Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Pauline Imogene Spangler
Dec 4, 2022
Pauline (Imogene) Spangler, born on December 15, 1930 in Andersonville, TN, passed away December 4, 2022. She met her husband Leon Spangler while working in downtown Knoxville, TN. They were married on October 18, 1952. She was a member of the class of 1948 Halls High School. Soon after, she was employed by Hall-Brown Clothiers on Gay Street, where she...
Joyce Kitts Abner
Dec 3, 2022
Joyce Kitts Abner, age 86 slipped peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by her family after an extended illness, throughout the day singing ”Just As I Am" She was a charter member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church where she held numerous offices through the years. She loved her Lord, her church, and her pastors. When in third grade she met the...
Jenny Estelle Atchley
Dec 3, 2022
Jenny Estelle Atchley, born March 19,1983 gained her wings December 3,2022 due to sudden liver failure. Jenny was loved deeply by all who knew her and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her Mother Scarlett (Scottie) Atchley. She is survived by her Father David Atchley, Sister: Nikki Capps, Children: Sgt. Dylan, Loxzanna, Marshal, Val, Aubrie, Devon and...
Ralph Edward Lee
Dec 3, 2022
Ralph Edward Lee III, age 51, of Knoxville,Tn passed away December 3, 2022. Edward was of the Baptist faith. Edward enjoyed watching sports, riding motorcycles and carpentry. Edward is proceeded in death by mother Alice Fay Lee and father Ralph Edward Lee Jr., grandparents Ralph and Marie Lee. Along with several cousins,aunts and uncles. Survived by loving girlfriend of many...
Deloris Rose Mayes
Dec 3, 2022
Deloris Hatfield Mayes, age 85 of Knoxville, TN passed away December 3, 2022. She was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Adolphus "Dolly" Mayes, parents Dollie and Clifford Hatfield and all her siblings: Roxie Hammitte, William Hatfield, Hazel McCreary, Mary Douglas, Marion Hatfield, Hester Russell, Lorine Brogan, Lawrence Hatfield, Opal Rogers, and...
Brenda Faye Beckner
Dec 2, 2022
Brenda Faye (Hensley) Beckner, age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee. Born May 27, 1949, went to live with our Heavenly Father on the evening of December 2, 2022. Brenda was a loving a mother and grandmother, she lived with a bright spark in her soul. Brenda dedicated her life to healthcare for the elderly. Brenda’s hobby she most enjoyed was making...
John S Phillips
Dec 2, 2022
John Phillips, 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, December 2, 2022; born to Martha Lee Phillips on June 6, 1952. Little John Phillips was a free spirit! Gentle and kind most of the time, sharp and calculated on a pool table and in his prime he could shoot with the best of the best! He...
Roger Lee Atkins
Dec 2, 2022
Sgt. Roger Lee Atkins age 69 of Knoxville, formerly of Washburn, Tn went to his heavenly home Friday, December 2, 2022. Roger was born July 22, 1953. Predeceased by granddaughter: Makayla Dyer, Great Grandparents, grandparents, father: Roy Atkins, mother: Louise Sizemore, brother: Ronnie Sizemore. He leaves behind is wife of 13 years but by heart 53 years, Bonnie Atkins, stepson:...
Zaelei Marie Manuel Grimm
Dec 1, 2022
Zaelei Marie Manuel Grimm peacefully took her final rest in the arms of her loving mother, Brittany Manuel, on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 3: 34 p.m. at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Zaelei was born on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Throughout her brief time with us, Zaelei filled countless lives with joy and love. Zaelei will be forever cherished and...
Corbin Tyler Thomas
Dec 1, 2022
Corbin Tyler Thomas age 13, of Karns passed away suddenly Thursday, December 1, 2022. Corbin attended Providence Church and was an 8th Grade student at Karns Middle School. Corbin participated in competitive tumbling and trampoline at Premier Athletics North. Preceded in death by grandmother: Nancy Stan and grandfather: Jack Thomas. Survivors, parents: Stephanie and Tony Thomas, brother: Braden Thomas. Grandparents:...
