Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lois Anne Eblen
Jul 15, 2023
On the morning of July 15, 2023, Lois peacefully passed from this world to her heavenly home. Lois was a devoted and caring mom. She was well-loved and well-known by all her family and friends for her generous spirit, and giving freely to those around who were in need. She grew up in the Lonsdale community and attended Rule High...
Alice Faye Parton
Jul 15, 2023
Alice Faye Parton (7/19/1947-7/15/2023).
In deepest sadness the family announces the passing of their mother. Alice Parton. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, James Edward Parton Sr.; mother, Alma Ryan Daniels; sisters, Bobbie (Jack) Rodgers, Annamay (Curtis) Cross, and Marylee (“Red”) Cole; and brother Doyd (Carol) Daniels. She is survived by loving children, James (Mary) Edward Parton...
Fred Clayton Proffitt
Jul 14, 2023
Fred Clayton Proffitt, age 62, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.
He was of the Baptist faith and was saved at Bells Campground Baptist Church. Fred enjoyed drawing, fishing, riding motorcycles, building hot-rods, pinstriping, and loved driving a truck and operating heavy equipment. He’s been employed with Clinton Highway Wrecker Services for the past 25 years. Fred was a...
Dawn Tindell Holbert
Jul 14, 2023
Dawn Tindell Holbert, age of 58 from Halls, went to be with The Lord Friday, July 14, 2023. She was a member of Corryton Church and loved Jesus dearly. Dawn loved the beach, art work and especially loved life itself.
Dawn is preceded by her father Paul D. Tindell; grandparents Lillian and Francis Tindell; father-in-law Thomas Holbert.
Dawn is survived...
Marianne B. Settle
Jul 14, 2023
Marianne Blin Settle, age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Marianne was born March 28, 1930, in Dusseldorf, Germany, and met her husband Ford Settle in England after World War II. She was employed at Internal Medicine Associates Division at St. Mary’s Hospital for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, biking, hiking, and...
Gavin Roy Henderlight
Jul 13, 2023
Gavin Roy Henderlight, age 16 of Halls, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, departed this life on July 13, 2023. He was an intelligent, kind, friendly, and helpful young man who will forever be missed by his adoring family and close friends.
Gavin was born in Murfreesboro, TN on April 1, 2007. He attended Halls Elementary School, Halls Middle...
Edward Gifford Miller, Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
Edward G. Miller, Jr., age 85, died on July 13, 2023. Ed was a devoted husband of 65 years to his wife, Evelyn, and father to three daughters. He earned a PhD in organic chemistry from Georgia Tech, served in the U.S. Army at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, and worked for 30+ years at Tennessee Eastman Company, then a division of...
Barbara Jane Standifer
Jul 13, 2023
Barbara Jane Standifer, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away July 13, 2023 at Oakwood Senior Living. She was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Clea Arnwine and Udeyne Taylor Arnwine, husband Lawrence Standifer, sister Frances Cutshaw, and brother John Arnwine. Survived by special friend Gene Dyer, brothers Jerry Arnwine, Tim Arnwine, and Clea Arnwine (Trish),...
Montgomery Jackson Kennedy Jr.
Jul 12, 2023
Montgomery Jackson Kennedy, Jr., “Jack”, a beloved husband, father, and Pappaw, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1924.He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1947 and is a proud, decorated World War II veteran that served in the Pacific theatre. He was a loyal and dedicated employee at Robertshaw Fulton in Knoxville...
Preston Arthur James "A.J." Brooks
Jul 12, 2023
Preston Arthur James “A.J.” Brooks, age 37 of Knoxville, TN joined his father with the Lord, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He enjoyed spending his time riding motorcycles, fishing, being on the lake, loved being with his nieces and nephews and loved his momma. He was preceded in death by beloved father Arthur James Brooks and grandparents. He is survived by...
Elijah William James
Jul 11, 2023
Elijah William James, age 12, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Elijah “Eli” William James, age 12 of Knoxville, peacefully went to be with the Lord in his mother’s arms on the morning of July 11, 2023. He was a lover of animals, music, art, and playing power wheelchair soccer. He was an absolute light and inspiration to every...
Brenda Louise Helton
Jul 11, 2023
Brenda Louise Helton, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2023. She was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church, retired from Melaleuca after 20 years of service. Brenda always poured loveinto her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Helton; parents, Bud Troy Daniels and Virgie Louise Daniels;...
Dorotha "Dot" Fay Severs
Jul 10, 2023
Dorotha (Dot) Fay Severs, age 95, passed away on July 10, 2023 in Port St Lucie, Fl. She was born in Union County Tennessee in 1928. She graduated from Central High School in Knox County in 1947 and went to nursing school at Knoxville General, graduating in 1950. She worked as a private duty nurse for a few years and...
Lawrence Burton Huffman
Jul 10, 2023
Lawrence Burton Huffman, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ft. City, retired from Standard Knitting Mill, and sang southern gospel music for many years.
He is preceded in death by wife, Betty Jo Huffman; sisters, Laverne Clinton, Jewell Moore, Ruth McGinnis and Agnes Huffman; brother, James...
Tammy Wynette Brooks
Jul 10, 2023
Tammy “Grammy” Wynette Brooks age 48 of Knoxville, returned home with her mother Mamie Ruth Sexton on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, William “Bill” Sexton and Mamie Sexton. Survivors, Husband, Christopher Brooks, children, Jeremy (Ariel Sumlin) Brooks, Brittany (Douglas Skotzke) Brooks. Granddaughter, Zoey “Zoey-Boo” Brooks. Brother, Ricky Sexton, Special friend, Betty Smith.
The...
Kimberly Longmire McNutt
Jul 10, 2023
Kimberly Longmire McNutt, age 36 of Knoxville, peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 10, 2023. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church, and greatly enjoyed working with children in the AWANA program. Kimberly will be remembered for her courage, faith, and strong will throughout her life time. She had a special bond with her...
Frederica "Fritzy" J. Ober
Jul 9, 2023
Frederica “Fritzy” J. Ober, 97, of Corryton, Tennessee went Home to the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Dr. Harold B. Cox and Mildred C. (Robertson) Cox Johnson on July 1, 1926, on a train in San Antonio, Texas. Fritzy married the love of her life, Arden G. Ober, Jr. on...
Jerry Lynn Wright
Jul 8, 2023
Jerry Lynn Wright Sr. age 62 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Jerry is preceded in death by Father Robert George Wright and brother Danny Eugene Wright.
Jerry is survived by mother Frances Beeler. Sister’s Patsy Lee Bailey, Ella Faye Lourick (Nick), Rose Ammerman (Kennith) and Tiara Beeler. Brother Arthur Earl Wolfenbarger....
Christine Elizabeth Crowe
Jul 7, 2023
Crowe, Christine Elizabeth- Age 92, of Knoxville, died Friday July 7, 2023 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by spouse Earl Crowe Jr.; children Gary Crowe, and Patricia Stroud Crowe; granddaughter Jessica Stansberry; parents Samuel and Pearl McDaniel; sisters Bonnie Crowe, Louise Fuss, Rosalee Cooley, and...
Ella "Doreen" Helton
Jul 6, 2023
Ella "Doreen" Helton, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Doreen was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and her dog. She loved helping others by making monthly donations to charities such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Shriner's Charities.
She is proceeded in death by...
