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John A. Gessini - passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. John was a veteran of the US Airforce serving over 16 years in active duty. He has lived in Knoxville, TN since the mid 90's and considered it home. He was originally from Ithaca, NY. John was a jack of all trades always doing whatever it took to provide. John was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Marilyn Gessini. He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany; granddaughter, Lauren; sister, Gloria Hickok. Online condolences may be made at www.rosefuneraltn.com

Kathleen "Teena" Greer King, age 92, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A beloved "Grand Nan," "Nana," mother, wife, sister, friend and community leader, Teena lived her life boldly?most often surrounded by the many beautiful places she called home, with the people she loved, doing the things she loved most, and, most importantly, living life her way. Teena was born in Loudon, TN on Sept. 15, 1932. Many summers of her youth were spent at Camp Nakanawa in Mayland, TN?a cherished tradition she passed down to her daughters and granddaughters. She graduated from Salem Academy in Winston-Salem, N.C., before earning a B.S. in Home...

Stuart J. Thompson, age 73 of Knoxville, passed peacefully with his family by his side at Parkwest Medical Center on November 24, 2024. He was a member of West Hills Baptist Church. Stuart had a long career in the automobile service industry. He started at family-owned Thompson's Auto Care Center. He owned Thompson's Speed & Sport and ended his career as an Area Manager with Firestone Complete Auto Care, Nashville Region. As a lifelong resident of Knoxville, he graduated from Holston High School and The University of Tennessee where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. He was a faithful Vol fan and a longtime contributor to The Tennessee Fund and a member of The...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James O. Harms, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 20th, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. Born on June 21, 1936, Jim grew up on a farm in Raymond, MN, where he developed a lifelong love for the land and an unwavering work ethic that would define his years. He served his country with honor from 1956 - 1958, where he proudly served in the Army, earning the respect and admiration of his comrades. After his service, Jim returned to his roots, marrying Beatrice Brink in 1958 and together they built a family and were deeply...

Llewellwyn "Lew" Elliott Weems died on November 11, 2024 at the age of 86. He considered his given name to be too long and clumsy, so he took his initials and created the name that served him throughout his life. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on August 22, 1938 as the third son of Wilbur and Helen Worley Weems. He is preceded in death by brothers, Worley Weems and Harry Weems, and is survived by sisters, Sharon Hutchison and Theodosia Smith, both of Jonesborough. In August 1956, he married his third-grade sweetheart and love of his life, Janice Walsh. Together, they were blessed with three children, Richard Weems of Telford, TN, Thomas Weems (Betsy) of Johnson City, TN, and Leslie...

BARBARA COLE PETERS, age 79, born January 30, 1945 in Strongsville, Ohio passed away November 11, 2024 in Knoxville, TN. Beloved daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy Cole, she was preceded in death by her loving sister, Janelle Cole. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, John Peters; her loving son Russell Cole Peters (Rebecca); her grandchildren Isaiah Michael, Emily Marie, Alexander Cole, and Nicholas John; dear cousins Sally Spisak and Al (Sonny) Reitenbach. Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Strongsville High School where she was an outstanding student, Senior Prom Queen and recipient of the Citizenship Award, the schools highest honor. She received her bachelor's degree...

Jerry Lee Litton Born March 23, 1939 Kingsport, TN. Died Nov. 11, 2024, Maryville, TN. Memorial Service Sat. Nov. 16, at 1:00 pm, St. John United Methodist Church, Maryville, TN. Survived by children Jeffery (Sandy) Litton, Jennifer (Danny) Myers, Gretchen (Paul) Darling, and Rebekka (Paul) Longmire; Sisters Mary (Ed) Wirth and Kaye Welter; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Betty Barker Litton and grandson, Sam Darling. Jerry was a perpetual optimist, blooming wherever he was planted, with a great sense of humor who never met a stranger. He was the inaugural coach of Farragut High School women's...

