Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Connie Elaine Sellers
Dec 24, 2023
Connie Elaine Sellers, age 66 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord December 24, 2023. She loved being with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jean McGill. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Eddie Sellers; children, Shawn (Stacey), Joshua, Jonathan, CJ, Phillip, Lestica and Joeisha Sellers;...
Misty Key
Dec 23, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Misty Rena Key, born December 10, 1984, has passed away on December 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by: Husband C. Ronnie Key, Grand-parents Ross and Gladys Long, and Clifton (Gene) Wyrick. Brother Robert (Jr.) Caldwell, sister Christina Caldwell, Aunt Sarah Gibson, and Uncle Steve Wyrick. Misty leaves behind...
Jessie Vee (Mitchell) Elkins
Dec 23, 2023
Jessie Vee (Mitchell) Elkins, 89, Loving Sister, Mother, Grandmother, & Great-Grandmother completed her life and gained her reward on December 23, 2023. Jessie Vee spent her working years at Palm Beach Mill Outlet. Her most treasured moments were visiting with family & friends, cooking, working puzzles, sharing stories of her life, and playing with her twin great great-grandsons (her pride & joys). ...
Ellen Anna Clancy Pickering
Dec 23, 2023
Ellen Anna Clancy Pickering passed away in the care of her children on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was 99 years old. Ellen was born and baptized in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the third of thirteen children born to John A. and Ellen Joy Clancy. Her family returned to Knoxville when she was a child, and she has been a...
Ronald Richard Mola
Dec 23, 2023
Ronald Richard Mola, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. He was born June 18, 1943, in Boston, MA to the late Primo and Anna Bambini Mola.
Ronald was a Veteran of the Air Force. Since being honorable discharged from the military, Ronald was a dedicated floral designer since 1969 until his retirement in 2022.
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Jeff Lynn Williams
Dec 22, 2023
Jeff Lynn Williams, age 55 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Ruth Clendenin; parents, Kenneth and Beverly Collins; and special companion of 31 years, Penny Parsons.
Jeff is survived by his children, Nicole and George Haines, Kenneth Williams, Brandon and Leslie Williams; grandchildren, Lexi, Reagan, Jaxon, Skyleigh,...
Melvin Noe Jimenez Caceres
Dec 22, 2023
Melvin Noe Jimenez Caceres, edad 35 de Comayagua, Honduras fallecio el 22 de Diciembre 2023.
Es sobrevivido por su esposa Erica Jimenez- Caceres de Clinton; hijos Lillian Jimenez y Bayron Jimenez; hijastros Abigial Phillips y Austin Pyles; padres Noe Jimenez Banegas y Lilian Caceres Mendoza; hermanos Blanca Yulisa Jimenez Caceres, Jesson Mauricio Jimenez, Emerson Oney Jimenez, Bety Oneida Jimenez,...
Ronald Michael Lawson
Dec 22, 2023
Ronald Michael Lawson, 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on December 22, 2023, in his hometown. Ron, as he was affectionately known, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born on April 6, 1950, in Knoxville.Ronald is survived by his son Michael Lawson (Alethea Lawson), daughter Kelly Lawson (Ronnie Adams), and daughter Jenna Darnbush (Chris Darnbush). He was...
Thomas Lee Miller
Dec 22, 2023
Thomas L. Miller, age 71, of Corryton, went to his heavenly home on December 22, 2023. Tom owned and operated Miller Bros. Auto Center for 50 years. He was a member Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by beloved parents, Thomas and Mary Ann Miller; brother, Bob Miller; and sister, Martha Miller. Survived by loving wife of 47 years,...
Delilah Gail Johnson
Dec 21, 2023
Johnson, Delilah Gail - age 69, of Halls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and children Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a short illness. Delilah was a pillar of strength for her friends and family. She found the love of her life in Randle Johnson and her children and grandchildren were the center of her life. She loved...
Arthur (Ott) Gamble
Dec 21, 2023
Arthur (Ott) Gamble, age 93 of Knoxville, passed away and entered into his heavenly home Thursday, December 21, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Arthur was a proud member of High Street Baptist Church and loved his church family very much. Arthur was born and raised in Pineville, KY. He worked as a timber logger and mechanic in the mountains...
Earmel "Bugs" Hickman, Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
Earmel “Bugs” Hickman, Jr., age 58 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Earmel Sr. and Clara Hickman, sister Becky Wyatt, brother Anthony Hickman. Survived by wife Traci Hickman, children Steven (Taylor) Hall, Matthew (Brittney) Hall, Kristin (Joe) Steadman, many brothers, sisters, family and friends. Services will be...
Lillie Mae Long
Dec 21, 2023
Lillie Mae Long age 91 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was a member of the Living Sanctuary Church of Piedmont, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by husband, Lonzo “Red” Long; parents, Pearlie and Alva Keller; siblings, Dan Keller, Juanita Jordan, Virginia Bounds, Carl, Lee and Wayne Keller. She is survived by her sisters,...
Whitney Cornelius Henderson
Dec 20, 2023
Whitney Cornelius Henderson of Knoxville, TN, 45 years of age, met her Savior, on December 20, 2023, after a courageous twenty-month battle with brain cancer. Whitney was born on September 30, 1978, to Marshall and Diana Cornelius. She had the joy of being a big sister to Jensen (Heather). Just a couple of years after graduating from Central High...
Mary Lou Moore
Dec 20, 2023
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Mary Lou Moore, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at University of Tennessee Medical Center at the age of 77.
She was married to her husband, Harold Moore, for 57 years and a loving mother to four children and a loving grandmother to four grandchildren. Mary was born on April, 28, 1946, in Kentucky....
James "Mitch" Mitchell
Dec 20, 2023
James “Mitch” Mitchell, age 65 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2023. He loved fishing, the mountains, and being outdoors. Preceded in death by his mother; Betty Philips. Survived by wife; Melissa Mitchell, daughters; Stephanie (Amber) Mitchell, Tiffany (Josh) Ault, grandchildren; Jayden and Kylie Daniels, Mackenzie and Hallie Ault, sister-in-law; Kathy Watkins, niece;...
Deborah Lynn Bailey
Dec 19, 2023
Deborah Lynn Bailey (Debbie) went to her Heavenly Home to be with The Lord on December 19, 2023. She passed away peacefully at the age of 70. She was born on December 13, 1953 in Princeton, West Virginia to Earl and Ethel Murrell. Debbie loved the Lord Jesus and was known for her loving and caring nature, sense of humor,...
Donna Sue Smith
Dec 19, 2023
Donna Sue Smith age 59 of Fountain City, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at North Knox Medical Center. She was a graduate of Rule High School. Preceded in death by parents; Clarence and Shirley McDonald. Survivors; daughter, Maria Martin; son, Casey (Justin Adkins) Hamilton; grandchildren, Andrew and Brayden Martin; husband, Wayne Smith; sisters, Shirl (Ray) Lapzinsky, Sandra (Bubbles) Turner...
Billy Edward Godfrey
Dec 19, 2023
Billy Edward Godfrey of Corryton, Tennessee went home to be united with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. A faithful member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, he exemplified a life rooted in trust in the mercy of the Almighty. Bill was the Founder of Godfrey Glass Company and upon his retirement endowed the company to his son...
William "Will" Edward Wright III
Dec 18, 2023
William "Will" Edward Wright III, age 30 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was a 2011 graduate of West High School where he played center for the West High Rebels football team. Will loved to fish and golf and enjoyed all sports. Preceded in death by grandparents Clarence and Alma Jean Reed, grandfather William E....
