Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ralph Elmer Roach
May 27, 2020
Ralph Roach, age 71, of Seymour, TN, passed away May 27, 2020. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam with the 1099th River Rat Platoon. Ralph enjoyed antique cars, street rods, and anything that went fast. He was a proud member of the Rod Twisters Car Club of Sevierville. He was preceded in death by parents, Elmer and...
Betty Louise Watson
May 27, 2020
Betty Louise Watson, age 90 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Preceded in death by mother and father Mayme and Rice Claiborne, sisters, Mark Kirk and Barbara Ford, brother Roy Claiborne, and husband Herbert H. Watson. Survived by daughter, Tracy W. Cochran and husband Taylor, grandson Shane Cochran and wife Kristin,...
Bronson Jared Atkins
May 27, 2020
Bronson Jared Atkins, age 21 of Knoxville, born December 18, 1998, earned his wings Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020. A graduate of Fulton High Class of 2019, he was in Special Olympics, and received medals in track & field, ice skating, bowling, bocce ball, and basketball. His infectious smile, bearhugs, high fives and love for everyone will be greatly missed...
Homer Lee Rayburn
May 27, 2020
Homer Lee Rayburn, age 89, passed away May 27, 2020. He was a Korean War Veteran and a 2 time Purple Heart recipient. Homer was also a member of the Shriners and the Masons. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Preceded in death by son and daughter-in-law Robert (Bobby) and Christine Rayburn, parents Joe and Sweetie Rayburn, 3 brothers,...
Mabel Ruth Waycaster
May 26, 2020
Ruth (Beal) Waycaster, age 99, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She would have been 100 years old on June 18th. She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Larry Waycaster, Sr. daughter, Gail Waycaster, son, Larry Waycaster, Jr., granddaughter, Debbie, two sisters, and four brothers. Survivors include, daughter-in-law, Diane Waycaster, granddaughters, Renee, Lynne, Shannon and Amy, seven great grandchildren,...
Lionel Lewis Rutherford
May 26, 2020
Lionel Lewis Rutherford, age 90 of Corryton, TN, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center, Morristown, TN. Retired from U.T. Graphic Arts Department where he served as director. Lewis was of the Episcopal faith. Preceded in death by wife Katherine Rutherford, parents L.M. and Trula Rutherford, and sister Wilma Harbor. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Brenda Rutherford, David...
Gertie Mae Porter
May 26, 2020
Gertie M. Porter, age 83 of Knoxville (Halls), passed away May 26, 2020. She was a secretary for the UT Agriculture Extension Service. Gertie enjoyed Camping and listening to music at “Rickard Ridge”. Preceded in death by father M. Oscar Wallace and mother Hassie Wallace. Survived by husband of 63 years Robert “Bob” Porter, son Darian Porter, and special friend...
Kenneth Ray Johnson
May 26, 2020
Kenneth Ray Johnson, age 76, of Powell passed away on May 26, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Kenneth retired from Rohm and Haas, where he had worked since 1968. He was preceded in death by his mother Edna (Varner) Johnson, father Robert Curtis Johnson, and brother Robert Lee Johnson. He is survived by Donna Johnson,...
Cynthia Annice Garrison
May 26, 2020
Cynthia “Cindy” Garrison, born 8/6/1961, departed to be with the Lord on 5/26/2020 for eternal rest in peace. Preceded in death by father AJ Russell, mother Charlene Burchfield, sister Diann Vasquez, and son Zachary Correro. Survived by husband Danny Garrison; sons Vince Correro and Justin Casevechia-wife Mallory and their daughter Paige; and stepson Jason Garrison-wife Beth and their children Kyle,...
Talor Spring Treece
May 26, 2020
Talor Spring Treece; August 22, 1990-May 26, 2020; age 29; 2008 graduate of Halls High School. Talor was a bright ray of sunshine who left her mark on this earth and all of those she met. She was a lover of all things tie-dyed and on constant search for crazy daisies, rainbows, and four-leaf clovers. Talor was born with a...
