Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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”...
Daniel Edward Pressley
Dec 8, 2021
Daniel (Danny) Edward Pressley went to his eternal home in heaven with his Lord and Savior on December 8th, 2021 at the age of 66. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ann Marie Pressley; Children: LeAnne Solomon (TJ), and Julie Collins; Mother: Della White Pressley; Mother-in-law: Edna Tolliver; Sister: Lisa Cupp (Sammie); Grandchildren: Bradley Collins,...
Nannie Virginia Griffin
Dec 8, 2021
Nannie Virginia House Griffin, age 99 of Powell, Tennessee, passed away December 8, 2021. She was a faithful member of Redemption Harvest Church in Halls. She loved Jesus and the Cross with all her heart. She loved her family, her pastor and church family and all her many friends. She enjoyed crocheting afghans and giving them away to those she...
Barbara Adelia Dollar
Dec 8, 2021
Barbara (Bobbie) Dollar, age 77, passed away peacefully and is now with her Lord, Jesus Christ, December 08, 2021. Bobbie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. Bobbie was Powell High School Graduate and a majorette during her time there. A retiree of Brunswick Corporation and a member of Eastern Star (Areme Chapter No 466). Many life-long...
Larry G. Sewell
Dec 8, 2021
Larry G. Sewell, born July 21, 1936, passed away December 8, 2021. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He owned and operated a carpet installation business for many years. Larry was an avid UT football and Nascar fan, and loved to fish. Preceded in death by parents Mildred and Cecil Sewell, brothers Jackie and David Sewell, sister Diane...
Patricia Diane Ables
Dec 7, 2021
Patricia Diane “Trish” Bell Ables, age 55 of Knoxville, stepped into the arms of Jesus, December 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Johnson; father, William Johnson; brothers, Kenneth and Bobby Johnson. She will be missed by her sons, Dustin Bell and Derik (Cindy) Peloquin; brother, Gene Johnson; sisters, Debbie Wright, Melissa Rutherford and Melinda Moore;...
Daniel Richard Potter
Dec 6, 2021
Daniel Richard Potter, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at West Hills Health and Rehab. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Glenna Johnson Potter. Daniel retired from the City of Knoxville Fire Department after 30 years of service as a firefighter/EMT. He enjoyed many years of traveling with his wife of 60 years Bobbie...
Linda Drummonds Surber
Dec 6, 2021
Linda Drummonds Surber, age 77, of Powell, stepped out of this world and into Heaven on December 6, 2021 with her family by her side. She was a member of First Baptist church of Powell. Always the loving wife and mother willing to cook a meal for anyone. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by...
Martha Anne Simpson
Dec 5, 2021
Martha A Simpson was born on April 23, 1933. She passed away at home on December 5, 2021. She retired as a nurse from St. Mary’s Hospital. She leaves behind three children; Rebecca Bentley and Patricia Henderson, of Knoxville, and Robert Henderson of Las Vegas, Nevada, and four grandchildren; Joey Bentley, Cynthia Wooten, Sarah Beth Sutton, and Amanda Wooten. All...
Edwin Booth Bradley
Dec 5, 2021
Edwin Booth Bradley, 80, passed away Sunday December 5, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Even though his failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community. Ed proudly served in the Army, retired from TVA, and loved sports. He was a player, coach, and avid fan, especially...
Shirley Ann Crye
Dec 4, 2021
Crye, Mama Shirley Shirley Ann Slover Crye, walked into the arms of Jesus one day short of her 87th birthday on December 4, 2021. We were looking forward to celebrating her birthday, but her celebration today is better than anything we could have ever imagined. She was a longtime and faithful member of First Baptist Powell, in which she was...
Jessie Charlene Merriman
Dec 4, 2021
Jessie “Charlene” Merriman, age 77 of Fountain City, passed away 4:00am Saturday, December 04, 2021. She was a member of Son Light Baptist Church and attended Nehemiah Church. She is preceded in death by beloved parents Jessie and Christine Rogers, and son Terry Schumaker. She is survived by loving husband Clyde “Ray” Merriman, daughter; Sharon Brown, three grandchildren, brothers; Stacy,...
