Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles Edward Shinlever
Jan 27, 2022
Charles Edward Shinlever Jr., age 67, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He enjoyed spending time being outdoors and arrowhead hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Shinlever Sr. and Helen Lucille Shinlever; sister, Connie Sue Shinlever. He is survived by his sons, Charles Shinlever III, Chris Shinlever; daughter, Kayla Shinlever; 13 grandchildren; siblings;...
Betty Jane Black
Jan 25, 2022
On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, our mom, Betty Jane Rochat Black, joined her parents, Esther Harvey Wagner and Albert Rochat in paradise. Also awaiting to see her was her former husband, Charles Black; son-in-law, Dene French. Her free spirit remains with her daughters, Rhonda Black-French, Sharon Black Kelley and Karen Black-Cook; grandchildren, Maggie Grace and Charlie Kelley; sons-in-law, John Kelley...
Matthew Oliver Thomas
Jan 25, 2022
Matthew (Mack) Thomas, 94, of Corryton, Tennessee passed into the arms of his beloved Lord and Savior on January 25, 2022. Mack was reunited with the love of his life, Lila, who passed just 41 days before him. Mack was one of ten children born to William and Martha Thomas of Washburn. He learned his hard-work ethic growing up on...
Gregg Alan Martin
Jan 24, 2022
Gregg Alan Martin, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 24, 2022. He had a strong Christian faith and was quick to offer an eloquent prayer at family gatherings. Gregg was an avid hiker and backpacker, logging hundreds of nights in the Great Smoky Mountains. He was proud of his nearly three decades of work...
Daniel Glenn Woodard
Jan 24, 2022
Daniel Glenn Woodard, age 43 of Illinois, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born Saturday, May 6, 1978. He was of the Baptist faith and a member at First Baptist Church of Athens, TN. He was an Army Veteran, worked for the National Park Service, and a carriage driver for Uptown Carriage...
Billy Earl Bales
Jan 22, 2022
Bales, Billy Earl age 85 of Knoxville, died peacefully on January 22, 2022, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation in Maynardville, TN. Billy served in the US Navy 1954-1955, He enjoyed being an ordained Baptist Deacon. He worked for House Hasson HDWE for 39 years as a plumbing heating Buyer. He is preceded in death by beloved parents; Frank and Ollie Bales,...
Patsy Leo Bailey
Jan 22, 2022
Patsy Leo Bailey, age 84, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Agnes Roberts; husband, James King Bailey Sr.; children, Carolyn Sue and William David; 12 siblings; and 3 grandchildren. She is survived by sons, James King Bailey Jr. including his 10 children, 23 grandchildren,...
Marcella J. Hill
Jan 22, 2022
Marcella J. Dellinger Hill, daughter of the late Reverend Conley and Lucille Dellinger went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the age of 65. She was a great woman of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her father, Reverend Conley Dellinger; mother, Reverend Lucille Dellinger; and her brother, Melvin Dellinger. She...
Fred Monroe Jones
Jan 22, 2022
Fred M. Jones, born November 4, 1923, in Hawkins County, passed away on January 22, 2022, at Parkwest Hospital. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching sports. He retired from Southern Railroad and the Knoxville Post Office, 60 plus year Mason at Master's Lodge #244. He served in WWII in the Navy, was honored a purple heart, and also combat wounded...
Emma Faye Legg
Jan 22, 2022
Emma Faye Legg age 87 of Knoxville, lost her battle to Lymphoma on January 22, 2022, as she passed away with family by her side. She is now residing with her Lord and Savior and was greeted anxiously by her husband Ken, of 60 years. She will be remembered as the most loving and generous wife, mother, and grandmother to...
David Wayne Barnes
Jan 21, 2022
David Wayne Barnes, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was an employee of UPS. David was known for being exceptionally kind. He openly shared his faith and walk with the Lord. David was ready to be a friend and willing to help anyone. He stayed up on current events, was a health advocate for...
Viola Lorena Williams
Jan 21, 2022
Viola Sweet Williams, age 95 of Knoxville, met her Lord and Savior, Friday, January 21, 2022. She enjoyed going to church, singing, and clogging. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Williams; daughter, Peggy Varnes; brother, Thurman Sweet; grandson, Floyd Williams, and his son, Lucas Williams. She is survived by her sons, Earl and Charlie ("Ev") Williams;...
Donald Ray Keith
Jan 21, 2022
Donald Ray Keith Jr., age 57 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care in Rutledge. A graduate of Halls High School and Hiawassee College. Preceded in death by his Grandparents, Ray and Bea Keith, Sherman and Nell Simerly; Uncle Robert Keith; Aunt Carolyn Thein. He will be greatly missed by his Parents, Donald...
Christopher Dean Shannon
Jan 20, 2022
Christopher Shannon, age 50, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022. He loved being outside, working in his yard, and his job as a tow truck driver. Preceded in death by his father Halk Shannon. Survived by his children Kayla Knight, Jina (Ricky) Loveday, Caitlyn (Franklin) Munsey, Kevin Shannon, Ashley Ivey, and Jessica Gilreath, grandchildren Gabriel...
Joey Allen Hutchison
Jan 20, 2022
Joey Allen Hutchison, age 36, went home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2022. He graduated from Fulton Highschool with honors, and he served his country in the Unites States Marines. He is preceded in death by his papaw, Cecil Hutchison; uncle Rev. David Hutchison; and uncle Rev. Steve Hutchison. He is survived by his parents, Rex and Tammy...
Rudolfo Reyes
Jan 20, 2022
Rudolfo Reyes, age 76 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He retired from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was of the Christian faith. He left British Honduras when he was 18 years old and in 1972, he moved to Knoxville. In 1973 he met Patricia Coward at the State Area...
Robert Strong Shipley
Jan 20, 2022
Robert Strong Shipley Jr, age 76, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was a veteran who served two tours in Vietnam with the United States Army Special Forces. Robert is proceeded in death by his parents, Robert (Louise) Shipley; brothers, Raymond Shipley and Chris Shipley; and niece, Kelly Shipley. He is survived by his daughter, Robyn...
Sharon Elaine Capps
Jan 20, 2022
Sharon Elaine Capps, age 58, of Powell, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband, Danny Capps; sons, Travis Bounds and Tyler Bounds; mother, Mary Lambert; brother, Larry Lambert. She is survived by daughter, Danielle Capps; sister, Myra Ellis. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, January 31, 2022, from 5:00pm until time...
Thomas David Price
Jan 20, 2022
Thomas David Price, age 63 of Powell passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in his new home. David was born June 28, 1958, in Blount County. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Nellie Morrow Price; sister, Donna Moody. David leaves behind his children Teresa Howard (Jason), Lisa Nicholson (Jason), David Price (Dana Scherer; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...
Steven Nevil Spitzer
Jan 20, 2022
Steven Nevil Spitzer, age 71, formerly of Halls, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Life Care of Morgan County. Steve was a 1969 graduate of Halls High School and a member of Oriental Lodge #453 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Nevil Spitzer. He is survived by numerous cousins. There will be a Masonic...