Susan Parker Rector, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest on November 6, 2024. Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, David Rector, her parents Martha Anne Ferriss Parker and Henry Lee Parker. She leaves behind devoted sister, Kathy Parker Roberts and her husband Craig. She was a loving aunt to her nephew Nathan Roberts (Hannah) and nieces Ferriss and Parker Roberts. She shared a close relationship with her cousin and friend, Margaret Ferriss White. She also leaves her lifelong, forever dearest friend Mary Lynn Baker Ball. She is survived by her son, John Parker Rector, stepdaughter Missy Rector Overton (John) and Brian Rector (Erin). Susan was...

Francis Dennis Pryor, Jr. peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven on September 1st, 2024. Born in Albany, GA on July 30th, 1929, Denny was raised in Leslie, GA, helped his daddy with peanut farming and pecan orchard maintenance, and loved hunting and fishing. Following his proud service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, Denny entered Georgia Tech, graduating with a degree in business management, and began his life as the world's biggest Tech fan. He was president of the Gamma Tau chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, making life-long friends, and later becoming a Diamond Owl for his 75 years as a Phi Gam brother. He loved all things Georgia Tech and, even in his twilight years,...

Dr. Paul Jan Pinckney died on August 29, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family. A husband, father, grandfather, professor, student advisor, traveler, avid reader and theater goer, party giver and, once upon a time, enthusiastic golfer and poker player, Paul was born on September 12, 1932 in Jacksonville, Texas to the late Lou Myrtis Vining and Clinton Pinckney. He grew up in Texas, Louisiana and Florida (somehow not having any sort of Southern accent at all) and was very close to his maternal grandmother Nonie (Alice Martin Vining). Paul's brother Ben was born 14 months after he was with cerebral palsy. His stepfather, Dexter Phillips, was a caring father figure to...

NANCY ELIZABETH LIPSCOMB HOLSTAD, age 94, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Portersville, PA, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. Nancy was dedicated to her career as a Christian Education Director of over 40 years and served with her late husband, Rev. Vernon F. Holstad, in their ministry through their many years together in Nova Scotia, Canada, Portersville, Pennsylvania and most recently at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee for over 20 years. Nancy grew up in Savannah, Georgia and enjoyed classical music, puzzles and fellowship with her friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin M. and Kathryn Page Lipscomb; siblings Thomas, Katherine and Richard...

Stephen D. Garner "Steve", went to be with his heavenly Father August 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl D. and Helen Whitt Garner. He is survived by his wife Luanne Garner, son Dwight Garner, daughter Lucinda "Lucie" Garner, grandson Paxton Garner, brother Robert Garner, nieces Leanne, Janice, and two great nieces. He served in the Coast Guard from 1972-1976, went to college, owned a deli and for the next twenty years was a long-haul truck driver until he became disabled. the family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 13th from 6:00-8:00pm at Rose Funeral & Cremation-Mann 6200 Kingston Pike. Family and friends will gather at East Tennessee State Veterans...

Connie Bolton, age 79 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on June 2, 2024. Connie is survived by her brother, Gary C. Rogers; sister, Pamela, R. Campbell; niece, Curry Campbell Bennett(Joseph); nephew, Jess Coby Campbell; great niece and nephews, Brogan Chase Bennett, Jess Waylon Bennett and Rhett Andrew Bennett. Connie is preceded in death by her father, James Conley, Rogers, Jr., mother, Jeanette Curry Rogers and husband Jamie Bolton. Connie was a 1962 graduate of Lafollette High School and a 1966 graduate of Ohio State University and continued to be an avid Buckeye fan... OH-IO Connie's love of travel led her to become a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines. For thirty-six years, she...

Ronald Martin Reese, age 78 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on May 7, 2024. He was of Methodist faith. He was a proud team member and retired from Mayfield Dairy Farms. Ronnie was a veteran of The United States Army and a proud military history buff. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading, watching western movies, photography and listening to Perry Como and Elvis. Ronnie was a lover of all things Snoopy & Peanuts. He will be remembered as a man who loved his family and God deeply. Ronnie is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Reese and mother, Mildred Henry; grandmother; aunt, Helen; and his cousin, Lois. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughters, Alysia Hancock (Ben)...

