Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Virginia June Clarkson
Mar 9, 2020
Virginia J. Clarkson, age 77, went to be with the Lord March 9, 2020. She a member of Atlantic Avenue Baptist Church where she was in charge of the weekly bulletin. Virginia worked for 26 years as a pharmacy technician at Belew Drugs. She was Class Beauty at Rule High School and was a All Star Softball Player for Levi...
Jerry O Purviance
Mar 9, 2020
Jerry O. Purviance “N4SH”, age 92 of Maryville passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Maryville; WWII Army Veteran. Preceded in death by first wife Anna Purviance and parents; Russell and Sylvia Purviance. Survivors; wife of 38 years, Barbara (Stone) Purviance, sons, Steve Purviance, Mark (Karen) Purviance; grandchildren...
Betty Jane Tindell
Mar 8, 2020
Betty Jane Tindell age 87 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. A member of Union Baptist Church. Betty served as a front end manager for Kroger for many years and was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Charlie Tindell; children Jimmy Tindell and Janie Weber; granddaughter Brandy Helton; parents Ellsworth and Pauline Jones; siblings...
Doris Carol Kimball
Mar 8, 2020
Doris Kimball, age 49, of Corryton Tn went to be with the lord on March 8, 2020. Doris was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by mother Carolynn Saegebrecht and brother Dieter Saegebrecht Sr. She is survived by father Horst Saegebrecht, brother Larry Saegebrecht, sister Michelle Atkins, daughters Angel Oglesby, Amanda Hunley (Christopher), Son Allen Atchley...
Janice Rutherford Miller
Mar 7, 2020
Janice Rutherford Miller age 83 of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Mama is teaching angels how to sing. Heaven’s choir needed an alto and mama answered the call. She is rejoicing now with her parents Clarence and Flora Rutherford along with brother Lonnie and sisters Essie and Juanita. Left behind and longing to hear her voice again...
Glenda Carolyn Brandon
Mar 7, 2020
Glenda Carolyn Brandon age 67 of Atlanta, GA, formally of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents Glenn and Winifred Glover Brandon. She is survived by several cousins whom loved her dearly. Family and friends will meet at Roseberry Baptist Church cemetery on Monday, March...
Shirley Mae Leatherwood
Mar 6, 2020
Shirley Mae Leatherwood, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leatherwood, parents, Burdell and Juanita Dickenson, and brothers, Robert, Dean, Billy, and Tommy Dickenson. She is survived by her children, Shannon O’Connor, Scotty Leatherwood, and Eric Leatherwood, grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Destiny, Becca, Chasity, Andrew, Matthew, Cory, Kaley,...
Charlie L. Zimmerman
Mar 5, 2020
Charlie L. Zimmerman, age 57, of Knoxville, passed away March 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, William & Bertie Zimmerman. Survivors include daughter, Misty Dawn Zimmerman, brother, Niles E. Zimmerman and wife, Vicki, sister, Brenda E. McDuffie and husband, Greg, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends...
Paul Edward Loy
Mar 3, 2020
Paul Edward Loy age 60 of East Knoxville passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. Retired supervisor in maintenance for the Public building Authority. He was an avid fisherman and helped host fishing tournaments. He loved riding his Harley with his “brothers”. Preceded in death by parents; Carl, Sr and Lillian Loy, Sister; Ella...
Dorothy Jean Beeler
Mar 2, 2020
Dorothy J. Beeler, age 80, passed away March 2, 2020. She was a member of Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church. Dorothy was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Cordie McGhee, and brother, Donald McGhee. Survivors include husband of 62 years, Richard Beeler, sons, Jim Beeler and wife January, and John Beeler and wife Rae. As well as six grandchildren,...
David Randall "Randy" Jett
Mar 2, 2020
David Randall “Randy” Jett, age 54, of the Halls Crossroads community, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, in hospice care at Open Arms, following a brief illness. He graduated from Fort Sanders Developmental Center and subsequently attended day programs at the Sertoma Center and the Cerebral Palsy Center before transitioning to Open Arms last year. Randy will be remembered for...
Joyce Ann Mcafee
Feb 29, 2020
Joyce Ann DeVault McAfee, age 79, went to be with the lord on February 29, 2020. She was born April 29, 1940 in Luttrell, TN. Joyce was preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Zelphia DeVault, and brothers, Boyd and Jimmy DeVault. Survivors include husband, Fred McAfee, sons Wayne Mallicoat and wife Rachel, and Tim Mallicoat and wife Paige, grandchildren,...
Carl Dean Sikkema
Feb 28, 2020
Dr. Carl Dean Sikkema, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away February 28, 2020 with his family by his side. Carl was a member of Redemption Church for 24 years (where he served on the prayer team and loved to volunteer for different ministry opportunities as the needs arose). He was retired from TVA. He was a wonderful and loving father...
Zelma Farmer
Feb 28, 2020
Zelma Bridges Farmer, age 94, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord February 28, 2020. She was a member of Old Pleasant Gap Baptist Church and had retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 45 years of service. She was preceded in death by husband, Clois Farmer, and parents Jessie & Marona Bridges. Survivors include nephews, Michael and Darrell Bridges,...
Jackie Lynn Spencer
Feb 26, 2020
Jackie L. Spencer, Jr. age 42, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly 12:33 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Glen Oaks Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. He was an avid UT Vols Fan. Preceded in death by sister, Patricia Gail Spencer, grandparents, Anna Mae and Clarence...
Patricia Ann French
Feb 26, 2020
Patricia Ann French, age 66 of Knoxville passed away on February 26, 2020 at Ft. Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents R.C. Gray and Charlotte Jean Griffin; husbands, Charles Hurst and Randy French; sisters: Brenda Webb, Connie Faust and Debbie Thomas. Survivors include her children: Lynn (Angie), Stacy (Ronnie), Ricky and Jeffery (Melissa); grandchildren: Cari, Kala, Chris,...
Gladys Elizabeth Mynatt
Feb 25, 2020
Gladys Elizabeth Mynatt went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2020. She was a loving wife and mother and a member of Union Baptist Church. Gladys is preceded in death by parents William and Vola Collins. Survived by beloved husband of 57 years, Robert L. Mynatt; children Robert S. Mynatt (Debbie), Roger Mynatt (Kristine), and Carmilla Pilant; grandchildren...
Robert G. Brown
Feb 25, 2020
Robert G. Brown Jr. age 75 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at home. A member of Sheppard of the Hills Lutheran Church. Robert retired from Dupont after many years of service. He enjoyed volunteering and serving meals to the residents of Northgate Terrace. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Suzanne S. Brown and...
Betty Jo Fields
Feb 24, 2020
Betty Jo Owens Fields age 84 formally of Rutledge, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Millard and Georgie Owens; siblings Ruth, Helen, Harold, Barbara Kay, and Don. Survived by her son Brian Fields (Angie); grandchildren Kara Ladd (Kaden), Kelsey Cox (Ross), Samantha Abbott (Andrew), and Austin Fields; great-grandchildren Joshua Abbott, Natalie Abbott, and Violet Ladd;...
Steven Dale Scates
Feb 24, 2020
Steven Dale Scates, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2020. He attended Farragut High School. Steven is now in his heavenly home and is no longer in pain. He was a gifted mechanic and could repair any kind of engine. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Luther and Allie Scates and Flora...
