Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Chase Allen Tindell
May 28, 2024
Chase Allen Tindell, age 32, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Chase’s smile could light up a room, and his laughter was infectious. He loved his people with all he had in him. He was an amazing husband to his sweet wife, Stephanie, whom he thought the absolute world of. The memories of their many adventures...
Cheryl Ann (Fritts) Condry
May 28, 2024
Cheryl Ann Fritts Condry, age 72, of Corryton, TN passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Tuesday, May 28, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was a graduate of Central High School, a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s Group, and an employee for H&R Block for several years.
Preceded in death by father,...
Judith Diane Yarbrough
May 28, 2024
Judith Diane Yarbrough, age 68, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was an artist and won an award at The Dogwood Arts Festival. She was a member of Glory Church @ Dante. Judy was an avid gardener and spent a great deal of time with her family, planting and caring for her vegetable and flower...
William Earl McGinnis
May 27, 2024
William Earl McGinnis, age 86, of Corryton, TN, passed away peacefully at Emory Ridge Memory Care on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was saved early in life at Mount Eager Baptist Church during Vacation Bible School. Earl was kind and loving to everyone. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Shirley Ann Blankenship McGinnis; father, John...
James Richard Braden
May 27, 2024
James Richard Braden, age 88 of Corryton, passed away peacefully Monday, May 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving as a Pilot. Retired truck driver after many years of service. He was a beekeeper, gardener and loved watching hummingbirds and spending time outside. Preceded in death by son, Buster Braden; great-great grandchild,...
Susan Seymour Blazier
May 27, 2024
Susan Seymour Blazier age 69 (January 31, 1955-May 27, 2024) of Knoxville, arrived in heaven escorted by angels and holding the hand of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She was in her home with loving family and her 4 legged nurse Bo beside her. Susie (fondly known as Suki by her 5 grandchildren and friends and family) was the...
Wanda Mae Imogene Koontz Gray
May 27, 2024
Wanda Mae Imogene Koontz Gray age 84, of Seymour, TN., formerly of Heiskell, TN., passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was a member of Seymour First Baptist Church, and a previous member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Liberty Baptist Church. She was a retired garment manufacturing materials handler. In her spare time, she was an avid Dollywood...
Frances Gail Miller
May 26, 2024
Frances Gail "Star" Miller, 70, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was devout in faith throughout her life. She was known for being a talented soul organist, playing for many Evangelist services in East Tennessee. She was a wonderful singer, songwriter, and musician. She was preceded in death by father and WWII veteran Riley Collins, and mother Rosa...
Gregory Glenn Bright
May 24, 2024
Gregory Glenn Bright, age 56, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1968, to Ernestine (Smith) Bright and the late Glenn Bright.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Candice Bright; his father, Glenn Bright; and his sisters, Glenda Long and Sharon Houser.
Gregory is survived by...
Laura Lee Pommier
May 23, 2024
Laura Lee Pommier, 76, of Strawberry Plains TN passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was of the Catholic faith and loved going to church. Laura was very adventurous and loved spending time outdoors.
Preceded in death by husband; Arthur Pommier, daughter; Christina Pommier, daughter-in-law; Angela Pommier.
Survived by children; Michael Pommier, Elizabeth Ann (Farrin) Quibodeaux, Katherine (Michael) Perrin, Steven (Whitney)...
Theodore "Ted" Milfred Hatfield
May 22, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Milfred Hatfield, age 87 passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Tennova North. He was a resident of Halls since 1998.
At 12, long before child labor laws, Ted worked for the local movie theatre in Hot Springs, AR. Hot Springs was a neutral vacation spot for the East and West Coast mobsters. Ted held seats for Owney...
Lois Mae Vann
May 21, 2024
Lois Mae Vann, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Lois enjoyed needlework and cooking. She was the proud winner of several baking contests from the county fair. Lois was also a frequent visitor to the O’Conner Senior Center.
Preceded in death by husband, Alfred Vann; son, Gordon Vann; parents, Onell and Julie Weaver; sister, Lillian Rhea.
Survived by...
Danny Sellers
May 21, 2024
Danny Lee Sellers, age 72, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Danny was a member of God’s Saving Grace Baptist Church and an avid outdoorsman, hunting, fishing among many other hobbies. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Sellers and wife of twenty-four years, Betty Sellers. Danny is survived...
Susan (Susie) Lee Bailey Vineyard
May 21, 2024
Susan Lee (Susie) Bailey Vineyard, age 77, of Fountain City, TN on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Susie was raised as a member of Fountain City Methodist Church and was a graduate of Central High School in 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Betty Bailey; grandparents, JR and Bertha Bailey, all of Fountain City, TN and...
Patricia Faye Henderlight Strange
May 21, 2024
Patricia Faye Henderlight Strange, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away May 21, 2024. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from FM Dodge after many years of service. Patricia will be remembered as a devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Preceded in death by husband, James Strange, parents, Claude and Selma Henderlight, sister, June Sumter. Survived by...
Opal Mae Beason
May 20, 2024
Opal Mae (Reynolds) Beason, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 20 at Tennova North Medical Center after a well fought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her loving husband Arthur (Junior) Beason, and grand-daughter Tawana Beason. Surviving family members include sons Darrell (Jill), Michael (Teresa) and daughter Colleen (Randy), grandchildren: Lindsay (Jason) King, Tyler, Jessica (Tony) Blanco, Beth...
Jordan Matthew Brinson
May 20, 2024
Jordan Matthew Brinson, age 35, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 20, 2024 as a result of a car accident. Jordan had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He brightened up every room he was in. He loved sports, especially coaching his children's baseball, basketball and football teams. He loved his family with...
Paula "Laurie" Nelson
May 19, 2024
Laurie Nelson, age 63, of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Laurie was a graduate of Central High School class if 1979. In her spare time, Laurie enjoyed spending time with her grandkids Raylan and Nova Lett, daughter Lauren Lett, son in law Adam Lett and daughter’s brother-in-Law, Joshua Lett...
Michael David Lovell
May 19, 2024
Michael David Lovell, age 52, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Autumn Barnes; son, Jeremy Lovell.
Survived by, children, Whitney Lovell and Tabatha Smith; parents, Sharon Angle and Garnie Lovell; sister Jill Angle; brother, Steve Angle; grandchildren, Chloe Lovell, Liahm Larson, Oakley Hooks, Everleigh Hooks; also leaving behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family...
Mary Darlene Foster
May 19, 2024
Mary Darlene Foster, 81, passed away from Alzheimer’s on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The daughter of Walter and Mildred Moore, she was born Dec. 1st, 1943 in Nevada, Missouri. She grew up and attended school in Nevada. In 1960, she met Glen Foster at a dance and they soon fell in love. They were married in...
