Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Carol LaVerne Warren Parsley
Dec 6, 2024
Carol LaVerne Warren Parsley, age 94 of Corryton, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. LaVerne accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior as a teenager. She enjoyed working in her garden, and especially enjoyed cooking and having relatives and friends visit and have meals with her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Mike Parsley,...
Trevor John Smedley
Dec 5, 2024
Trevor John Smedley, age 77, of Knoxville (formerly California) passed away on December 5, 2024. Trevor was a bus driver for the Knox County school system. He enjoyed playing soccer and played for many years in an adult recreational league. He loved animals, spending time with his family and taking care of his family. He is preceded in death by...
Betty Parolari Mantooth
Dec 5, 2024
Betty Parolari Mantooth, 86 of Powell, TN passed away on December 5, 2024 at West Hills Nursing Home. She was the fifth daughter born to Charlie and Bertha Green Parolari in Balkan, KY, on February 18, 1938. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church, Ruth Sunday School Class. She loved her family, dancing, traveling, and was blessed to have...
Finna Evelyn Ellison Sherritze
Dec 5, 2024
Finna Evelyn Ellison Sherritze age 91, of Knoxville, TN., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2024, after complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a lifetime member of the Knoxville Primitive Baptist Church in which she served in many capacities as long as her health permitted. Finna was born on a farm in the Sharps Chapel...
Kathy Elaine King
Dec 4, 2024
Kathy Elaine King, age 71, of Knoxville, TN passed away on December 4, 2024. She was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years for the Knox County school system.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Peggy and her brother, Mark Campbell.
She is survived by her spouse, Jerry King;...
Helen Gertrude Roberts
Dec 4, 2024
Helen G. Roberts, age 65 of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully at Summit View of Rocky Top on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Helen was Baptist of Faith. She enjoyed being around family and friends, shopping and selling her Paparazzi Jewelry. Helen never met a stranger. She was kind hearted to everyone she met.
Helen is preceded in death by her father,...
Naomi Mintha Farmer
Dec 3, 2024
Naomi Mintha Farmer is now celebrating as Jesus called her to her heavenly home on December 3, 2024. Surrounded by her loving family, she left her 101 year old earthly body that would not allow her to walk and now she is strolling the streets of gold. Naomi was a Christian and a Godly woman who believed in, loved and...
James Clifford Owens
Dec 2, 2024
James Clifford Owens, 88 years of age, entered into eternal rest in the presence of God at 1:18 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024. He will be greatly missed by Wilma Jean Owens, his wife of nearly 69 years. The evening of his passing, he was comforted by family members Allen & Tom Owens, Joyce Baker, and Lydia Stewart. The...
Charles D. Williams, Jr.
Nov 30, 2024
Charles D. Williams, Jr. age 71, of Knoxville, passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home, from complications from LEAMS Disease. He served the Gatlinburg area for many years as a caterer. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dibrell and Wilma Williams, and sister, Cathy. He is survived by his husband,...
David C. Patton
Nov 29, 2024
Patton, Sr., David C. – age 82, passed away Friday, November 29th, 2024, peacefully at home. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Maryville, TN. A retired Air Force serviceman of 31 years, he volunteered with the Retiree Activities Office of the 134 ARW. He also operated a consulting firm for cyclotron operations and repair. He enjoyed...
Jerri Lynn Shelley
Nov 29, 2024
Jerri Lynn Shelley (York), age 82 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024. After graduating from Central High School, she began work as a Lighting Consultant and continued her career at both Stokes and American Lighting, from which she retired. Jerri spent a significant portion of her life living in Walland, Tennessee, where she enjoyed tending to...
Robert Edward Newman Vick
Nov 29, 2024
VICK, Robert Edward Newman, age 55 of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He died in peace at his cherished "Aunt Bank's" house surrounded by his loved ones. Robert was born to the late Bob and Darlene (Smart) Vick on January 12,1969. He was a 1987 graduate of Powell High School.
After...
Dennis Richard Spence
Nov 28, 2024
Dennis Richard Spence, age 86, of Corryton, TN, passed away on November 28, 2024, at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed cars and four-wheel drives.
Preceded in death by mother Virginia and father Richard Spence. Brother Thomas Spence.
Survived by son Mike Thomas Spence.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 9,...
Ernestine Britt Everhart
Nov 28, 2024
Ernestine Britt Everhart passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 95. Ernestine was a Knox County teacher for 37 years and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma for 47 years. She was a devout member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church and a Willing Workers S.S. Class member. She loved reading, enjoyed plays and crafting.
Ernestine is...
Doris Imogene (Gene) Lett Marsh
Nov 27, 2024
Doris Imogene (Gene) Lett Marsh age 97, of Knoxville, TN. Gene Marsh, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, of Knoxville, TN is now face-to-face with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was promoted to Eternity on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, passing peacefully at the Morning Pointe Senior Living Center in Powell. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 30, 1927,...
Shirley Maxine Humphrey
Nov 26, 2024
Shirley Maxine Humphrey age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was a member of Cedar Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Mae Humphrey, sisters, Geneva Jay and Geraldine Cooper, and brother, Bob Humphrey. She is survived by her brothers, Leroy (Judy) Humphrey and Ronnie Humphrey, and several nieces...
Janet Wanda Mae Cameron
Nov 26, 2024
Janet Wanda Mae Cameron, age 82 of Powell, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at her home. She was retired from the trucking industry. Janet was an avid gardener and loved antiques and cooking. But, most of all she loved her family.
Janet is survived by her husband, Don H. Cameron; son, Stanton McGhee (Shannon) Cameron; grandson, Garron Cameron; special...
Shannon Keith Wells Jr.
Nov 25, 2024
Shannon Keith Wells Jr., born in Knoxville Tennessee to Tammy Hicks and Shannon Wells Sr.; passed away on November 25, 2024.
Everyone said when he was little he was a red headed ball of spunk. Shannon attended Fulton High School and played baseball throughout. Shannon was a devoted husband and father and loved his family dearly. If you knew Shannon, and...
Sandra D. Webb
Nov 25, 2024
Sandra D. Webb age 66, of Halls Crossroads, won her victory over cancer on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, mamaw, wife, who was cherished for her creativity and fierce love of her family. Preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Bullard. Survived by loving husband, Randy Webb, son,...
