Larry James Peck, age 73, of Knoxville passed away Saturday morning, February 6, 2021 at Ft Sanders Regional Medical Center. Larry was born in Princeton, West Virginia to John Hudson Peck and Marjorie Kathryn Bird Peck. He graduated from Athens, West Virginia High School, Concord University in Athens, West Virginia and received a master's degree from George Washington University. Larry served in the US Army as an analyst at the Pentagon for the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. He moved to Tennessee in 1976 to work for the University of Tennessee Research Center, then later the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He retired from Science Applications International Corporation in 2008. ...

Janice (Jan) Louise Harmer, 90, has joined her husband, David E. Harmer, her daughter Shelley Lynn Harmer, and her beloved dog Ginger in the Eternal Adventure on January 31, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home with her family there. She is survived by her son, David Mark Harmer, and her daughter-in-law, Georgia Louise (Suko) Harmer, of Moorhead, Minnesota and Maynardville, Tennessee, respectively. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Jana Elaine Jent, and two grandsons, Aeden and Corbin, all of Shields, Michigan. Jan was a smart, independent woman who lived a truly remarkable life. From being born during the Great Depression, to excelling at writing, history and art in high...

Joy Lynn Paynter passed away on January 27, 2021 at the age of 71 from complications of Covid-19. Joy was a faithful member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 19, 1949 to Wilber W. Wilson and Ruth P. Wilson. She graduated from Newark High School in Newark, Ohio, and Central Ohio Technical College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. Joy moved to Knoxville in 1995 and retired from Marriott Business Services. She loved knitting, crafts and jig saw puzzles. Joy is preceded in death by her parents, Wilber and Ruth Wilson and her stepmother Betty Wilson. She is survived by her two sisters, Melodie Knight (Michael) and Glee Wilson as well as...

Dick Edward Stevenson, age 86 of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Lord, Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born to Tom and Anna (Gray) Stevenson, September 3, 1934 in Toledo, Washington. Dick married Jeanine Martin of Selah, Washington in 1954. He joined the Navy in 1952 where he was commissioned on the USS Saint Paul. There he mastered his talent as a Baker. After his discharge he continued to excel in his profession. He had the privilege of being chosen as a United States Baking Consultant, traveling abroad to Saudi Arabia and Maylasia setting up bakeries and training other bakers. He owned and operated several local bakeries in Yakima, Washington. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dr. John Franklin Cooke, Sr. on January 5, 2021. John was 81 years old and lived in Farragut, Tennessee with Ivalane H. Cooke, his wife of 60 years. John was a theoretical physicist specializing in condensed matter and was a widely respected expert in magnetism, earning bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. John joined the Solid State Division in 1966 following a post-doctoral assignment at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment in Harwell, England. His research focused primarily on theoretical studies of magnetism and electron correlation effects in solids. He also pioneered the...

Upon the passing of Bill Wilson, the world became a quieter place. Bill had a larger-than-life personality that was infectious in every room he entered. His memory will live on through the countless stories from friends and family, as everyone he ever met certainly had their own Bill Wilson story to share. Bill had a wide array of hobbies that included UT Football, Knoxville Ice Hockey, researching various historical topics, literature, and collecting books and antique radios, televisions, and cameras. Bill was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he formerly served as a deacon. On December 10th, Bill passed away at the age of 77, at Parkwest Hospital, after an extended decline...

Janet Katherine Brobeck (Jones), age 68, of Knoxville, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Sunday morning, November 15, 2020 at NHC Farragut. Janet was born to William Brobeck and Josephine Barnes Brobeck and grew up in Limestone Tennessee. She graduated high school from Washington Academy, her bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee and her master's degree from Washington University in St Louis. She was Human Resources Director for Marriott Pooks Hill Washington D.C. and later Human Resources Director for Marriott Corporation St.Louis. Janet was a master gardener and loved her flowers. She adored cats and was passionate about her charity work. In addition to her parents, she is...

