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Mary June Dyer Trbovich, long-time resident of Knoxville, TN, and member of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church since 1964, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Mrs. Trbovich was born and raised in Alcoa, TN, daughter of the late Clyde E. Dyer and Marie Dyer. She was married for 58 years to the late Rudy S. Trbovich. The two met while they both attended The University of Tennessee, where Mrs. Trbovich was a member of the Tri Delta sorority. She worked for more than 25 years as an administrative assistant at UT, enjoyed lifelong friendships with multiple high school friends (aka "The Golden Girls"), served in numerous positions within her church, volunteered as a baby...

Randolph C. Ceccucci, age 85, passed peacefully in his home on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Randy proudly served in the Army for 6 years, receiving an honorable discharge in 1969. He graduated from Purdue University and went to work selling industrial rubber products (conveyer belts, etc.) for B.F. Goodrich. After BFG sold the industrial rubber division, Randy moved to the Rubber Plus company in Knoxville, TN., and continued with All-State Belting and retiring in 2021. Randy enjoyed playing tennis sociably and had a hobby of restoring classic cars. He met his wife Judy while they were both restoring their 1955 Thunderbirds. Since they turned out to be almost identical, they were...

Vera Ellen Kingsley, born on November 27, 1948 in Marmaduke, AR, passed away on September 3, 2024 in Knoxville, TN. She worked at The Hermitage as an interpreter, and she was also apart of the Welcome Wagon where she served as President and several other officer positions. She enjoyed collecting glassware and making friends. Vera is preceded in death by her father, James Forrest Rooker; mother, Ruby Neal; sisters, Joyce Rooker and Erline Plaxico. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Kingsley; son, Jonathan Kingsley (Carolyn); sister, Betty Thornton; brother, James Rooker (Diane); and several nieces of nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Fresenius Kidney Care on...

Janelle Clark Neas, age 92, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 after a brief bout with cancer. Born December 15, 1931 in Newport, TN, she was a graduate of Cocke Co. high school as well as the University of Tennessee. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends at their lake house. Preceded in death by her husband John after 46 years of marriage; son, Marty and daughter, Pam. Survived by her son Bill and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at Click Funeral Home, 9020 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923, on September 28th, 2024 from 3:00-5:00PM. Click Funeral Home is honored to serve the Neas family and...

Charles "Chuck" Hulton, age 81, formerly of East Longmeadow, MA, passed away early Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Knoxville, TN. Chuck was born in Springfield, MA to parents Edwin A Hulton and Ruth Buckley Hulton, who both preceded him in death. Chuck leaves behind his beloved wife, Carol Sarna Hulton and daughters Terri Pitt (Kenny) and Jill Costanzo (Mark), as well as 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. As well as being an amazing husband and father, he was a retired actuary, a graduate of American International College, an Army reservist, a Fellow in the Society of Actuaries, and an avid golfer. Special thanks go to Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice for their care and...

Gary Robert Ramsey, age 74, passed away on August 3, 2024. Gary was a graduate of Everett High School, and he went on to study nursing. He received his BSN at ETSU, his MSN at Medical College of Georgia, and his DNP at UTHSC College of Nursing. He retired as the Undergraduate Chairperson at UTK's College of Nursing. He also worked in administrative roles at Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital and Community Home Health (where he was part owner). Gary also taught nursing at ETSU and UTK. In retirement, Gary's joy was his family, and his garden was his passion. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Erby and Ethel Coker; and Arlie and Printha Ramsey. Gary is survived by his wife of 53...

Gary Winters, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Gary was many things to those who knew him: a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, as well as a cherished friend, caring neighbor, and passionate architect-at-heart. Professionally, he was an engineer with a deep love for understanding how things work and dreaming up things to build. Born in Arkansas and raised in California, Gary proudly carried the spirit of the Arkansas Razorbacks, earning his degree in electrical engineering like his father before him from the University of Arkansas in 1972. There, he met his beloved wife, Karen, with whom he shared a joyful 55 years of marriage. Gary...

