Knoxville, TN Obituaries

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...