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Warren Parker Luhn, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on March 23, 2024. He was born in Charleston, SC on May 11, 1945 and raised there, graduating from St. Andrews High School. He attended college and then law school at the University of South Carolina, receiving his J.D. in 1972. He was a co-founder of the law firm of Norton & Luhn in Knoxville, specializing in corporate law. He loved growing up in Charleston, regaling his family with stories of the beach and how they spent every afternoon and weekend on a boat. He continued his love of the water in Knoxville, spending weekends on the lakes, teaching his children to waterski and how to camp on a boat. He also loved the mountains,...

Dr. David Dresser, 85, went to be with the Lord, on March 14, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on November 4,1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, to James Leland and Elizabeth Jenkins Dresser and was a long time resident of Ovid, NY. David was educated at the Gilman school in Baltimore and attended Cornell University for his undergraduate studies where he was an All-American lacrosse player and member of Cornell's Hall of Fame. He participated in the ROTC program and served as a pilot in the Vietnam war. He later pursued his Ph.D. in Higher Education at Syracuse University. He spent the majority of his career as "Dean Dresser" serving students at Eisenhower college and later at Ithaca...

Hung, Sufenne Huang (Sue) - of Knoxville, peacefully passed away at home on March 11, 2024. She was born November 2, 1934 in Taishan, China, finished college in Taiwan in 1957, and came to the U.S. in 1957 to pursue graduate studies at Teachers College of Columbia University. She married James C. Hung (deceased) and together they settled in Knoxville and raised three sons here. She was an active member of Church Street United Methodist Church; frequently hiked the Smoky Mountains with the Wednesday group of hikers; participated in the Evergreen group of Knoxville Chinese Christian Church; traveled the world and loved gardening. She is survived by her three sons: John (wife Diana deceased),...

Jack Clarence Slaughter, born on July 11, 1931, passed away on Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to Decatur and Hazel Slaughter. Jack served in the Navy during the Korean War and worked for many years with the FAA. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer L. McDonald. Left to mourn his death are his wife of 68 years, Vivian R. Slaughter, and his three daughters, Carolyn Gillispie of Dublin, Ohio, Cynthia Schrowang of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Susan Dycus of Greenville, Mississippi. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 15th from 5:00-6:00pm at Cokesbury United Methodist Church with a funeral service to follow. Family...

Margaret McMillan White "Peggy" died on March 4, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1934 to the late Edward John and Mamie Henegar McMillan in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended Staub School and Tyson Junior High School in Knoxville. She was a graduate of the Madeira School in Fairfax County, Virginia and of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She worked for the Richs' Department Store in Knoxville and later at "Ladies Home Journal" Magazine in New York City. She traveled extensively in Europe and other areas of the world before and after her marriages. She was married to William T. Moore, Jr. and lived in Knoxville. Later she married William A. White, Jr. of Whitesburg, Tennessee....

Caroline Schollian Popik passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2024 surrounded by family. Caroline was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee on September 1, 1939. She graduated from Dupont High School in 1957 and The University of Tennessee in 1961. Caroline taught school for 39 years to include Aberdeen Maryland, Fort Campbell Kentucky, Metro Nashville and Williamson County at Hillsboro School for 28 years. She was named Williamson County Educator of the Year in 1982. She served as the President of Williamson County Education Association and served on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Education Association from 1984-1987. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Popik, parents George...

Raynald L. Bordelon passed quietly on January 13, 2024. He was born in New Orleans, LA on April 7, 1943 to Ruth Elaine Barrios and Byron B. Bordelon Jr. As a Math major graduate from LSUNO, his career as an outside plant engineer gave him a lot of satisfaction. Ray loved meeting people in his community and helping them out. He proudly served in the Marine Corp as a navigator in F-4 during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged as a Captain. He was very talented as a handyman and could fix nearly anything. He is preceded in death by his parents, younger brother Kevon Bordelon, and daughter Jessica Bordelon. His wife, Dianne Couvillon Bordelon and daughter, Raye-Anne Ayo, brothers Byron...

