Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lori Lestarr Carver
Aug 28, 2022
Lori LeStarr Carver, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022. She was a loving mom, mamaw, and sister. She is preceded by parents Louise and Kenneth Radford, brother Kenny Radford, father of her children Timothy Carver Sr., granddaughter Norah Carver, and half sister Doris Carver. She is survived by her loving partner of 14...
Hazel L. Ketner
Aug 28, 2022
Hazel L. Ketner, age 87 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord August 28, 2022 at Autumn Care Assisted Living. She was a member at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for 34 years and then at Inskip Baptist Church for the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Jesse H....
Caye Parolari
Aug 28, 2022
Caye Parolari, age 80 of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2022. She was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. Caye was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mayme Bounds. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ted Parolari; sons and daughter-in-law, Ted and Rhonda Parolari; grandchildren, Kristyn (Alex) Bullard, Thaniel and fiancé Emily...
Robert Louis Mynatt
Aug 27, 2022
Robert “Bob” Louis Mynatt, age 95, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2022. He was a loving husband and father and a member and Deacon at Union Baptist Church. He worked for the Bank of Knoxville, Third National Bank, and SunTrust Bank, where he retired from after 42 years. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, where he...
Doris Hubbs Witt
Aug 25, 2022
Doris Hubbs Witt, age 95 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 25, 2022. She enjoyed working puzzles, reading, and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Walter Witt. She is survived by loving daughters, Diann McMurtery and Kim (Robert) Garrett; grandchildren, Rebecca (Josh) Collins, Emily (William) Henson, and Ben...
Kaiden Anthony King-Theilen
Aug 24, 2022
Kaiden Anthony King-Theilen, age 23 months passed away on August 24, 2022. He was known as K-Man, Rowdy, and Bubba, and he was a child of God. Kaiden was a tough little man with a big heart. He is survived by his parents, Britney King and Zachary Theilen; grandparents, Roger Theilen, Cindy Theilen, Joey King, and Christy Munsey; great-grandparents, Carl...
Steven Edgar Carver
Aug 24, 2022
Steven E. Carver, Sr. age 77 of North Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a 45+ year member and choir member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. Retired from Briggs Inc. after 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, John and Geneva Carver. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Carolyn Carver; son,...
Joyce A. Keck
Aug 23, 2022
Joyce A. (Posey) Keck, age 89, of Knoxville passed unexpectedly into the arms of God on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 with her family at her side while on vacation at Fort Walton Beach in Florida. She joined her beloved husband, Voyd in Heaven on their 69th wedding anniversary. She retired after 39 years of service with Sears, Roebuck and Company....
Mary Ruth Purkey
Aug 23, 2022
Mary Ruth Shell Purkey, age 85, of Lenoir City, passed away on August, 23, 2022. She loved the Lord and was a member of Faithway Baptist Church. She loved square dancing and listening to The Primitive Quartet. She had a great sense of humor and was always trying to get a laugh out of someone. She loved to be the...
Linda Ann Merritt
Aug 22, 2022
Linda Ann Merritt, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away August 22, 2022. Her chains are finally broken and she will be remembered as the loving mother, friend, and sister she was. Preceded in death by parents Willetta and Robert Martin and brothers Darrell and Michael Martin. Survived by sons Edward Merritt and family, Bobby Merritt and family, sisters Susan Daughtery...
Velma Sadie Holloway
Aug 22, 2022
Velma Sadie Holloway, age 81, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. She is preceded in death by special son, John Inman, Jr.; parents, Fred and Mary White; siblings, Richard White, Daniel White, Betty Russell and Josephine O’Dell. She is survived by daughter, Mildred Adcox (Robert); grandchildren, Candy Rolfe (James) and Robert Adcox II (Crissy); 17 great grandchildren; several other...
Jonathan Noon
Aug 22, 2022
Jonathan “Jon” Noon, age 32, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022. He played the guitar and he had just began delving into art. Preceded in death by brother Dakota Green missing for four years; cousin, Christopher Noon; uncle, Wayne Noon. Survived by mom, Deborah Green; dad, Jeffrey Green; daughters, Isabella Rose and Apollo Ulani; Grandma, Helen...
April Satterfield
Aug 21, 2022
April Satterfield, age 42 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022. April loved life and had a huge heart. She was preceded in death by daughter, Ashlyn Reno. Survived by mother, Vickie Birchfield; children, Brooklyn Satterfield, Devlyn Satterfield, Makalyn Barnes, Leelyn Barnes, Kendllyn Carsile; brothers, Terry Birchfield, Bo Birchfield, and Greg Satterfield; uncle and...
Martha Broughton Ward
Aug 20, 2022
Martha Broughton Ward age 86 of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Miracle Baptist Church, and retired from the Office of Hearings and Appeals with the Tennessee Valley Authority. Preceded in death by parents; John and Lucille Blake, daughter; Gail Broughton, son; Thomas Broughton, sister; Lorene Potter, and the...
Donnie Cleveland Ollis
Aug 20, 2022
Donnie Cleveland Ollis, age 59 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, August 20. 2022. He enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, family, and being around people. He was a very hard worker. He is preceded in death by beloved wife, Mickey Ollis; parents, brother, sister, and step-son. He is survived by loving son, Shawn Ollis; daughters, April and Amy Mullins; grandchildren, brothers,...
Carol Sue Bennett
Aug 20, 2022
Carol Sue Bennett, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away at Westmoreland Nursing Home Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by beloved brother, Keith Bennett; and Daughter, Lisa Wheeler. She is survived by loving mother, Stella Blake; sisters, Brenda Smith, Darlene Bennett, Inez Ballard, and Trinette Blake; son, Lance Falcon; grandchildren, Chyanne Wheeler and Heather Wheeler; great-grandchildren, Waylon...
Voyd Ailor Beason
Aug 20, 2022
Voyd Ailor Beason, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Tennova North Medical Center. Voyd was born August 24, 1936 in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee to the late William and Zana Beason. Voyd will be celebrating his 86th birthday with his Lord. He attended Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Voyd was...
Teresa Sweet
Aug 19, 2022
Teresa J. Sweet, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2022. She loved the beach and the lake. She loved all of her cats. She is preceded in death by her dad, Robert Sweet; mom, Josina Sweet; sisters, Joann, Cindy, and Marilyn; and brother, Robin. She is survived by her daughter, Robin (Mike) Smith; grandson,...
James Franklin Hammond
Aug 19, 2022
James (Jimmy) Franklin Hammond, age 87 of Knoxville, went to be with the lord Friday, August 19, 2022. He was a faithful member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. He was preceded by his parents Harvey and Carrie Hammond, and his brother Marvin Hammond. He is survived by his loving and faithful sister-in-law Kay Hammond, niece Lisa (Darren) Cardwell, nephew Jeff...
Juanita J. Moore
Aug 18, 2022
Juanita J. Moore, age 91, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband, William Gordon Moore, Sr.; parents, William James Howard Viles and Alberta (Vertie) Mae Huskey; sisters, Dorothy Louise Lowe and Ethel Minnie Warren; brothers, Roy Kenneth Viles and Floyd Wilkerson Viles. Survived by son, William Gordon Moore, Jr....
