Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Lewis Edward “Eddie” Lynch
Nov 5, 2014
Lewis Edward “Eddie” Lynch, Jr., age 70 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014, surrounded by his children and wife. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: father, Lewis E. Lynch, Sr.; mother, Maeola Lynch Anderson. Survived by: wife, Jeanette Brady-Lynch; children, Kimberly Lynch Woodson (Lee), Lewis “Chip” E. Lynch, III (Heather), Michelle Mears (Clinton); grandchildren,...
Phil Crouch Brown
Nov 5, 2014
Phil C. Brown, D.Ph, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away November 5, 2014 at home. He grew up in Powell, TN. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and an US Army veteran serving during World War II. His generosity and kindness was an inspiration to anyone who knew him. He graduated from Powell High School and later Samford...
Lester Monroe Norris
Nov 5, 2014
Lester “Moe” Norris, age 59, of Knoxville passed away at home November 5, 2014. Preceded in death by father Clarence Norris. Survived by wife Kelly Norris; children Dennise (William), Terry (Misty), Stephanie (Mark), Danny, Misty; grandchildren Amanda, Renee, Faith, Josh, Destiny, Terry Jr., Haley, Aiden, Jordan, Jayden; mother, Delores Koontz; brothers and sisters, Saundra Norris, Allen (Hazel) Norris, Darrell (Becky)...
Elizabeth Ann O'Donnell
Nov 4, 2014
Elizabeth (Beth) O’Donnell, who passed away November 4, 2014 at home is survived by fiancé Austin Cagley; sons Michael Hutchison and Sean O’Donnell; daughter Tabitha Byrum; mother, Janice Cole; brothers Vint, James, and Chester of Knoxville and Michael of Georgia; sisters-in-law Ruth Ann Long of Knoxville and Kim Long of Georgia. Memorial service will be held 7pm Saturday Mynatt Funeral...
Betty Ann Fordham
Nov 4, 2014
Betty Ann Fordham, age 77, of Knoxville passed away November 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by parents Eston and Ella Mae Peters. Survived by daughter Teresa Hackett; sons, Dewayne Fordham, Marty Fordham, and Dale Fordham; grandchildren, Lucas and Alex Hackett, Justin Fordham, Casey Fordham, Hemi and Brandon Fordham, Marlia Gallaher, Racquel Fordham, Harley Fordham, Seth Fordham; Brothers Robert...
Donald Hardee Laurendine
Nov 2, 2014
Laurendine, Donald Hardee, 79, of Knoxville, originally of Laurel, Mississippi, entered his exciting new adventure on November 2, 2014. He was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. Don was employed with The H.T. Hackney Company for 35 years and Miller Equipment Company until his retirement. He was a loving and devoted husband for 57 years; a...
Mildred Davis Tankersley Sams
Nov 1, 2014
Mildred Davis Tankersley Sams, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2014. Member of Dante Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Henry (Bus) Tankersley and Ulyss (Sammy) Sams. Parents, William & Edna Maude Davis. Son, Don Tankersley. Brothers: Leonard, Donnie and Herbert. Sisters: Alma and Aline. Survivors: children, Ruby Lee Sexton. Maelene and husband...
Margaret Heaton
Nov 1, 2014
Margaret Heaton, born September 14, 1923, went home to be with her loving husband, Harold Heaton, on November 1, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Guy Gray and Olive Gray. Survived by two children and their spouses, Brian and Deborah Heaton, Mound City, Kansas and Karol and Gerald Turner, Heiskell, Tennessee; grandchildren, Pam and Jason Stelzman, Seymour, TN, Justine...
Marlene E. Robertson
Oct 31, 2014
Marlene E. Robertson, of Knoxville, passed at home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2014. She was a member of West Haven Baptist Church. Preceded in death by children, Kenny Maples and Sandra Wilson; parents, Roy and Josie French; brothers, Junior French and Bud French; sister, Anna May Wilkins. Survived by husband, Ernie Robertson; son and daughter-in-law, Gary...
Thomas Kyle Treadway
Oct 31, 2014
Thomas Kyle Treadway, age 56, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 after a long illness. He was a gentle loving son, brother and father. Two of his greatest passions were golf and fishing. He was a member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Local #46. He is survived by his parents, Tom & Kathleen Treadway; son, Thomas...
