Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lisa Adkins
May 19, 2023
Lisa L Adkins, age 59 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023.
A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be missed by many. Lisa never met a stranger. She wore her heart on her sleeve and was always kind and giving to anyone in need. Her...
Dennis Carson Wilkerson Sr.
May 19, 2023
Dennis Carson Wilkerson, 69, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis Carson, Jr., his parents Carson and LaVerne Wilkerson, and his sisters Cindy Bryant and Kathy Rowden. He leaves behind his wife, Martha Spitzer; his children, Jessie, Jud, and Tess; his daughter- and sons-in-law Heather, Brian,...
Catherine Marie Anderson
May 18, 2023
Catherine Marie Reno Anderson, born in Sanford, Tennessee on November 30, 1932, passed away peacefully at her home in Powell, Tennessee on May 18, 2023 at the age of 90.
A graduate of Bearden High School, Marie worked as a receptionist and dental assistant for her husband, Dr. Anderson, the love of her life.
Preceded in death by her...
Rodney H. Snyder
May 18, 2023
Rodney H. Snyder went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company, where he worked for 40 years, and was a member of the 25 year club. He played the bass for the family gospel group...
Maria Guadalupe Segura Mendez
May 18, 2023
Maria Guadalupe Segura Mendez fallecio de edad 88 el Jueves 18 de Mayo 2023 en Knoxville, TN rodeada por su amada familia.
Maria nacio en 28 de Septiembre 1934, en Yurecuaro, Michoacan de su madre Juana Mendez Rodriguez y padre Miguel Segura Guerrero. Maria era una mujer conservadora de una fe implacable. Maria le gustaba dar bendicions a sus...
Kevin William Rudd
May 18, 2023
Kevin William Rudd, age 55, passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Gina; his children Alex (Bethany) Rudd, Benita (Leo) Piety, his special furry friend G.C. father-in-law and mother-in-law (Kim & Ella Smith); brother in laws and sister in laws Kim and Doug Smelcer and Allan and Kim...
Jamie McElroy Greene
May 18, 2023
Jamie McElroy Greene, age 63, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023. She was a loving mother, daughter, and mamaw.She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary McElroy; and brothers, Jimmie Wyatt “Mouse” McElroy and John Allen McElroy.She is survived by her husband, Bobby Greene; father Jimmie McElroy Sr (of Fairview Baptist Church); children, Chad (Brandi)...
David Hembree
May 17, 2023
David Hembree, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away May 17, 2023. Preceded in death by wife Kathy Ann Hembree, parents James Robert and Augusta Hembree, brother Esker Hembree, and sisters Laverne and Nina Hembree. Survived by children Robert, David E., and Destiny F. Hembree, grandchildren Kailynn Hembree, Javin Hembree, David I. Hembree, Noah Hembree, siblings Holbert Hembree, Lillian Lorretta Garin, Brenda Cooper, and Mayele Wakely. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday,...
Dr. Jack C. Parrott
May 17, 2023
Dr. Jack C. Parrott, age 88, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was a Baptist pastor for over 50 years and graduate of Carson Newman, UT, and Lutherice Seminary. He was a member of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board and Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by beloved parents,...
Charles Branch
May 16, 2023
Charles Branch, age 35, of Knoxville, Died May 16, 2023. Charlie was born October 9, 1987. Charlie never met a stranger and approached life with a smile on his face and a heart of adventure. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Branch; grandparents, Charles and Laverne Branch and his uncle, Joe Feagins. Survived by his daughter, Hazel...
Bonnie Louise Robertson
May 16, 2023
Bonnie Louise Robertson, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was a long time member of Old Pleasant Gap Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Webb and Iona Weaver; brothers, Herbert Webb of Knoxville and Glenn Webb of Knoxville; granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth McHaffie; and great-granddaughter, Samantha Cole.
Left to...
Kenneth Lynn McMillan
May 16, 2023
Kenneth Lynn McMillan, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away May 16, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Mary McMillan, sister Margaret Kula, and brother Robert McMillan. Survived by brothers Frank (Betty) McMillan and Wayne (Kristy) McMillan, sister JoAnn (Fred) Weaver, several nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Teresa Hamley Allen
May 15, 2023
Teresa Hamley Allen, 72, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on May 15, 2023, after a tough battle with an extremely rare form of cancer. She was surrounded by her family who loved, pampered and comforted her during this difficult time.
Teresa, known as Momma T to so many, was born on November 15, 1950, to Jack and Hallie Hamley in...
Lula (Lou) Lindsey Kracke
May 15, 2023
Lula (Lou) Lindsey Kracke, age 95 of Knoxville, TN, went to her Heavenly home, Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born to Noah and Mary Lindsey of DeFuniak Springs, Florida on August 26, 1927. She is preceded in death by her beloved friend and companion of thirty-two years, Jack Carpenter; parents, Noah and Mary Lindsey; son, Butch Gillanwater; brother...
Mary Bolton
May 14, 2023
Mary Evelyn Rule Bolton, Fountain City, Knoxville, age, 81.Mary went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May14, 2023.Mary was born to Vida and Everette Rule on February 1, 1942. Shegraduated from Central High School in the class of 1960 and attended theUniversity of Tennessee. She married John C. Bolton on August 26, 1961.Mary and...
Marie Clevenger Carpenter
May 14, 2023
Marie Clevenger Carpenter passed away peacefully at her home, fittingly on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 91. Marie was born to J. W. and Estelle (Arnwine) Clevenger on December 12, 1931, the second of six children. She was raised on the family dairy farm and graduated from Gibbs High School enjoying cheerleading during her high...
Paula Scheliga Kearns
May 13, 2023
Paula Scheliga Kearns passed away peacefully at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on May 13, 2023, after facing various complications from a fall she sustained in 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary Kozaki Scheliga, as well as her brother, Raymond John Scheliga. She leaves behind her husband of thirty-nine (39) years, Brian Kearns...
Heidi Annette Johnson
May 13, 2023
Heidi Annette Johnson, age 20, was born in Lynchburg Virginia and resided in Sevier County. Heidi went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She loved the beach, horses, hiking in nature and dancing. Heidi Annette was a sweet, kind, and beautiful soul with a feisty side! She had the most beautiful smile and eyes that let...
Miranda Nicole Glenn
May 13, 2023
Miranda Nicole Glenn, 20, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023 and entered her eternal home with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
She was born May 29, 2002 to Chris Glenn and Cynthia Hobbs in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Miranda was beautiful inside and out. She touched so many people with her gentle warm spirit and positive outlook on life....
Sherry A. Sanders
May 13, 2023
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, our family lost our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law, when she departed this earth and became the most beautiful Angel in Heaven. Our family loves you with all our hearts and souls and your memory will forever be with us. She is survived by her loving and completely devoted husband and best...
