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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Marie Cirillo

Age 94

Clairfield, TN

Marie Cirillo, 94, died peacefully at her home in Clairfield, TN on July 4, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 16, 1929,...

Marie Cirillo, 94, died peacefully at her home in Clairfield, TN on July 4, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 16, 1929, Marie spent summers with her grandparents in Kentucky. She...

Llewellyn Funeral Home

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Photo of Marie Cirillo

Mary Lois Ellenburg

Age 81

Delmar, MD

Mary Lois Ellenburg, 81, of Delmar, MD passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Delmar Manor Assisted Living. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee; she...

Mary Lois Ellenburg, 81, of Delmar, MD passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Delmar Manor Assisted Living. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee; she was the daughter of the late Howard Alexander and Hazel...

Holloway Funeral Home

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Photo of Mary Lois Ellenburg

James Keiser

Age 81

Oak Ridge, TN

Dr. James Raymond Keiser, 81, departed this life on Sunday July 21, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville surrounded by his loving family. Born...

Dr. James Raymond Keiser, 81, departed this life on Sunday July 21, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville surrounded by his loving family. Born December 5, 1942 in Alton, IL, Jim graduated with a...

Weatherford Mortuary

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Photo of James Keiser

Robert Chandler Lay

Age 30

Knoxville, TN

Robert Chandler Lay was born December 14, 1993, to F. Edwin Lay Jr. and Cindy L. Lay in Knoxville, Tennessee. He passed from this life...

Robert Chandler Lay was born December 14, 1993, to F. Edwin Lay Jr. and Cindy L. Lay in Knoxville, Tennessee. He passed from this life on July 18, 2024. Robert graduated from Knoxville West High...

Rose Funeral & Cremation - Mann

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Photo of Robert Chandler Lay

Linda Mendenhall

Age 72

Knoxville, TN

Linda Mendenhall, age 72, of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was a member of the American Baptist Church. She was preceded...

Linda Mendenhall, age 72, of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was a member of the American Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Henry J. Mendenhall; son, Ricky Mendenhall;...

Rose Funeral & Cremation Broadway

Chester Parker

Age 103

Knoxville, TN

Rev. Chester R. Parker, 103, died peacefully Sunday, July 21, in Knoxville, TN., after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Rev. Chester R. Parker, 103, died peacefully Sunday, July 21, in Knoxville, TN., after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Avery and Viola Woods Parker; brothers, Clarence and Aldridge...

Harpeth Hills Funeral Home

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Photo of Chester Parker

David Wayne Pitts

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of David Wayne Pitts, 67, who departed on July 15, 2024. David is preceded in death by his father,...

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of David Wayne Pitts, 67, who departed on July 15, 2024. David is preceded in death by his father, Donald Pitts. He is survived by his mother, Bettie Pitts;...

Berry Highland Memorial

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Photo of David Wayne Pitts

Jimmy Rivera

Age 64

Seymour, TN

Jim Rivera, (64 yrs) of Seymour, TN., passed into glory on the evening of Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was surrounded by family he cherished...

Jim Rivera, (64 yrs) of Seymour, TN., passed into glory on the evening of Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was surrounded by family he cherished so dearly. Jim was born on July 26,1959 in...

Smith Funeral & Cremation Services

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Photo of Jimmy Rivera

Michael Gary Russell

Age 79

Knoxville, TN

Michael (August 29, 1944-2024) was a native Knoxvillian and after many years in Atlanta working at the Alliance and Academy Theatres, he moved to New...

Michael (August 29, 1944-2024) was a native Knoxvillian and after many years in Atlanta working at the Alliance and Academy Theatres, he moved to New York City where he lived for over thirty years. After...

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Photo of Michael Gary Russell

John C. Sadler

Age 80

Kingston, TN

John C. Sadler, 80, of Kingston, passed away June 2, 2024, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He grew up in Harriman and was a graduate...

John C. Sadler, 80, of Kingston, passed away June 2, 2024, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He grew up in Harriman and was a graduate of Harriman High School and the University of Tennessee. He...