Burnese Cate Martin
Dec 1, 2022
Burnese Cate Martin, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was the 5th child of A.M. and Bethel Cate of Jefferson County. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. Martin; sister, Louella Cate; brothers, J.W., Leon and Paxton Cate; nephews, Haskell Jones, Robbie Jones and Jack Jones; niece, Wanda Dukes....
Dolores Pauline Archer
Dec 1, 2022
Dolores Pauline Archer “Nana”, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away December 1, 2022. She was a member of Black Fox Primitive Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandkids. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her flowers. Preceded in death by first husband John Bailey, second husband James Archer, children Freddie and Greg Bailey. Survived by...
Deborah Hamlet
Dec 1, 2022
Debbie Hamlet, age, 69 of Mascot, TN passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer and other health related issues. Debbie loved everyone that she met and had a soft spot in her heart for those that she found in need. Debbie also had compassion for all animals many of which would often...
Samuel Lee Roy Donehue
Dec 1, 2022
Samuel Lee Roy Donehue, age 85, of Madison, TN., passed away on December 1, 2022. He was a member or Warwicks Chapel Baptist Church in Wasburn. Samuel was a distinguished individual, had a driven work ethic, loved the outdoors and devotion to his family. He was an accomplished sportsman and talented musician which landed him in Nashville for many years...
Joel Bryan Tindell
Dec 1, 2022
Joel Bryan Tindell, age 56 of Corryton, Tn, went to be with his Lord on December 1, 2022. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Joy Tindell. Survived by wife Tina, daughters Dakota Inklebarger (Aaron) and Nakisha Mannino (Dom), son Dalton Tindell, grandchildren Jackson and Graham Inklebarger, Karson and Karter Mannino,...
Gerald Cohen
Nov 30, 2022
Gerald "Jerry" Cohen, age 86 of Long Beach, New York, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was of the Jewish faith. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Betty Cohen; brother, David Cohen. He is survived by his loving and devoted daughter and son in law, Deborah Sue and Samuel Tackett of Knoxville, TN. Grandsons, Aaron Bruzzo...
Anna Marie Thomas
Nov 30, 2022
Anna Marie Thomas, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents, Willie and Sarah White; son, Herbert White; brothers, James White, William White, Lewis White, Bob White and Johnny White. She is survived by children, Linda Goosie (Bill), Kenneth Thomas, Diane Cole (Tim), Rebecca Lenear (Jeff) and Pete Thomas (Kathy); many grandchildren,...
Carol Joyce Davis
Nov 30, 2022
Carol J. Davis, age 76, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, James and Roxie Johnson; son, Timothy Martin; and grandson, Tommy Davis Jr. Carol is survived by daughter, Debbie Carr; sons, Tommy Davis, Marvin Davis, and Michael Davis; sister, Janice Lunsford; brother, Bobby Johnson; grandchildren, Bryon and Blake, as well as...
Judith Anne Lewis
Nov 29, 2022
Judith Anne Lewis nee French, 76, of Powell, TN passed away on November 29, 2022. She was predeceased by her father, Francis Marion French, and mother, Lois Madelyn Burrow. She is survived by children Thomas Clark Lewis Jr, Beverly Kay Miller, and John Wheeler Lewis and grandchildren, Randon Thales Miller, Charles Wheeler Lewis, Raleigh Michael Miller, and Maggie Caroline Lewis....
Grover Sylvester Walker
Nov 28, 2022
Grover Sylvester Walker – passed away peacefully, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of almost seventy years to Anna Walker. Cherished Father to Howard Walker (Darla daughter-in-law) and Debbie Williams (Mark son-in-law). Precious Papaw to Tiffany Bethmann (Cort), Brett Williams (Jody) Jamie Vass (Alan), and our angel Kasey Williams. Beloved Great-Papaw Walker to Rielly Bethmann-Walsh (Connor) Chaise Bethmann, MaKayla Bettes-Vass,...
