Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Juanita Lawrence
Oct 29, 2020
Juanita Lawrence age 70 of Mascot passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband Mangrum Monroe “Buddy” Lawrence; parents Tommy & Imogene Hammond; special grandfather Went Bruner; sister Judy Lindsey. Survived by her children Tammy Hixon (Tim), Denise “ Nissy” Brooks, Buddy Lawrence (Jennifer), Robbi Kelly (Denna); grandchildren Priscilla (Ben), Misty (Adam), Donald, Bethany (Josh),...
Barbara Louise Maples
Oct 29, 2020
Barbara Louise “Granny” Maples, age 87 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. She loved the Lord and accepted him as her Savior in June of 2007 and was a member of Reunion Baptist Church. She dedicated all of her energy for 20 years to take care of her husband, our dad, and grandad, Paw. Mom was satisfied to...
Kenneth Doyle Jarnagin
Oct 29, 2020
Kenneth Doyle Jarnagin died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born December 30, 1929 to Robert Hugh and Lillian Hazel Jarnagin, Kenneth grew up as the fourth of ten children on a farm in Mascot, Tennessee. Preceded in death by both parents, his wife Fontella Keck Jarnagin and infant daughter Elaine; brothers Robert Lee (Martha), Hu Allen,...
Bobby Gene Keck
Oct 29, 2020
Bobby G. Keck, age 90, passed away after a long illness on October 29, 2020 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Katherine. Also preceded by parents Clarence and Edith Keck, and brother Glenn Keck. He is survived by his son Daryle Keck, daughter Becky Reed, grandchildren Laura, Kevin, Abby,...
Meghan Nicole Brewer
Oct 29, 2020
Meghan Nicole Brewer, Age 34, Passed Thursday morning October 29th. Born in Knoxville, TN Parents Kenneth Brewer and Karen Osborne. She was the oldest of two children. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone. She had a passion for her savior Jesus Christ and read her bible frequently. She leaves behind two children, an 11 year old...
Ronald Claiborne
Oct 28, 2020
Ronald L. Claiborne age 75 of Knoxville passed away at 6:20 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was a Master Knife Maker for Thunder Mountain Forge where he had many friends and apprentices. Preceded in death by wife; Phyllis Claiborne. Survivors, daughters; Deana (Shane) Cameron, Tonya (Larry Marshall Sr.)...
Barbara Broome
Oct 28, 2020
Barbara Arnold Broome, age 87, passed away October 28, 2020. Barbara was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Broome and daughter, Cindy Heath, her brothers, Horace and Fred Arnold, and her sister, Martha Phillips. Barbara worked in Fourth Circuit Court with her sister and so many special friends for many years. She was...
Judy Humphrey
Oct 28, 2020
Judy C. Humphrey of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020. She was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents Lonzo Sutton and Dorothy Maples; sister Brenda Burchfield; and daughter Kristi Keohane. She is survived by the love of her life Eddie Humphrey Sr.; Son, Eddie Humphrey Jr....
Ernest Burnett Moore
Oct 27, 2020
Ernest Burnett Moore, age 93, of Knoxville, Tennessee entered his Heavenly eternal home peacefully on October 27, 2020. “I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...
Deborah Michelle Seymour
Oct 27, 2020
Deborah Michelle Seymour, joined her Lord and Savior October 27, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by her mother Linne Sams, father James Sams, sister Wanda Sams, and son Arthur Ray Fraley II. Survived by husband Dwayne Seymour, daughters Ashley Ward and Amber Fraley, son Joshua Seymour, grandkids Tiffany, Sara, Hunter, Isaiah, and Davin,...
Leander R. Siebert
Oct 27, 2020
Leander “Lee” R. Siebert, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away October 27, 2020. He was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Lee drove a car hauler for 33 years. He loved to be outdoors riding his tractor and lawn mower. HE was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Dale...
Charlotte J. Landreth
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...
Tina Annette Bruner
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...
Wray Gordon Powell
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...
Janet Lee Banks
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...
Bobby Joe Albright
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...
Pastor Roy Merritt
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...
Gordon Leslie White
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...
Terri Ann Hall
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...
