All Obituaries

Eva Mae Hurst 11/17/1937 ~ 06/29/2020 age 82 of Sevierville, TN passed away on 06/29/2020 at Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home. 

Benjamin Robert Franklin, age 52, went to be with the Lord June 23, 2020. Ben was a devoted and loving husband and father. Ben was a former pastor of The Father’s Ministry, Kodak, TN. He founded and taught music at the Worship Training Center in Knoxville, TN for over 20 years. He shared his love for worship and the Lord with the young people he taught. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Franklin; his daughter, Anna Franklin; his son, Danny Gerard III; his parents, Carl and Jean...

William C. Rasmussen, October 8, 1950 - June 10, 2020, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he attended Saint Louis School and the University of Hawaii. He was then employed as a special agent in the FBI for 24 years (1980-2004) in Manhattan, New York and Memphis, Tennessee. He was an avid reader and writer, with interests including golfing, bowling, and playing the guitar. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Malcolm...

Bobbie Jean Johnson age 88, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. She liked to color and make beaded jewelry. Bobbie had a passion for her grandchildren and was a devoted Mamaw. Preceded in death by husband of 30 plus years, W.A. Johnson; son, Danny Farragut; parents, Pinkney Earl Elam and Lula Mae Elam; brother, Robert Earl Elam. Survivors include sons, Mike Farragut, Nick (Patsy) Farragut; daughter, Sherry Booth (Don French); step-children, Gloria, Clara, Sharon, Linda, Gracie, Ricky;...

Esther Jean Palmer, age 85 passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born May 7, 1935 in Macon Georgia. She was spiritual and went to Walnut Grove Church. She loved to dance, garden and shop. Esther was a sweet, generous lady and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by parents Lillian & Andrew David Anderson; son Charles Pruet; brothers Andrew David Anderson II, Andrew David Anderson III, and William J. Anderson; sisters Myra Joyce Anderson, Betty...

Nancy Annette Saskas, Age 62, gained her angel wings Saturday, May 16th after a long-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded with love from her five wonderful children. Nancy was born in Pinellas, FL on July 14, 1956. She was the only child to Mildred Minerva Grant. Nancy enjoyed fishing on the Suwannee River, going to yard sales with her best friend, Linda Wheeler, and spending endless hours with her grandchildren. She is survived by her five children: one son, Tony Stephenson, four...

Robert R Hayes age 92, of Sevierville, TN., passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 He is a United States Veteran. He was in the Army Air Force and was an Army engineer for three years. He also served in the Navy for six months. Robert worked as a repairman for Sears of Knoxville for twenty plus years where he retired from. He also worked at Chrysler car plant in Michigan for ten years. He also worked at Smoky Mountain Lanes Blount County bowling lanes. He was known as “Papaw” by his...

Virginia Carper age 98 went to her heavenly home April 23, 2020. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Dixielee (Richard Myers) Freeman, Penny (Manny) Freeman-Onosa; and several beloved nieces and nephews; special friend Juanita Thomas; all the special caregivers at Freedom Senior Living. Per Virginia’s request there will be no services. Condolences can be made online at www.rawlingsfuneralhome.com

Eula Faye Galyon (Stinnett) September 19th, 1962 - April 10th, 2020 Eula Faye Galyon (Stinnett) ~ age 57, of Seymour, went home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, April 10th, 2020. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend to many with a big heart and a caring nature of putting others before herself. She was proud to call herself a child of God and would profess her faith in him to everyone around her. Eula was the greatest friend on this earth and a selfless mother to her...

Charles Earnest Parton age 82 of Wears Valley passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 3:20pm at Pigeon Forge Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Mary Parton; wife, Mary Sue; sons, Jessie Vineyard, Tommy Vineyard, and step son Steven Turpin; brothers, Carl and Junior; sisters, Dorothy and Byrgie. He is survived by his daughter in law and caretaker, Teresa Vineyard; son Roger Parton; very special nephew Glenn Parton, and many more nieces and nephews; grandchildren,...