Shirley Ann Patterson
Oct 26, 2025
Shirley Ann Patterson, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday October 26, 2025. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, where she had a great group of friends and she loved all the senior activities, especially Bingo.
Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Lydia Beeler; husband Robert Patterson; siblings, Bob Beeler and Al Beeler; sister, Kathleen Templin.
Survivors are...
Betty Jane Chadwick
Oct 25, 2025
Betty Jane Chadwick age 97 of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, October 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Effie Chadwick, sisters, Lillian Ruth Laster and Maureen Fisher. Betty was born in Smithwood in Fountain City and graduated from Central High School in 1947. Later that same year she...
Melissa "Missy" Diane Burkhardt
Oct 25, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Diane Burkhardt age 50, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born November 8, 1974 to the late Thomas Burkhardt and Diane Burkhardt Bryant. Missy was a very loving, caring, person that would do anything for any and everyone. Missy loved with her whole heart, especially when it came to her family and...
Barbara Jean Ingle
Oct 25, 2025
Barbara Ingle, age 98, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 25, 2025, at Island Home Park Health and Rehab. She was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church in Maynardville. Barbara owned and operated several beauty salons and was a prominent member of the Knoxville business community for more than 40 years.
Preceded in death by parents James...
Pollye Marie Jones
Oct 24, 2025
Pollye Marie Jones, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House after an extended illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church Fountain City. Preceded in death by her husband, Bob Jones and her daughter, Sheila Jones. Survivors; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Larry Pickard; grandsons, Doug, Chad, and Trey. Special thanks...
Hubert "H. C." Carey Corum
Oct 24, 2025
Hubert C. "H.C." Corum age 89 of Corryton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was a devoted and life-long member of Clapp's Chapel United Methodist Church in his home of Corryton. H. C. was proud of his military service in the U. S. Army's armored infantry and airborne divisions, serving from 1960-1962 during the Bay of Pigs Crisis...
Dr. Hilrey Henry Randolph
Oct 22, 2025
Dr. Hilrey Henry Randolph age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Dr. Randolph served the Halls community as a veterinarian for 50 years. Starting his career in 1970 at Broadway Veterinarian Clinic. He later went on to open his own office, Crossroads Animal Clinic in 1975. Dr. Randolph was always supporting...
Timothy Rex Steelman
Oct 21, 2025
Timothy Rex “Beetlejuice” Steelman age 63, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father and grandfather. He had an old soul in a young body and was loved by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Steelman; parents,...
John Michael Slover
Oct 21, 2025
John Michael Slover age 73, of Corryton passed away 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home with his son by his side. John was the former owner/operator of S. R. Roofing and a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. John loved the outdoors especially fishing and hunting with his son. John was preceded in death by his...
Elizabeth Gail King
Oct 21, 2025
Elizabeth “Gail” King, 85, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 16, 1940, Gail lived a life defined by strength, elegance and unwavering love. She was the beloved wife of Herschel King and a devoted mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother and great‑great‑grandmother. Her...
Pallas Hammond Powers
Oct 20, 2025
Pallas Hammond Powers, age 68, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord Monday, October 20, 2025. She was an OR nurse at UT Hospital for 35+ years. She was very involved in music ministry at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church playing the piano and the organ during her time there. She enjoyed crafting, cooking for her family and...
Stephen Edward Pramik
Oct 19, 2025
Stephen E. Pramik, 65, passed away on October 19, 2025. Stephen is preceded in death by his father Bernard Pramik Sr., mother Helen Funk, sister Ann Marie Faber, father-in-law James Kennedy, and cherished pet dog Dessa. He leaves behind his loving wife Kathy, siblings Bernie (Kathy), Greg (Kathy), Nancy (John) Wagner, Val (Jamie) Craddock, brother-in-law David Faber, mother-in-law Pauline Kennedy,...
Christopher Lorne Rudd
Oct 19, 2025
Christopher Lorne Rudd, age 58, passed away on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his family and so much love. Born on May 28, 1967, he lived a meaningful life filled with love and laughter.
He was a dedicated land surveyor for many years, a profession he truly loved. His work reflected his strong attention to detail and his pride in a...
John Phillips Lye III
Oct 19, 2025
John Phillips Lye II, age 82, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home in Knoxville TN.
He was born July 6, 1943, in Erie, PA to John and Margaret (Pulford) Lye. He graduated from Harbor Creek High School and attended Penn State and Gannon Universities. He retired from General Electric after 28 years of employment.
He was preceded in...
Johanna Minoura Purganan
Oct 18, 2025
Johanna Minoura Purganan, age 24, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Kingston, New York, died suddenly and without warning Saturday evening, October 18, 2025.
“Jojo” was a loving mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She was the embodiment of hard work, ambition and compassion. She was raised within the Kingston-Hudson Valley Family Church where she was surrounded by love, faith and a...
John Edward "Papaw" Hutchens
Oct 18, 2025
John Edward "Papaw" Hutchens, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, October 18,2025.
John was a former member and Sunday school teacher of North Knoxville Baptist Church for 25 years and a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. His faith and dedication to his community were central parts of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father, Gilford...
Mary Elizabeth Pressnell Mink
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Pressnell Mink, born September 8, 1930 in Claiborne County. TN. finally saw Jesus face-to-face on October 18, 2025, while surrounded by children and grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. According to her testimony, she accepted Jesus as a small child at home while kneeling beside an old cane-bottom chair. Her faith never wavered...
William Lawrence Reed
Oct 16, 2025
William Lawrence Reed, 82, of Sevierville TN, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1943, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is survived by his loving wife, partner and soul mate Paulette Shirley and sister Marion Virkus, (TX) and sister-in-law Sandi Strizak, (TN). Also, survived by his children William G. Reed (daughter in law Cindy,...
JP Davis
Oct 16, 2025
JP Davis age 80, of Knoxville, born June 17, 1945, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cody and Nettie Hensley Davis, and siblings: Huburt, Hessie, Carlos, Hobert, R.V., Thurman and Margie Davis. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Davis, children: Debbie and Casey Varnell, Jackie...
James "Jim" Mayford Mitchell, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
James “Jim” Mitchell, Jr. age 87, of Knoxville, TN passed away after a short illness at UT Medical Center. He was a retired detective with the KPD after 15 years of service. He loved doing yard work, tending to his flower garden, and working on puzzles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lena and James Mitchell, and brother,...