Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
George O. Watson
Oct 22, 2020
George O. Watson, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. George was born in Mannington, West Virginia in 1934 and lived an honorable and humble life. After serving 20 years in the United States Air Force, he went on to do various jobs but mostly he was a great handyman. George served our country during...
James Coy Sutherland
Oct 22, 2020
James Coy Sutherland (J.C.) age 90 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 22, 2020 at his home. He was a member and deacon of North Knoxville Baptist Church for many years. He was the owner and operator of Action Exterminating Company for 50 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Evelyn D. Sutherland, son Danny Sutherland....
Elizabeth Jean Nickence
Oct 22, 2020
Elizabeth Nickence, AKA Betty, age 68 of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away October 22, 2020. She was a loving mother and grandmother; she was also strong, independent, hardworking and a caretaker to all. She had a love for life, and spent it loving on her family and friends. Elizabeth always had a smile on her face and encouraging words to say....
Robert Gene Scott
Oct 22, 2020
Robert Gene Scott, 69 of Knoxville,TN passed away on October 22, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Flyod Scott, mother Hellen Scott, brothers Sam and Tom Scott, wife of 50 years Bobbie Diane Scott, and mother in law Francis Adams. Robert is survived by sister Patsy, his four children Angie and Buddy Ellis, Robert and Pam Scott,...
Barbara L. Sweat
Oct 21, 2020
Barbara L. Sweat, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away October 21, 2020. Preceded in death by husband Bill Summers; parents Earl and Anna Belle Norris; grandson Wally Lowery; step-daughter Cindy McDevitt. Survived by loving husband Ralph Sweat; daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Dan Border; sons and daughters-in-law Jay and Barbara, Rex and Michelle, Todd and Amie Summers; step-daughter Kim Henley;...
James Calvin Cook
Oct 21, 2020
James C. Cook age 48 of South Knoxville and his dog “Bull” passed away at 11:25 pm on Wednesday, October 21,2020 at his family home. He was a CDL Driver with Fox Moving. He loved his Smoky Mountains. His family was his number 1 priority, a very hard worker. Preceded in death by father Augustus Jennings, sister Debbie Byanski. He...
Justin Tyler Southers
Oct 19, 2020
Justin Tyler Southers, age 31 of Knoxville, passed away October 19, 2020. He was an amazing young man who loved adventure. He was employed by TIS Insurance Services. He was known as the go-to guy; the guy you could count on for anything. At home, he was the thoughtful son, the fun-loving brother, and the family member whose smile could...
