Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mary Loretta Waggoner
Dec 19, 2021
Waggoner, Mary Loretta (Beeler), age 94, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at home. She is preceded in death by beloved parents, H.W. Beeler and Francie (Clawson) Beeler, brothers; Ernest, Remer, and Lee, and sister Gladys. She is survived by loving husband Hall Waggoner, daughter Karen (John) Walker, grandson Thomas Walker, great-grandchildren; Raven and Benjamin Walker. Special thanks to Kim,...
Marion Clarence Brock
Dec 19, 2021
Rev. Marion C. Brock age 102 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. He was born May 4, 1919 in South Carolina. In addition to serving Jesus Christ as a Baptist pastor, he drove a Greyhound bus for over 35 years. He was a World War II era veteran who served in...
Judy Anne Koontz
Dec 19, 2021
Judy Anne Bolden Koontz, age 71, of Knoxville, TN suddenly passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. The family is deeply saddened by her passing. She was born on October 25, 1950, attended South High School, and lived in Knoxville most of her life. Judy was loved by everyone that met her. She would light up a room, not only with...
Ralph Kenneth Headrick Jr.
Dec 19, 2021
Ralph K. Headrick, Jr. departed this life on December 19, 2021. He was raised in Lonsdale in Knoxville, TN, and was a student at Rule and Fulton High Schools. He worked in the sign fabrication field for over 40 years. Preceded in death by father, Ralph K. Headrick, Sr.; mother, Helen Headrick; son, Scottie Wayne Headrick. He is survived by...
James Richard Miller
Dec 19, 2021
James R. Miller (Rick), age 59 of Powell, TN, passed away on Dec. 19,2021, with his family by his side. Rick enjoyed starting his dream farm with his grandchildren and teaching them how to garden and take care of the animals. He loved his Yorkie babies, Harley and Molly, grand dogs Neyland (knot knot) and Maverick (mavey boy). His favorite...
Charles Albert Haire
Dec 18, 2021
Charles A. Haire, passed away December 18, 2021. He was a U.S. Airforce veteran. Charles retired from Regions bank after many years. He was a long-time cattle farmer in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents James and Ruby Haire, brother James Monroe Haire. Survived by brother Joseph Haire of Greeneville, SC, nieces Janet Haire, Charlotte Schultz, nephews Ben R. Haire,...
Trula Mae Mantooth
Dec 18, 2021
Trula M. Mantooth, born on December 24, 1932, left this earth to reside in her heavenly home on December 18, 2021. She was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Trula received Christ as her Savior early in her life. We celebrate her life and faith and are confident that she is in the presence of our Lord and...
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...
