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Betty Sue (Meeks) Patton passed away November 29, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Betty was a faithful and longstanding member of Knoxville First Church of the Nazarene where her husband pastored before his death. She taught school for 42 years and never tired of it. Mission work was her passion and she served as president of East Tennessee District Missionary Society. She participated in Work and Witness trips to Chile, Kenya, NYC, Alaska, and Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles S. Patton; grandson, Michael Patton; sisters, Julie Shrum, Isabel Langley, and Edna Robinson; brothers, Elihugh, Elmer, Edward, Mart, Norman, and Ben Meeks. She is...

John Milton Cypherd Jr., [83], of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 24, 2023. John was born in Peru, Indiana to John Milton Cypherd Sr. and Iva Mae Hanger. His mother passed away of cancer when he was just a young boy. His father remarried Jean Sharp Ward and she raised his children as her own. John was a very talented athlete in high school and college. He lettered in both basketball and track when he graduated in 1959 from Peru High School in Peru, Indiana. After high school, he attended his beloved Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana where he played basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1964....

John Worthington Dorsey, Jr., age 73, of Knoxville, TN., passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. John loved running, biking and dancing and was basketball and football fan. Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame were his favorite teams. He also loved traveling the world with his wife, Deb. John loved woodworking and making things by hand. He enjoyed being a handyman around the house, building a large deck for the house and desks for his children. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix. John enjoyed spending many years attending his daughter Alison's soccer games around the state of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, where he could be heard cheering her on from the...

Dr. Gary B. North, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born June 1937 in Millstone, KY, Gary was the son of the late Foley and Gladys North. Gary is a huge loss to many friends, colleagues, and especially his family. He was a loving husband and father who was admired by many. Gary's career began at Morehead State University, Morehead, KY, as Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant Professor of Education from 1963 to 1966. He then spent 14 years at Michigan State University as Area Director; Director of the University Housing Program, and Associate Professor of Higher Education. In 1980 he became Assistant Vice Chancellor for...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Sharon (Shari) D. Parks, 74, who went to be with Jesus, Our Lord and Savior, on September 11, 2023. Shari was surrounded by her family in her Knoxville home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, educator, and friend. Shari was a Christ-follower from a young age and a member of First Baptist Concord Church. For 19 years, Shari taught elementary students in Blount County Schools. She especially loved the children and fellow teachers at Fairview Elementary School. Shari graduated from Everett High School and the University of Tennessee. She loved cheering on the Vols! Her passions included bowling with friends, dancing with...

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Matthew Smith, 34, Knoxville, TN, announce his passing on September 11, 2023. Matthew was born on May 8, 1989, to Linda Cunningham and Edward Smith in Knoxville, TN. Matthew was predeceased by his beloved mother, Linda Cunningham. Matthew will be lovingly remembered by his father, Edward Smith; brother, Justin Cunningham and family; sister, Whitney Shackelford and family; Dan Smith and family, John Hawk & family, David Hawk and family, and Gary Noe. Matthew was an Eagle Scout at the age of 15 and player soccer at Bearden High School. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Matthew's name may be made...

Joyce Erdman Patten- affectionately known as Mame to all- age 88 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Charlotte, NC passed away on Thursday, Sept 7, 2023. Joyce grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a lifer and graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She then attended Miami University of Oxford, Ohio where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Thomas (Spike) Patten, son Patrick Patten and son-in-law Wade Otey. She is survived by daughters; Peggy Otey, Pamela Patten, Polly Proctor and husband Parker, Joy Loughlin and husband K.C., and daughter-in-law, Paula Patten. She was beloved by her 10 grandchildren; Page Patten, Tess Bridell, Leigh Otey Faha...

O. Ted Gibson, age 87, a long-time resident of Farragut, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Ted was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church for 55 years and was a deacon and elder. He was a graduate of Auburn University class of 1959. Ted was a Mechanical Engineer at Oak Ridge Nuclear facilities for over 35 years. He enjoyed woodworking. Ted is preceded in death by his wife of of 58 years, Eleanor Loree "Ellie" Gibson; grandson, Micah Scott Gibson; parents, Howard Speake Gibson and Lorine Fischer Gibson. Ted is survived by his children, John Scott Gibson and wife Sherri; Sally Gibson Heydasch and husband David; grandchildren,...

Deborah "Debbie" Ann LaGrone Harrington, age 74, joined her angel Brooke in heaven on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, when she passed away peacefully at her home in Knoxville, TN. A loving mother, daughter, sister, and wife, Mrs. Harrington was born on May 22, 1949. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School in South Carolina and Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta. She married her soulmate Winston on February 18, 1976. She was a premier hostess, entertaining many friends and Vol fans, but she was most happy spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Winston Harrington; son, Trey Harrington (Carly); son-in-law Calvin Breeden;...

Rowena Conger Robinson Miller, age 82, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at NHC Health Care in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born in Jackson, Tennessee, to Louis and Virginia Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Mary Virginia and Louis Jr., as well as companion Richard Hegler. Rowena was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church where she enjoyed serving in the church library, meeting with the Koinonia Sunday School Class, and singing in the Joy Choir. Rowena was a graduate of the 1958 class of Science Hill High School and attended East Tennessee State University where she was a member of the Gamma Theta Chapter...

Donald C. Wood Jr., age 69, passed away at his home Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born July 23, 1953, at NAS Millington, Tennessee. He loved life, his family, friends, and his church. Don was well traveled to many countries and islands where he spent many Summers. He had a love for fishing, spending many trips to the West Coast of Florida and the beautiful lakes of East Tennessee. Don was a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Business and member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. In addition, he was an accomplished cabinet maker spending many hours in his home workshop. He was employed by Sherwin Williams in Memphis for many years and the Bailey Company in Knoxville. ...

