Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Marianne B. Settle
Jul 14, 2023
Marianne Blin Settle, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Marianne was born March 28, 1930, in Dusseldorf, Germany, and met her husband Ford Settle in England after World War II. She was employed at Internal Medicine Associates Division at St. Mary’s Hospital for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, biking, hiking, and...
Gavin Roy Henderlight
Jul 13, 2023
Gavin Roy Henderlight, age 16 of Halls, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, departed this life on July 13, 2023. He was an intelligent, kind, friendly, and helpful young man who will forever be missed by his adoring family and close friends.
Gavin was born in Murfreesboro, TN on April 1, 2007. He attended Halls Elementary School, Halls Middle...
Edward Gifford Miller, Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
Edward G. Miller, Jr., age 85, died on July 13, 2023. Ed was a devoted husband of 65 years to his wife, Evelyn, and father to three daughters. He earned a PhD in organic chemistry from Georgia Tech, served in the U.S. Army at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, and worked for 30+ years at Tennessee Eastman Company, then a division of...
Barbara Jane Standifer
Jul 13, 2023
Barbara Jane Standifer, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away July 13, 2023 at Oakwood Senior Living. She was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Clea Arnwine and Udeyne Taylor Arnwine, husband Lawrence Standifer, sister Frances Cutshaw, and brother John Arnwine. Survived by special friend Gene Dyer, brothers Jerry Arnwine, Tim Arnwine, and Clea Arnwine (Trish),...
Montgomery Jackson Kennedy Jr.
Jul 12, 2023
Montgomery Jackson Kennedy, Jr., “Jack”, a beloved husband, father, and Pappaw, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1924.He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1947 and is a proud, decorated World War II veteran that served in the Pacific theatre. He was a loyal and dedicated employee at Robertshaw Fulton in Knoxville...
Preston Arthur James "A.J." Brooks
Jul 12, 2023
Preston Arthur James “A.J.” Brooks, age 37 of Knoxville, TN joined his father with the Lord, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He enjoyed spending his time riding motorcycles, fishing, being on the lake, loved being with his nieces and nephews and loved his momma. He was preceded in death by beloved father Arthur James Brooks and grandparents. He is survived by...
Elijah William James
Jul 11, 2023
Elijah William James, age 12, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Elijah “Eli” William James, age 12 of Knoxville, peacefully went to be with the Lord in his mother’s arms on the morning of July 11, 2023. He was a lover of animals, music, art, and playing power wheelchair soccer. He was an absolute light and inspiration to every...
Brenda Louise Helton
Jul 11, 2023
Brenda Louise Helton, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2023. She was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church, retired from Melaleuca after 20 years of service. Brenda always poured loveinto her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Helton; parents, Bud Troy Daniels and Virgie Louise Daniels;...
Dorotha "Dot" Fay Severs
Jul 10, 2023
Dorotha (Dot) Fay Severs, age 95, passed away on July 10, 2023 in Port St Lucie, Fl. She was born in Union County Tennessee in 1928. She graduated from Central High School in Knox County in 1947 and went to nursing school at Knoxville General, graduating in 1950. She worked as a private duty nurse for a few years and...
Lawrence Burton Huffman
Jul 10, 2023
Lawrence Burton Huffman, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ft. City, retired from Standard Knitting Mill, and sang southern gospel music for many years.
He is preceded in death by wife, Betty Jo Huffman; sisters, Laverne Clinton, Jewell Moore, Ruth McGinnis and Agnes Huffman; brother, James...
Tammy Wynette Brooks
Jul 10, 2023
Tammy “Grammy” Wynette Brooks age 48 of Knoxville, returned home with her mother Mamie Ruth Sexton on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, William “Bill” Sexton and Mamie Sexton. Survivors, Husband, Christopher Brooks, children, Jeremy (Ariel Sumlin) Brooks, Brittany (Douglas Skotzke) Brooks. Granddaughter, Zoey “Zoey-Boo” Brooks. Brother, Ricky Sexton, Special friend, Betty Smith.
The...
Kimberly Longmire McNutt
Jul 10, 2023
Kimberly Longmire McNutt, age 36 of Knoxville, peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 10, 2023. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church, and greatly enjoyed working with children in the AWANA program. Kimberly will be remembered for her courage, faith, and strong will throughout her life time. She had a special bond with her...
Frederica "Fritzy" J. Ober
Jul 9, 2023
Frederica “Fritzy” J. Ober, 97, of Corryton, Tennessee went Home to the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Dr. Harold B. Cox and Mildred C. (Robertson) Cox Johnson on July 1, 1926, on a train in San Antonio, Texas. Fritzy married the love of her life, Arden G. Ober, Jr. on...
Jerry Lynn Wright
Jul 8, 2023
Jerry Lynn Wright Sr. age 62 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Jerry is preceded in death by Father Robert George Wright and brother Danny Eugene Wright.
Jerry is survived by mother Frances Beeler. Sister’s Patsy Lee Bailey, Ella Faye Lourick (Nick), Rose Ammerman (Kennith) and Tiara Beeler. Brother Arthur Earl Wolfenbarger....
Christine Elizabeth Crowe
Jul 7, 2023
Crowe, Christine Elizabeth- Age 92, of Knoxville, died Friday July 7, 2023 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by spouse Earl Crowe Jr.; children Gary Crowe, and Patricia Stroud Crowe; granddaughter Jessica Stansberry; parents Samuel and Pearl McDaniel; sisters Bonnie Crowe, Louise Fuss, Rosalee Cooley, and...
Ella "Doreen" Helton
Jul 6, 2023
Ella "Doreen" Helton, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Doreen was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and her dog. She loved helping others by making monthly donations to charities such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Shriner's Charities.
She is proceeded in death by...
Shirley Sue Surrett
Jul 6, 2023
Surrett, Shirley Sue Compton - Knoxville, aged 88, passed away on July 6, 2023. Sue was born in Knoxville on September 4, 1934 to parents Evelyn Louise Collins Compton and Harry Carlyle Compton, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Randall Howard Surrett and her brother, Roger Allen Compton. She is...
Andy Tennis Dotson, Jr.
Jul 6, 2023
Andy Dotson age 63, of Knoxville Tennessee entered into God’s Kingdom on July 6, 2023. Andy was a beloved and devoted husband and loved his children and grandchildren. He leaves behind family and friends who will deeply miss him. We take comfort in knowing he was saved and in a better place. At the age of 17 Andy enlisted in...
James Earl Goff
Jul 6, 2023
James “Jim” Earl Goff, 71, of Knoxville, passed away on July 6, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1952. Survived by his wife of 47 years; Wanda Humphries Goff, son; Matt Goff, Constant companion; his Pomeranian, Vernon (Lovingly named after Jim’s Dad) sister; Debbie Franklin, brother-in-law; Alan Humphries, sister in law; Kathy (Wendell) Kirkland, Betty (Possum) Lacey and Ruby...
Marshall Lee Childress
Jul 5, 2023
Marshall L. Childress, of Halls, passed away on July 5, 2023, at 93 years of age. He was an avid UT fan, especially football. He loved watching ball games, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. His kind heart and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by...
