Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jul 14, 2013

Rhonda Pellom, age 51, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2013. She is preceded in death by father, Earl Bunch; sister, Rema Bunch and brother, Randy Bunch. She is survived by mother, Barbara Bunch; son, Jason Pellom and wife April; daughter, Ashley Harbin and husband Cory; grandchildren, Riley Pellom, Caleb and Dylan Harbin; sister, Helen Buchman; brother,...

Jul 14, 2013

Charles W. Hall, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away July 14, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a life-long resident of Halls Crossroads and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Retired from the City of Knoxville after 35 years of service and Three Ridges and Centennial Golf Courses. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Preceded in...

Jul 14, 2013

Lowell Eugene (Buddy) Tarver, Jr., age 51, passed away at Tennova Physician’s Regional on Sunday morning, July 14, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Buddy had Lou Gehrig’s (ALS) disease for 11 years, and regardless of the circumstances always had an exceptional attitude. He was loved by countless friends, and the family wishes to express their appreciation for all they...

Jul 12, 2013

Zella Christine Hayes White, age 90 of Powder Springs, went to be with the Lord July 12, 2013. She was a faithful member of Powerhouse Ministries FWB Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lee White, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Deanna White; grandson, Kirk Jordan; great grandson, Kyler Williams; 5 sisters; 6 brothers. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Marvin...

Jul 10, 2013

Flo Aline Elkins - age 85 of Heiskell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was a devoted Christian mother and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Katherine Hankins; husband Chadwick Elkins; daughter Sheila Hooks and grandson Dennis Welch. Survived and loved by children Fauna Stooksbury,...

Jul 8, 2013

Wayne Lawson Collins, age 71, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord July 8, 2013. Wayne was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Marines and an antique car enthusiast. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Mary Collins; stepson, Dennis Laxton. Survived by wife, Dorothy Bell Collins; children, Billie Ann and Jim...

Jul 6, 2013

Jack Don Jones, age 87, went home to be with Jesus on July 6, 2013. He was led to accept Jesus as his personal savior by Quinn Lanham of Tazewell. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Geneva Jones; infant son, Jack Don Jones...

Jul 6, 2013

Lydia Mildred Mabe, age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth E. Mabe; granddaughter, Judith Alison; parents, Francis and Tilda Beeler; and brothers and a sister. Survived by sons, Phillip Mabe and wife Darlene, Larry Mabe and wife Kim;...

Jul 5, 2013

Jul 4, 2013

Jack R. Welch, age 64 of Halls, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He retired from Roberts Shaw/ Fulton Bellows after 37 years. He coached girls softball for many years. To know this special man was to love him. Preceded in death...

Jul 2, 2013

Jerry Puffenbarger, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away July 2, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He was a member of the West Side Baptist Church and veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Puffenbarger, son Ben (Audra) Puffenbarger, daughter Angie Puffenbarger, grandchildren Abby & Samie Puffenbarger, step-brother Glenn Lowery,...

Jul 1, 2013

Mullins, Aileen (Daniels), age 85, passed away early Monday morning on July 1, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She retired from the Standard Knitting Mills and was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church in the Halls community. Preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2013

Georgia Ellis Shearl, age 81 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2013 where she was greeted by her loving husband of 55 years, Ernest Shearl and parents, George & Mary Ellis. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. She was employed by Standard Knitting Mills for many years, and then supervised dining rooms...

Jun 30, 2013

Lisa Annette Taylor Hope Headrick- age 49 of Maryville passed away June 30, 2013. Preceded in death by sister, Jewel Morgan; brothers, Rudolph Taylor and Gary Taylor; father, Raymond Taylor; husband, William Hope. Survived by husband, Daryl Headrick; son, William Hope Jr.; daughter Vina Jean Headrick; son, Daryl Wayne Headrick II.; mother, Grovette Taylor; sister, Deloris Wright. Funeral service will...

Jun 30, 2013

Claudia D. Robinson, was an attorney, worked in public relations, and was an adventurer. She was born on January 23, 1952 and passed away June 30, 2013. She was a world traveler with her husband, Rick. She served as Director of Communications for Covance. She received her Juris Doctorate of Law from Rutgers University, graduated Summa Cum Laude from MTSU...

Jun 28, 2013

Mildred “Jeanette” Headrick Romines age 73 went to be with The Lord Friday June 28, 2013. She was a member of Emmanual Baptist Church of Powell. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur Headrick and Rose Kirkland Headrick, Sister Kathleen Headrick Justice and Brother Allen Headrick. She is survived by her husband of 50 years George A. Romines, Daughter...

Jun 27, 2013

Don Harrell, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away June 27, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Pearl, brothers, Bill, Jim, sisters, Katherine and Peggy. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Almeda Harrell, sons and daughters in law, Chuck and Jacki, Bobby and Lisa, daughters, Deanna and “Lil” Almeda and Melvin, 8 grandchildren, siblings, Faye Raby, Bob...

Jun 27, 2013

Charles William (Roxy) Adkins, age 87, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and was known to many loved ones as “Granddaddy”. He was an Army veteran and had retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel after many years of service. He is preceded in death by wife, Patsy Morris Adkins; parents,...

Jun 26, 2013

Mildred Warren passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Warren. Survivors include her daughter Dee Pedigo and husband Russell Campbell of Kingsport, son Gary Warren of Knoxville, grandchildren Missy Coaker, Josh Warren, and Rachel Warren, great-granddaughter Katie Gibson as well as several other family members and loved ones. Funeral services will...

Jun 25, 2013

Mary R. Daniel, age 72 of Halls, lost her six year battle with lymphoma June 25, 2013. Member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Beulah Inklebarger; brother, Kenneth Inklebarger; sister and brother-in-law, Billie and Jim Gregg; sister-in-law, LaVern Inklebarger; father and mother-in-law, Geneva and William Daniel. Left to cherish her memory, husband, William...