Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jackie Glenn Riffey
Dec 30, 2024
Jackie Glenn Riffey, age 32 of Powell, TN, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He loved life and loved to play. Jackie's passing marks the end of a life that defied the odds. Born with challenges that many believed would cut his time short, he proved them wrong with every stubborn breath he took.
He...
Michael "Mike" Edward Riggs
Dec 30, 2024
Michael “Mike” Edward Riggs, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away December 30, 2024 at UT hospital surrounded by family and special friends. A 1972 graduate of Powell High School and a graduate of the Knoxville Institute of Hair Design, Mike worked as a barber for over 40 years. He was an avid UT fan and overall sports fan, as well...
Shirley Faye Thomas Smith
Dec 30, 2024
Shirley Faye Thomas Smith, age 88 of Halls, TN, formerly of Clinton, TN passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was proud of her Christian faith and was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Shirley was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and...
Sandra Clayton Hammel
Dec 29, 2024
Sandra Clayton Hammel, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born to the late William Edward Fassitt and Rilla Edna Clayton on November 9, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan.
After graduating high school, Sandra went on to earn her bachelor’s degree and worked as an elementary school teacher for many years. She also...
Annette Myers Merritt
Dec 29, 2024
Annette Myers Merritt, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away December 29, 2024. She was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years, where she was a Sunday School teacher. Annette graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Education. She was a teacher for over 54 years before retiring from Fountain City Elementary. In 1977,...
Pamela Sue Williams
Dec 29, 2024
Pamela Sue Williams, age 67 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Pamela was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed spending her time outdoors, camping and being at the lake.
Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Wanda Webber.
Pamela is survived by her husband, Jimmy Williams; son and his fiancé, Kevin...
Debra DeAnn Dellinger
Dec 28, 2024
Debra DeAnn Dellinger was welcomed into her eternal home on December 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 31, 1966, she was the beloved youngest of five siblings.Dee’s greatest joy in life was her son, Travis, who she considered her proudest accomplishment. She also had a deep love for animals, especially her...
Joyce Ann Wilkerson
Dec 28, 2024
Joyce Ann L. Wilkerson age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Kodak, TN as 1 of 9 children to Hubert and Cena Layman whom she was preceded in death along with her siblings, Leo, Velda, Leroy, Ina, Clifford, J. L., Wilma and Ruby. She was also preceded in death by her...
Darlene Ann French
Dec 28, 2024
French, Darlene Dunn, age 75, born October 5, 1949, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was a long-time employee of Levi-Strauss and a member of Fountain City Church. Preceded in death by mother Lillian Kenney and step-father Slayton Kenney, father Ray Dunn, grandparents Green and Lolo Mae Bishop and Mance and Stella Dunn. Survived by brother Ricky (Donna) Kenney,...
Shelia Joyce Brogan
Dec 27, 2024
Shelia Joyce Martin Brogan, age 75, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. She was surrounded by family and loved ones who cherished her deeply. Born on January 12, 1949, Shelia was the daughter of Paul and Margie Martin. She grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lake City High School in 1967. After high school,...
Carrie Renae Canupp
Dec 27, 2024
Our love, Carrie Renae Canupp sadly passed away on December 27, 2024 at 8:45am at home. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Brandy Cutshaw and parents, Bill and Velma Maggard. Leaving behind loved ones, fiancé, Frank Clark; sisters, Shannon Hanshaw (Greg), Kameka and Charlene; nephew, Mason (Kiya) and sons and daughters; Son, Joseph Clark (Shelby); daughters, April and...
Bill Carroll Collins
Dec 27, 2024
Bill Carroll Collins, age 81 of Heiskell, TN passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Bill enjoyed working on cars, turkey hunting, and flipping houses.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Delilah Collins; daughter, Yvette Hannifin; son, Michael Collins; brother, Larry Collins, and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Angela (Garry) Nimmo; grandchildren, Suzanne Varner, Joshua Hannifin,...
Jean Heifner
Dec 27, 2024
Wilma Jean Heifner, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectantly in her home on Friday, December 27, 2024. Jean was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jean cherished her family above all else. Her unwavering love and dedication to those closest to her were her cornerstone of her life. She was also a faithful member of New Pleasant...
Norma Carringer
Dec 27, 2024
Norma Carringer, age 89 of Knoxville, TN entered her Heavenly Home on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Sacred Ground Hospice House. She was a long- time member of Sharon Baptist Church. She retired from Levi Strauss after thirty- nine years as a supervisor.
Norma is preceded in death her mother and father Tom and Fleeta Kinder; brother, S.L. Kinder (Betty); and...
Louie Alexander Lam, Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Louie A. Lam, Jr., age 91, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, December 27, 2024 with his family by his side. He was a member of Park West Church of God and a member of the electrical union, IBEW for over fifty-five years. He was a 4-year veteran of the United States Navy. Louie was...
Jack Riley Butturini
Dec 26, 2024
Jack Riley Butturini Sr., age 88, of Knoxville, TN passed on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Lynn Butturini; his sons, Scotty, Kenneth, and Jack Butturini; his daughter, Jill Sweeden; parents, Charles "Paw Jill" and Elsie Butturini; and siblings, Charles and Dorothy. He is survived by his son, Steve Butturini; sister, Patricia Bunch;...
Dorothy Grace Bowman
Dec 26, 2024
Dorothy Grace Bowman, age 93, went to be with Jesus on the afternoon of December 26, 2024. Dorothy had a kind heart and loved everyone, especially her family; she will forever be in our hearts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Owen Bowman; grandson, Jesse Bowman; sisters, Mary Ault, Mae Lamb, Ginny Ingram and Liz Cornett; brothers, Jake...
Jon Glenn Slagle
Dec 26, 2024
Jon Glenn Slagle, age 44, of Fountain City passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after suffering a brain bleed. Jon was a graduate of Carter High School and of Baptist faith. Jon was an avid UT sports fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; Glenn and Marsha Slagle. He is survived by;...
Patricia Gaylene Pannell
Dec 25, 2024
Patricia Gaylene Pannell, age 78 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on December 25th, 2024. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Glenn C. Pannell, Infant son Larry Wayne Pannell, Parents Audrey Mae Smith and Henry Redmon Smith, sisters Sandra Ford, Mary Madden and Carolyn Cole. Survivors include daughters Carolyn Pannell and...
Marie Vandergriff
Dec 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gaye “Marie” Vandergriff on December 25, 2024, at the age of 88, following a courageous battle with dementia. Throughout her journey, Gaye faced each challenge with grace, resilience, and the same love she shared so freely with those around her. Dementia may have touched her memory, but it could...