Blackwell (Smith), Gloria Jean, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Greensburg, PA and Appleton, WI, died peacefully at home with her two loving sons by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 9, 2023. Gloria was always happy and had a smile on her face even during this past year while ill. Gloria was a devoted Christian and attended Grace Lutheran Church in Knoxville. She was born on March 24, 1942, in Greensburg, PA to the late Glenn and Ethyl (Simmons) Smith. She graduated from Hempfield Area Sr. High School in 1960. She married Harry Blackwell, her high school sweetheart on January 26, 1962. Gloria worked at West Penn Power Co. after high...

Willard T. Witte, aged 85, passed away May 24, 2023, at his home in Knoxville, TN with his loving family at his side. Willard was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Farragut. He proudly served in the US Army. Willard earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Maryland. During his distinguished 23-year career as a Professor at the University of Tennessee, he developed three disease-resistant flowering dogwoods and authored 244 professional and popular articles. He was born in Dupree, South Dakota, the youngest of 13 children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alma Witte and 10 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean; children Mark Witte,...

Roger Charles Legako, age 77, of Farragut, Tennessee. " I woke up dead Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023, what a bummer. I wasn't able to see the smiling face of my wonderful wife & friend Bonnie for the past 52 years. We've been best friends all these years. I know it's the Lord's will that we will reunite one day. We were married October 2, 1971 on the front lawn of our first fixer upper house by a Justice of the Peace. I remember walking down the "aisle" saying to myself " I'm certain". I was born in Portland, Maine (AYAH) to Yvonne Nolette Legako and Charles Michael Legako. I graduated Stonington High School; received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from UCONN, as well as an...

Willard T. Witte, aged 85, passed away May 24, 2023, at his home in Knoxville, TN with his loving family at his side. Willard was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Farragut. He proudly served in the US Army. Willard earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Maryland. During his distinguished 23-year career as a Professor at the University of Tennessee, he developed three disease-resistant flowering dogwoods and authored 244 professional and popular articles. He was born in Dupree, South Dakota, the youngest of 13 children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alma Witte and 10 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean; children Mark Witte,...

Joseph (Joe) Anthony Thie, Ph.D., peacefully passed away May 23 at Park West Medical Center. Joe, age 95, lived a successful life in both his career as an internationally known nuclear physicist and in his positive example of character, humility, faith, and humanity. Preceding Joe in death were his parents, Joseph Thie Sr. And Veronica Volk Thie, two brothers, Julius and John Thie, sister Mary Ann Seufert, and brothers-in-law Cliff Seufert, Gus Jonas, and Don McHolland. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Fran Thie, sisters Therese McHolland, Martha Thie, and Cecelia Turner, brother-in-law Dick Turner, and numerous nieces and nephews along with their families. Born in...

James (Jim) T. Brannon, III, age 74, passed away on May 17, 2023 at UT Medical Center. Jim, born to James T. Brannon Jr. and Elizabeth Graham Brannon of Mt. Savage, MD, was a 1966 graduate of LaSalle High School in Cumberland, MD, who earned a football scholarship to the University of Maryland. He later graduated in 1971 with a degree in Journalism. Jim fashioned a successful career in sales/marketing that included stints with Campbell Soup, Johnson & Johnson, and Whittle Communications/Channel One News Network. His creative sales approaches were well-respected throughout the industry. Jim loved people and enjoyed friendships made during his career stops in Baltimore/Washington,...

Walter Lee Williams, of Maryville, formerly of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, due to heart disease resulting from a five way heart bypass in 1999. He was born in Zanesfield, Ohio, on September 7, 1933 to Charles L. Williams and Helen B. Williams. He was raised in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He graduated in Engineering at Ohio State University and obtained an MBA from the University of Dayton. He worked at GE Schenectady NY before called to serve as an officer in the Air Force. After his tour of duty, he worked as Engineer Manager in a few Midwest manufacturing companies. He moved to Knoxville, TN in 1969 to start up a new manufacturing facility for Modine Manufacturing, and...

Charlsie Marie Montgomery Eaves, age 85, of Maryville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, April 15, 2023 at NHC Farragut. Charlsie was a member of Alcoa United Methodist Church. She was a voracious reader, impressively intelligent, a loving wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Her steadfast loyalty, sense of humor and quick wit were appreciated by all that knew her. Born with scoliosis, Charlsie fought constantly to live her best life for 85 years. She was a brave woman! Charlsie is preceded in death by her first husband William Marvin Montgomery and second husband Garvis Eugene Eaves, parents Rev. Charles M. Gilliam, Jane Woodfin...

Michael Karnitz, 79, passed away on April 13, 2023, at UT hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mike was a member of St John Neumann Catholic Church. He was born on March 8,1944 in Muskegon, Michigan. He earned a Bachelor's, Master's and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He worked at Consumers Power Company in Jackson, Michigan and then at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 31 years in the Energy Division. Mike enjoyed boating, playing racquetball and camping. He volunteered at the Farragut Museum and was instrumental in having a statue of Admiral Farragut constructed outside the Town Hall. He also volunteered for over 20 years at Pleasant Forest Cemetery...

Victoria "Vicki" Lynn Thornton, 67, of Knoxville, TN passed away April 10th, 2023 surrounded by her children and husband of 49 years. Vicki was born on February 9, 1956. She was a native of Memphis, TN and a 1973 Oakhaven High School graduate. Vicki was a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), seamstress, and devoted wife and mother. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Algie and Rosemarie Cross; Hubert and Sybil Thornton Sr.; and brother, Jim Cross. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Neal Thornton Sr.; son, Samuel Neal Thornton Jr. (Ashley); daughter Erika Thornton Scott (Adam); brother Michael Cross (Becky); grandchildren Emma, Matthew, and John Thornton; and many extended family...