Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Carolyn Arlene Tindell
Dec 18, 2021
Carolyn A. Tindell, age 76 of Seymour, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a devoted member of Arrowhead Church of God of Prophecy. She is preceded in death by beloved parents; Arlie Sr. and Julia Buckner, sister; Glenda Brewer. She is survived by loving husband of 54 years, A.C. Tindell...
Paul Edward Williams
Dec 17, 2021
Paul Edward Williams age 59 of East Knoxville passed away peacefully at home Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father; Carl W. Williams. Survivors; wife of 40 years, Robbyne E. Williams. Daughters; Pattie Messamore and Crystal Hayes. Grandsons; Robyn Paul Hayes and Robert Jackson Messamore. Mother; Juanita Willoughby....
George Thelmer Robbins
Dec 17, 2021
George T. Robbins age 81, of Knoxville, went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday, December 17, 2021. Faithful member for over 40 years of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. He was the Owner and Operator of Robbins Automotive in Fountain City for nearly 30 years, and after retirement, he continued his passion by restoring 1946 Fords and was a...
Chelsey Lee Humphrey
Dec 16, 2021
Chelsey Lee Humphrey, age 25, went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was a loving daughter, mother, and sister. She enjoyed being outside and being with her family. Survived by her son, Brentley Humphrey; parents, Gary Humphrey and Tammy Matherly, and step-dad Daniel Matherly; siblings, Steven Humphrey, Casey Matherly, Katlyn Matherly, and Jordan Matherly;...
Thomas J. Jones
Dec 16, 2021
Thomas J. Jones, born December 13, 1930, 91 years old. He retired from Lockhead Martin K-25 Plant in Oak Ridge, TN in 1996. He was a man with many God given talents and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for many years. He was a coach for boys in sports and Boy Scouts. He was skilled in carpentry,...
Porfirlina Branzuela Schooley
Dec 16, 2021
Porfirlina Branzuela Schooley, went to be with the Lord December 16, 2021. She is preceded in death by children Ellen D. Kwong and Gilda D. Algodon, brothers Claudio Branzuela Porfirio Branzuela , Roger Branzuela, sisters Esther Branzuela and Lolita Trani. Survived by children Allan B. D’lonsod , Perlito B. D’lonsod, Sigfredo B. D’lonsod Jr. , Joel B. D’lonsod, grandchildren Fedelynne...
Phillip Delaine Blevins
Dec 16, 2021
Phillip DeLaine Blevins, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church. Phillip was a consummate artist, working with pen and ink. Phillip always loved to laugh and make others laugh, enjoying a good joke and friendship. He is survived by his devoted and...
Lillian Huling Thomas
Dec 15, 2021
Lillian Huling Thomas, 93, of Corryton, TN, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 15, 2021. Affectionately called “Lila”, she will be remembered most as a devoted wife and mother, but also as someone who made others feel loved and special. Lila grew up in Wartburg, TN, and enjoyed playing high school basketball with her sister Juanita. They would...
Carolyn Mae Worley
Dec 15, 2021
In loving memory of Carolyn Worley, a wife to Danny Worley Sr. for 54 years. At age 74, Carolyn, of Sevierville, passed away on December 15th, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved father Charles Ray Mays Sr., mother Ruby Gertrude Mays, brothers; Eddie Abbott, Ray Mays Jr., Kenneth Mays, Neal Mays, Wayne Mays, and Jerry Mays, and sisters;...
Perry Van Hendren
Dec 15, 2021
Perry “Dogg” Hendren, of Knoxville, passed away on December 15, 2021 at 2:28pm at Tennova North. Perry is preceded in death by his father, Glenn Walton; mother, Marjorie Walton; sisters, Debbie Cheek and Claudia Cheek; and wife Lori Hendren. Perry is survived by his brother, Billie and Tina Walton; brother-in-law, Mike Quinn; and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. A receiving...
Peggy E. Corea
Dec 15, 2021
Peggy Evelyn (Watson) Corea, age 72, of Knoxville went to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Peggy loved the Lord Jesus Christ and her family with all her heart. She was a member of Redemption Church of Knoxville, TN. She worked alongside her husband Gary in the ministry for about 33 years. Everything she put her hand to was...
James T. Byrge
Dec 15, 2021
Jay Byrge took his first breath in Heaven on December 15, 2021. He loved the Lord and was ready to go home. He was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother and friend. He was a proud veteran of the Air Force. His favorite things were his family, hunting, the outdoors and a good western. There to welcome him home were...
Margaret Sue Palmer
Dec 14, 2021
Margaret (Memaw) Palmer, age 86, of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, to Bob and Frankie Jarrett, she was the oldest of eight children with seven younger brothers. Margaret graduated from Banner Elk...
Terri Lynn Nelson
Dec 14, 2021
Terri Lynn Nelson, age 52 of Knoxville, passed away on December 14, 2021. She is preceded in death by beloved mother Sheila Jones, long time partner Chris York, Granddaughter Faith Lynn Breeden, and dear friend, David Howard, and Renee Mills. Survived by sons, Randy (Crystal), Rocky (Amber), and Kris (Yvette), sister, Judy Goodrich, grandchildren, Anna Martin, Randy Lee Jones Jr.,...
James Ronald Vito
Dec 13, 2021
James Ronald Vito, age 56, of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the evening of Monday, December 13, 2021. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his devoted wife and children. James was born February 10, 1965 to the late Ronald and Rose Vito in Niagara Falls, NY. James was an active member...
Paul Edward Clark
Dec 12, 2021
Paul Edward Clark, age 76, of Luttrell, TN joined his Heavenly Father in the early hours of Sunday, December 12, 2021. Paul was born March 16, 1945 to the late Reverend James Edward and Ethel Louise Clark. He was a 1963 graduate of Halls High School where he met his life long friend, J.C. Warwick and remained best friends to...
Steve Eugene Treadway
Dec 10, 2021
Steve E. Treadway, age 66, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Tennova North after an extended illness. Steve was a member of the Heat and Frost Insulators Union Local 46 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He retired after 30 years of service. Steve spent most of his time after retirement on his houseboat on Norris Lake. He...
Patricia Ann Hobby
Dec 9, 2021
Our beautiful mother, passed into Heaven the morning of December 9th, following a 16-month battle with colon cancer. She was a Christian, a member of Olivet Baptist Church and prior to her illness, attended Faithway Baptist Church. She and her husband owned and operated, Hobby's Body Shop, which they opened in 1964. She was generous and loving to her family....
Edna Harbin
Dec 9, 2021
Edna Faye Harbin, age 84 of Powell went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Faye was a strong Christian woman and longtime member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was born in Niota, TN, one of 4 girls. It was love at first site when she met Jim Harbin. They soon married and moved to Powell...
James Carroll Starnes
Dec 8, 2021
James Carroll Starnes, born December 20, 1936, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021 at his home. He was a life-long active member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. James retired from Knoxville News Sentinel after 50 + years of service. Preceded in death by James and Mable Starnes and sister Jean Painter. Survived by wife of 63 years, Alma “Beck”...