Edward Thomas Jeffries 91, born in Louisville, KY passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Methodist Memorial Hospital in Oak Ridge. He was a graduate of Greeneville High School, a veteran of the Air Force, graduate of Cecil's Business College, and worked at Magnavox for approximately 30 years. He then became co-owner and manager of Knox Brick Division of Chattanooga Brick & Tile. He was a member of Claxton Optimist Club, a Volunteer Fireman, member of Volunteer Street Rod Association and West Town Christian Church. He was an avid fan of UT Sports, Atlanta Braves Baseball, and collector of cars. Preceded in death by his loving wife Evelyn Adams Jeffries and son in law David...

Lytle Carter (L.C.) Troutt, 90, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born January 24, 1934 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Delbert Young and Nellie Smiley Troutt, L.C. grew up in Robertson and Davidson Counties. He graduated from Goodlettsville High School at age 16 and worked for two years during which he answered a call to ministry. L.C. graduated from Martin College in 1954, Middle Tennessee State College in 1958, and Vanderbilt School of Divinity in 1961. He served the Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church for over 40 years before retiring in 1994, after which he continued to serve the Church in numerous part-time and volunteer roles. L.C. is...

The Reverend Daniel D. Facemyer (82), beloved husband of Diana Mason Facemyer, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023, cradled in the love of his family. Reverend Dan was the very proud father of three sons and their wives: Richard (Lynn), Evan (Sheri) and Dana (Lori). He had six grandchildren that meant the world to him. In recent years, Dan became the great-grandfather of seven. Reverend Dan was raised in the Advent Christian church in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the eldest of three children (Daniel Duane, Orville Jerry Facemyer and Janice Evelyn Bowen) to Orville Glass and Nancy Betheleen Facemyer. He attended high school in Nitro, West Virginia, went to college in both...

Terrence Vincent Hair Jr., age 84, of Knoxville, TN., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 surrounded by family. Terrence served in the United States Army and was a member of Phone Company Pioneers. He was employed by Bell Systems for 30 years. He enjoyed model trains, and photography. He was preceded in death by parents, Terrence Sr., and Dorothy Hair; sister, Joyce Mirch. Terrence is survived by loving wife, Judith; sons, Scott Hair of Florida, Russell (Ellen) Hair of North Carolina; daughter, Cindy (Barry) Wilson of Pigeon Forge; grandchildren, Caleb (Madison) Leatherwood, Alex (Mary Beth) Leatherwood, Josie Hair, Esme Hair, Virginia Hair; great grandchildren, Stevie Leatherwood,...

Benny Franklin Slusher, age 91, of Knoxville, TN., formerly of Clarksville, TN and Pulaski, VA, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023. Benny retired from the Army as an E8 Master Sergeant and served in both Korean and Vietnam wars. Benny was a member of Clarksville Lodge No. 89. Nashville Scottish Rite, Al Menah Shriners, Tennessee Lodge of Research, National Sojourners, Past Grand Royal Patron of the Order of the Amaranth, member of Parthenon-Love Court No. 19, Order of the Amaranth; Mary Morrison 500 Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Benny is preceded in death by parents, James and Laura Belle Slusher, two sisters, and his first wife Pauline Slusher. Benny is survived by his loving...

Mary Katherine Pinckard, age 77, of Knoxville, TN., passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 surrounded by family. Mary worked at K-25 and Y-12 for a collective of 20 years, retiring from Y-12 in 1999. She was an avid quilter, loved antiquing, and was active in helping the Knoxville community in various aspects. Mary loved spending time with her family. Mary is survived by children, George Patrick Pinckard, and Shannon Kathlyn Vanden Broek; close grandchildren, Patrick Scott Pinckard, Christopher John Pinckard, Jessica, Lauren Potter, and 11 extended grandchildren; great grandchildren, Jaxson, Christyan. Family will receive friends to Celebrate Mary's life on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from...

Marian Marie Williams (n?e Welch), previously Marian Marie Norenberg, born in Flint, MI, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Knoxville, TN at the age of 94. Loving mother to children, Mark (Sandy) Norenberg, Jan (Steve) Darnell, Sandy (Andy) Timmermann; step-children, Sheree (Bruce) Lines, Karen Frost. Marian is predeceased by husbands, Jack Norenberg (d. 1997) and Noel Williams (d. 2012); parents, Leonard and Clara Welch; sisters, Evelyn and Vivian. She was a beloved grandma to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our mother was a dedicated homemaker, talented flower arranger and gardener, seamstress, and avid bell collector. She found peace while walking the local FL...