Julia Reagan Huckaby, 73, was born September 22, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia and died January 11, 2024 peacefully at home with her husband of 50 years, Rod, at her side reading Scriptures. Judy, the middle child of Creed & Margaret Reagan, graduated from The Savannah Country Day School. She matriculated at Armstrong State University and received her Masters degree in Counseling from the University of Tennessee where she met and eventually married Rod Huckaby while both were leaders with Young Life. Judy continued her role as a guidance counselor in Atlanta and then in Savannah where their three sons were born. She and Rod served on church staff in Charlotte (Christ Covenant) and in...

In loving memory of Leland Ralph Fellows of Knoxville, TN. Lee was a beloved husband, father of two, avid Corvette fan, prayer warrior and lover of Bible study, and lover of Maui. His passion for his work as an accomplished systems engineer was only surpassed by the love he held for his God, his family, and others. His seemingly stubborn nature was a testament to his unwavering commitment to his convictions. Lee was born in West Gardiner, ME, the eldest son of Clarence and Sylvia Fellows. After graduating from Gardiner Area High School in 1975, Lee joined the Army, where he spent most of his time in Germany. After his discharge from the Army, he got a degree from the University of...

Jonnie Lisbeth Elliott, age 95, passed away December 28, 2023 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jonnie grew up in Madison, Ohio where she graduated from Madison Memorial High School as the class valedictorian in 1946. In 1948 she met and married Roy K. Elliott in Madison where they remained to raise their family until his retirement. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison for many years prior to moving to Ashtabula, where she joined Bethany Lutheran Church and remained a loyal member, actively participating in all church activities. She will always be remembered for her unwavering kindness to all, faith, sense of humor, fabulous recipes, beautiful flower gardens,...

Georgia Bell Brown Walker, age 92 passed away peacefully in her home in Knoxville, Tennessee on December 21st, 2023. Georgia was born on December 13, 1931, in Lantz, MD, one of six children to the late Louis and Edna Deveney Brown. She was a member of Timberlake Baptist Church. She was a farm girl who at the age of 21 worked for Landis Tool Company and met and married a city boy. Their journey took them to live in many different cities and states, meeting lifelong friends along the way. Most notably she worked as a Transport Manager at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA. and a Nurse's Aide at Halet Manor in Chagrin Falls, OH. Georgia enjoyed many years working as an Avon representative....

On the morning of December 8, 2023, Ashley Neill Stamper - beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to way too many to count - went to the arms of her merciful Savior. She was 55. She was born February 20, 1968 in Johnson City, TN to Joseph R. Neill and the late Glenna Ashley Neill. Fifteen months later, her younger brother Sam was born. Ashley was raised in Greeneville, TN where she was a star student and tennis player for the Greene Devils. Upon graduation, she attended Salem College as a Presidential Scholar in Winston-Salem, NC where she made lifelong friends with many of her Salem Sisters, but of special note were Cathy Bowers Petraglia, roommate Becky Miller Saunders and her...

John Edwin Ripley passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, one day before his 88th birthday. He was born in Greene County, TN, where his ancestors settled in the late 1700s. He went to Doak High School where he was class valedictorian and captain of the basketball team. He attended the University of Tennessee where he met Mary Jane, "that cute little red-head," who became his wife of 61 years. While at UT, he received the call to ministry and transferred to Emory and Henry College, where he served as a circuit pastor in rural Virginia as he completed his bachelor's degree. He then attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University where he received his Master of Divinity degree; in 1996 he was...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dianna Lynn (Hendrickson) Daw announces her passing on November 19, 2023. Lynn was most passionate about her girls but she also took great pleasure in riding her bike, passing on her knowledge of plants and gardening, going for walks and listening to her favorite oldies but goodies on her vintage iPod. She leaves a beautiful legacy and will be deeply missed. Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Daw; mother Virginia Cunningham; father, Leland Hendrickson; brothers, Terry Hendrickson, Max Hendrickson, Lee Hendrickson, Jeff Cunningham; and niece Rhonda. She is survived by daughters, Robyn Norris and husband Mark, Amy Noe Howard and...

