Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Margaret Denise Trentham
Aug 2, 2021
Margaret “Denise” Painter Trentham, born April 19, 1971, gained her heavenly wings Sunday, August 1, 2021. Denise was a dedicated mom, sister, and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Jeanie Painter; grandparents, Willis and Mary Scarbrough, Mae and Leroy Painter. Survived by daughters, Ashley Brown (Josh Wires), Brandy Fowler...
Bobby Gene Norris
Aug 2, 2021
Bobby Gene Norris Jr. age 47 of Maynardville, TN peacefully passed away on Monday, August 2nd 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his dad Bobby Gene Norris Sr. and his brother Greg Emmit Norris. He is survived by his daughter MJ, mom Connie Norris Perry, brother Scottie Norris, niece Abbey Norris, nephew-in-law Marty...
Elsie Irene Sands
Aug 2, 2021
Elsie Irene Sands, age 82 of Maynardville passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. Elise worked as a sewing machine operator at Palm Beach. Preceded in death by her husband Esco Sands; parents William and Helen Fagg; siblings John E. Fagg and Ray Fagg (Shirley); grandchild Tandy Jones. Elsie is survived by her daughter Tammy Jones (Junior); grandchildren Melissa Brasher...
James Edward Smith
Aug 1, 2021
James Edward Smith, age 65, passed away on August 1, 2021 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Miva Russell Smith; wife and mother of his son, Linda Smith; brother, Earl Smith; sister-in-law, Diane Smith; brother-in-law, Buford Moore; nephew, Matt Smith. Survived by wife, Dawn Gentry; son, Gabe Smith; granddaughter, Zoe Baker; brother, Bob Smith (Cheryl); sisters,...
Rachel L. Chapman
Aug 1, 2021
Rachel Lasater Chapman, age 99, of Knoxville passed away on July 31, 2021. She was born to Bert and Maude Farrar Lasater on 12-06-1921 as their seventh child. She grew up on the farm in Hillsboro Tennessee. She then lived with her grandfather, Dr. C.M.H. Farrar to help with his care. The early years growing up were during the depression...
Mary Frances Cinnamon
Aug 1, 2021
Mary Cinnamon born November 23, 1946 of Knoxville, TN went home to the angels on August 1, 2021 at 1:55 pm. Mary who loved to be called ‘Mammaw’ by her loved ones had her loving husband, Willie ‘Sonny’ Cinnamon of 48 years and lovely daughter, Angielette by her side as she went to the angels. She is survived by her...
John Wesley Lampkin
Aug 1, 2021
John Wesley Lampkin age 38 passed away at his home on August 1, 2021. He was employed in the construction industry, but he was a jack of all trades. John is survived by his mother, Cynthia Pate, daughter, Hailey Lampkin and her unborn child, sister and brother-in-law Vicki and Michael Johnson and a host of other family and friends. He...
Carl Edward Hensley
Jul 31, 2021
Carl Edward Hensley, age 74 of Knoxville, was called home July 31, 2021. Anyone who knew Carl knew a wonderful compassionate man with many talents who enjoyed treasure hunting, NPR, and being a service to those he loved. His passing leaves a void in the world Carl retired from the U.S. Navy and a Vietnam Veteran in 1984 and returned...
Wayne Norman
Jul 31, 2021
Robert “Wayne” Norman Jr., age 59, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was a beloved father, son, and brother. He is preceded in death by beloved mother Betty McGinnis Norman, son Brandon Childress, and four grandparents. He is survived by loving daughters Cheyann Norman and Ronda Puckett, father Robert Norman Sr., sister Robin (Clif Scott) Norman Beecher, and...
Kenneth Ray Robertson
Jul 31, 2021
Kenneth Robertson, age 80, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Kenneth was a deacon who served his Lord for many years. He was a hardworking man who loved spending time with his family when he wasn’t sitting on the front porch counting cars. He is preceded in death by...
