Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Judy L. Kinser
May 20, 2025
Judy L. Kinser, age 83 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord May 20, 2025. She was a member of The Salvation Army. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by mother Pauline Shields, sister Barbara Wooliver, and son Scott Kinser. Survived by children Steve A. Kinser, Perry Kinser, and Kimberly Laugherty,...
Violet Parsley
May 19, 2025
Violet Parsley, 96 years of age formerly of Knoxville TN, passed away May 19, 2025. She was a resident Brooksdale Memory Care in Cleveland TN and a member of Dutch Valley Church of God. She retired from Standard Knitting Mill after 40 years of service. Violet was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother. She loved the lord and...
Carol Lee (Wilkerson) Cruze
May 18, 2025
Carol Wilkerson Cruze, 69, of Knoxville, after a 16 year battle with ovarian cancer, moved peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from this world into the promised Paradise of our heavenly Father. Carol graduated with the Gibbs High School class of 1974 and went on to graduate from the UTK Business School of Marketing. Spending the next 25 years being...
Billy "Bill" Ray Dockery
May 17, 2025
Billy “Bill” Ray Dockery age 60 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on May 17, 2025. Billy was a devoted and beloved truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jeffries; father, William Dockery; daughter, Courtney Hunley.
Billy is survived by his wife, Robin Dockery; brothers, Tommy Dockery, Daniel Ferguson; son, Cory Radcliff; daughters, Dakota (Dustin) Bunch, Danielle (Reece) Wynn,...
Dean Richards
May 17, 2025
Delmar Dean Richards, age 88 of Powell, TN, passed away May 17, 2025. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, a former member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, and a deacon and choir leader of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Dean also served in the US Army. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 67 years Geraldine (West) Richards,...
David Terrell Clift Sr.
May 16, 2025
David Terrell Clift, 86, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on May 16th, 2025, joining his loving parents Edward (EB) and Ceora Clift and brother Ray Clift who preceded him in death.
For Terrell, nothing was more important than family. His greatest accomplishment was being a father to his 3 children and papaw to his 6 grandchildren and...
Vicki Ezell Wilkerson
May 16, 2025
Vicki Ezell Wilkerson, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the young age of 62. Vicki was a proud child of the Happy Holler neighborhood. A Fulton High School 1980 graduate and received her BS from Florida State in Counseling. She spent many years helping clients as a drug and alcohol counselor in Knoxville and leading/participating...
Raymond Henry Barger Sr.
May 16, 2025
Raymond Henry Barger Sr., age 97 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 16, 2025. He worked at Sanitary Laundry Linen Supply for almost 50 years and retired from Burns Mailing and Printing. Raymond was a lifetime member of Shriners Krebela Temple. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite....
Charles Ault Harrington
May 14, 2025
Charles A. Harrington, 84, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on May 14, 2025. A devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Charles lived a life that was full of support and enthusiasm for both his family and his community. Charles’ professional journey began at a remarkably young age. He started selling insurance at Harrington Insurance Agency...
Nancy Jewel Vermillion
May 14, 2025
Nancy Jewel Vermillion, age 91, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was a lifelong member of City View Baptist Church. Nancy graduated from Knoxville High School in 1951 and worked at Georgia Pacific until her retirement.
She is proceeded in death by her husband Richard Vermillion; her parents, Ples and Minnie Mae...
Justin Dewayne Brown
May 13, 2025
Justin DeWayne Brown, age 39, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on May 13, 2025, at 4:02 p.m. in Chattanooga, surrounded by his immediate family.
Born on May 28, 1985, in Knoxville, Justin brought warmth, laughter, and a generous spirit into the lives of everyone who knew him. His presence was magnetic—fiercely loyal to those he loved, and always ready with a...
Charles Dennis Savage
May 13, 2025
Charles “Dennis” Savage age 53, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Dennis was an avid NASCAR fan, always cheering for Kyle Larson. Dennis was able to watch his last race this past Sunday, with Kyle Larson taking the win. Dennis was also a loyal UT fan, especially football. When it came to any UT sports, he was...
Barry Lynn Collins
May 13, 2025
Barry Lynn Collins, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with his devoted wife, Lori, by his side. Barry courageously battled cancer for many years, facing each challenge with strength, determination, and grace—an enduring inspiration to all who knew him.
Born on November 19, 1964, to James and Marie Collins, Barry graduated from Anderson County...
James Willard Martin
May 13, 2025
James Willard Martin age 83, of Knoxville, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church. A retired Carpenter by trade, but in his spare time he loved tinkering and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Willard and Mary Izela Munn Martin, brothers, Stephen...
Eric Shane Smith
May 12, 2025
Eric Shane Smith, age 39, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. Eric was an employee for Brownlee Construction and a graduate of Powell High School, Class of 2004. He gave back to his community by volunteering for Community Outreach.
Eric is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Smith and Lloyd Carr; grandmother, Edna Herrell; his beloved papaw,...
Patricia G. Williams
May 12, 2025
Patricia G. Williams, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church for 47 years. Pat served as a Correction Officer at Knox County Juvenile Detention Center for 33 years.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Jackie Mealer, and her brother, Tommy Mealer.
She is survived by her husband...
Jean M Brewer
May 12, 2025
Jean M Brewer, age 81, of Corryton, TN passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. She graduated from Central High School in 1961. Jean loved reading, crocheting, canning and most of all spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Darrell...
Melissa (Missy) Lynn Taylor
May 11, 2025
Melissa (Missy) Lynn Taylor, age 61, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home. Missy was raised in the Christian Faith and was preceded in death by her grandmother, Georgia Chappell; mother, Brenda Chappell Jones and Tyler Franklin. She is survived by her companion, Gene Franklin; children, Tonya (Tyler) Thompson, Amanda (Matt)...
Charles England, Jr.
May 11, 2025
Charles Allen England, Jr., departed this life on May 11, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. He enjoyed going to car shows, fishing, Harley Davidson, sitting on his back porch, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mike, and his parents, Charles Sr. and Jenny England.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda;...
Penny D. Shumate
May 10, 2025
Penny D. Shumate, age 59, of Knoxville, Tennessee, closed her eyes for the last time this side of Heaven at 3:44 AM Saturday, May 10, 2025. She opened her eyes at the Pearly Gates with a new body. No more pain, no more diabetes, legs that work perfectly and 20/20 vision. Penny was raised in the Baptist faith and was...
