Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation

10/28/2025

Richard Bradford, age 70 of Clinton, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on August 26, 1955 to Kyle and Maydell Johnson Bradford in Knoxville. Richard loved watching races, especially NASCAR, and was a devoted fan of the VOLS and the Braves. He had a passion for sports and enjoyed following all of them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kyle Bradford.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Frankie Bradford; his mother, Maydell Bradford; Sons: Ryan Bradford and wife Olivia, and Travis and Becky Marlow; Grandchildren: Evelyn Bradford, Rachel Bradford, Ezekiel Ward, Haley Vandergriff, and husband Derek, and Katie Marlow; Great-grandaughter, Hazel Vandergriff; Brother, Dale Bradford and wife Susan. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will meet at the Clinch River Baptist Church Cemetery on October 29, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy Lindsay officiating and the Campbell County Honor Guard presenting full military honors. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge and all of the hospice caretakers. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com

10/20/2025

Melissa Calleen Wilson, age 69 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1956 to the late Kenneth Millard and Dorothy Jean Skiller Lemon. Melissa loved the outdoors. She liked to fish, kayak, hunt, and many other things outside. Melissa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, and will be dearly missed by her family.
She preceded in death by her first husband, Francis Mabe; her second husband, Phillip Wilson; and several other beloved family members.
Survived by daughters, Christine Snider and husband Roald, Cindy Roberts and husband Justin; son, Levi Mabe and wife Carrie Ann; siblings, Nanette Adams, and Philip Lemon; grandchildren, Jemez Horseson, Deseree Horseson, and Heather West; great-grandson, Jaxson Al-khalik; and other family and friends.
No services are planned at this time.

10/05/2025

09/29/2025

Phillip Henry Leinart, age 71 of Rocky Top, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1954 to the late Buford and Margaret Golden Leinart in Briceville. Phil liked going to the beach and fishing. He also enjoyed watching Andy Griffith. Most of all, Phil loved his family dearly and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jim Leinart; and sister, Suzie Lawson.
He is survived by: wife of 51 years, Kathy Leinart; children, Becca Jernigan and husband Josh, and Beth Barnes; grandchildren, Madison Coats and fiancé Jake, Taber Jernigan, Lexie Barnes, and Jordan Barnes; great-grandchild, Hudson “Hawk”; several siblings, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 5-7pm with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with Pastor Marvin Seibers officiating. Graveside services will be on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 2pm at the Oak Grove Cemetery. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com

09/20/2025

Charlie Kennedy, Jr., age 57 of New River, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 15, 1967 to Charlie and Omagay Baldwin Kennedy in Oak Ridge. Charlie enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.
He is preceded in death by father, Charlie Kennedy, Sr.
He is survived by: daughter, Samantha Kennedy; Grandchildren, Arianna Kennedy, Zachary Kennedy; mother, Omagay Kennedy; brother, Eddie Kennedy; and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 5-7pm. His graveside service will be private. https://www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Charlie-Kennedy-Jr?obId=45473738

09/18/2025

We’re very fortunate to have the Knox County Forensic Center in our area. These ladies are always very helpful!

09/12/2025

Karen Leinart, age 64 of Andersonville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 23, 1961 to the late Clyde Wilbur and Thelma Marie Ellison Hill also there in Andersonville. She loved all children and never met a stranger. When you entered her home, you were a friend. Karen liked flowers and just loved life. Karen was of the Baptist faith. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Jaxson Edward Grainger; sister, Lois Ann Hill; special uncle, Vernon Ellison; and husband, Fredrick Luke Rosenbalm.
Karen is survived by: husband of 22 years, Charles Leinart; brother, James Lee Hill (Misty); children, Loretta Williams (Wayne), Rebecca Hill (Michael), Fredrick Rosenbalm (Betha), Abigail Reeves (Tyler), Samantha Leinart (Doug), Madison Leinart, Skylar Rosenbalm, Mileah Grainger, Jaden Grainger, Noah Grainger and Darrell Leinart; three step-children; grandchildren, Brianna Hickman (Michael), Mason, Luke, Keaton, Grayson, Kaceson, Emma, Charlee, Carter, Carson, Houston, and Addie; great-grandchildren, McKinley, and Brantley; several nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 5-7pm with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Her graveside service will be on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3pm at Robbins Cemetery in Dutch Valley with Rev. Jason Goans officiating. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com

09/07/2025

Loretta Rollyson Dodson, 67, of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at UT Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 7, 1957, in Flatlick, Kentucky, Loretta was the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma Jean Rollyson. She was preceded in death by her twin brother Eddie Rollyson, siblings Mackie Rollyson and Lisa Rose Rollyson Bailey.