Jo Anna Bivens
Jul 31, 2021
Jo Anna Bivens, age 58, of Knoxville passed away on Saturday July 31, 2021. She was a member of Kingdom Embassy Church. Jo’s life revolved around family and friends. She enjoyed collecting her elephant trinkets, music, going to church with her family, and her purple hair helped lift her spirits in tough times. She was preceded in death by her...
John Maurice Chamberlain
Jul 30, 2021
John Maurice Chamberlain, age 32, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by son, Elijah Matthew Chamberlain; maternal grandmother, Nina Marie Craig; maternal grandfather, John B. Craig; paternal grandmother, Lillie Mae Chamberlain; paternal grandfather, Maurice Langdon Chamberlain; survived by his four children, Caden Lee Chamberlain, Ethan Cole Chamberlain, Daniel Langdon Chamberlain;...
George Kenneth Bowman
Jul 30, 2021
George Kenneth Bowman, Sr (nickname “Ears”) was born May 12,1938 in Washington County, VA & passed away on July 30, 2021 in Powell,TN. George grew up in Abingdon, VA & attended William King High School. He then graduated from Emory & Henry College in 1963 with a degree in education. He was a four-year baseball letterman. At graduation, he held...
Rome Lester Wells
Jul 29, 2021
Rome Lester Wells Jr passed peacefully on July 29, 2021 at the age of 76. Loving father to Robin Bingham, Michael and Lauralee Wells and Chad Newberry(deceased). Proud Grandfather to Alex Bingham, Zach and Kristin Bingham, Chad Newberry Jr., Hunter and Brittnee Haynes, Kneely and Dillon Paul, Lynsie Norman. Incredibly proud Great Grand Father to 7 beautiful great grandchildren. Dear...
David Stephen Tallent
Jul 27, 2021
David Stephen Tallent, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away July 27, 2021. He loved to spend his time hunting and fishing. David retired from the electric shop at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. He leaves behind his parents: Elmer Tallent (Luttrell, TN) and Zona Coffey Walker (Columbus, GA), siblings: Sharon Tallent Fuller, husband Wayne (Columbus, GA), Kenneth “Wayne” Tallent,...
Barbara Jenkins-Jones
Jul 27, 2021
Barbara “Bobbie Jo” (Ramsey) Jenkins - Jones, age 90, passed away July 27, 2021. She graduated from Powell High School in 1948 and National Business College in 1949. Barbara retired from Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Service Division in 1991 with 20 years of service. She was a member of Cedar Lane United Methodist Church. Barbara was a lifetime member of...
Sandra Kay Gann
Jul 26, 2021
Sandra Kay Gann, age 72, went to be with her heavenly Father on July 26, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crafting, baking, gardening, selling Mary-Kay, collecting angels, and being around animals. Preceded in death by mother, Irene Humbard; father, Hugh Lee; sister, Sue Warwick; brothers in law, Earl Warwick and John Mitchell; sisters, Wilma Rayfield and Estella...
Douglas Kent Decker
Jul 26, 2021
Douglas Kent Decker passed away at home surrounded by his loving mother by his side. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church and was saved when he was twelve years old. He was a veteran of the Navy. He was a graduate of Central High School, and attended Hiwassee College, U.T., Walter...
Tony William Shepard
Jul 26, 2021
Tony William Shepard age 66 of Grosse Pointe, MI, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 26, 2021, at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam era. He was skilled at carpentry and working on antique cars. He is preceded in death by parents; Rose and Claude Shepard Sr, brother; Bobby; Franklin,...
Troy Pursiful
Jul 25, 2021
Troy Elijah Pursiful, age 82, of Corryton, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Sunday, July 25, 2021. Troy was born in Knoxville on August 11th 1939 – one of 9 children. Troy met his wife-to-be, Polly Pursiful, in 5th grade. The two eloped on September 9, 1956 at age 17 and have been together ever since....
