Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Frances Dawn Deel
May 15, 2019
Frances Dawn Landreth Deel was born June 6, 1940 in Pulaski, VA. The daughter of Alvin and Josephine Landreth, she grew up on the banks of New River in Allisonia, where she dreamed of meeting a wonderful man with whom she could share life, raise a family, and travel the world. In the spring of 1958 her dream became reality...
Juanita Sexton Kelley
May 15, 2019
Juanita Sexton Kelley age 79, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Ft. Sander’s Regional Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith and member of Stone Wall Baptist Church. She was born in Elk Valley, Tn and was the youngest of eight children of Cassie and Mattie (Blankenship) Sexton. She was employed at Louis Inn Restaurant...
Winston Keith Smart
May 14, 2019
Winston Keith Smart, age 66 of Powell, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019. He was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and a loyal employee of Liberty National Life Insurance for over 30 years. Preceded in death by wife and love of his life, Debbie Smart; parents, Carl and Mary Smart; sister, Darlene Vick; brothers-in-law Bob...
Eddie Smith
May 13, 2019
Eddie Smith age 54 of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia Hurst-Smith, father Edward Smith, twin brother Teddy Smith and older sister Terry Keith. He is survived by his wife Martina Smith and his children: daughter Tori Dyke and husband Jessie Dyke, son Hunter Smith, daughter...
Robert Bryan Carter
May 13, 2019
Robert Bryan Carter, age 48 of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by grandparents; Jack & Lucille Johnson, Wayne & Georgia Ruth Carter. Survived by parents; Gail & Robert Carter, and sister Debbie Carter. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019...
Glenn Jones
May 13, 2019
Glenn Jones, age 76, passed away May 13, 2019. He was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was an iron worker and set structural steel. He was the first to say "let me help". He volunteered at the Fountain City Ministry Center. Glenn loved his children and grandchildren dearly and there wasn't anything he wouldn't do for them....
Wilma Mcqueen Berry
May 12, 2019
Berry, Wilma McQueen, 70, died Sunday the 12th of May at home in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents William McQueen Cureton and Martha Haun Cureton. She as a young girl attended Miss Claudette's Riley Baton School and graduated from Smithwood Elementary School. She then attended and graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1967. She was...
Roy Wayne Scarbrough
May 12, 2019
Roy “Wayne” Scarbrough, age 67, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Wayne was a retired worker form Silver’s Manufacture. He was preceded in death by father Willis Scarbrough; mother Mary Scarbrough; sisters Barbara Croucher, Jeannie Painter and Marie Holmes. Survived by wife Mary Ann Scarbrough; daughters Mary Ruth (Allen) White and Sonya (Tony) Nieto; daughter Cheyann Scarbrough, sister Rita Coatney;...
Robert F. Stinnett
May 11, 2019
Robert F. "Lizard" Stinnett of Powell, Tn passed away at home after several health issues. He was a truck driver most of his life and could tell some of the best trucker stories you have ever heard. He really loved cheering on the VOLS and he truly did bleed orange. Robert loved NASCAR and was a proud member of "Jr....
Johnny Ray King
May 10, 2019
Johnny Ray King Sr., 71 of Knoxville passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Johnny brightened everyone’s day and was loved by everyone who knew him. He was the hardest working and most dependable man; he took care of everything for everyone. He was stubborn as the day was long. Preceded in death by parents John C. King & Vernon Pauline...
Opal Verna Seymour
May 10, 2019
Opal Verna Seymour, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away May 10, 2019. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Carl Seymour, parents Luther and Grace Strange, daughters Joyce Pritchett and Debbie Smart, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by daughters Virginia Broyles and Elaine Wood, grandchildren Perry Broyles (Sharon), Donna Broyles, William Allen Bailey...
Betty Jean Tuggle
May 10, 2019
Betty J. Tuggle, age 86, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2019. She worked for Zellweiger Uster and retired from the Steel Workers Union. As a loving and faithful Christian, she worshiped with the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church congregation for over 30 years. She was an artist especially in her sewing and crafts. Betty is...
Michael R. Atkins
May 9, 2019
Michael R. Atkins, age 61, of Knoxville, took his final flight home on May 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Fred H. Atkins and Helen M. Atkins and brother Lawrence Gene Atkins. Survived by children Samantha (Frank) Lord and Marcus (Kayla) Atkins; life partner Monica Bailey; brothers Howard (Gail) Atkins, David “Duck” Atkins and special sister-in-law Tammy...
Wayne Dean Dugger
May 8, 2019
Wayne Dugger, age 66, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019; born October 9, 1952 to the late Darrell and Joyce Dugger. Wayne was a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Fountain City Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Joyce Dugger....
Glenn Edward Farrington
May 8, 2019
Glenn E. Farrington, age 84 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord May 8, 2019 at home. Glenn was a gospel singer for 64 years, a choir director at Faithway Baptist Church. He was Master Barber in Fountain City for over 65 years. Preceded in death by parents Zella and George Farrington, wife Shirley Hale Farrington, son Darrell...
Katherine Juanita Hutchison
May 7, 2019
Katherine Juanita “Nene” (Hickman) Hutchison, age 95 of Corryton, passed away on May 7, 2019. She retired from Knox County Food Service, Gibbs High School and Gibbs Elementary School. She was the oldest member of Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by her husband, Leroy M. Hutchison (Veteran WW2), parents Ira and Edna Hickman, brothers Bill, Donald, Charles...
Harold Eugene Hundley
May 7, 2019
Harold Eugene Hundley, born on October 17, 1959, passed in peace on May 7, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital after a short but devastating illness. Harold was the most honest, sincere and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He took care of everyone but himself and was truly selfless. He was a good friend and partner to his loving wife Beverly. Harold...
Linda Ruth Smith
May 7, 2019
Linda Ruth Hobbs Smith, age 62, passed away May 7, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and companion. She was of Baptist faith. She loved bluegrass music, cooking on Rusty’s Chuckwagon and spending time at toy and comic book conventions. She will be missed by so many. She is preceded in death by parents Edward & Edna Hobbs...
Melissa Jane Sharp
May 6, 2019
Melissa Jane Sharp, age 57 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Anna Ruth Mowery and Donald Howard Mowery. She is survived by her son Michael Sharp; grandson Christopher Sharp; sisters Michelle Mowery and Cheryl Bishop; brother Scott Mowery; and many nieces and nephews. She was loved dearly...
Marvin Ray Graham
May 6, 2019
Marvin Ray Graham, age 62, passed away May 6, 2019, comfortably at home after battling a long illness. Preceded in death by mother-in-law Norma Harmon; father-in-law George Pinner; and sister-in-law Georgetta Renee Miller. Survived by son Chad (Crystal) Graham; granddaughter Kaylee Graham; special cousin Donna Beeler; brother-in-laws Bill Pinner & Ronald Miller and former wife Karen Graham. In lieu of...
