Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robert Charles Wrinkle
Aug 13, 2021
Robert Charles Wrinkle, age 80, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Elmcroft Senior Living Center. Robert was owner and founder of KarKare Muffler. Preceded in death by parents; Bob and Willie Wrinkle; wife, Helen Wrinkle; daughter, Robin Shultz; brother, Jackie Wrinkle; sister, Alma Taliaferro. Survived by son, Greg Wrinkle (Pamela); son-in-law, Mark Shultz; grandchildren, Ryan Wrinkle (Ashley), Whitley...
Preston Shane Romines
Aug 13, 2021
Preston S. Romines, age 25, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. Preston loved fishing, video games, tending to his dog, and shooting pool. He is survived by parents, Susie Romines and Tommy Sheppard; son, Thomas Paul Romines; step son, Braylenn Thompson; sibllings, Michael S. Romines, Tiffany N. Romines, and Brandon G....
Beverly Sue Lett
Aug 12, 2021
Beverly Lett, age 78, of Corryton, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was a member of Highland View Church, a loving Nana of 3 (Nana extraordinaire), and a great grandmother of 2. Beverly is preceded in death by parents, Winfred "Buck" and Thelma Julian; and husband “Xagus” Harold Lett. She is survived by sons, Jeff & Michelle Lett, Chris...
Mark Dewayne Owens
Aug 12, 2021
Mark Dewayne Owens, age 51 of Sevierville, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid pool player and enjoyed UT sports, especially football. He is preceded in death by beloved mother; Glenda (Phillips) Wyrick, and Brother Scott Owens. He is survived by loving wife Kimberly...
Shirley Trotter
Aug 11, 2021
Shirley Kimsey-Trotter passed away on August 11, 2021. She was a born again Christian and a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. Shirley loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by husband, C. Ross Trotter; parents, Claude and Mildred Felker; brothers, Dan and Earl Felker, niece Becky Felker and nephew Mike Felker. She is survived by son, Greg Bales;...
Nina Louise Whitehead
Aug 11, 2021
Nina Louise Whitehead, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Tom Whitehead. Survived by sons, Gary and Kevin Whitehead; granddaughter, Allison Whitehead; sister, Charlotte West; brother, Alvin Maner. Family and friends will meet 12:45pm Monday, August 23, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery for a 1:00pm graveside service. Online condolences maybe expressed at mynattfh.com.
Edna Paulett O'Connor
Aug 11, 2021
Edna Paulett O’Connor, age 71 of Knoxville, passed away August 11, 2021. Edna was a dedicated servant of the Lord, of the Baptist faith, and loved her family beyond measure. She was originally a member of Washburn Street Baptist Church before the church congregation moved under the leadership of Rev. Bill Romines, and she became a Charter Member of Glen...
Dmitriy Ilich Fakashchuk
Aug 10, 2021
Dimitriy Ilich Fakashchuk, age 69 of West Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Tennova Turkey Creek. Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine and immigrated to Portland, Oregan in 2000 and attended UBC then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in August 2006. Since moving to Knoxville, he was an active member of the Slavic Gospel Church where he sang in the choir....
Lillian Ratarsky
Aug 10, 2021
Lillian Ratarsky, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, New York; lived in Allentown, PA for 65 years; Knoxville, TN for 4 years. She was a lifelong member of Congregation Keneseth Israel and the Jewish Community Center both in Allentown, PA. Lillian volunteered her time for many different charities and nonprofit groups over...
Kimberly Lynn Coker
Aug 10, 2021
Kimberly DeVault Coker, age 62, of Knoxville, TN passed away on August 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. Kim was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. She graduated from Milton High School in Milton, FL – Class of 1976, and attended the University of Tennessee. Kim was employed by ImagePoint for 28 years. Two of her...
Mickey Lee Varner
Aug 10, 2021
Mickey Lee “The Fiddler” Varner Sr., age 71 of Blaine, Tennessee, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He loved music (playing his fiddle), painting, working in his yard, and in his garden. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and honorably discharged. He is preceded...
Mary Frances Knickman
Aug 8, 2021
Mary Frances Knickman, age 48, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at UT Medical Center Sunday, August 8, 2021. Mary loved latch hooking, and crossword puzzles. She loved her family above all things, especially her dogs Roxie & Lincoln (passed away and greeted her in Heaven), and Snuggles. She is survived by husband, Scott Eric Knickman; son, Joey Brecht; mother in...
Jeffrey Wayne Lewis
Aug 7, 2021
Jeffery Wayne Lewis, age 60 went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 7, 2021. He was a member of Lyons Creek Baptist Church. He was retired, but had previously worked at Caremax Durable Medical Equipment. He was an avid University of Tennessee Sports enthusiast. He graduated from Carter High School in 1978 playing baseball and excelled at football,...
Marianne Judith Troutman
Aug 5, 2021
Marianne Judith Carpenter Troutman, age 78 of Karns went to be with her heavenly father of Thursday, August 5, 2021 and rejoin her parents Cecil and Mary Carpenter and daughter Mary Ann after a courageous two year battle with various medical problems. Left to mourn passing include her husband of 57 years, Paul E. Troutman; children, Marie H. Evans, Anna...
Roy Fisher
Aug 5, 2021
Roy Kenneth Fisher, age 82, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was a member of House Mountain Baptist Church. After retiring from Cemex, he joked that he retired to be a taxi service for his grandkids; taking them to the bus stop, picking them up at school, or various sporting events. He loved his...
Amber Nicole Carroll
Aug 5, 2021
Amber Nicole Carroll, age 41 of Kodak, passed away on August 05, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved grandparents Paul and Jean Parrott, and grandfather Leon Brown. She is survived by loving husband Greg Carroll, children; Alex Stephens, Jacob Sadowitz, Ali Carroll, and Brennan Carroll, parents Carl and Robin Brown, siblings; Chris Parrott, Tabatha (Erick) Beal, Dusty (Earlene)...
Frank Clifford Brock
Aug 4, 2021
Frank Clifford Brock age 74 of Fountain City passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He attended Ridgeview Baptist Church. He retired from Southern Railroad as a brakeman. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during Vietnam as a combat engineer, 4th Infantry Division, Steadfast and Loyal. Avid hunter and fisherman. Preceded in...
Doris Mae Norris
Aug 4, 2021
Doris Mae Lukkarila Norris (Dory), age 93, of Knoxville, passed away on August 4, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1927 to Julius and Minnie Lukkarila in Ashtabula, Ohio, and grew up there in a large family of Finnish heritage. Anyone who knew Dory knew she was witty, creative and willing to give of her time and talents. She...
Cindy Lou Hurst
Aug 4, 2021
Cindy Lou Hurst, age 40, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Waiting for Cindy to join them in Heaven were, father, Jackson Hurst Sr.; daughter, Shyan Hurst; and other family members. Leaving behind to celebrate her life, but morning her loss are mother, Deloris Wright; daughters, Ceirra Trammell,...
Robert Earl Perry
Aug 3, 2021
Robert “Bob” E. Perry, Jr., age 69 went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suddenly on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021. First and foremost, he was a devout Christian and lifelong member of Sunny View Baptist Church in Powell where he sat on the front pew and played his guitar for every service. He loved the Lord. Bob...
