Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Johnny Quincy Adams
Dec 9, 2024
Johnny Quincy Adams, Jr., 74, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away December 9, 2024 at his residence. He was a mechanic for many years. He liked antique cars, guns, hunting and gun collecting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Adams and sons, Chris Adams and Jeremy Adams.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carol...
Tamiko Jewlene Williams
Dec 8, 2024
Tamiko Williams, age 56, born April 26, 1968, went home peacefully surrounded by friends and family on December 8, 2024. She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Caldwell; her father, Steve Breeden and brother, Steven (Boots) Myers. She is survived by her daughters, Destiny Williams and Kerena Hall; brother, Ricky Grubb (Teresa); sisters, Shelby Wees (Crendel), Casie Waters...
Alice "Faye" Richards
Dec 8, 2024
Alice “Faye” Richards, age 82 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8. 2024. She was a member of Churchwell Avenue Baptist Church. Faye retired from Levi’s after 35 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with all of her nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, and their spouses. Survived by nieces, nephews,...
Barbara Dixon
Dec 8, 2024
Barbara Dixon, age 86 of Heiskell, TN passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home. She was a longtime member of Bishopville Baptist Church. Barbara loved the outdoors, gardening, tending to her flowers and animals. Her family was very important to her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred "Hank" Dixon; parents, Delmas and Elizabeth Fields and a...
Evelyn Louise Beeler
Dec 7, 2024
Evelyn Louise Beeler, age 89 of Corryton, Tennessee passed away at her home on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Evelyn was a former member of Union Baptist Church and later in life attended Temple Baptist. "Mamaw B" was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who always wore a smile.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Beeler; parents,...
Carolyn Annette Hill
Dec 7, 2024
Carolyn Annette Hill, age 81 was born on December 28, 1942 in Kodak, TN and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 7, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
She had the biggest heart and loved so deeply. She will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
She worked at UT Medical Center for over 30 years...
Juan Pedro "Johny" Rodriguez Arredondo
Dec 7, 2024
Juan Pedro "Johny" Rodriguez Arredondo, age 50 of Guanajuato, Mexico passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Eleuterio Rodriguez Navarro and Ma Cecila Arredondo Gutierrez; brother, Jose Luis Rodriguez Arredondo.
He is survived by wife of 12 years Betty Sue Johnson; stepchildren, Eric Johnson, Casey Torres, and Jonathon Johnson; sister, Ma Rocio Rodriguez Arredondo; brother Eleuterio Rodriguez...
Martha Jean Atkins Carter
Dec 7, 2024
Martha Jean Atkins Carter, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
She was born in Union County, Maynardville, TN on January 3, 1939.
Preceded in death by her parents, Horace Edward Atkins and Margaret Hamley Atkins; brothers Richard Atkins, Glenn Atkins, and John Atkins; parents-in-law, Frank Carter and Myrtle Sharp Carter, brothers-in-law, Marshall Carter, Otis Carter, Roy Carter and sisters-in-law, Betty...
Tom West
Dec 6, 2024
Vernon Thomas “Tom” West, age 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died Friday, December 6, 2024. Tom was born to the late Vernon Herrell and Connie M. (Waugh) West at the family home in Claxton, TN, February 2, 1939.
Tom graduated from Clinton High School, Class of 1957. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church, Knoxville.
Tom was a Shriner and a member...
Samuel "Sammy" Eugene Vaughn
Dec 6, 2024
Samuel Eugene (Sammy) Vaughn, age 59, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at UT Medical Center with his wife by his side. Sammy was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and loyal friend. His life was defined by his unwavering faith, deep love for his family, and fierce loyalty to his friends and community.
Sammy dedicated himself to his family, always...
Hubert Wayne Miller
Dec 6, 2024
Hubert Wayne Miller, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away December 6, 2024. His greatest joy in life was rebuilding cars. Preceded in death by parents, Jasper and Georgia Miller, daughter, Michelle Keck, brother, Andrew Curtis Miller, and sister-in-law, Verleen Miller. Survived by brother, Donnie R. Miller; grandson, David Keck; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather 1:45...
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,...