December 8, 1930 - October 8, 2020 Carol Louise Broxholm Pilarski died on October 8, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Carol was born in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of Everett Taylor Broxholm and Vera Hahn; Carol was a descendent of some of the original settlers of the Albion/Concord area. Carol was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Harry Edward (Bud) Pilarski, son-in-law Richard F. (Rikki) Hall, and sister Marilyn Bale. She is survived by her daughter Kim Pilarski-Hall, grandson Ian Edward Pilarski Turner (Emily), granddaughter Alexandra Jane Phillips (Matt), great-grandchildren Graham, Vera, and Laurel Jane, beloved sister-in-law Jane Piarski Calef, and 14 nieces and...

Leon Hutton "Lee" McElroy, age 40, Knoxville passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. Lee was a devoted animal lover and gifted athlete. He attended West High School where he was a track and cross country stand out. His biggest passion was University of Tennessee football. Lee was a free spirit who never met a stranger. He developed life-long relationships and often connected with others that needed a friend. Lee possessed a kind soul, was a loyal friend and was known to always have your back. He was a loving father, son and brother. Lee is survived by his children, Zhi and Zane McElroy; mother and step father, Debbie and Mike Crockett of Knoxville; father and step mother, Charles and Michelle...

David Sean-Lloyd Harding, age 37, passed away on May 9th, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. David was a graduate of Tusculum College where he received his bachelor's degree in Management. He worked as a Quality Technician for Bush Brothers & Company in Knoxville. David loved his co-workers and thoroughly enjoyed his work there. He loved golfing, shooting, traveling and was an avid UT Football fan. David is survived by his wife, Sarah; parents, John and Ella Harding; eight siblings; 19 nieces and nephews; and many life-long friends and extended family members. Family will receive friends 3-4:45pm Wednesday (5/13) at Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel with a Celebration...

Sara Jean Brooks Cullison, age 88, of Knoxville, formerly of Greeneville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 7, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center. Sara was a member of Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church where she served terms as President of the UMW and Chairman of the Mary Rayfield Circle. She was the first woman to graduate with an accounting degree from Tusculum College and the first President of the American Business Women Association in Greeneville, TN. She retired as treasurer from Superior Metal Products. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend of all whose lives she touched. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She loved her family dearly and instilled in...

Carlyle Michelson, age 93, of Knoxville, formerly Oak Ridge, entered into eternal life on April 26. 2020. Carlyle was born on March 16, 1927 in Merrill, Wisconsin. He married his wife of 62 years, Margaret, on December 26, 1950. Carlyle loved to take long walks with his wife, went on 48 cruises, and traveled the world on business and pleasure. He loved his children and grandchildren and instilled in them a passion for learning. While he stressed the importance of an education and working to the best of your abilities, he also emphasized that life should be enjoyed, and one should always have compassion for his fellow man. His live long mantra was "any job worth doing is worth doing...

Bill T. Stewart, age 83, of Maryville passed away Friday evening, April 10 at his home after a lengthy illness. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirlynn Stewart; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Stacy Stewart; daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Arnold Branton; five grandchildren, Phil Stewart and Dara, Scott Branton and Kristin, Kevin Stewart and Bre', Stuart Branton and Jill, Leah Best and husband Robert; six great grandchildren, Bradley, Emma, Taylor and Amari Stewart, Tori and Liam Best; sister and brother-in-law, Lucy and Jim Curtis of Madisonville; several nieces, nephews and a host of special friends. No services are planned at this time.

The Reverend Edgar "Sonny" Patton Shackelford, 86, died on March 28, 2020, in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, and grew up in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a 1952 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge, TN; a 1956 graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, TN, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in English; a graduate of Georgia State University, where he received his Master's Degree in Counseling; and a graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, where he received his Bachelor of Divinity Degree. He was a retired Chaplain and Lt. Colonel in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany along with many stateside...