Doris Elliott
May 26, 2020
Doris Elliott, 80, of Powell, Tennessee, passed Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Doris graduated from Rule High School and retired from Palm Beach Company. She is preceded in death by her father Burl Elliott, mother Ruth Elliott, brother Tom Elliott and nephew Scott Nicley. She is survived by sister-in-law, Marge Elliott and the only children she had was her nieces and...
Teresa R. Jenkins
May 25, 2020
Teresa R. (Fletcher) Jenkins, age 57 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. She loved her job as an LPN and the care she gave her patients. Preceded in death by father; William “Bill” Fletcher. Survived by; mother, Reeta Fletcher, daughters, Kayla (Jesse Robbins) Jenkins, Tori Jenkins, grandchildren; Zaiden, Keylan, and Blakeley, and sister; Michelle Dutton (Chris). The family...
Kathryn C. Smith
May 25, 2020
Kathryn C. Smith age 97 of Powell formerly of Luttrell passed away, Monday, May 25, 2020, at Holston Health and Rehab. Preceded in death by husband Millard C. Smith, Sr.; son James David Smith; granddaughter Amy Brown; parents Dee and Vena Collins; son-in-law George L. Clark Jr.; brother Bill Collins; sisters, Edith Miller and Louise Skeen. A longtime member of...
James Michael Wilson
May 24, 2020
James Michael Wilson, age 63, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2020. He is now in perfect peace and contentment where he will have no more sorrows nor struggles. He was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth & Judy Wilson. He is survived by sisters, Bakita Lakin (Mike) and Sonja Potterf (Randy), and brother,...
Jeanette Faye England
May 23, 2020
Jeanette Faye Copeland England (Faye), 82, passed from this world into the arms of Jesus, her lifelong savior and best friend, on May 23, 2020. She was a member of Highland View Baptist Church. Her friends and family will remember her best for her love for others and her selflessness. Many generations to come will reap the rewards of her...
James Clinton Headrick
May 23, 2020
Rev. James Clinton Headrick, age 55, of Harriman, went to be with the Lord May 23, 2020. He was owner/operator of Home Services Construction Company in Downtown Harriman and an ordained minister who loved spreading the Word of God wherever he went. James was an avid fisherman who loved being out on the boat with his son, Bradley, any chance...
Betty Lynn Sartin
May 22, 2020
Betty Lynn Taylor Sartin, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away May 22, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Betty was preceded in death by husband, Carl Sartin, Jr., daughter, Carlette Sartin Fuller, mother and father, Imogene and Ernest Taylor, and sister, Wilma Sartin. Survivors include daughter, Holly Hickman and husband Edward, granddaughters, Ashley & Sherry, great-grandson,...
Lillie Mae Sharp
May 21, 2020
Lillie Mae Holbert Sharp, age 87, born April 1, 1933, passed from this world to her Heavenly home on May 21, 2020. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Edward “Ed” Sharp. Survived by her children Warren (Irene) Sharp and Wayne Sharp; grandchildren: Adam (Marlene) Sharp, Michael Sharp, Lindsey (Daniel) Sharp Rutherford and Bradley (Samantha) Sharp; great-grandchildren: Alicia, Adrianna...
William Frank Wormsley
May 21, 2020
William Frank Wormsley of Knoxville passed away Thursday May 21, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He retired as a Supervisor from Martin Marietta Energy Systems after 38 years of service. He was also a long time employee as a funeral director and embalmer with Mynatt Funeral Home. He was a member and Deacon of Graveston Baptist Church and...
Angela Darlene Graves
May 21, 2020
Angela Darlene Graves, age 32, of Knoxville, passed away on May 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by grandmothers, Betty Meadows and Patsy Graves, and grandfathers, Jerry Meadows and Paul Graves. Survivors include daughter, Madison Hill, son, Elijah Kayden Graves, mother, Dena Meadows, father, Douglas Graves, and brothers, Jason Graves and Douglas Graves, Jr. Family will receive friends from...
