Knoxville, TN Obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Andrew Marshall Thomas, born July 4, 1928, of Fountain City, Tennessee, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on July 2, 2024. He valiantly served his country during World War II in Japan as a part of the 19th Infantry Regiment. He devoted 37 years of his life to the Southern Railway as a Carman. He was preceded...

Jun 30, 2024

William “PeeWee” Cunningham, age 60, of Knoxville passed away suddenly & unexpected on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 12:18 am at Ft. Sanders Regional Center. William had over 45 years roofing experience and was the owner of SunTech Roofing for the past 25 years and maintained a successful business primarily from referrals from satisfied customers. Over the last number of...

Jun 30, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Swinson, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 30th, 2024 after a ten year battle with ALS. He attended Loveland Baptist Church for many years and loved to serve by setting up for VBS at Loveland each year. He worked as a self-employed Timber Merchant and Long-haul truck driver for most of...

Jun 29, 2024

Peggy Ann “Rose” Langley Summers, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024. She was a member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. She loved crocheting and listening to Gospel Music. She also loved her children and spending time with her Grandchildren who called her “ Nana Rose.”  Preceded in death by husband, Chester Summers and daughter, Sherrie...

Jun 29, 2024

Janice Gail McFalls, age 64, of Knoxville, gained her angel wings on June 29, 2024. She was a faithful member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Leonard Leon McFalls Jr; son, Billy Whaley Jr; mother, Goldie Ford Payne; father, Earl Payne; and sisters, Ruth Payne Taylor and Jean Johnson.

Janice is survived...

Jun 29, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with several illnesses, Paula Lynn McConkey age 59, of Powell, died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She finally met her savior face to face, the one she had sang about for so many years, and we will meet her again in sweet Beulah land. Paula was a faithful member of Olivet Baptist Church....

Jun 28, 2024

Angela “Angi” Burgin, age 54, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Angi was a strong, determined,

and capable person who took care of herself and others. She was proud to have returned to

school and gotten a college degree in her forties, but she was most proud of her son, Gregory.

Angi is preceded in death by her mother, Marie Braden; father,...

Jun 27, 2024

Carole Elaine (Scarbro) Bishop passed peacefully on June 27, 2024, with her loving husband of 27 years by her side. She was born to Tom and Margie Scarbro on December 8, 1942, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended Powell High School and was dedicated in her many years of service at Star Sales where she was the first female on the...

Jun 26, 2024

Jun 24, 2024

Charles Altieri Montgomery, age 57 born in Knoxville, TN has returned home to the Lord June 24, 2024. Charles was a beloved brother born the youngest child of 10 siblings. He attended school at St. Joseph Elementary and Knoxville Catholic High School. After graduation he entered the workforce. His charismatic personality allowed him to be successful as a sales rep...

Jun 24, 2024

William “Bill” Clinton Lyman, Sr left this life to be in the presence of the Lord on June 24, 2024. He was 87 years old. William was born to George and Viola Lyman on August 6, 1936 in East Gary, Indiana. He served in the Marine Corps for eight years as a Corporal, working as a Radio Telegraph Operator. William...

Jun 24, 2024

Herman Eugene Meredith, age 84 of Knoxville, was born on March 1, 1940 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Herman was a Barber for 62 years, where he made many good friends.  He served on the Barber Board, the 911 Board, was the Powell Republican Club Treasurer and was his church treasurer for several years.

He...

Jun 24, 2024

Carolyn Ann Hanley, age 73 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 52 years, John Thomas Hanley Sr.; daughter, Renee Hanley Loveday; mother, Fern Shelton; father, Albert Scarbrough; sisters, Rhonda Davis and Donna Henson; brothers, Jeff Scarbrough and Billy Scarbrough.

Survived by sons, John Thomas Hanley Jr., Steven Duane Hanley (Lynda), and...

Jun 24, 2024

Ira “Sonny” Carl Dodrill, age 69 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Preceded in death by his parents, James Dodrill Sr. and Mary Helen Dodrill.

Survived by his wife, Mary Dodrill; daughter, Joy Holiway; stepson, Toby Dills; as well as three brothers.

Family and friends will meet on Friday, July...

Jun 24, 2024

David Lynn Golden, age 75 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. He is preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Effie Golden; brother, Wayne Golden. Survived by sons, Matthew Golden of Knoxville and Kris Golden; sisters Donna Kay Dunn of Knoxville and Phyllis Timmons of Florida; and brother Grayling Golden of Indiana. A special thank you to...

Jun 23, 2024

On June 23, 2024, Zachary Thomas Myers, 22, of Knoxville, Tennessee, flew to the heavens to be with our Lord. In life, Zachary was a hard-working, family oriented young man with a heart bigger than himself. His family and friends were always his number one priority. He loved his son, Adonis, more than life itself, and would have moved mountains...

Jun 23, 2024

Richard “Dick” Hugh Arnold, born April 22, 1935, in Powell, TN to Frank and Lodusky Kitts Arnold, passed away on June 23, 2024. He was a member of Virginia Avenue Methodist Church until its closing. He was a seventy-year member of IBEW Local 760, retiring from ORNL. He was a 65 year member of the Powell Masonic Lodge. He is...

Jun 22, 2024

JT Everhart, age 97 of Powell, passed away June 22, 2024. He was a member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church and a WWII Veterans-European Theater. JT worked many years at Frito-Lay. Preceded in death by parents Francis and Artie Everhart and niece Robin. He leaves behind wife Ernestine (Ernie), son Jody (Karen), grandsons Matthew and Justin (Amanda), great-granddaughters Kimberly,...

Jun 21, 2024

William E. Hensley, age 71 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024.

He was a barber for 30+ years, even owned his own shop in Knoxville called Thunder Road Haircutters. William was a family man, and his grandchildren were his everything. Kind hearted and always tried to help others any way he could. 

Preceded in death by his parents...

Jun 21, 2024

Joyce Lee Hunt, of Knoxville, TN. passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence O. Hunt; father, Hugh Lee; mother, Grace Whitesell Hood; sisters, Wilma Rayfield, Sue Lee Warwick, Estella Lee Rayfield, and Sandra Gann; by her grandson, Robert Lee; and by Buffy, Joyce’s cherished white Persian.

Joyce is survived by her son,...