Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Apr 3, 2019

Mildred Helen Miller, age 80, of Halls, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Miller; mother and father Pauline and Jake Whitson; sister Mattie Nicely; and brothers James, Edgar and Lindsay Whitson. Mildred is survived by siblings Opal Davis and William Whitson; Son Joel (Donna) Miller; Daughters...

Apr 3, 2019

Billy Curtis Finger, Age 56, of Powell, Tennessee, went to meet Jesus on April 3, 2019. He was greeted in heaven by his mother, Carolyn Ellis, and all his friends and relatives that went home before him. Billy is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann, daughter Rayna (Kevin) Sherwood, son Adam, son Byron, daughter Dillia, daughter Michelle (Hayden) Duncan,...

Apr 3, 2019

Jesse T. Kirby, age 86, passed away April 3, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. Jesse proudly served in the U.S. Army for eight years. Preceded in death by wife Helen and son, Larry Wayne. Survived by daughter Cindy (Mark) Dunsmore; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their care....

Apr 2, 2019

Katherine Keck, age 87, passed away on April 2, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She is preceded in death by parents Sam and Eva Chandler; siblings Sam Chandler, Jennie Bryan, Sue Spotts, and Ann Oaks. She is survived by loving husband of 67 years Bobby Keck, son Daryle Keck, daughter Becky Reed, grandchildren Laura, Kevin, Abby, Annie, and Jeremy,...

Apr 1, 2019

Patrick Scott Wilson, age 52 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday April 1, 2019. He is preceded in death by mother Betty Lou Wilson. Survived by son Tristan Zane Wilson, father Jack Wilson, brother Bill (Sherry) Wilson, sister Lesa (Joel) Wilson Smith, and several nieces & nephews. Scott was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Thanks to special friends...

Mar 31, 2019

Grace Webb Cagley, age 91 of Halls Crossroads, went home to be with the Lord the morning of March 31st, 2019 with family at bedside. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and “Mamaw Grape.” She greatly enjoyed sharing her love through cooking from her home and her time at Norris Freeway Market. She was a long-term member...

Mar 29, 2019

Kristan Marie (Kris) Howerton, age 38 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was a loving & caring mother and her children were the center of her universe. Kristan was a very artistic person with the soul of a free-spirited unicorn. She worked as a LPN, tattoo apprentice, and volunteered at the RAM clinic. She is...

Mar 29, 2019

Dakota Micheal Smith, age 17 of Halls, passed away on March 29, 2019. He was a senior at Halls High School. He loved the outdoors, fishing, cars and off-roading. He cherished his girlfriend Ashlyn Waldo. He was a kindhearted boy and many will miss him. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Copeland; uncle, Danny Sams; and friend...

Mar 28, 2019

Mary Frances Smelcher born Dec 3, 1920 went home to be with the Lord March 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband John Smelcher, mother Myrtle Brooks and father Robert Brooks, daughter Mary Ramsey, granddaughter Mary Lou Cameron, and grandson Randall Ramsey. Frances is survived by her grandson Willard Ramsey, great granddaughters Angela Ridenour, Miranda Keal, and...

Mar 28, 2019

Larry E. Greenlee, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away on March 28, 2019. He was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father Monroe Greenlee and mother Sarah Greenlee. Survived by wife and love of his life Robin Greenlee, daughter Andera Greenlee, daughter & son-in-law Tamera & Josh Bowman, daughter Beth Greenlee, and grandsons Zeth &...

Mar 26, 2019

Dennis Keith Parsons, age 67 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and served as a Jr. deacon as a young man. He later attended Reunion Baptist Church. He was always interested in technology and design. He was the youngest Hamm...

Mar 26, 2019

Dorothy Graham passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Stinnett, father Gordon Stinnett, husband Charles Graham Sr, daughter Sandra Smoot and granddaughter Kimberly Morrison. She is survived by her son and daughter in-law Charles and Cindy Graham of Wassilla AK, daughter Brenda McFarland of Maryville, daughter and...

Mar 26, 2019

Bryan Eugene Jones, 57 of Knoxville, TN passed away on March 26, 2019. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting in the state of Tennessee or anywhere he could . He also loved boating and fishing on Norris Lake, and cruising in his ‘69 Camaro which he totally restored. Bryan was a graduate of Halls High School. He was...

Mar 25, 2019

Rev. Kenneth E. Pryor Sr., age 70, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 25, 2019. He was a faithful member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for 17 years. He was a proud Navy veteran. He was also a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He was not a stranger to hard work and worked...

Mar 24, 2019

Paul Anthony Whited age 25 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, after a 3 year courageous battle against cancer. Paul was a 2018 graduate of the University Of Tennessee Haslam College Of Business. He was a dedicated associate of Sam’s Club West for several years. Survived by his parents, Bill and Zella Whited; sister, Angelena Whited; biological mother,...

Mar 23, 2019

Mar 22, 2019

Don Gambrel, age 66 of Knoxville passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Easter Gambrel, sister Goldie May Downs, brother Ernest Gambrel, and stepson Ricky Akin. Survived by wife, of 38 years, Nancy Yoder Gambrel; children Robert Akin (Connie), Sandra Rector, Nikki Sharpe...

Mar 22, 2019

Michael Vincent Melton, age 43 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday March 22, 2019. He is preceded in death by Grandfather, Estel Melton and Bill and Virginia Stanton. Survived by parents, Gary Melton and Nancy Wiggins, Daughter, Kilee Melton, Grandmother, Jessie Melton, Brothers, Wayne and Brad Easterly, Niece, Gracie Easterly and Nephews, Anthony and Brandon Easterly. Michael...

Mar 21, 2019

Shirley Jean Lay Carver entered into the presence of Almighty God on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 11:37 AM in Knoxville, Tennessee. Everyone that knew her knew what a hard worker and fighter she was, and those attributes held true until the very end. She was a proud member of the Knoxville Central High Class of 1958, and remained a...

Mar 20, 2019

Nellie Sue Kitts age 83, of the Halls community, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church. She retired from Porcelain Products Company after 40 plus years of service. She is preceded in death by parents; Joseph & Laura Price, husband; Billy Ray Kitts, four sisters and five brothers. She is survived by son;...