Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Richard Eric Roach
Dec 6, 2022
Richard Eric Roach Sr., age 57 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a carpenter for 40 years before retiring. In his free time he enjoyed working on cars, tattooing himself, and drawing. Preceded in death by his father, Walter Roach; and niece, Belinda Adams. Richard...
Shirley Mae Norris
Dec 6, 2022
Shirley Mae Braden Norris, age 83 of Powell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Tuesday, December 6, 2022 with her family by her side. Shirley grew up in Powell, Tennessee and attended Mt. Hermon Methodist Church. She graduated from Powell High School and worked as a secretary at TVA and as a realtor. Shirley’s hobbies included watercolor...
Phyllis Kaye Epps
Dec 5, 2022
Phyllis Kaye Epps, age 69 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at North Knox Medical Center. She was a CNA for many years at Brakebill Nursing Home and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Kyle Columbus Cooper. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Kylena (Anthony) Daniels;...
William Ray Ellis
Dec 5, 2022
William Ray Ellis, age 82 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home on December 5th, 2022. Ray was a native of Clarksville and a graduate of both Austin Peay State University and the University of Tennessee. For over 30 years, he taught Office Occupations at Tennessee Technology Center. He retired in 2000 to a life of watching UT Athletics,...
Jerry Allen Huff
Dec 5, 2022
Jerry Allen Huff Jr age 59 passed away Tuesday Dec 6, 2022. He was a graduate of Halls High Class of 82 of which he was the class, President. He loved fishing, music, and his family and friends. Jerry could always make you laugh even in the worst situations. His personal demons kept him in a dark place at times,...
Pauline Imogene Spangler
Dec 4, 2022
Pauline (Imogene) Spangler, born on December 15, 1930 in Andersonville, TN, passed away December 4, 2022. She met her husband Leon Spangler while working in downtown Knoxville, TN. They were married on October 18, 1952. She was a member of the class of 1948 Halls High School. Soon after, she was employed by Hall-Brown Clothiers on Gay Street, where she...
Joyce Kitts Abner
Dec 3, 2022
Joyce Kitts Abner, age 86 slipped peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by her family after an extended illness, throughout the day singing ”Just As I Am" She was a charter member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church where she held numerous offices through the years. She loved her Lord, her church, and her pastors. When in third grade she met the...
Jenny Estelle Atchley
Dec 3, 2022
Jenny Estelle Atchley, born March 19,1983 gained her wings December 3,2022 due to sudden liver failure. Jenny was loved deeply by all who knew her and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her Mother Scarlett (Scottie) Atchley. She is survived by her Father David Atchley, Sister: Nikki Capps, Children: Sgt. Dylan, Loxzanna, Marshal, Val, Aubrie, Devon and...
Ralph Edward Lee
Dec 3, 2022
Ralph Edward Lee III, age 51, of Knoxville,Tn passed away December 3, 2022. Edward was of the Baptist faith. Edward enjoyed watching sports, riding motorcycles and carpentry. Edward is proceeded in death by mother Alice Fay Lee and father Ralph Edward Lee Jr., grandparents Ralph and Marie Lee. Along with several cousins,aunts and uncles. Survived by loving girlfriend of many...
Deloris Rose Mayes
Dec 3, 2022
Deloris Hatfield Mayes, age 85 of Knoxville, TN passed away December 3, 2022. She was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Adolphus "Dolly" Mayes, parents Dollie and Clifford Hatfield and all her siblings: Roxie Hammitte, William Hatfield, Hazel McCreary, Mary Douglas, Marion Hatfield, Hester Russell, Lorine Brogan, Lawrence Hatfield, Opal Rogers, and...
Brenda Faye Beckner
Dec 2, 2022
Brenda Faye (Hensley) Beckner, age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee. Born May 27, 1949, went to live with our Heavenly Father on the evening of December 2, 2022. Brenda was a loving a mother and grandmother, she lived with a bright spark in her soul. Brenda dedicated her life to healthcare for the elderly. Brenda’s hobby she most enjoyed was making...
John S Phillips
Dec 2, 2022
John Phillips, 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, December 2, 2022; born to Martha Lee Phillips on June 6, 1952. Little John Phillips was a free spirit! Gentle and kind most of the time, sharp and calculated on a pool table and in his prime he could shoot with the best of the best! He...
Roger Lee Atkins
Dec 2, 2022
Sgt. Roger Lee Atkins age 69 of Knoxville, formerly of Washburn, Tn went to his heavenly home Friday, December 2, 2022. Roger was born July 22, 1953. Predeceased by granddaughter: Makayla Dyer, Great Grandparents, grandparents, father: Roy Atkins, mother: Louise Sizemore, brother: Ronnie Sizemore. He leaves behind is wife of 13 years but by heart 53 years, Bonnie Atkins, stepson:...
Zaelei Marie Manuel Grimm
Dec 1, 2022
Zaelei Marie Manuel Grimm peacefully took her final rest in the arms of her loving mother, Brittany Manuel, on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 3: 34 p.m. at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Zaelei was born on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Throughout her brief time with us, Zaelei filled countless lives with joy and love. Zaelei will be forever cherished and...
Corbin Tyler Thomas
Dec 1, 2022
Corbin Tyler Thomas age 13, of Karns passed away suddenly Thursday, December 1, 2022. Corbin attended Providence Church and was an 8th Grade student at Karns Middle School. Corbin participated in competitive tumbling and trampoline at Premier Athletics North. Preceded in death by grandmother: Nancy Stan and grandfather: Jack Thomas. Survivors, parents: Stephanie and Tony Thomas, brother: Braden Thomas. Grandparents:...
Burnese Cate Martin
Dec 1, 2022
Burnese Cate Martin, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was the 5th child of A.M. and Bethel Cate of Jefferson County. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. Martin; sister, Louella Cate; brothers, J.W., Leon and Paxton Cate; nephews, Haskell Jones, Robbie Jones and Jack Jones; niece, Wanda Dukes....
Dolores Pauline Archer
Dec 1, 2022
Dolores Pauline Archer “Nana”, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away December 1, 2022. She was a member of Black Fox Primitive Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandkids. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her flowers. Preceded in death by first husband John Bailey, second husband James Archer, children Freddie and Greg Bailey. Survived by...
Deborah Hamlet
Dec 1, 2022
Debbie Hamlet, age, 69 of Mascot, TN passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer and other health related issues. Debbie loved everyone that she met and had a soft spot in her heart for those that she found in need. Debbie also had compassion for all animals many of which would often...
Samuel Lee Roy Donehue
Dec 1, 2022
Samuel Lee Roy Donehue, age 85, of Madison, TN., passed away on December 1, 2022. He was a member or Warwicks Chapel Baptist Church in Wasburn. Samuel was a distinguished individual, had a driven work ethic, loved the outdoors and devotion to his family. He was an accomplished sportsman and talented musician which landed him in Nashville for many years...
Joel Bryan Tindell
Dec 1, 2022
Joel Bryan Tindell, age 56 of Corryton, Tn, went to be with his Lord on December 1, 2022. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Joy Tindell. Survived by wife Tina, daughters Dakota Inklebarger (Aaron) and Nakisha Mannino (Dom), son Dalton Tindell, grandchildren Jackson and Graham Inklebarger, Karson and Karter Mannino,...
