Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Robyn Troyer
Feb 18, 2023
Robyn Marie Troyer, 47, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Orrville, gained her angel wings on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Knoxville. Robyn was born on November 28, 1975. She was a collector of postcards and stuff animals from claw games that she donated to the police department for the kids. Robyn is survived by her fiancé, Michael Shane Brooks, her...
Glenda Diane Harbin
Feb 17, 2023
Glenda Diane Harbin, age 67, of Powell, TN passed away peacefully February 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed but will be remembered for her many acts of kindness. Glenda loved God’s word and attended Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. For 39 years Glenda was...
Rachel Elaine Smith
Feb 17, 2023
Rachel Elaine Smith, age 46 of Knoxville, passed away February 17, 2023. Preceded in death by grandparents Earl and Betty Passmore, and brother Blake Passmore. Survived by children daughter Haley Smith (Jeremy Kelley), son Tristen Smith (Taylor Williams), grandson Sutton Smith, mother/best friend Robyn Slaton, father and stepmother Steve and Lois Passmore, sister Natalie Wells (Justin Meridieth), grandparents Bob and...
Richard Corum
Feb 16, 2023
Richard Edward Corum Sr., age 67, passed away February 16, 2023. Richard was a long-time employee at Wolfe Tree Experts for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by beloved parents, Shirley Ann and Robert Lawrence Corum Sr., grandparents, Lewis and Ruth Corum, siblings Allen Corum, Wayne Corum, Teresa Corum, Joel Corum, and Jay Corum.He is survived by loving...
Kenneth Thomas Harrop
Feb 15, 2023
Kenneth T. Harrop, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away February 15, 2023. He was a proud Vietnam army veteran and was a right-wing gunnery. Kenneth is survived by daughter Kendra and husband Jason Chapman, son Travis and wife Michelle, grandchildren Hayley Harrop-Johnson, Christian Harrop, Natalie Johnson, Gavin and Michael Harrop, and several close friends. Per Kenneth’s request, there will be...
Shelby Blankenship
Feb 15, 2023
Shelby Fern (Eppling) Blankenship, age 84, went to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face, on February 15, 2023. Shelby was born on January 18, 1939 in Gap Mills, West Virginia to Benjamin Harrison Eppling and Esther Elizabeth (McClung) Eppling. She lived most of her life in the Halls Community of Knoxville where she was known and loved by...
Jack Edward Dyer
Feb 13, 2023
Jack Edward Dyer, age 84, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home. He was born February 18, 1938, in Maynardville, TN, to the late Harry A. and Freenie L. Dyer. Jack was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired in June of 2000 from ETWNC Trucking Co., and Sysco Food Service. In addition...
Daniel Terry
Feb 12, 2023
Daniel Wayne Terry age 52, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Dianna Terry. Survived by wife, Tammy Terry, daughter Andrea (Dexter) Brooks, son, Johnathan (Jeniffer) Terry, Aaron (Shantelle) Terry, Brittany (Tanner) Mashbrun, Kelli (Ethan) Webb, grandkids, Jeremiah, Alyssa, Wiley, Addaleigh, Abbagail, Paizlee, Shelby, Cierra, Addyson, Emmitt....
Rosario Blas Clay
Feb 11, 2023
Rosario Blas Castro Clay, born December 01, 1933, passed February 11, 2023. Died at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by beloved parents Jose and Francisca Castro, husband Glenn Clay, son Vincent “Benny” Castro, and grandson James A. Castro. She is survived by loving children Gloria Clay, Steve (Karen Watson) Clay, Joe (Nancy) Clay, Kina (Dave) Lee,...
Betty Jean White
Feb 11, 2023
Betty Jean White, age 93, of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hobert Ross White. She was a member of The Church at Sterchi Hills. Betty is survived by her sons and daughter in law, Donald White and Ronald (Valerie) White; grandchildren, Josh (Minda) White, Belinda (Jason) Axsom,...
Virginia B. Roberts
Feb 11, 2023
Roberts, Virginia B. (Ginny), age 85 of Luttrell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Ginny was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family. Especially, her new great grand baby and two grandchildren. She joined the Air Force in 1957 after graduating from high school in Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Ginny served 11 years...
Roger Lee Campbell
Feb 10, 2023
Roger Lee Campbell age 64, of Bearden TN, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, after an extended illness. He had worked as a mechanic for Lance Cunningham Ford. He was a Christian. He was an avid motorcyclist. No services are planned. Condolences can be left for the family at mynattfh.com
Carolyn Jane Fredette
Feb 10, 2023
Carolyn Plage Fredette, age 77 of Knoxville, passed peacefully after a long challenge from a massive stroke in 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 8, 1945 to Emily Timm Plage and James G.F. Plage. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Fredette of Knoxville, Tennessee; son Steven Wolk (Lori Genier) of Fair Haven, Vermont; daughters Kara Wolk...
Thelma Louise Wallace
Feb 10, 2023
Thelma Louise Wallace, age 92, of Powell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 10, 2023. Waiting for her was her loving husband of 61 years Rev. Charles J. Wallace; parents, John Lee and Mae Gray; and siblings Loriene Weaver, Lewis Gray, and J.R. Gray. She will be missed by her family; daughter, Dolly...
James Lowell Bruton
Feb 9, 2023
James Lowell Bruton age 79, of Knoxville, Tn., passed away peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends. For 26 years, Jim was co-owner of Pro Air Filter. Member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral and former member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and New Hope Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by parents, Maidra Bruton Crosby...
Josephine Jackson
Feb 9, 2023
Josephine Jackson age 85, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2023. Josephine touched several lives and will be missed by many. Preceded in death by loving parents Jimmie and Hester Phillips. Siblings Wilmer Phillips, Buddy Phillips, Burt Phillips, Geneva Dyer, Nova Harville and Kathy Grandstaff. Son Harlan Richard Graves Jr., daughter Candi Tiwanne Yarber. Survived...
Dorothy Shirley Newman
Feb 9, 2023
Dorothy Shirley Hall Newman born February 26, 1947. In Knox County. She was of the Christian faith. She went to Powell High School and graduated in 1965. She was member of the band; she was also in several bowling leagues in her younger years. Dorothy worked for Food Lion. She worked for K-Mart on Broadway for 27 years. She was...
Timothy Scott Patterson
Feb 8, 2023
Timothy Scott Patterson, aged 44, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away on February 8, 2023. He is survived by Parents Paul E. and Linda Keys Patterson, Sister Cheryl Patterson, Grandfather Leroy Keys, and daughter Keira. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents Paul E. and Faye Bradford Patterson, Grandmother...