Patricia Parker Robbins, age 86 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. Patricia was born August 11, 1937 in Murfreesboro, Tn to the late Aubrey Lee and Carmine E. Sanders Parker. While attending Middle Tennessee State University, she met and married John Findley Robbins, Jr. in Murfreesboro on September 7, 1957. After locating to Knoxville, Patricia was the first Director of the Westside YMCA's afterschool program. She worked for and later retired from the University of Tennessee Medical Center Department of Anesthesia where she was an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Anesthesia. Patricia was an avid bridge player; loved reading, needlepoint, knitting and gardening....

Brian Sullivan Bibee was born February 8, 1986 in Knoxville, Tennessee and left this world to be with his Father in Heaven October 29, 2023. Brian spent his early years in Farragut where he attended Primary & Intermediate School. In the 6th grade Brian began his journey at Webb School where he graduated in 2005. Brian played baseball and football at Webb as a multi-year starter in both sports. Special thanks to Dave Meske, Elwood Pennington, Jay Moore, Nick McCarley, Clark Wormsley and many other important mentors at Webb. He continued his education and athletic career at the University of Tennessee where he played baseball for the Vols and graduated in 2009. "He was just a great...

Nancy Ann Creech Goodson, much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend, passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born in Morristown, TN on September 21, 1954. Nancy graduated from Morristown-Hamblen East High School before going on to The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduating in three years with a B.S. in accounting. She started her career at The Appalachian National Life Insurance Company, where she became Controller before leaving for a career in public accounting. As a CPA, she specialized in corporate and personal tax preparation and planning. Nancy worked for several local firms before starting her own practice, which she managed for over 20 years before...

Ita Ray McNabb Sienknecht, age 87 of Knoxville, TN, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2023. Ita was born in Cleveland, TN in 1935 to Worley Ray and Ita Upton McNabb. She is preceded in death by her parents, Worley and Ita McNabb; beloved husband, Dr. E. Charles Sienknecht, Jr.; one daughter and three brothers. She is survived and will be greatly missed by daughter, Caroline Adams Napier and husband Ernie; grandchildren, Emily N. Greenwood and husband Matt, Joe Napier, Darian McBrayer, Amelia M. Olivaris and husband Glen; brother, Stephen McNabb; sisters, Ann M. Crisp, Nell McNabb and Wallis K. Martz and husband Stan; stepchildren, Martha S. Trainer, Dr. Charles W. Sienknecht and wife...

Andrew (Andy) Clyde Rymer, age 75, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Knoxville, TN, on September 23, 1947, to his parents, Grace Jones Rymer and Clyde Lafayette Rymer. Andy grew up in Kingston, TN, and graduated from Roane County High School. Andy brought a unique blend of knowledge, passion, and kindness to every task he undertook. With over 52 years in the transportation field, he was still working and mentoring his colleagues. Through challenges and successes, Andy remained a steady and reliable presence, always willing to lend a helping hand and share his wisdom. He cherished his time with family and friends and especially...

Charles Smith (Charlie), 79, of Knoxville, passed away September 3, 2023 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy H. Smith, Sr and Mary Isabel Smith, and brother-in-law Dr. Robert L. Barnes. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan Smith, son Preston Smith (Emily), daughter Erin Ahlstedt (Kirk), Brother, Guy H. Smith, Jr (Betsy), grandson Charlie Smith, granddaughters Laura Smith, Kate Ahlstedt, and Natalie Ahlstedt, sister-in-law Laura Barnes, brother-in-law Frank Preston (Elaine), many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Charlie was born September 3, 1944 in Charlotte, NC. His father, Guy, received a telegram announcing his birth on the English Channel...

James Charles Massengill, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023. Charles was born, married and raised his family in Morristown, Tennessee. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. After that, he worked for Morristown Chest Company before starting his long career with Southern Furniture Supply. Charles loved to buy and sell antiques and attended estate auctions throughout the Southeast on most weekends. His passion, though, was restoring antique trucks. After retiring, Charles and his wife, Jean moved to Knoxville in 2000 to be closer to their grandchildren. Charles was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He spent his last months in the care of...