SFC Juan Jose LaLuz-Liciaga of Knoxville, TN previously Columbus, GA, passed away March 14, 2023. He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and served in the US Army for 23 years. His service included Vietnam War from 1967-1968. He was married to Eleanor Villanueva LaLuz until her death. Their family grew from four children, William Moratin, Patrick Moratin, Deborah Moratin, and Maria LaLuz Smith to several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was blessed to spend his later years living with some of his great-grandchildren and provide wisdom that he could only provide. The following are their thoughts of their great-grandfather: He was a very loving, caring, kind, and generous man. He was...

Karl E. Drake, 72, of St. Joseph, IL died at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday March 1, 2023. He was born on Jan. 31, 1951, in Monroe, MI., the son of Ernest and Doris (Kobel) Drake. Survivors include his son Nicholas (Jennifer) Drake, and their children Liam and Aiden Drake of Knoxville, TN, and grandchildren Izabella Schumacher and Bayleigh Drake of Rantoul, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Drake and son, Matthew Drake. He graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign, earning his bachelor's degree in accounting. Karl held multiple roles as a CPA, but much of his career was as a partner at Bray, Drake, Liles and Richardson in Urbana, Illinois. Karl was a dedicated husband and...

Harold Lloyd Ingle, age 89, of Oak Ridge, TN., passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Harold served in the Army. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 760 for over 60 years, and was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Bearden. Harold is survived by loving wife of 41 years, Norma Jean Ingle; two stepsons, Keith and Terry (Amy) Brewer; two grandchildren, Emily and Rachael Brewer. The family will hold a private memorial service. Click Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ingle family.

Laura Bishop Lyke passed away peacefully on December 27 after a sudden cardiac event on December 16. Please see the full obituary at www.clickfh.com The family of Laura Bishop Lyke will receive friends at the following address on January 14, 2023 from 2-4 pm, with a service to follow at 4 pm: Click Funeral Home - Middlebrook Chapel 9020 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37923 In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

Miranda Elizabeth Yearwood Godena passed away at home on July 23, 2022 at the age of 85 surrounded by her husband and children. She was born on September 27, 1936 in Knoxville, TN. As a young girl, Miranda moved to Fontana, NC with her family and was one of the "The Dam Kids" during construction of the dam. The Yearwood's ended up in Oak Ridge, TN, which she forever more considered her hometown. Upon graduation from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, TN she moved to Pensacola, FL where she started her career and family. Miranda returned to Oak Ridge with her husband, Manuel, in 1968 to raise their girls. Miranda taught special education in Anderson County 1972-1994 at both...

Mr. James E. Gibbs, age 82 of Harrogate, TN, born January 1, 1940 passed away surrounded by his children on Father's Day, June 19, 2022. He attended the University of Kentucky where upon graduation in Civil Engineering came back to Harrogate to join the family coal mining business. Arabian horses always held a special place in his heart and he shared this passion with his children throughout their childhood. He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Juanita Gibbs, siblings Paris Ann, Cecil, and Faye Gibbs, and the mother of his children Carol Gibbs. Survivors include his three children Michelle, Michael (Christine) and Mark (Andrea) Gibbs. Grandchildren: Courtney, Will, Jessica,...

Ignatius L. (Lou) Pejack, cherished father of Donna J. (Pejack) Terzak, died peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022 with his daughter at his side. Lou was born on July 18, 1926 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Ignacz and Berta Knoll Pejack. Lou was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Lou had a great work ethic which allowed him to progress from a temporary plant operator to plant manager for Airco Industrial Gases, primarily in Warren, Ohio before retiring after nearly 25 years of service. Being a "snowbird" after retirement Lou lived in Bradenton, Florida, and Fairfield Glade Tennessee, and most recently Knoxville, Tennessee. Lou is preceded in death by...