Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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;...
William "Mike" Robinson
Apr 7, 2020
Mike Robinson, age 64, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home. He was a kind and loving man who loved playing cards and golfing with his friends. He leaves behind a daughter, Aime Hansen, two granddaughters, and countless friends. Mike has touched so many lives and will truly be missed. At his request no services will...
Ashley Diane Carpenter
Apr 7, 2020
Ashley Diane Foust Carpenter, age 38 of Knoxville, took her first heavenly breath April 7, 2020. She was a member of Park West Church and a graduate of Powell High School and a Realtor in Knoxville for over 18 years. Ashley bravely battled the disease Scleroderma, which resulted in a double lung transplant in 2015. Ashley lived every day with...
Charles H. Powell
Apr 6, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Powell age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Powell on Monday, April 6, 2020. Chuck was a great husband, father, and grandfather with a wealth of knowledge and talents. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Most of his adult life was spent in heavy equipment sales. His profession allowed his to travel...
Mary Leita Barto
Apr 6, 2020
Mary Leita Barto, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away April 6, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary was an explorer with a great sense of humor, and loved photography and her family. She was preceded in death by parents, Hermine & Charlie Livingston, and daughter, Lori Susan Lawson. Survivors include husband of 59 years,...
Joseph Arthur Orzechowski
Apr 6, 2020
Joseph Arthur Orzechowski, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. He was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, where he was a lector and Eucharistic Minister. He was a well-loved man within his community and church. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Jeanne Orzechowski. Survived by son David Orzechowski,...