John Evans McCurry, age 78, of Knoxville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away early afternoon on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 following complications from a brief battle with Glioblastoma. John graduated from Whitwell High school and ETSU where he played football and was known by his teammates as "Cool Breeze". He and Liz met at ETSU and married March 4,1967. He was a school teacher in Sullivan County until moving to Knoxville in 1975. John and Liz owned and operated Airweld Inc. in Knox County until their retirement in 2009. John was a friend to many and always willing to help friends and neighbors. He never met a stranger. He loved his family. John was the son of the late Riley...

Anson D. Longaker, 99, a longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away on February 6, 2020, in Knoxville, TN, where he had lived the last two years. He was born in Chicago on October 25, 1920, the son of Anson D. Longaker, Sr. and Margaret Jane (O'Boyle) Longaker. Anson attended Marietta College and was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. On Christmas Day, 1941, he married Marjorie E. Surridge. They were happily married for 61 years until Marjorie passed away in 2003. Following Pearl Harbor, Anson enlisted in the Army Air Corps in March of 1942. After four years of active duty during World War II, he continued in the Air Force Reserves until he was honorably discharged from...

Anita Blanche Majors, passed away at the age of 81 on January 24, 2020. Anita enjoyed the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee. She was a skilled seamstress, sewing for several weddings. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Anita moved to Knoxville, TN in 1970, originally from Rochester, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Paul Dietrich; husband, Clifford Charles; and sons, Charles Roy and Clifford "Bud" Paul. Anita is survived by her daughter, Sue Renee; grandson, Carlton Paul; grandchildren, Clifford Cole and Angela Denise; daughter-in-law, Sherry; brother, Alan Dietrich; sister, Nancy Probst; many nieces and nephews; and several extended family members. ...

Skyler Dakotah Hammett, age 22, of Knoxville passed away Monday morning, January 6, 2020 in an automobile accident. Skyler was a graduate of Bearden High School Class of 2016. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior on January 31, 2009. Skyler was and always will be his sister's big brother. He is now looking down from Heaven watching and protection our family. We all cherish our time with our beautiful son and brother, and we count the days till we join him in Heaven. Skyler is survived by his parents, Sam and Kim Hammett; sister, Haylie Hammett; paternal grandmother, Linda Hammett; paternal grandfather, Charles Hammett; maternal grandfather, C A "Po Po" Wilson and wife Donna; maternal...

TIMOTHY JOSEPH LEVEILLE age 65, of Knoxville, formerly of Cleveland, passed away suddenly Tuesday evening, December 10, 2019. Tim was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. He was an avid Notre Dame and Tennessee fan. Tim was employed with Robert G. Large accounting early in his career and later was a self-employed accountant. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leveille and Jean Besner Leveille who lived in Cleveland; brother, Rick Leveille. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Laura and Aaron Clabo, Melissa and Michael Hill; mother of his children, Jeanie Green; grandchildren, Evan, Kelsey, Caroline, Sara and Anna; sister, Cindy Zangara; brothers, Bill, Robert,...

Dr. Gregory John Murray, 63, Oviedo, FL passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Kendall Regional Medical Center. Born and raised In Knoxville TN, Greg attended the Tennessee Military Institute and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Animal Science. Continuing at UT, he received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. After graduation, Greg's travels sent him as far as Hawaii in search of the perfect place to set up his practice. Oviedo, FL was to become his final destination. There he set up Aloma Jancy Animal Hospital He and his loving staff pursued his passion to give his patients (fur babies) the care they needed. He never let an animal go untreated no...

Claudia Adomat of Knoxville passed away suddenly Saturday, August 31 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was retired from UT Hospital and a member of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Ricks; brother, John Ricks Jr. and sister, Winona Large She is survived by her husband, Fred Adomat; son, Chris Adomat; father, John (Marie) Ricks.; sister, Roxanne Ricks; sister in law, Missy (Ben) Chapman and many nieces and nephews. Services were held on Wednesday September 4 in Knoxville with Pastor Bob St. John officiating. Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 9th at 12 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron,...