Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Joyce Sue Johnson
May 9, 2024
Joyce Sue Johnson, of Jefferson City, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A devoted member of Branville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Lyles and sister, Pamela Morgan.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Raymond Johnson, children: Barry Johnson (Shiloh), Crystal Johnson and Bethany Johnson; grandchildren: Isaac, Kaitlyn, Megan, Elizabeth...
Judy Staggs
May 9, 2024
Judy Staggs, age 82, of Knoxville, entered into eternity with her Savior on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Judy was born and raised near Jackson, TN where she met and married the love of her life Bill. The two of them built a family together there and then moved to Knoxville in 1976. Her family was everything, and everything she did was...
Georgia Thomas King
May 9, 2024
Georgia Ruth Thomas King, age 87, of Mascot. TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Georgia is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John M. King, Jr.; son, Ron King; grandchildren, Dustin Caughron, Dustin King, Jessica Akin; great grandson, Kaiden King Theiland; siblings, Bill, Ed, Earl and Blanche; and also,...
Judith Ann Lee
May 8, 2024
Judith Ann Lee, age 77 of Newport, TN passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Jefferson City Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson City, TN. Judith was the Author of many books. Judith was very much a horse lover and was around horses all of her life.She is survived by her Son, WM Douglas Cramer of Saco, Maine; Daughter,...
Misty Danielle James
May 7, 2024
In Knoxville's embrace, where hearts now ache,Misty Danielle Sartin, a soul we take.A mother's love, three precious lives she gave,Destiny, Ethan , Kyleigh, her treasures brave.Gracelyn Marie, a blossom fair,A granddaughter to adore, beyond compare.Sisters linked by bonds unbreakable, deep,Jessica, Victoria, Brandi, memories they keep.Addiction's grip, a battle she faced with might,Doubt cast upon her, but she fought the light.Triumphant...
Elmer Eugenio Borjas
May 7, 2024
Elmer Eugenio Borjas, edad 19, de Honduras fallecio el martes 7 de mayo, 2024.La familia va reciber familia y amigos el viernes 17 de mayo 2024 de 4:00 PM a 8:00 PM para celebrar la vida de Elmer en la Iglesia Jesus es la Puerta obicado en 2860 Parkway #28, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Sheila Yearwood Picquet
May 7, 2024
Sheila Yearwood Picquet, age 60, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at her home.
She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church, a very loved and dedicated employee of Children’s Hospital for over 21 years, and inspired her son, Josh, to become an RN for 12 years. Sheila, also known as Sugar, SheShe, and Nonna, was...
Agnes "Earleen" Hipsher
May 6, 2024
Agnes Earleen Hipsher (née Robinson) peacefully passed away at her home on May, 6 2024 in Knoxville, TN at the age of 94. She was born on May,1 1930 in Midway, TN. Earleen was known for her loving caring nature, adventurous spirit, outgoing personality, and witty sense of humor. She had a great love for travel and was gracious in...
Patricia "Trish" Karyl Petersen
May 5, 2024
Patricia K. "Trish" Petersen, age 64 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home. Trish was a Medical Biller and took her job very seriously. She was always being commended by her customers and clients for her care and explanation of her services to them. She loved animals and enjoyed Arts & Crafts. She also was...
Kyle Shelby Bennett
May 5, 2024
Kyle Shelby Bennett age 31 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.He is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Barringer; cousin, Erik Phillips; aunt, Mickey Haynes; grandfather, William Haynes; grandmother, Carolyn Bazzell; and grandfather, William Bennett.Survived by, mother of his children, Brooke Cope; sons Cole and Kobe Bennett; father Ford Bennett (Marsha Patzkowsky); brothers, Michael Grayson...
Beulah Ogle Branson
May 5, 2024
Beulah Ogle Branson, age 94 of Corryton, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on October 18,1929 to Artie and William Ogle in Sevier County, TN. On July 29, 1950, she married James H. Branson, Jr and shared 69 years with him until his death in 2019. After retirement from Standard Knitting Mill, she...
John Edward Robbins
May 5, 2024
Elder John Edward Robbins departed the scenes of this life on May 5, 2024 after a brief illness. The youngest child of the late Joe Houston Robbins and Vesta Lee Robbins.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Joe Lee Robbins and Bill Robbins; two sisters: Alice Atchley and Dora Risner; and one granddaughter, Emily Schwarzkopf.
He is survived by his...
Sharon Sue Troutt
May 4, 2024
Sharon Sue Troutt age 63 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, May 4, 2024. Member of Marble Hill Baptist Church. Sharon loved the outdoors, camping and working in her flower gardens. Preceded in death by parents; Thelma and Melvin Ramsey; daughter, Sherri Southerland; siblings, Debbie Hayslip, Carolyn Perkey, Jamey Ramsey, Ricky Ramsey, and Johnny Ramsey; special friend,...
Robert Mark Hudgins
May 4, 2024
Robert Mark Hudgins age 52 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith, former employee of St. Mary's Medical Center, an avid animal lover and auto enthusiast. He was a graduate of West High School. Preceded in death by parents; Daisy & George Hudgins; Survivors; son,...
Mary Alice Donaldson
May 4, 2024
Mary Alice Donaldson age 92, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Eula Mae Donaldson, and sister, Kathleen Donaldson Hicks. She is survived by her brother, Randy Donaldson, and special friend, Kim Cobble. The family would like to...
Betty Katherine Rosenbalm
May 4, 2024
Betty Katherine Smith Rosenbalm passed away at Methodist Hospital in the early morning hours of May 4, 2024. She is survived by her only child, Karla Anne Rosenbalm Jones, along with her son in law, Mark Andrew Jones, and her grandchildren, Harrison Armston Jones and Reagan McKinley Jones, as well as her nephew, Lieutenant General James Terry. She was born...
Bobbie Sharp
May 3, 2024
Bobbie J (Conner) Sharp – age 51 of Knoxville – went to be with our heavenly father May 3rd, 2024. She is dearly loved and will be sadly missed. She is proceeded in death by her sisters: Jamie Schwartz and Tammy Cunningham. She is survived by her son: Austin Sharp, her mother: Pamela Conner; her father: Gene Conner; her sisters:...
Johnston Franklin "Frank" Williams
May 3, 2024
Johnston Franklin “Frank” Williams, age 82 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with his lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2024 when his faith in Jesus Christ became sight. Frank was of the Baptist faith and preached the Word faithfully. Frank was a longtime pillar of the soccer community, impacting countless young lives as a coach, mentor and friend....
Patsy Yvonne Rosenbaum
May 3, 2024
Patsy Yvonne Rosenbaum age 66 of Corryton went to be with her Lord and Savioron Friday, May 3, 2024 surrounded by family. Patsy was a member of CommunityBaptist Church and a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmie Barnes and son, ChristopherRosenbaum.Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Kenneth Rosenbaum; mother, RoseBarnes;...
Diana Lee Patrick
May 3, 2024
Diana Lee Patrick age 54 of Clinton, TN went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a hard worker and later became a dedicated grandmother to her grandchildren. She was her mother's caretaker until her mother passed away. Preceded in death by her mother, Christine Prather. Survivors; daughter,...
