Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Elijah William James
Jul 11, 2023
Elijah William James, age 12, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Elijah “Eli” William James, age 12 of Knoxville, peacefully went to be with the Lord in his mother’s arms on the morning of July 11, 2023. He was a lover of animals, music, art, and playing power wheelchair soccer. He was an absolute light and inspiration to every...
Brenda Louise Helton
Jul 11, 2023
Brenda Louise Helton, age 67, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2023. She was a member of Eastwood Baptist Church, retired from Melaleuca after 20 years of service. Brenda always poured loveinto her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Helton; parents, Bud Troy Daniels and Virgie Louise Daniels;...
Dorotha "Dot" Fay Severs
Jul 10, 2023
Dorotha (Dot) Fay Severs, age 95, passed away on July 10, 2023 in Port St Lucie, Fl. She was born in Union County Tennessee in 1928. She graduated from Central High School in Knox County in 1947 and went to nursing school at Knoxville General, graduating in 1950. She worked as a private duty nurse for a few years and...
Lawrence Burton Huffman
Jul 10, 2023
Lawrence Burton Huffman, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ft. City, retired from Standard Knitting Mill, and sang southern gospel music for many years.
He is preceded in death by wife, Betty Jo Huffman; sisters, Laverne Clinton, Jewell Moore, Ruth McGinnis and Agnes Huffman; brother, James...
Tammy Wynette Brooks
Jul 10, 2023
Tammy “Grammy” Wynette Brooks age 48 of Knoxville, returned home with her mother Mamie Ruth Sexton on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, William “Bill” Sexton and Mamie Sexton. Survivors, Husband, Christopher Brooks, children, Jeremy (Ariel Sumlin) Brooks, Brittany (Douglas Skotzke) Brooks. Granddaughter, Zoey “Zoey-Boo” Brooks. Brother, Ricky Sexton, Special friend, Betty Smith.
The...
Kimberly Longmire McNutt
Jul 10, 2023
Kimberly Longmire McNutt, age 36 of Knoxville, peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 10, 2023. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church, and greatly enjoyed working with children in the AWANA program. Kimberly will be remembered for her courage, faith, and strong will throughout her life time. She had a special bond with her...
Frederica "Fritzy" J. Ober
Jul 9, 2023
Frederica “Fritzy” J. Ober, 97, of Corryton, Tennessee went Home to the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Dr. Harold B. Cox and Mildred C. (Robertson) Cox Johnson on July 1, 1926, on a train in San Antonio, Texas. Fritzy married the love of her life, Arden G. Ober, Jr. on...
Jerry Lynn Wright
Jul 8, 2023
Jerry Lynn Wright Sr. age 62 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Jerry is preceded in death by Father Robert George Wright and brother Danny Eugene Wright.
Jerry is survived by mother Frances Beeler. Sister’s Patsy Lee Bailey, Ella Faye Lourick (Nick), Rose Ammerman (Kennith) and Tiara Beeler. Brother Arthur Earl Wolfenbarger....
Christine Elizabeth Crowe
Jul 7, 2023
Crowe, Christine Elizabeth- Age 92, of Knoxville, died Friday July 7, 2023 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by spouse Earl Crowe Jr.; children Gary Crowe, and Patricia Stroud Crowe; granddaughter Jessica Stansberry; parents Samuel and Pearl McDaniel; sisters Bonnie Crowe, Louise Fuss, Rosalee Cooley, and...
Ella "Doreen" Helton
Jul 6, 2023
Ella "Doreen" Helton, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Doreen was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and her dog. She loved helping others by making monthly donations to charities such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Shriner's Charities.
She is proceeded in death by...
Shirley Sue Surrett
Jul 6, 2023
Surrett, Shirley Sue Compton - Knoxville, aged 88, passed away on July 6, 2023. Sue was born in Knoxville on September 4, 1934 to parents Evelyn Louise Collins Compton and Harry Carlyle Compton, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Randall Howard Surrett and her brother, Roger Allen Compton. She is...
Andy Tennis Dotson, Jr.
Jul 6, 2023
Andy Dotson age 63, of Knoxville Tennessee entered into God’s Kingdom on July 6, 2023. Andy was a beloved and devoted husband and loved his children and grandchildren. He leaves behind family and friends who will deeply miss him. We take comfort in knowing he was saved and in a better place. At the age of 17 Andy enlisted in...
James Earl Goff
Jul 6, 2023
James “Jim” Earl Goff, 71, of Knoxville, passed away on July 6, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1952. Survived by his wife of 47 years; Wanda Humphries Goff, son; Matt Goff, Constant companion; his Pomeranian, Vernon (Lovingly named after Jim’s Dad) sister; Debbie Franklin, brother-in-law; Alan Humphries, sister in law; Kathy (Wendell) Kirkland, Betty (Possum) Lacey and Ruby...
Marshall Lee Childress
Jul 5, 2023
Marshall L. Childress, of Halls, passed away on July 5, 2023, at 93 years of age. He was an avid UT fan, especially football. He loved watching ball games, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. His kind heart and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by...
Ellen Jeannette (Bailey) Human
Jul 5, 2023
Ellen Jeannette (Bailey) Human age 87 of Powell died Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She loved family trips and family activities. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth (Grant) Bailey. Survivors, husband, 13 days short of 70 years, F. Doyle Human Sr. Daughter, Vicki (Gene) King; son, Fred (Debbie) Human. Grandsons, Brad (Andrea) Dake, Matthew (Stevie)...
Michael Dennis McLean
Jul 4, 2023
Michael Dennis McLean, age 53 passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. Michael was an avid Alabama fan, loved Star Wars, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Lora Clevenger and Charles McLean and his dog Princess.
He is survived by his...
Stefanie Ford
Jul 4, 2023
Stefanie Ford age 71 of Oak Ridge passed away on July 4th 2023.
She is preceded in death by mother Elsie Mundwiler and best friend Kasey Redd
She is survived by Husband Joe Ford, Son John Cottrell, Tamara Cottrell, Sister in Law Loretta Talbert, Grandson Kasey Culpepper. She was loved by many and will be missed by many.
Condolences...
Mackenzie Yarnell Robinson
Jul 4, 2023
On Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, Mackenzie Yarnell Robinson, loving wife and cherished friend, passed away at the age of 27. Mackenzie was born on March 7th, 1996 in Carter County, TN to Jonathan and Holly (Yarnell) Robinson. Extremely intelligent, tech-savvy, and capable of anything she set her mind to, Mackenzie married her wife of six years, Rebekah Sidwell, on May 21st,...
Charles "Charlie" Richard Hickman
Jul 3, 2023
Charles Richard Hickman passed away on July 3 at home after a brave fight with ocular melanoma. Charlie was raised as a Methodist and later joined the Baptist church. In his youth, he was an active Boy Scout, learning the trade of an outdoorsman. He ran track, studied wildlife management at UT Knoxville, then became a mail carrier for...
Robert "Gene" Foster
Jul 2, 2023
Robert “Gene” Foster age 93 of Powell went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2023.
Gene loved to restore old antique cars and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church for 75 years. He was a long time member of the IBEW.
Gene is preceded in death by wife Irene Foster, Sisters Clara, Reva, Gladys,...