Warren Parker Luhn, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on March 23, 2024. He was born in Charleston, SC on May 11, 1945 and raised there, graduating from St. Andrews High School. He attended college and then law school at the University of South Carolina, receiving his J.D. in 1972. He was a co-founder of the law firm of Norton & Luhn in Knoxville, specializing in corporate law. He loved growing up in Charleston, regaling his family with stories of the beach and how they spent every afternoon and weekend on a boat. He continued his love of the water in Knoxville, spending weekends on the lakes, teaching his children to waterski and how to camp on a boat. He also loved the mountains,...

Dr. David Dresser, 85, went to be with the Lord, on March 14, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on November 4,1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, to James Leland and Elizabeth Jenkins Dresser and was a long time resident of Ovid, NY. David was educated at the Gilman school in Baltimore and attended Cornell University for his undergraduate studies where he was an All-American lacrosse player and member of Cornell's Hall of Fame. He participated in the ROTC program and served as a pilot in the Vietnam war. He later pursued his Ph.D. in Higher Education at Syracuse University. He spent the majority of his career as "Dean Dresser" serving students at Eisenhower college and later at Ithaca...

Hung, Sufenne Huang (Sue) - of Knoxville, peacefully passed away at home on March 11, 2024. She was born November 2, 1934 in Taishan, China, finished college in Taiwan in 1957, and came to the U.S. in 1957 to pursue graduate studies at Teachers College of Columbia University. She married James C. Hung (deceased) and together they settled in Knoxville and raised three sons here. She was an active member of Church Street United Methodist Church; frequently hiked the Smoky Mountains with the Wednesday group of hikers; participated in the Evergreen group of Knoxville Chinese Christian Church; traveled the world and loved gardening. She is survived by her three sons: John (wife Diana deceased),...

Jack Clarence Slaughter, born on July 11, 1931, passed away on Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to Decatur and Hazel Slaughter. Jack served in the Navy during the Korean War and worked for many years with the FAA. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer L. McDonald. Left to mourn his death are his wife of 68 years, Vivian R. Slaughter, and his three daughters, Carolyn Gillispie of Dublin, Ohio, Cynthia Schrowang of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Susan Dycus of Greenville, Mississippi. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 15th from 5:00-6:00pm at Cokesbury United Methodist Church with a funeral service to follow. Family...

Margaret McMillan White "Peggy" died on March 4, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1934 to the late Edward John and Mamie Henegar McMillan in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended Staub School and Tyson Junior High School in Knoxville. She was a graduate of the Madeira School in Fairfax County, Virginia and of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She worked for the Richs' Department Store in Knoxville and later at "Ladies Home Journal" Magazine in New York City. She traveled extensively in Europe and other areas of the world before and after her marriages. She was married to William T. Moore, Jr. and lived in Knoxville. Later she married William A. White, Jr. of Whitesburg, Tennessee....

Caroline Schollian Popik passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2024 surrounded by family. Caroline was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee on September 1, 1939. She graduated from Dupont High School in 1957 and The University of Tennessee in 1961. Caroline taught school for 39 years to include Aberdeen Maryland, Fort Campbell Kentucky, Metro Nashville and Williamson County at Hillsboro School for 28 years. She was named Williamson County Educator of the Year in 1982. She served as the President of Williamson County Education Association and served on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Education Association from 1984-1987. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Popik, parents George...

Raynald L. Bordelon passed quietly on January 13, 2024. He was born in New Orleans, LA on April 7, 1943 to Ruth Elaine Barrios and Byron B. Bordelon Jr. As a Math major graduate from LSUNO, his career as an outside plant engineer gave him a lot of satisfaction. Ray loved meeting people in his community and helping them out. He proudly served in the Marine Corp as a navigator in F-4 during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged as a Captain. He was very talented as a handyman and could fix nearly anything. He is preceded in death by his parents, younger brother Kevon Bordelon, and daughter Jessica Bordelon. His wife, Dianne Couvillon Bordelon and daughter, Raye-Anne Ayo, brothers Byron...