Kyker Funeral Homes

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Photo of John C. Sadler

Betty Katherine Wells

Age 84

Knoxville, TN

Betty Katherine Well, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was preceded in passing by her parents, James Allen...

Betty Katherine Well, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was preceded in passing by her parents, James Allen and Sarah Martha Wells; brothers, Eddie, Charles, and Carlos Wells,...

Berry Funeral Home

Monday, July 22, 2024

James R. Ailor, Jr.

Age 93

Knoxville, TN

James Ray Ailor Jr., age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church....

James Ray Ailor Jr., age 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by wife, Ann Ailor; parents,...

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home

Brenda Ballard

Age 73

Knoxville, TN

Brenda Ballard - age 73, of Kodak, gained her Heavenly Wings on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 3:40 pm after a sudden illness. She was,...

Brenda Ballard - age 73, of Kodak, gained her Heavenly Wings on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 3:40 pm after a sudden illness. She was, by every definition, a “Carter Girl”. Mrs. Ballard served...

Bridges Funeral Home

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Photo of Brenda Ballard

Monie Estel Nelson Bullard

Age 101

Maryville, TN

Beloved by so many, Monie Estel Nelson Bullard, age 101 of Maryville, TN went home to be with our savior on Sunday, July 21, 2024,...

Beloved by so many, Monie Estel Nelson Bullard, age 101 of Maryville, TN went home to be with our savior on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home following a long illness. She was...

McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home

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Photo of Monie Estel Nelson Bullard

Carl Frank Conner

Age 95

Knoxville, TN

Carl Frank Conner, age 95 of Knoxville, ascended to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was a long-time, faithful member of Parkway...

Carl Frank Conner, age 95 of Knoxville, ascended to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was a long-time, faithful member of Parkway Baptist Church and loved his church family. Mr. Conner grew up...

Rose Funeral & Cremation - Mann

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Photo of Carl Frank Conner

Ollie Cox

Age 84

Clinton, TN

Ollie Katherine Cox (March 12, 1940 – July 20, 2024) - Previously of Blockhouse Valley Road, Clinton, Tennessee Katherine joined her husband, Paul I....

Ollie Katherine Cox (March 12, 1940 – July 20, 2024) - Previously of Blockhouse Valley Road, Clinton, Tennessee Katherine joined her husband, Paul I. Cox and our savior on Saturday, July 20, 2024. ...

Holley Gamble Funeral Home

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Photo of Ollie Cox

Jimmy Dunn

Age 76

Knoxville, TN

Jimmy Ray Dunn, age 76, of the Chuckey community, left his earthly home on the morning of July 19th, 2024 to travel to his mansion...

Jimmy Ray Dunn, age 76, of the Chuckey community, left his earthly home on the morning of July 19th, 2024 to travel to his mansion that was waiting for him in Heaven. Jimmy became a member...

Weaver Funeral Home

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Photo of Jimmy Dunn

Charles Wesley Neal

Age 61

Knoxville, TN

Charles Wesley Neal, born September 21, 1962, in Knoxville, TN has passed away. He grew up in the Burlington community, where he attended Fair Garden Elementary...

Charles Wesley Neal, born September 21, 1962, in Knoxville, TN has passed away. He grew up in the Burlington community, where he attended Fair Garden Elementary School and Park Jr. Middle School. He graduated from Austin-East...

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Photo of Charles Wesley Neal

James "Jim" C Peters

Age 91

Brentwood, TN

Jim Peters of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024 in Brentwood, TN. Jim was born to James and Ann (Van Woert) Peters...

Jim Peters of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024 in Brentwood, TN. Jim was born to James and Ann (Van Woert) Peters , August 12th, 1932 in Mercer Township Pennsylvania. Ann remarried...

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Photo of James "Jim" C Peters

Timothy Shultz

Age 63

Knoxville, TN

Timothy Dewayne Shultz, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was an avid fisherman, loved racing and playing his electric bass...

Timothy Dewayne Shultz, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was an avid fisherman, loved racing and playing his electric bass guitar. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Emma Shultz...

Weaver Funeral Home

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