevierville, TN, Gelinde Stott and husband...

Oct 17, 2020

Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.