Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Mar 23, 2019

Mar 22, 2019

Don Gambrel, age 66 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Easter Gambrel, sister Goldie May Downs, brother Ernest Gambrel, and stepson Ricky Akin. Survived by wife, of 38 years, Nancy Yoder Gambrel; children Robert Akin (Connie), Sandra Rector, Nikki Sharpe...

Mar 22, 2019

Michael Vincent Melton, age 43 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday March 22, 2019. He is preceded in death by Grandfather, Estel Melton and Bill and Virginia Stanton. Survived by parents, Gary Melton and Nancy Wiggins, Daughter, Kilee Melton, Grandmother, Jessie Melton, Brothers, Wayne and Brad Easterly, Niece, Gracie Easterly and Nephews, Anthony and Brandon Easterly. Michael...

Mar 21, 2019

Shirley Jean Lay Carver entered into the presence of Almighty God on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 11:37 AM in Knoxville, Tennessee. Everyone that knew her knew what a hard worker and fighter she was, and those attributes held true until the very end. She was a proud member of the Knoxville Central High Class of 1958, and remained a...

Mar 20, 2019

Nellie Sue Kitts age 83, of the Halls community, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church. She retired from Porcelain Products Company after 40 plus years of service. She is preceded in death by parents; Joseph & Laura Price, husband; Billy Ray Kitts, four sisters and five brothers. She is survived by son;...

Mar 18, 2019

Stephen E. Griffith, age 65, of Corryton, TN received his angel wings Monday, March 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Warner Griffith and Doris Jacqueline Griffith. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; children, Carrie Griffith, Samantha (Frank) Lord, Marcus (Kayla) Atkins and Chris Griffith; sister, Susan (Bob) Tebbitt; brother, Scott (Laura) Griffith; grandchildren, Samuel,...

Mar 18, 2019

David L. Carpenter age 72 of Knoxville took his heavenly flight to be with our Lord, Monday, March 18, 2019. He was a member of Solway Baptist Church for 61 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd “Big Foot” and Emma Carpenter, brother: Paul Carpenter and sister Shirley Newport Carpenter. Left to cherish his memories are his...

Mar 17, 2019

Michael E. Nicley age 61 of Maynardville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home. Retired auto mechanic from Treece Auto Repair. Preceded in death by his father Edward Nicley and sister, Christine Nicley. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Shelia Nicley; mother, Madge Workman; children, Jonya Coffey (Bryan), Bubby King, Jonathan Nicley (Christy), Jamie Cheeks, Jennifer...

Mar 17, 2019

Helen M. Harris Burrell, 87 of Knoxville, passed away on March 17, 2019 following a short illness. She was a member of Redemption Harvest Church of Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents Dotha Hughes and Eunice Hughes; first husband Verlon Lionel Harris; second husband Max E. Burrell; as well as all her brothers and sisters. She is...

Mar 16, 2019

Juan went home, March 16, 2019, after he was taken away from us, due to an accident that took his life. Juan was just 55 years old. Juan leaves behind, his children Juan (Mikey) Perez, son, Selena, and Diana Perez, twin daughters, Phillip Williamson, son, mother of their children, Doreen Williamson Adair, her husband, Nic Adair, and their daughter, Heather...

Mar 15, 2019

John W Dukes of Maryville passed away Friday, March 15 2019. He is preceded in death by wife Jo Dukes; parents Robert & Vina Mae; brother Larry “Bud” (Sue); and sister Nancy. He is survived by daughters Anita Craig of Ooltewah; Lori Nelson (Bryan) of Sweetwater and son Spencer of Nashville; grandchildren Jason (Jessica) Cooper of Maryville and Hillary Cooper...

Mar 15, 2019

James Douglas "J.D." Killion passed away, March 15, 2019, at Norris Health and Rehab Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born November 2, 1933 in New Tazewell, TN. He was a member of Emory Pike American Christian Church. J.D. was a member of the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Mossie...

Mar 15, 2019

Jeremy Woody, age 46, passed away March 15, 2019. He was a member of Faith Promise Church North Campus. He was a loving, caring, and understanding person, as well as, a good friend to everyone. Jeremy will be terribly missed by everybody who loved him. Preceded in death by mother Kay Nutt Woody. Survived by fiancé Angie Davis, sons Zachary,...

Mar 15, 2019

Alvin Doyle Atkins, age 78, passed away March 15, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth Keeney and father, Dana Atkins. Survived by wife Dorothy Williams Atkins, sons Alvin and Tonya Atkins and Brian and Leslie Atkins, grandchildren Charles, Elizabeth, Bridget, Brandon, and Brayden, step-grandson Austin (Charity), great-grandchildren Mercedes, Aiden, and Thea, several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...

Mar 14, 2019

Marshall Don "Donnie" Hill, age 62, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019. Donnie was a proud Navy Veteran. He was a graduate of Holston High School Class of 1975 and ITT Tech. He was a lover of Corvettes and Star Trek. Preceded in death by father John Hill and step-father Marshall Smith. Gone but not forgotten by, mother Faye...

Mar 13, 2019

Fred Parrott, Jr., age 85, passed away March 13, 2019. He was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. Fred was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his family deeply. Left to cherish his memory are wife of 66 years, Marykate “Katie” Parrott; sons Phil...

Mar 12, 2019

Tammy “Bright” Jordan age 54 of South Knoxville, TN went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was a graduate of West High School, class of ’82. Preceded in death by grandmother, Susie Bright, grandfather, James White, grandmother Lillie Mae White and father, Fred Bright. Survived by mother, Juanita Bright, aunt, Elizabeth Tillett of Maryville, brother,...

Mar 12, 2019

Volley H. Cunningham age 60 of Knoxville went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was such a kind and loving person, and was always concerned for his family. He loved his family, friends and the family pets. Always willing to lend a hand to help anyone in need. He loved woodworking and making things, one of...

Mar 12, 2019

Betty Jean (Byerley) Hill, age 87, of Corryton passed away at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 while at home surrounded by her family. She is a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church. She was loved by all and loving and caring to all those around her. She enjoyed watching tv, talking on the phone with her family, reading...

Mar 12, 2019

Samuel (Sam) Charles Earl Strader, age 23, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Sam attended Powell High School and was currently working at M&A Supply. Sam and fiancée Audrey will be welcoming their son early April. He was looking forward to this day. Sam was always the one to “DO BIG THANGS” and will be...