Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Carla Jean Parker
Dec 9, 2023
Carla Jean Parker, born August 16, 1960, age 63 of Powell, TN passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. Carla was a lifelong musician, a lover of music, and faithful member of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Carl and Carolyn Parker. She is survived by loving brother, Calvin Parker; loving sister, Cheryl Gann; nieces,...
John Carroll Whitt
Dec 9, 2023
John Carroll Whitt, age 91 of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed from this present life to receive his heavenly reward at 3 a.m., December 9, 2023.
He was born in Dothan, West Virginia on April 19, 1932 and was the son of George Nathan and Martelia Ann (Toney) Whitt. Having been united in marriage to Bonnie Lee on April 9, 1960 in...
Audrey Leverne White
Dec 8, 2023
Audrey Leverne Booth White, age 91, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with Jesus on Friday morning, December 8, 2023. Her caring family was by her side as she peacefully departed this life.
Audrey was born on December 7, 1932 in New Orleans to the late Douglas and Julia Booth. She grew up in the city where she...
John J. Sharp Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of John J Sharp Jr. announce his passing on Dec. 7th at the age of 96. John moved from his home here on Earth to live with his heavenly father and loved ones gone before him after being on hospice for 11 months. He was a resident of Knoxville, TN. He lit...
Fred Eugene Miller
Dec 7, 2023
Fred E. Miller, age 75, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was an evangelist for 51 years.
Preceded in death by parents Fred and Edna; sister Hettie Jo and great grandson Elin Finn Patterson.
Survived by wife of 53 years Faye; sons Johnny (Angela) and David (Kellie); grandchildren Kayla (Shea) and Eric (Lucy); and great grandchildren Arlo and Felix...
Glenda Jean Godfrey
Dec 7, 2023
Glenda Godfrey (Mamaw G), age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Glenda was a graduate of East High School. She worked for Atlantic Mills where she met and married her husband, Charles Sr., on November 14, 1960. Glenda was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, an avid Genealogist, loved scrapbooking, puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren and...
Jack Howard Tillett, Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
Jack H. Tillett, Jr., age 70, of Knoxville, died suddenly Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Tillett, Sr. and Genevieve Mynatt Tillett and grandson, Devin James. Jack is survived by his beloved children, Laurie, Mark, Zachary (Christi) and Danielle (Josh); grandchildren, Avery (Haylee), Nathan, Camilla, Alyssa, Anna and Angel; great-grandson, Reese; brothers, Randy...
Tracy Allen Mackey
Dec 5, 2023
Tracy Allen Mackey, Sr., age 51, of Claxton, Tennessee, died suddenly Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born and raised as a Southern Baptist. Tracy was a motorcycle enthusiast and lived the “Outlaw Lifestyle”. He had the biggest heart and would help anyone who needed it. If he couldn’t, he could at least say that he tried. Tracy loved...
Martha Kay Varner
Dec 5, 2023
Martha Kay Varner, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away December 5, 2023. She was born to Floyd and Mary Varner in 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Halls Crossroads. Kay was a 1976 graduate of Halls High School. She was loved by her family. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Mary Varner, brothers Jerry and Jack Varner. No...
Cheryl Jarnagin Crye
Dec 4, 2023
Cheryl Jarnagin Crye, 64, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, December 4, 2023, after a three-year battle with breast cancer. Born September 14, 1959, to Kenneth and Fontella Jarnagin in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by her parents and infant sister Elaine. Survived by her children; Todd Turner (Tara) and Natalie Helton (Zach), grandchildren; Liam and Lukas Turner,...
Rubye Jean Lethco Rucker
Dec 3, 2023
Rubye Jean Lethco Rucker, age 80, of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1943, to Frank Lethco and Dorothy Rimmer Lethco. She was a native of Dandridge, Tennessee. Rubye worked for many years with the Tennessee Valley Authority. She especially enjoyed reading and crocheting. She blessed others by crocheting blankets that...
Judith Annette Weaver
Dec 3, 2023
Judith Annette Weaver, age 76 of Knoxville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents Clarence and Alma Weaver and brother Herbert (Eddie) Weaver. She is survived by her brothers Boyd (Danny) Weaver and spouse Dorothy (Dot), Barry Weaver and spouse Donna,...
Donald Wayne Russell
Dec 2, 2023
Donald "Poppy" Wayne Russell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in Jefferson Country September 14, 1938. Donald graduated from Maury High School Class of 1956.
Preceded in death by parents: Ray and Virginia Russell of the Piedmont Community and sister, Kay R. Martin of Dandridge, TN.
Survived by: Daughters Margaret H. Russell and...
Carolyn Grace Enyart
Dec 2, 2023
Carolyn Grace Enyart, beloved wife of the late James Enyart, passed away on December 2 nd , 2023, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this life.
Carolyn was born on June 26 th , 1942, in Valparaiso, IN to Floyd and Mabel Hintz. She grew up in Hanging Grove,...
David A. Holt
Dec 1, 2023
David A. Holt of Knoxville, TN, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on December 1, 2023 at 71 yrs old. David fell asleep peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
As a young man David was proudly a lifeguard, Eagle Scout & graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan University, Rocky Mount, NC with a BA Business Administration. When Brian,...
Samuel Liend Johnson Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
Samuel L. Johnson, Jr. age 76 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sam retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel Circulation Department and Sam was a retired United Methodist minister from the Holston Conference where he pastored served several churches. Sam was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. ...
Penny Sue Parsons
Dec 1, 2023
Penny Sue Kiser Parsons age 62 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. She attended Fulton High School. She was preceded in death by father, Dean Kiser, step-mother, Elaine Kiser and step-father, Ray Cate.
Survivors; Sons, Kenneth Williams and Brandon (Leslie) Williams; mother, Shirley Cate; brother, Greg (Tracy) Kiser; sister, Robin (Dan) Hurst; grandchildren, Reagan, Jaxton, Skyleigh...
Michael Amos Mitchell
Dec 1, 2023
Michael Amos Mitchell, age 71 of Mascot passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was a child of God and he enjoyed fishing and watching Tennessee sports. Michael worked for Pepsi for 24 years. Preceded in death by parents; Amos and Imogene Mitchell and special Uncle Verlin Lowrey. Survived by his wife of...
Constance Gorghis
Nov 30, 2023
Constance Lynn Evans Gorghis, known affectionately as Connie to the many that knew and loved her, entered into Heaven on Thursday, November 30, 2023 after a brief, but courageous battle with gastric cancer. Connie grew up in Knoxville and worked many years as an LPN, providing devoted and loving care to every patient she met. She also had a...
Travis Arnold McAuley
Nov 30, 2023
Travis Arnold McAuley, age 77 of Corryton, TN, passed away on November 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Travis was born May 19, 1946, in West Columbia, Texas to Travis Reginald McAuley and Tammy Victoria McAuley. Travis served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. His family was his pride and joy....