Loretta was a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and friend to many. Her warmth, kindness, and generosity touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Loretta had a deep love for animals—especially stray cats, which she often welcomed into her home with open arms and a tender heart.

She is survived by her sons:
Tommy Lawson and wife Amanda of LaFollette,
Joe Chamblee and wife Amy of Dutch Valley,
Sister Pauline and Bryan Brown of Rocky Top, and Brother Johnny Rollyson of Dutch Valley.

Loretta was the proud grandmother of Skyler, Keaton, Kolden, Isaiah, Stormy, Chloe, Kiara, and Millie. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Makala, Azeland, Zariah, Zendaya, Yosiah, Talan, Tillen, Miles, Malia, Casey, Kaidyn, Ella, and Kaia. Extended family members include her daughter-in-law Tammy Dishman of LaFollette.

She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will cherish her memory—especially her dear friend Michele of Rocky Top.

A graveside service will be held at Beechgrove Cemetery on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., where Loretta will be laid to rest beside her loved ones.

Loretta’s legacy of compassion, generosity, and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

09/05/2025

It is with both sorrow and fond remembrance that we share the passing of our baby sister.

Lisa Rose Rollyson Bailey, who left us way too soon on August 30, 2025, at the age of 60. Lisa was born in Harland, Kentucky on April 27, 1965 to the late T.R. & Thelma Jean Rollyson. She was the beloved baby sister to her brothers Mackie, Johnny, Eddie and sisters, Loretta & Pauline. Though she never sought the spotlight, she lit up every room with her signature crooked smile, feathered bangs, and a knack for being mischievous. Lisa lived a simple life with a love for the outdoors and her pets. She loved fishing, traveling, and “drives” out to the dam. She was a very hard worker. She worked as a sewing machine operator for many years at Greenbrier and Paca facilities. She developed the skill of upholstery later in life and showed her skills in her work with the business (Bailey’s Upholstery) that she shared with her late husband Ray.

Lisa is preceded in death by her father and mother, T.R. & Thelma Jean Rollyson; husband, Ray Bailey; brothers, Eddie & Mackie Rollyson.
Lisa is survived by a brother-Johnny Rollyson; sisters-Loretta Dodson, & Pauline (Bryan) Brown, all from Rocky Top. She was known as Leelee to Nieces-Marika Bray & Tanya Manning; nephews-Tommy Lawson, Joe Chamblee, & Gary (Gator) Lytle as well as many great & great-great nieces and nephews, special friend since childhood, Cindy Dittner, and many cousins and friends.

A service to celebrate Lisa’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor her
memory by giving someone a hard time – just enough to make them laugh, and by embracing the simple joys
of life.

We will miss her every day, will carry her memory always, and forever be grateful for the years we shared with
her, and in Lisa’s words…Cancer SUX.

09/01/2025

Leona “Ms. Lee” Goins, age 72 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Briceville, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Diversicare of Oak Ridge. She was born on December 19, 1952 to the late Alvin Toad and Ruth Ellen Aslinger Wilson in Lafollette, TN. Ms. Lee loved flowers and reading. She was a faithful witness for the Lord and was very active in Community Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Goins; daughter, Debbie Phillips; son, James Dean Phillips; sisters, Sue Phillips, and Stella Wilson; and brothers, Doc Wilson, and Steve Wilson.
Ms. Lee is survived by: daughter, Tammy Hooks and husband Kenneth; son, Benjamin Phillips; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5-7pm with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with Bro. Larry Gibbs officiating. Her graveside service will be on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11am at Circle Cemetery. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com

08/25/2025

Lonnie Wayne Gregory, age 81 of Rocky Top, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1944 to the late George and Stella Woods Gregory in Franklin, NC. Lonnie was a member of the Coal Creek Lodge #492 and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed watching westerns and wrestling, and he loved going to breakfast. He was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gregory.
He is survived by daughter, Robin Hatmaker and husband John; grandchildren, Allison Evans and husband Nick, Alex Hatmaker and wife Baley; soon-to-be great-granddaughter, Maison Mae; and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 5-7pm with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with Rev. Mark Stanley officiating. Graveside service will be on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Leach Cemetery at 10am. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com