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Brenda Lee Tate McFadden, beloved mother, and friend, died on Monday afternoon, March 7, 2022, at her home in Knoxville. Brenda was 61 years old. She was the daughter of the late John Tate and Frances Treadway Tate; sister of Ernest "Norman" Tate. She is survived by her daughter, Felicia McFadden; sisters, Barbara Turner and June Stiles; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services will be hosted from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow with Rev. Mark Beebe officiating

William (Bill) Cecil Dunn, Jr. passed away early on February 11, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones and three cats. He was 72 years old. Bill was born in Bristol, VA on December 10, 1949, to Bud and LaVergne Dunn. Bill joined his mom; dad; stepdad, Fred Frazier; and grandparents in Heaven. He leaves behind his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Amy; son, Joseph (Carrie); sister, Diane Dunn Harrison (Robert); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bill grew up in Bristol, TN and lived there until he left for college at Virginia Tech; he was a lifelong Hokie. During his time at Virginia Tech, he was in the Cadet Core and was proud of his country. In his summers during college, he worked at Montreat...

Joel A. Carter, 91, loved, respected and admired husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021. He was born in Sturgills, NC to the late William G. Carter and Malinda Darnell Carter. Joel met his beloved wife, Jacqueline, at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC in 1948. They were married for over sixty-five years until Jacqueline's passing in 2016 and raised four daughters in Oak Ridge, TN, where they were members of First Christian Church. Dr. Carter enjoyed a long, distinguished career as a chemist with Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant and ORNL. He was a true family man as well as an avid traveler, gardener, bridge player...

Patricia Ann Meyer Schiely, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, October 1, 2021. Pat was raised in Sidney, Ohio where she and her sister grew up working alongside their parents in the family hardware store. After graduating from Sidney's Holy Angels High School, Pat attended beauty school and worked as a beautician for several years. Ultimately, she made her career at Takata Fisher as a manager for 29 years, but no role was more important to her than that of mother to her two beloved children. In 1988, Pat married the love of her life George R. Schiely and they settled in Troy, Ohio. After retirement and her husband's passing, she made...

Larry Thomas Reed passed away Thursday evening, September 30, at Park West Medical Center following a short illness. He was 74 years of age. Tom graduated from Ketron High School in 1965 and attended the University of Tennessee. He worked for Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals before accepting a position at the Y-12 Security Complex where he was employed for over 20 years as a security consultant. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Reed, and his mother, Trula Mathis Reed, both of whom were lifelong schoolteachers in the Kingsport area. He is survived by his wife, Judy Kendrick Reed, his brother and sister-in-law Jim and Diane Reed of Kingsport, nieces Krista Reed of Knoxville and...

On the evening of Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Carol Stroud McAdoo -- a loving mother and wonderful wife -- passed away at the age of 70 at her home in Knoxville, Tennessee Carol was a wonderful, loving and supportive wife of 48 years, caring friend and devoted mother. Carol was born to Robert and Ruth Stroud in 1951. She grew up in Statesville, TN. Graduated from Watertown High School in 1969. Carol lived a full life as a devoted mother to Carrie and wife to John. She worked in several banking related jobs during her business career. She truly enjoyed her work and friendship with her co-workers. She loved reading many varieties of books, and adored all of her different pets throughout her...

Della Ruth (DR) McKenzie Bailey, 87, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away Tuesday morning, June 15, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. DR earned degrees from the Georgia State College for Women and University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She worked as a chemist for Alcoa after her graduation. D.R. and her future husband, Charles Edward (Ed) Bailey met while both were students at UT. After Ed and D.R. were married, they moved to Aiken, SC. They lived in Aiken, SC for over 50 years, where she was a long-time teacher. She began her teaching career at Mead Hall Episcopal School in Aiken, and continued as an educator for over 30 years, both at Mead Hall and at Byrd Elementary in...

Clarence F. "Cas" Walker, age 92, of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Tuesday eventing, June 1, 2021 after a stroke. Cas drove a truck across the country for many years. In 1963 he hauled two young white rhinos that came to the U.S. from Africa, taking them from New York to the Phoenix Zoo, where they lived for many years. He had many adventures and made many friends in his travels. He enjoyed golf, traveling, boating, family and friends. After he retired from driving, Cas worked for Young Publishing on their Lakeway area Real Estate book. Cas is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Gail Walker; his brother, Kelsey "Bud" Walker (Dallas), his sisters Lucille McCormick (Charlie) and...

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.