Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Stephen E. Griffith
Mar 18, 2019
Stephen E. Griffith, age 65, of Corryton, TN received his angel wings Monday, March 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Warner Griffith and Doris Jacqueline Griffith. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; children, Carrie Griffith, Samantha (Frank) Lord, Marcus (Kayla) Atkins and Chris Griffith; sister, Susan (Bob) Tebbitt; brother, Scott (Laura) Griffith; grandchildren, Samuel,...
David Larry Carpenter
Mar 18, 2019
David L. Carpenter age 72 of Knoxville took his heavenly flight to be with our Lord, Monday, March 18, 2019. He was a member of Solway Baptist Church for 61 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd “Big Foot” and Emma Carpenter, brother: Paul Carpenter and sister Shirley Newport Carpenter. Left to cherish his memories are his...
Michael E. Nicley
Mar 17, 2019
Michael E. Nicley age 61 of Maynardville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home. Retired auto mechanic from Treece Auto Repair. Preceded in death by his father Edward Nicley and sister, Christine Nicley. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Shelia Nicley; mother, Madge Workman; children, Jonya Coffey (Bryan), Bubby King, Jonathan Nicley (Christy), Jamie Cheeks, Jennifer...
Helen M. Harris Burrell
Mar 17, 2019
Helen M. Harris Burrell, 87 of Knoxville, passed away on March 17, 2019 following a short illness. She was a member of Redemption Harvest Church of Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents Dotha Hughes and Eunice Hughes; first husband Verlon Lionel Harris; second husband Max E. Burrell; as well as all her brothers and sisters. She is...
Juan Perez Zuniga
Mar 16, 2019
Juan went home, March 16, 2019, after he was taken away from us, due to an accident that took his life. Juan was just 55 years old. Juan leaves behind, his children Juan (Mikey) Perez, son, Selena, and Diana Perez, twin daughters, Phillip Williamson, son, mother of their children, Doreen Williamson Adair, her husband, Nic Adair, and their daughter, Heather...
John Warren Dukes
Mar 15, 2019
John W Dukes of Maryville passed away Friday, March 15 2019. He is preceded in death by wife Jo Dukes; parents Robert & Vina Mae; brother Larry “Bud” (Sue); and sister Nancy. He is survived by daughters Anita Craig of Ooltewah; Lori Nelson (Bryan) of Sweetwater and son Spencer of Nashville; grandchildren Jason (Jessica) Cooper of Maryville and Hillary Cooper...
James Killion
Mar 15, 2019
James Douglas "J.D." Killion passed away, March 15, 2019, at Norris Health and Rehab Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born November 2, 1933 in New Tazewell, TN. He was a member of Emory Pike American Christian Church. J.D. was a member of the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Mossie...
Jeremy Woody
Mar 15, 2019
Jeremy Woody, age 46, passed away March 15, 2019. He was a member of Faith Promise Church North Campus. He was a loving, caring, and understanding person, as well as, a good friend to everyone. Jeremy will be terribly missed by everybody who loved him. Preceded in death by mother Kay Nutt Woody. Survived by fiancé Angie Davis, sons Zachary,...
Alvin Doyle Atkins
Mar 15, 2019
Alvin Doyle Atkins, age 78, passed away March 15, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth Keeney and father, Dana Atkins. Survived by wife Dorothy Williams Atkins, sons Alvin and Tonya Atkins and Brian and Leslie Atkins, grandchildren Charles, Elizabeth, Bridget, Brandon, and Brayden, step-grandson Austin (Charity), great-grandchildren Mercedes, Aiden, and Thea, several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...
Marshall Don Hill
Mar 14, 2019
Marshall Don "Donnie" Hill, age 62, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019. Donnie was a proud Navy Veteran. He was a graduate of Holston High School Class of 1975 and ITT Tech. He was a lover of Corvettes and Star Trek. Preceded in death by father John Hill and step-father Marshall Smith. Gone but not forgotten by, mother Faye...
Fred Parrott
Mar 13, 2019
Fred Parrott, Jr., age 85, passed away March 13, 2019. He was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. Fred was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his family deeply. Left to cherish his memory are wife of 66 years, Marykate “Katie” Parrott; sons Phil...
Tammy "Bright" Jordan
Mar 12, 2019
Tammy “Bright” Jordan age 54 of South Knoxville, TN went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was a graduate of West High School, class of ’82. Preceded in death by grandmother, Susie Bright, grandfather, James White, grandmother Lillie Mae White and father, Fred Bright. Survived by mother, Juanita Bright, aunt, Elizabeth Tillett of Maryville, brother,...
Volley Hylton Cunningham Iii
Mar 12, 2019
Volley H. Cunningham age 60 of Knoxville went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was such a kind and loving person, and was always concerned for his family. He loved his family, friends and the family pets. Always willing to lend a hand to help anyone in need. He loved woodworking and making things, one of...
Betty Jean Hill
Mar 12, 2019
Betty Jean (Byerley) Hill, age 87, of Corryton passed away at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 while at home surrounded by her family. She is a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church. She was loved by all and loving and caring to all those around her. She enjoyed watching tv, talking on the phone with her family, reading...
Samuel Charles Earl Strader
Mar 12, 2019
Samuel (Sam) Charles Earl Strader, age 23, of Knoxville, TN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Sam attended Powell High School and was currently working at M&A Supply. Sam and fiancée Audrey will be welcoming their son early April. He was looking forward to this day. Sam was always the one to “DO BIG THANGS” and will be...
Judy Bell Hensley
Mar 11, 2019
Judy B. Hensley age 73 of Powell went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 11, 2019. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas Hensley, Sr parents, Robert and Catherine Hamilton; and brother, Bobby Hamilton. Survivors; children, Kathy Maddox (Fred), Douglas Hensley, Jr (Pam), Scott Hensley (Lisa) and Kimberley Kenney (John); 16 grandchildren, 26...
Autumn Brandi Strader
Mar 11, 2019
Autumn Brandi Strader, age 45, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. She had a strong Christian faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, and mamaw, who took pride in her family. Preceded in death by dad Bill Cantrell, uncle Ronnie Gregg, grandmommy Gregg, mother-in-law Karen Scarbrough. Survived by husband Johnny Strader, daughter Chelsea Strader Ellis (Kyle), sons Kirkland Strader...
Howard Wesley Hershey
Mar 11, 2019
Howard Wesley Hershey, age 73, of Knoxville passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Private services were held.
Corneliu Cocan
Mar 10, 2019
Corneliu Cocan age 24 of Knoxville, TN went to be with Jesus March 10th of 2019. He was young and full of life. He lived life to the fullest and was always up for new adventures. He loved spending time with his nieces, and liked cars, fishing, and writing. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Irina Cocan, and...
Amanda A. Delph
Mar 10, 2019
Amanda Almarine Delph, 78, loving mother, grandmother and precious child of God, passed away Sunday, March 10th, 2019. Proceeded in death by parents William and Mary Ballew; siblings, Bill Ballew and Betty Roy. Survived by four children, Jeff Delph (Regina), Kathi Heifner (Bobby), James Delph, Lori Johnson; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and best friend Robin Delph (Bill). Special thanks to...