Eldon Adolph Johnson
Oct 30, 2014
Eldon A. Johnson, age 75, of Knoxville, formerly of Newport, passed away October 30, 2014. Survivors: wife, Cindy Johnson. Son & daughter-in-law, Darren & Mary Johnson. Daughter, Darselle McDaniel. Son & daughter-in-law, Dru & Jenn Johnson. 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Brother, Alvin Johnson and sister, Elizabeth Dean of Iowa. The family will have a service in Kansas at a later...
Charles M. "Chuck" Davis
Oct 29, 2014
Charles M. Davis, age 50. Chuck, as everyone knew him by, was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday October 29, 2014. He was proceeded in death by grandparents Archie and Leona Stewart, James and Anna Davis, and father Peter Davis. Chuck, is survived by mother Betty Jo Davis, sister Cheryl Jo Cooper, and son Zack Davis of New York. He was...
Ted R. Johnson
Oct 26, 2014
Theodore R. Johnson, Sr., age 87, passed away October 26, 2014. He was a member and Deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Army. He and his two brothers, Archie and Kermit, were the first set of triplets born in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by parents John William and Zona Mae Dean Johnson, sisters...
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Sandberg
Oct 24, 2014
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Sandberg- age 59, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2014. Preceded in death by parents William and Barbara Duggins; mamaw Goldie Magruder; aunt Pat McDonald. Survived by husband Tom Sandberg; son J.T. Sandberg; daughter Kaitlin Sandberg; several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Mynatt Funeral...
Gary Wayne Dukes
Oct 23, 2014
Gary Wayne Dukes, age 46, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2014 in Titusville, Fla. Survived by children: Danielle Denise Dukes, Janie Louise Dukes and Syble Brown. Grandchildren: James Lee Merriel and Nevaeh Sanyiah Merriel. Parents, Carl E. and Agnes Louise Dukes. Brothers, Edward & Glenn Dukes. Sisters, Nini Weaver, Trish MacDougall and Kim Bartlett all of Knoxville. Family...
Alice Clark Noll
Oct 23, 2014
Noll, Alice Clark, age 89, of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2014. She was a member and greeter of Clapps Chapel UMC. She was a retired civil servant, and a volunteer at St. Mary’s Medical Center for many years. Preceded in death by husband, William Noll and daughter, Carol Casey Pickett. Survivors: daughter & son-in-law,...
Neva Beatrice Cox
Oct 23, 2014
Neva Severs Cox, 99, of Halls Crossroads, TN, passed away on October 23, 2014, in Knoxville. From her, generations learned about faith in God, compassion for neighbors and commitment to family. She demonstrated a servant’s heart by caring for others and shared her joy with all she encountered. Quick witted with a merry laugh, Neva kept her lively spirit until...
Doyle E. Whaley
Oct 21, 2014
Doyle E. Whaley, age 85, of Knoxville passed away October 21, 2014. He was a member of West Hills Baptist Church. He was a former owner of Prothetic Service Company. Preceeded in death by wife, Marjorie Whaley, parents, Wayne and Fredia Whaley and son, Ron Whaley. Survivors, sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Debbie Whaley and Jim and Kathy Whaley, daughter-in-law,...
Radonna F. Mackey
Oct 20, 2014
Radonna Faye Mackey of Corryton, departed this life October 20, 2014. She was born December 8, 1943 in Clarksville, Indiana. She leaves behind her husband, Robert E. Mackey; sister, Dianna Rose, Lafeyette, TN; sons, Sherrell Reynolds, Louisville, KY and Mark Reynolds, Tiptonville, TN; daughter, Kimberly Faye Reynolds, Louisville, KY; stepson, Robert L. Mackey, Corryton, TN; stepdaughters, Melanie Bloomer and Kristi...
Ray Stegall Jr.
Oct 20, 2014
Ray Stegall Jr., age 75, passed away October 20, 2014. He was a member and deacon of Inskip Baptist Church. He practiced law in Knoxville for over 40 years. He was a wonderful family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Mitch Stegall ; parents Ray Stegall Sr. and JuliaMae Stegall;...
