Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Elizabeth Loy Vandergriff
Jan 2, 2016
Elizabeth Loy Vandergriff, age 97, of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ January 2, 2016. She was a member of City View Baptist Church. She loved her church and its members so very much. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William “Bill” Vandergriff, parents Lee and Pearl Loy, brothers Romie E. Loy...
Edgar Leland Whaley
Jan 1, 2016
Edgar Leland Whaley, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2016 at the age of 93. He was born on June 12, 1922 in Erwin, Tennessee. Due to the depression his family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he spent his childhood and later graduated from Woodward High School. While there he developed a...
David Britton Mcmahan
Dec 31, 2015
David Britton McMahan, age 79, passed away December 31, 2015. He was a member of New Christian Rest Missionary Church. He was a longtime owner of DNM Motors & Salvage. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Margaret McMahan; brother, Jack McMahan; sisters, Lena Miller and Martha...
Barbara Jean Myers Whitaker Brown
Dec 31, 2015
Barbara Jean Myers Whitaker Brown, age 87, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, December 31st. She was a member of Reunion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Robert V. Whitaker; second husband Gene M. Brown; and son, Robert Earl (Bobby) Whitaker. She is survived by daughter, Tracy Jean Brown; daughter and son-in-law Gail W. and...
Barbara Lou Brown Cheek
Dec 31, 2015
Barbara Lou Brown Cheek, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. She was raised in the Methodist Church and loved the Lord. She was a graduate of Knox High School. Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to sew, paint, knit, cross-stitch, repurpose furniture and instilled a “can do” attitude in her children. Barbara...
Jill Susan Turner
Dec 28, 2015
Jill Susan Turner was born April 15, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to mother, Glennice Geraldine Mullins Turner and father Eugene Dowel Turner. She passed away on December 28, 2015 and is now singing her favorite song, “Amazing Grace” in Heaven. Jill was born with several serious life threatening illnesses including down syndrome, a developmental disability which requires challenging care, but...
Joe E. Wright
Dec 28, 2015
Joe E. Wright, Sr. passed into his Savior’s promise on Monday morning at 6:00 am. He served in the pastoral ministry for 40 years and impacted many lives with his loving service. He followed his beloved wife, Christine and are now joined together in Heaven for eternity. Brother Joe leaves behind 2 daughters, Connie Cunningham and husband Mark, and Kimberly...
Dixie Janine "Jan" French
Dec 27, 2015
Dixie Janine “Jan” French, age 48, of Knoxville, passed away December 27, 2015. She was a member of Marbledale Baptist Church. Jan worked for many years as a caregiver at Shannondale. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by father, Jack Leek Sr.; and mother, Macy Leek. She is survived by daughter, Whitley Smith (Preston); step-daughter, Jennifer...
John "Wayne" Terry
Dec 27, 2015
John “Wayne” Terry, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015. He was a member of Marbledale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents James and Nora Terry. Survivors include mother, Barbara Terry, aunt, who was like a second mother Etta Terry, as well as several close cousins. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM Wednesday...
Robert M. "Papaw" Summerlin
Dec 27, 2015
Robert M. “Papaw” Summerlin, passed away December 27, 2015. He attended Faithway Baptist Church and South Knoxville Church of God. He served his country in WWII, Korea and Vietnam until retiring from the United States Coast Guard. He was a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather, Papaw to many, and contributed to the lives of many young people. Preceded in death by...
Stephen Lynn Clifton
Dec 26, 2015
Stephen Lynn Clifton, 61, passed away after a lengthy illness on December 26. Steve was the son of Mary Bailey Clifton and John James Clifton both deceased. He grew up in Knoxville and attended Powell High School. Active in the Powell Jaycees in the 80’s, Steve dedicated his time, energies and talents to the betterment of his community. He was...
Donna Lea Mclaughlin
Dec 25, 2015
Donna Lea McLaughlin, age 64, of Knoxville passed away December 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Ida Belle Fulton. She is survived by her husband, Richard Lee McLaughlin; sons, Joel Patrick McLaughlin (Misty), and Timothy Scott McLaughlin (Ginny); grandchildren, Allysa, Richard Lee, Kayley, and Luke; great-grandson, Dale; sisters, Debbie Casey, of Harrisburg, PA, and...
Temple Houston Akins
Dec 25, 2015
Temple Houston Akins, age 50, passed away December 25, 2015. He was a member of Loveland Baptist Church and was employed with Florida Rock and Tank Lines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston & Juanita Akins. He is survived by his wife, Leann Cabage Akins; son, Temple “Tim” Houston Akins Jr.; daughter, Megan Cronan & husband Joel;...
Mae H. Fleenor
Dec 25, 2015
Mae Fleenor, age 83, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2015. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Guy Fleenor, parents and one brother. She is survived by sons, Gary Tapp and wife Marzena, Scott Redmond, and Marty Redmond; sister, Barbara; brothers, Earl and Don; sister, Mary...
