John Howard Shanks

Nov 11, 2024

John Howard Shanks, 88, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with Jesus on 11/11/2024, peacefully at home with his family.

Born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on 4/27/1936, John was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors, and never met a stranger. Throughout his life, he had many accomplishments. He proudly served his country in the military during the...

Tommy Robert Shropshire

Nov 10, 2024

Tommy R. Shropshire (TK) 76, of Powell, went home to be with the Lord after a four-year bout with Alzheimer's. Tommy's greatest interests were traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, boating on Norris Lake, and attending One Life Church. Tommy served in the Air Force in Vietnam war and was proud of his service. He retired from TVA after...

Sherry Ann (Seiber) Carroll

Nov 4, 2024

Sherry Ann ( Seiber) Carroll 58 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.  She was a homemaker and loving wife for 38 years. Sherry was preceded in death by her parents Marshall and Ona Faye Seiber and her brother Ronnie Seiber. She is survived by her husband Clarence Carroll and a host of friends and family. The...

Sharon Lynn Estep

Oct 28, 2024

Sharon (Sherrie) Lynn Estep 81 passed away at her home surrounded by her family on October 28, 2024. Sherrie was born in Huntington, WV on February 9, 1943, the daughter of the late Alka Otis and Maude Ada Keefer. In addition to her parents, Sherrie was preceded in death by her brother David Lee Keefer and sister...

Betty June Freels

Oct 19, 2024

Betty J. (Sheldon) Freels went to be with her lord and savior on October 19, 2024, in Powell, TN.

Born March 20, 1946, to Charles Lawrence and Annie (Holder) Sheldon in Oliver Springs, TN. Her first marriage was to Jess Freels Sr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Jay Major, her...

Dakota Talon Qualls

Oct 19, 2024

Dakota Legend Talon Lee Storm Qualls, 27, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Dakota, affectionately known as Kody or Talon, depending on who you're talking to, was born April 15, 1997 in Oak Ridge, TN, the son of Ronnie Lee Qualls and Theresa Jo Dean Wright.

Dakota deeply loved the outdoors;...

Ruth Ann (Johnson) Carpenter

Oct 15, 2024

Ruth Ann Carpenter (Johnson), a devoted member of Brewers Chapel Baptist Church, passed away on October 15, 2024, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Born on May 4, 1938, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Carpenter, her favoite Son- in-Law Steve Allen and several family members. Survivors include her daughters, Patti Wilson Allen and Krisann...

Rayford Manuel Jenkins

Oct 3, 2024

Rayford Manuel (Ray) Jenkins, age 86, of Powell, Tennessee went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at North Knoxville Medical Center: Tennova Healthcare after a brief illness. Born in Bryson City, North Carolina January 9, 1938. Graduated from Clyde High School in 1956 where he played varsity football and basketball. He graduated from Brevard College in...

Anna Belle Wright

Sep 27, 2024

Anna B. Wright 101 of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly father on September 27, 2024. Anna had a passion for reading and spreading the word of the Lord. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Powell. She was a loving mother of 6, grandmother of 10 and had many great and great-great grandchildren....

Deborah Lynn Mccoy

Sep 15, 2024

Deborah Lynn McCoy 73 of Powell, went to her heavenly home on Sunday September 15, 2024. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and Grammy. Deborah was a faithful servant to the Lord, and a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband; William McCoy, parents; Earl and Wanda Neathawk,...