Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lois Arlene Anderson
Jan 13, 2016
Lois Arlene Taylor Anderson, age 78, passed away January 13, 2016. She loved football and was one of the Tennessee Vols biggest fans. Preceded in death by husband, Marion “Red” Anderson; daughter, Rhonda Thomas. Survived by sons, Tim Anderson and wife Terry, James R. Anderson; grandchildren, Danielle Esslinger, Denise Esslinger, Andy Thomas, Timothy Randall Anderson, and Joseph Wayne Anderson; beloved...
Frances Elizabeth Cleveland
Jan 13, 2016
Frances Elizabeth Cleveland passed away Wednesday January 13, 2016 at the age of 96. Frances was a longtime member of Atkins Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Don Cleveland Sr.; parents, James Wallace and Flora Wallace Harmon; sisters, Willie McDaniel and Mabel Romines and 10 half brothers and sisters; and life-long friend Ruth Mynatt. She is survived...
Clarence Dean Brantley
Jan 12, 2016
Clarence Dean Brantley, age 75 of Corryton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 12, 2016. He was a long-time member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was an U.S. Army Veteran, he loved his church family, his plumbing business and being able to help people. Clarence also loved raising a garden and giving...
James R. Cox
Jan 12, 2016
James R. Cox (Uncle Jim), age 87, passed away on January 12, 2016. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. He loved life and loved to laugh. He always said that “Laughter is the best medicine”. He was preceded in death by his parents Earnest Ross Cox and Viva Minton Cox; his...
Iva L. Spears Stokes
Jan 12, 2016
Iva L. Spears Stokes, age 77, passed away January 12, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Ruby Spears; father, Roy Spears; brothers, Don and Johnny Spears; beloved dog, ChaCha. Survived by husband, Robert Stokes; daughter, Kim Freeman and husband Robert; sister, Brenda Easterday; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 7:00pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel...
Ann Humphrey
Jan 11, 2016
Ann Humphrey, age 74, of Knoxville, gained her angel wings on Monday, January 11, 2016. She was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Hubert & Willie Ogle; brothers, Jimmy & Don Ogle; aunts and uncles, Beecher & Naomi Breeden, Dee & Becky Breeden, Horace & Reba Fortner; son-in-law, Bob Greene. She is...
Lucy Bell Irons
Jan 11, 2016
Lucy Bell Irons, age 78, of Kodak, passed away January 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband John Irons, parents George & Lucille Haynes, and sister, Faye Linkous. Survivors include daughter Debbie Irons, son Jason Irons, grandchildren Shawn Irons and wife Lindsey, Shane Irons and wife Mary, and Dillan Phillips, great granddaughter Khloe Irons, and nephews Ronnie &...
Bessie Loy Spoon
Jan 9, 2016
Bessie Loy Spoon, age 101 of Knoxville, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2016. Bessie was born August 3, 1914 in Union County. Bessie was a member of City View Baptist Church where she was a long and faithful member who loved her church so deeply. She was preceded in death by...
Glenn Paul Wood
Jan 9, 2016
Glenn Paul Wood, 85 of Corryton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior January 9, 2016. There he was reunited with Allene, his wife of 62 years. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. He proudly served in the Korean War where he was wounded and was recipient of The Purple Heart. He was put in for...
Sarah Naomi Adams Kirby
Jan 9, 2016
Sarah Naomi Adams Kirby, age 93, passed away January 9, 2016. The focus of her life was her family and friends. She loved to paint and travel. She graduate from Knoxville Highschool, and attended Bethel College. After many years of government service, she retired as a VA Pharmacy Tech. She was a 40 years member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian...
Sandra Seymour Harness
Jan 8, 2016
Sandra Seymour Harness, age 58, of Halls, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at Tennova Hospice. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survivors include mother Ramah Seymour and children Jesse and Alex Harness. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Monday at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Allen "Barney" Rhyne
Jan 7, 2016
Robert Allen “Barney” Rhyne, age 57, of Powell, went to be with his Savior Thursday, January 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was plant manager of the engineering department at St. Mary’s (Tennova) Hospital for 34 years. He was a lifelong member of Powell Church. Barney’s family was his life. He was the most fun loving husband, loyal...
Regina Christine Spangler
Jan 7, 2016
Regina Christine Spangler, age 54, of Halls, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. She was a member of Norwood Baptist Church. Regina is preceded in death by father Tip Murphy Harrell, and grandparents. Survivors include loving husband of 34 years Mike Spangler, daughter Tonya Moore, son Josh Spangler, grandchildren Brennan and Lorren, mother Gretchen Harrell, sister Tina Stokes and husband...
Rhonda Williams Lundgren
Jan 6, 2016
Rhonda Williams Lundgren, age 53, passed away January 6, 2015. She was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving mother, daughter and wife, who will be greatly missed. She was caring and generous; always putting the needs of others before her own. Preceded in death by dad, Rev. Jerry Whitson; the father of her child, Larry...
Joseph Howard Treadway
Jan 5, 2016
Joseph Howard Treadway, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away January 5, 2016. He was a member of Kirk Hills Presbyterian Church, a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of World War II and retired from Allied Steel. Preceded in death by wife, Frances Ruth Privette Treadway. Survivors: children, Dean Alan Treadway and wife, Becky. Carson Edward Treadway and wife Bobbie. Brenda Starr...
Richard D. Lambdin
Jan 5, 2016
Richard D. Lambdin, age 57 of Andersonville, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was saved 30 years ago at Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his father, Ancil Lambdin; brother, J.R. Lambdin; sister-in-law, Myrtle Lambdin; and adopted brother, Rev. Kenny Bean. Survived by his mother, Georgia Lambdin Loy;...
Thomas Phillip Evans
Jan 5, 2016
Thomas Phillip Evans, age 66 of Corryton, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, having fought a very courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Our earthly father went home to be with his heavenly Father. With 32 years of dedicated service at General Motors, he retired; moving back home to Knoxville to be with his 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. When...
Mary Ruth Cox
Jan 4, 2016
Mary Ruth Cox, age 78 of Halls Crossroads, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. She was a member of Freeway Church of God and retired from Levi Strauss. Preceded in death by parents, Esker Archer and Lillie Mae Hankins Archer; brothers, Odra Archer and Judson Archer; sisters, Mava Archer Helms, Veda Archer Butler, and Barbara Archer Crippen Turner. Survived by...
Roy Edward Mehaffey
Jan 4, 2016
Roy Edward Mehaffey, age 81 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Cordelia Mehaffey, first wife, Fern Bales Mehaffey; sister, Helen Stargel; and brother, J.D. Mehaffey. He will be missed by daughters and son-in-law, Anita and Danny Calloway, Belita Hoffmeister, and Robin Sexton; grandchildren, Freddie Parham, III, Bo Calloway, Nikki...
Lorene Myers Dobbins Doane
Jan 2, 2016
Lorene Myers Dobbins Doane passed away at home January 2, 2016. She was a member of New Christian Rest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by daughters Sameda Cloud and Rebecca Cassell, son Melvin Doane, Sr. , and sisters Doris Johnson and Thelma Giles. Survivors include daughters Susan Pratt and husband Tony, and Vicki Johnson, sons Sammy and Roy...
