It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Leroy Howard, who passed away on June 29, 2026, at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, Tennessee, surrounded by his family. Born on November 10, 1949, in Jasper, Tennessee, to Richard and Ruth Blevins Howard. Leroy was a …

Betty D. Ward, age 90, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026 at The Groves of Oak Ridge. Born on July 17, 1935, Betty was a lifelong resident of Oak Ridge and a beloved member of the community. Betty often spoke fondly of her time working …

Lola Romine, 96, passed away on June 19, 2026. The family will receive friends Monday July 6, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg with the funeral to follow at 2:00, with Bro.Terry Potter officiating. The graveside will immediately follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in …

Freddy Smith, age 82 of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away on Friday July 3, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He enjoyed four-wheeling, and squirrel hunting. Freddy owned and operated Smith Hauling for over 60 years. He retired from K-25 in 2000. Freddy is preceded in death by parents …

Judy Mae (Senger) Parrish was born Judy May Senger on May 17, 1941, in Fairfax County, Virginia, to Daniel and Helen Seese Senger. She came in to the family as the 7th child, with a set of twin girls to complete the family 6 years later. The large family moved …

Gary Lynn Stokes passed away just a few days before his 69th birthday on January 11, 2026. He was born in Fort Bragg, NC on January 18, 1957, while his father, Richard Stokes was serving in the United States Army. He followed in his fathers’ footsteps by serving his country …

Mark Vincent, age 69 of Rockwood, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Visitation for Mark will be from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with his celebration of life following all in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. …

Mr. Jeffrey Cate, 59, passed away July 3, 2026, at home, after a Seven-year fight against cancer. During this time, he was able to comfort others as they began their battle/journey, he was a really good listener and took every opportunity to witness about Jesus and try to see others receive …

Mrs. Heather Young Trzos, 44, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after a four-year courageous battle with cancer. After graduation, from Oakdale School in 2000 and The University of Tennessee in 2004, she worked at TVA in Knoxville for her entire career and …

Julian Jack Wayne Thomas passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 4 months. Born February 9th 2026 to the parents Juliana McKinney and Caleb Thomas, Julian brought boundless love and laughter into our lives and all who knew him. He was a happy little boy whose smile …