Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Dana Lee Loveday-Phillips
Nov 20, 2017
Dana Lee (Phillips) Loveday age 49 of Knoxville passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital. Preceded in death by mother Yvonne Leatherwood. Survivors the father of her children Kenneth Loveday, sons Aaron Higgins and Shane Loveday, daughters Kelsie Cheatham, Leeann, Kendra and Layla Loveday, 7 grandchildren, stepfather David Leatherwood, brother Joey Phillips and sister Stephanie Phillips. Memorial...
James Brownlow "J.B." Stansberry
Nov 19, 2017
James Brownlow “J.B.” Stansberry, born October 24, 1934, passed away November 19, 2017. He was a member and deacon of Community Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents, Bill & Lula Sweet Stansberry; sisters, Hazel, Etta Lee, Nell, Mattie Lee; brothers, Roy, Robert, and Johnny Stansberry. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lucille Keck Stansberry;...
Frances Marion Lawson
Nov 18, 2017
Frances “Fatsy” Marion Day Lawson, age 72, of Knoxville, received her wings and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18th, 2017. She was born on July 21st, 1945 to the late Christopher and Lillian Taylor Day. She was a born-again Christian, loved by so many, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was...
Thomas Randolph Testerman
Nov 18, 2017
Thomas Randolph Testerman, (quite possibly the smartest man in the world), age 52, of Knoxville passed away at U.T. Medical Center November 18, 2017 surrounded by his children and their mother. He loved and was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He loved watching and coaching sports. Preceded in death by parents T.J. and Ida Testerman; brother Barry Ellis;...
James Perry Browning
Nov 18, 2017
James Perry “Buck” Browning, age 78, of Powell passed away November 18th. Buck was known for his expert and custom work with fiberglass, mold design, all types of repair, and building fiberglass fishing boats. Preceded in death by father Bruce Earl Browning Sr., mother Ruby Louise Mays Browning, and sister Shirley Clifton Sims. Survived by wife Delinda Browning, son Ty...
Arthur F. Payne
Nov 17, 2017
Arthur F. Payne Jr. (Ottie), age 72, passed away November 17, 2017. He was an Army Veteran, and a truck driver for the majority of his life. People knew him as a good man with a big heart. Preceded in death by son Arthur Lynn Payne; parents Edith and Arthur Payne Sr; brother Charles Tony Payne; sister Linda Faye Graves....
Walter David Pyle
Nov 17, 2017
Walter David Pyle, age 61, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2017. He was a Navy Veteran who loved his country and had respect for others who served. He had a great love for his family, pets, boating, music, outdoors, hiking, and was an avid reader. He strived for perfection in everything he...
Kimberly Gail Jones
Nov 16, 2017
Kimberly Gail Jones, age 61, passed away November 16, 2017. She was a loving and kind woman with a big heart. People loved being around her, with her contagious smile. She was very close with her family who loved and will miss her greatly. Preceded in death by parents Eva Eileen and Benny Joe Perry; brother Donald Steve Perry; infant...
Nicola Monroe Bowers
Nov 12, 2017
Nicola Monroe Bowers, age 39, passed away November 12, 2017. She was a member of Walridge Baptist Church. Nicola was a dedicated aunt who loved her nieces and nephews as her own children. Preceded in death by mother Judy Lynn Bowers; grandparents Rev. Ben and Rebin Whaley, James and Roxie Bowers. Left to cherish her memory are father Charles Monroe...
Alvin Leonard "Rat" Mitchell
Nov 12, 2017
Alvin Leonard Mitchell, “Rat”, age 66, of Knoxville, passed away November 12, 2017. Alvin was retired from DeRoyal Industries and a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. He loved his coffee, video games, his John Deere, the outdoors, and was an avid Vols fan. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by...
Clarence Samuel Smith
Nov 12, 2017
Clarence Samuel Smith, age 85, of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12th, 2017. He was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and was a United States Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean War. His love and support will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Jack Robert Rhodes
Nov 11, 2017
Jack Robert Rhodes, Sr., age 77, of Powell, passed away November 11, 2017. He was a faithful member of West View Community Church and retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 plus years of dedicated service. Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cas & Mary...
Charles Hillard Adams
Nov 10, 2017
Charles Hillard Adams, age 87, born April 8, 1930, passed away November 10, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Charles was a member of Powell Church, and retired from Stokes Electric Company after more than 30 years of dedicated service. He was also a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Knoxville Community Action Committee Mobile Meals Program, and...
Esther Mae Mcmahan
Nov 6, 2017
Esther Mae McMahan, age 89, of Knoxville Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 6, 2017. Esther was a faithful member of Outreach Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband G.W. McMahan Sr. and daughter Charlotte Emerson. She is survived by daughters Brenda (Terry) Tharpe, Cathy (Rondy) Brooks, sons Reverend JR (Lynn) McMahan, Paul...
Lynn Gale Lyon
Nov 3, 2017
Rev. Lynn Gale Lyon went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 3rd, 2017. Rev. Lyon served as Pastor of nine churches in his 60 years of ministry. His home church was Roan Hill Baptist Church of Johnson City and his first pastorate was the First Baptist Church of Flag Pond, TN (1963-64). He went on to serve at...
Evelyn Lambert Mcmahan
Nov 2, 2017
Evelyn Lambert McMahan, age 89, passed away November 2, 2017. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher Evelyn held the positions of Worthy Matron and Grand Ruth of Eastern Star Starlight Chapter #463. Preceded in death by husband Earl McMahan; grandson Alex Schonhoff; parents William and Naomi Lambert; sisters Ruby Lambert, Stella...
John Laszlo Jambor
Nov 1, 2017
John Laszlo Jambor, age 52, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2017 after a 3 year battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by father, Laszlo Jambor; and a sister, Judith Diane Jambor Werline. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 31 years, Susan H. Jambor; children, Elizabeth Rogers and husband...
Mary K. Mcelroy
Oct 31, 2017
Mary K. Whitton McElroy, age 76, passed away October 31, 2017. She was a good Christian woman who knew and loved God. Mary was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Quilting Guild of Halls. Preceded in death by parents John and Margaret Whitton; brothers John Mack Whitton and Joseph Whitton; sister Shirley Satterfield. Left to cherish her memory...
Genevieve Louise Faddis
Oct 31, 2017
Genevieve “Jenny” Louise Faddis, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, October 31st, 2017. Jenny was a retired respiratory therapist from St. Mary's Hospital and a member of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by parents, Rome and Mildred Wells, Henry and Ethel Faddis, sisters Shelby Wells Brookshire and Barbara Faddis Sexton, nephew Chad Newberry and her...
Doris Jean Ford Lundy
Oct 30, 2017
Doris Jean Ford Lundy, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away October 30, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Doris was a wonderful cook and had a servant’s heart. She was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord. She is preceded in death by her loving...
