Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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...
Leona Stansberry Lewis
Dec 23, 2015
Leona (Stansberry) Lewis, age 89, passed away December 23, 2015. She attended New Antioch Baptist Church and retired from Carter Middle School. She was a loving mom and her world was her children. She will be missed by so many. The love she had for all will never be forgotten. Preceded in death by grandson Jason Lewis; parents Lib and...
Craig Spurling
Dec 23, 2015
Craig Spurling, age 71, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord December 23, 2015. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and worked as a truck driver for 45 years. He was preceded in death by parents John and Lillian Spurling, sister Vella Spurling, and brother Jerry Spurling. Survivors include wife Lola Spurling, son Ron Spurling and wife...
Elizabeth Ann Crosby
Dec 23, 2015
Elizabeth Ann Crosby, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on December 23, 2015 surrounded by her family. A member of Andersonville United Methodist Church, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose smile and laugh lit up every room she entered. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 54 years Samuel...
Kenneth Edward Mccurry (Stymie)
Dec 23, 2015
Kenneth Edward McCurry (Stymie), age 55 of Corryton, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Corryton. He was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. Preceded in death by father, Clarence (Bud) McCurry. Survived by daughter, Vanessa McCurry of Knoxville; mother, Mary McCurry of Corryton; sisters and brother-in-laws, Linda & Keith...
Fritz Eric Voss
Dec 22, 2015
Fritz Voss, age 48 of Corryton, Tennessee, a scholar, teacher, blacksmith, archer, and beloved mentor to students in Union County schools; member of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) – Society persona The Honorable Lord Eberhart von Dornberg; Veteran of the U.S. Army – Germany/South Korea; and life member of the NRA. Above all he was a devoted husband to...
Carol H. Neubert
Dec 21, 2015
CAROL ANN HOLCOMB NEUBERT, AGE 76, FROM KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, PEACEFULLY PASSED INTO THE PRESENCE OF HER DEAR LORD ON DECEMBER 21, 2015. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY BY HER LOVING HUSBAND OF 51 YEARS, JOE EDD, FAMILY, GOLFING FRIENDS, FLORIDA FRIENDS AND ALL WHO GOT TO KNOW, AND LOVE, HER. SHE ALSO LOVED HER GRANDCHILDREN DEARLY, AND ALWAYS LIT UP...
Douglas Bruce "Seaweed" Miller
Dec 21, 2015
Douglas Bruce “Seaweed” Miller, age 73, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2015. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Preceded in death by his parents,...
