Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
"Al" Alan Lee Beeler
May 15, 2024
Alan “Al” Lee Beeler age 64 traveled through heavy storm named Cancer, his last load to heaven Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Alan was hardwired to be behind the wheel. His true passion began as a teen when he entered the world of motorcycle racing. He turned his love of commending a vehicle into a life of long career as a...
Dovie Patterson
May 15, 2024
Dovie Patterson (Nee Emge), age 99, passed away on May 15, 2024. During WWII and after, she worked at the Y-12 and X-10 plants in Oak Ridge. After retiring in Oak Ridge, she moved to Gatlinburg where she continued to work at Beville Reagan Enterprises, and was active in her church. She began hiking the Smoky Mountains in her 60s...
Floyd Carl Gideon
May 15, 2024
Floyd Carl Gideon, age 87 of Corryton, passed away May 15, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by wife Claudette Gideon, parents Kermit and Stella Gideon, brothers Fred and Ancil Gideon, sisters Ruth Brown and Betty Gideon. Survived by sons Floyd “Dan” and wife Brenda Gideon and Lloyd Gideon, grandchildren Keith Gideon, Cody Gideon, Kevin Gideon,...
Tommy Sue Lepper
May 15, 2024
Tommy Sue Lepper of Knoxville, TN and Indianapolis, IN passed Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.Tommy Sue was born January 4, 1944, to Mavity George (Bud) Janke Sr and Mary Thomas (Hook), the youngest of four children.Tommy Sue was an accomplished self-taught artist winning several awards which include the Dogwood Arts Festival Association’s 1st place and...
Phyllis Marshall
May 15, 2024
Phyllis C. Marshall age 82 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.Family and friends will meet at 10:45 AM for an 11:00 AM graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday, May 20, 2024. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Carmon
May 13, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Carmon, age 71 of Corryton, TN, passed peacefully away at her home on May 13, 2024. Liz was a generous woman of many talents, full of laughter and a passion for life. She was a loving sister, an adoring aunt, a selfless caregiver, and a shining light to all whose lives she touched. She was a member...
Martha "Marti" Widby Lewis
May 12, 2024
Martha “Marti” Widby Lewis, age 75, formerly of Peachtree Corners, GA, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
She was saved at a young age and grew up in Knoxville, TN. She wanted to be remembered in death as she lived in life. She had a fierce love for Jesus, her family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents,...
Stephen Carroll Burnett
May 12, 2024
Stephen Carroll Burnett, age 62, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2024, after a brief battle with liver cancer. Stephen was born on September 30, 1961, in Lenoir City, TN to Raymond and Frieda Burnett. He was married to his loving wife, Lisa Carico Burnett, for 32 years. He also had two children, Abigail Burnett McDonald (Daniel...
"Jo" Mary Josephine Whitt
May 12, 2024
Mary Josephine Whitt, age 79, of Washburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Jo was a member of Emory Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alden and Hettie Acuff; sisters, Shirley Coffey and Evelyn Acuff. Jo is survived by loving husband of sixty years. Thomas A. Whitt; son, Keith Whitt, daughter, Kristi...
Mildred Frances Frye
May 12, 2024
Mildred Frances Frye age 98 of Fountain City passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was one of the oldest members of First Baptist Church, Fountain City. Preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Alvin Frye who was the owner/operator of Fountain City Exxon; son-in-law, Darrell Hinchey. Survivors; son, Tommy Frye, Sr.; Daughter, Lisa Hinchey; grandchildren, Tom Frye, Jr.,...
Raymond Edward Gilliam
May 11, 2024
Raymond Edward Gilliam (Pop), age 75, passed from this life into the arms of our HeavenlyFather on May 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.Preceded in death by his parents Randall Farris Gilliam Sr. and Charmie Mae (Cunningham)Gilliam, Brothers Randall Farris Gilliam Jr and James Richard Gilliam, sister Charmie AnnMartin, Brother-in-law Stephen Moseley.Born in Bristol VA on February 13, 1949, Raymond...
Patricia E. Holland
May 11, 2024
Patricia E. Holland, age 87 of Knoxville, passed away at home on May 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. Pat was born on June 12, 1936 and was preceded in death by parents Carl and Lillian Elmore. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John, whom she married on March 26, 1960; siblings Sue (Richard), Lois and Carl...
Sharon Ann Davies Moore
May 10, 2024
Sharon Ann Davies Moore, Our Mom, Mamadre, Mamadradle, Mama, Ma and Nanny Nanny has made her way into the heavens, sweetly guided by the Northern Lights on May 10, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee since 1996. She is preceded in death by her husband, Burton...
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...
