Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Apr 2, 2022

Jerri Dawn Ellis, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at home. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was formerly of Bromley, KY. She was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a good homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She loved gardening and had been a real estate agent with Rocky Top Realty. Preceded in...

Apr 2, 2022

Darryl Eugene Dunbar, age 83 of Knoxville left this earth and his tattered, worn body on April 2, 2022. After a five month battle with MDS, a rare blood cancer, he is finally at peace. Darryl was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived life to the fullest, rarely met a stranger, hardly made an enemy, and...

Apr 2, 2022

Cierra Jade Matthews Lacey, age 26 (April 25, 1995-April 2, 2022). Cierra was a bright shining light who brought beauty to many who knew her. She will always be with us in our hearts and minds. We thank her for the many wonderful times she gave us. She will be missed by many. She was the daughter of Christy Collins...

Apr 2, 2022

Mar 31, 2022

John Bruhin was born on December 9, 1964 to John Dennis Bruhin and Shirley Stinnett Bruhin. He grew up with humble beginnings and had one dream, to play football at the University of Tennessee. He began his journey at Powell High School playing and lettering all 4 years from 1980-1983. In high school, he won many awards. Sophomore of the...

Mar 30, 2022

William (Bill) Smithson, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Collignon Smithson. Survived by 3 loving daughters, Lisa Smithson (Tony Fritts), Robin Smithson and Julie Smithson. Special thanks to NHC Healthcare and Fort Sanders Hospital. Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Private interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery....

Mar 30, 2022

Rev. Arville James “AJ” Crawford, met Jesus face to face, the One who he preached about for more than 60 years, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. AJ was a veteran and a minister of the gospel of 60 years, which included 2 years at Hoitt Ave. Baptist Church where he was ordained, 18 years at Valley View Baptist Church, Knoxville,...

Mar 30, 2022

Margaret Catherine Monday Waller, born May 18, 1934 passed away March 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband of 57 years Hubert Waller, sisters Mary Rayfield, Ruby Greenway, Dorothy Shetler, Frances Nichols, Virginia Eldridge, brother John Monday, and son-in-law Roger Hill. She is survived by son Tim (Melanie) Waller, daughter Lisa Hill, grandchildren Megan Waller, Erin (Chris) Gray,...

Mar 30, 2022

Teresa Selene Tiller Heinz flew home to her Heavenly Father on March 30, 2022. With God by her side, she was blessed to survive many storms including the death of her only son, Zachary, in a car accident at 18 years old, non-Hodgins Lymphoma with future complications of two open heart surgeries, breast cancer, kidney cancer, and lung cancer. Teresa...

Mar 30, 2022

Sandra Whitson (Asbury), age 69, of Corryton, Tennessee went to be with Jesus on Wednesday March 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Florence and Cubie Pack; her siblings Herman Pack, Robert Pack, Bill Pack, Howard Pack, Willard Pack, Curtis Pack, Clarence Pack, Cubie Jr. Pack, Joe Pack, Roy Pack, Carl Pack and Linda Rolen Pack. She...

Mar 30, 2022

Alberta “Didd” Carden Bacon, 88, born September 5, 1933, of Heiskell, TN went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2022 at her home with her loving husband and family by her side. Didd, as she was known by all her friends was a long-standing member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher and...

Mar 29, 2022

Clarence “Fred” Dees, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Fred retired from Lockheed Martin after 28 of service. Member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton. He was a 1964 Graduate of Halls High School, a U.S. Army Veteran and Army and Airforce Reserves, and an avid motorcyclist. He is preceded...

Mar 29, 2022

Mary E. “Nanny” Marcum, age 80 of Knoxville, died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 29, 2022 surrounded by her family. Member of Cornerstone Baptist Church for 60 years and was a pre-school Sunday school teacher. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Lee Marcum; mother, Elizabeth Moore; and brother, Junior Ricker. She is survived by loving daughter, Teresa (Alan)...

Mar 28, 2022

Charles S. (Buddy) Harrell age 67, of Knoxville, died March 28, 2022. He was born in Knoxville and grew up in Halls. He graduated from Halls High School, and went on to earn degrees from the University of Tennessee and from Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Charles retired from Thompson Photo Company. He was a gifted photographer who was...

Mar 26, 2022

Irmgard (Lisa) Elizabeth Johansson of Powell went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was a member of Powell Church and a volunteer at its food pantry for many years. Lisa was admired and adored by those who knew her. She would light up a room with her infectious smile and caring personality. She was a woman...

Mar 26, 2022

Mar 26, 2022

James E. Asquith, 72 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home after a year long battle with Glioblastoma on March 26, 2022. Jimmy was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a 1968 graduate of Fulton High School. He served in the United States Air Force and was proud to serve his country and be a Vietnam Veteran....

Mar 25, 2022

James Jenkins, age 51, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was a retired Army Veteran, and worked at the Pint House. James was a 1989 graduate of Elma High School and was a manager of the Pint House and was a 4-year Veteran from the Army. James was the father of 2 beautiful children, Avery...

Mar 25, 2022

Charlotte Mae Cupp Ramsey, age 82, of Claiborne County, passed away on Friday, March 25th, 2022. Charlotte was of the Baptist faith. She retired from the old Standard Knitting Mill in Knoxville. Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Ramsey; mother and father, Charles Rufus and Virginia Cupp; sister, Marylou Mayhugh; and Carter Cupp. Charlotte is survived by...

Mar 24, 2022

Jerry Glenn Williams Sr., age 77 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Williams; parents, Thomas Williams and Delores (Hatie) Williams; and many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, Jerry Williams Jr.; daughter, Cynthia Williams; grandchildren, Josh Armstrong, Shania McKnight, Candace Lankford, and Ryan Williams; several...