Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Lee Smith
Apr 20, 2020
William Lee Smith, age 83 of Powell went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020. Mr. Smith was of the Baptist faith and loved doing outdoor projects and landscaping. He retired as a pipe fitter from X-10 and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he received the Good Conduct Medal. He...
Robert Elmer Summers
Apr 20, 2020
Robert Elmer Summers age 97 of Blaine passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. Retired from Rice Oldsmobile and was the Past Master of JC Baker Lodge F&AM in Maynardville. A veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II receiving a Good Conduct Metal, American Theater Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Service Stars, one...
Barbara Williams
Apr 19, 2020
Barbara W. Williams, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 19, 2020. Born in Knoxville in 1930, Barbara graduated from Central High School in 1948. She was a secretary at the Y12 plant for 43 enjoyable years. She was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death were her parents, Harvey &...
Evelyn Dessare Sutherland
Apr 19, 2020
Evelyn Dessare Sutherland, 86 of Knoxville, TN left this life to meet her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, April 19, 2020. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and faithful member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. She worked many years alongside her husband and sons at their family business, Action Exterminating Company. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur...
Terry Joe Gunter
Apr 19, 2020
Terry Gunter passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father in the afternoon of April 19, 2020, at his home. Terry was born in Athens, Tennessee April 6, 1955. Terry was a 1974 graduate of Halls High School, and recently retired from Accounts Research. Anyone who knew Terry knew he loved his family, friends, coaching, and the Tennessee Volunteers....
James Ermel Hill
Apr 18, 2020
Rev. James E. “Jim” Hill age 76 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020. He was retired from K.A.T. after a full career. He was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church and was a huge University of Tennessee fan. Preceded in death by parents Harold and Blanche Hill, brother Dorsey “Skip” Hill. Survivors,...
Karen Christine Barker
Apr 18, 2020
Karen C. Perkins Barker, age 59, of Halls, was called home to be with the lord April 18, 2020 after a long battle with pain and illness. Karen had a big heart and loved her family and her dog, Buddy. She was a member of Corner Stone Baptist Church. Over the years, she worked as a sales and repair technician...
Dianna Lee Burnette
Apr 18, 2020
Dianna Lee Burnette, age 67, passed away April 18, 2020. She was a member of Washington Pike Presbyterian Church, and retired from Pilot Corp after 27 years. She was a fun-loving person and the greatest mother you could ask for. She was preceded in death by parents, James & Dot Sealey, and niece Michelle Harrin. Survived by sons, Mike and...
Tyrus Francis Chambers
Apr 16, 2020
Tyrus F. Chambers, age 96, of Knoxville Tn, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2020. A native of Scott County he was a devoted Christian and was a deacon at Blount Baptist Church. He was a World War II Veteran serving in The United States Navy. He was a contractor for over 40 years. Preceded in death...
Joshua Shawn Brown
Apr 16, 2020
Joshua Shawn Brown, age 35, of Knoxville, passed away April 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by mother, Shirley Diane Brown, and stepmother, Joyce Ann Brown. Survivors include father, Michael Lee Brown, brothers and sisters, Michael Brown Jr., Michael Watson, Donna Watson, Kristi Watson, James Watson, Ann Watson, Sarah Brown, and Tiffany Brown, children, Baily, Brook, Jake, and Joshua,...
Wayne Edward Carmichael
Apr 16, 2020
Wayne Edward Carmichael age 77 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020. He attended both Fulton and Rule High Schools where he exceled in sports. During his time at Rule High he met his lifelong sweetheart Brenda James whom he married in 1962. Wayne was a man with a strong work ethic and a desire to help others....
D.M. Miller
Apr 15, 2020
D M Miller (Born October 22, 1925-Died Wednesday, April 15, 2020) Born in Harriman, TN. He was a husband, father, athlete, coach, and teacher. Miller married Viola Marshall in 1951. They lived in the Norwood Community having three children: Elizabeth Ann (Libby), Jon and Joe. Their family joined the congregation of New Hope Presbyterian Church in 1951 where he served...
Ruth "Loraine" Long
Apr 15, 2020
Ruth “Loraine” Gray Long, born December 27, 1922, passed away April 15, 2020. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and had retired from Dickey Engineering Co. where she worked as a secretary for 31 years. She was preceded in death by husband, Elmer R. Long, two infant sons, Steven Ross Long and Harold Wayne Long, parents, Carlie V....
Neil Clem
Apr 15, 2020
Neil Clem, age 73 passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born in Harlan County, KY, he grew up in Appalachia, VA, served in the Vietnam War, moved to Knoxville in 1983, and went on to retire from Panasonic. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Candice Clem, son, Anthony Clem, brother, Gale Francis, and mother Juanita Clem....
Maxwell Doak Ramsey
Apr 13, 2020
Maxwell Doak Ramsey, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. Max grew up in Cumberland Gap, TN and attended Lincoln Memorial University, He served in the US Army in the 1950s as a hospital laboratory technician before moving to Knoxville. Max had a 32 year career with TVA as a Coordinator of Recreation Interests and as head...
William Thomas Archer
Apr 12, 2020
William Thomas Archer (Tommy), age 81 of Corryton, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, after a stroke and brief struggle to recover. Tommy graduated from Gibbs High School, Class of 56’, and worked many years at Standard Knitting Mills. After changing careers, he owned and operated Archer Construction with his son Dwayne until he retired. He was saved and...
Deborah Annette Besemann
Apr 11, 2020
Deborah Annette Besemann, age 56, of Knoxville passed away April 11, 2020. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a very strong-willed woman. She is preceded in death by parents, William Kenneth Houser and Mary Ann Houser. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Harmon (Chris) and Shautia Brooks (Andy Lambert), son, Hans Besemann (Brittany Bridges), grandchildren, Tyler Gorman,...
Sharon Jean Lundin
Apr 10, 2020
Sharon Crowder Lundin, age 71, of Knoxville died in hospital care on Friday, April 10, 2020. Sharon was an avid music aficionado and often immersed herself in the rich sounds on many genres, ranging from folk, rock, metal, and hip hop. She was often found filling her home with the eclectic sounds; it was never too loud, and she was...
Marian Lett French
Apr 8, 2020
Marian Lett French, age 87, passed away at Maple Court of Powell on April 8, 2020. She was born November 13, 1932 to James and Pauline Lett of Knoxville, TN. She married Hobart Allan French on June 21, 1952. Marian was a graduate of Halls High School and of the National Business College of Knoxville. Most of her working career...
Moses Madison Mink
Apr 8, 2020
Moses Mink Jr., age 84 of Knoxville, passed away April 8, 2020. He was a member of Carter Road Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Mode and Lottie Mink, wife Loretta (Karnes) Mink, and daughter Marlene Mink Collins. Survived by daughter Elizabeth (Mink) Bridges and husband Jerry, son in law Danny and Rowena Collins, grandchildren;...
