Martha P'Simer Roberts, age 82, of Corryton, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Arrangements are under the care of Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

Vernon “Hutch” Hutchison of Knoxville, TN, passed away at home on April 28, 2024. He was a graduate of Rule High School. He loved hunting and being outdoors. Preceded in death by his father, James Hutchison; mother, Alma Hutchison (Moore); and sister, Ann Allen. Survived by partner, Teresa Daugherty; daughter, Carrie (Josh); grandchildren, Callum and Lillith; sisters, Margaret Walker & Dorothy Cooper; many beloved nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Robert...

Ellen Elise Goddard Croft passed away comfortably at the age of 69, on the 28th of April 2024 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She met her husband of 37 years, Dannie Croft, through Square Dancing which she really enjoyed. She also loved to work with the school system, helping in classrooms however she could. She is preceded in death by her father, Winfred “Bill” Goddard, mother Wonetta Goddard, sister Karen Davis, and father-in-law, Elbert and mother-in-law Jamilar...

Johnnie Ray Padgett, age 64 of Shelby, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was a mechanic by trade, but his greatest achievement was his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed strawberry milkshakes, spending time with his grandson, traveling, cars, fishing, watching westerns, playing the scratch-off lottery, NASCAR and drag racing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Alfred Padgett and Ernestine Walker Padgett. He is survived by his wife, Sheri Lynn Padgett; son,...

Nola M. Lehman, 86, loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away peacefully April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nola was born on July 27, 1937, in Byron, OH to Lowell and Velma St. John. She received her cosmetology license in 1956 and retired as an Administrative Assistant from Philips Magnavox. In 1955, she met Marty Lehman and the two were inseparable from that point on.  Married in 1958, they were married for over 64 years, prior to Marty’s passing in 2018 and...

Westley Shane (Pooh-Bear) Atkins left this world on April 14th, 2024. He graduated in 1990 from Central High School in Knoxville, TN. After graduating, he was employed at Quality Label & Tag where he worked as a Pressman until his illness. Shane loved nothing more than riding dirt bikes with his friends, those were some of the best days of his life…he said that he always felt free and light-hearted when he started the engine and took off on the trails.  When he...

Karolyn M. Whittaker, age 82, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born on January 2, 1942, in Crofton, Nebraska to Jack and Della Kool. She worked as a Surgical Room Technician. Karolyn resided in Chandler, Arizona from 1978-2007, then moved to Corryton, Tennessee in 2007, where she was a faithful member of Clapp's Chapel. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Richard J. Whittaker. She is survived and will be forever missed by her...

Wilma Ruth (Kernell) Phillips, age 76, loving mother, Mamaw and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Wilma had a caring soul; she always put others’ needs before her own. As a nurse for over 30 years, she cared for countless patients that all held a special place in her heart. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Monroe Kernell and mother, Mildred Underwood Kernell; sisters, Brenda Farmer, and Dorothy (Dottie) Welch; and niece, Karen Phillips. She is...

Denise Ligon, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age of 71.  Denise was born Bonnie Denise Burrow on November 9, 1952 to the late SB “Tooter” and Bonnie Burrow in Grand Saline, Texas.  Immediately after graduating Grand Saline High School she moved to the big city of Dallas, ready to start a new adventure.   Denise married her high school sweetheart, Stephen Ligon.  They were married 51 years.  Denise lived in Austin and the...

Joshua "Josh" Adams, a cherished artist, entrepreneur, and beacon of light, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 41. Born on February 24, 1983, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Josh's vibrant spirit and creative soul blossomed from a young age, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those he encountered. Josh's life was a tapestry of rich experiences and enduring relationships. He was a devoted father to his son, Zander...