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George Allen Denton, Knoxville

George Allen Denton, 87, of Knoxville, TN died on Sunday May 31, 2026. He was a member of Coalfield Seventh-Day Adventist Church & Grace SDA.  He was born on February 19, 1939 in Strawberry Plains, TN. He attended Carter High school. He worked driving a truck for many years & …

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Jewel Gurney, Kingston

Jewel Gurney, age 84, of Kingston, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on December 15, 1941, in Louisiana. Jewel later made her home in Bridge City, Texas, where she and Larry lived for more than 60 years before moving …

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Vanessa Kay Isham, Rockwood

Ms. Vanessa Kay Isham, age 69, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Roane Medical Center. She was born on December 19, 1956 to James Isham and Wanda McNeal Isham in Garrett, Indiana. Cremation arrangements have been made and a full will be obituary will be …

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Christopher Alan Bridges, Knoxville

Mr. Christopher Alan Bridges, age 30 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday June 16, 2026. Born in Knoxville on November 29, 1995, Christopher lived a life defined by his deep love for his family and friends. Above all else, Christopher was a devoted father. His daughter, Madelyn Bridges, was his absolute whole world, …

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Gail Strunk, 84

Gail Strunk, age 84, passed away on June 16, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1942, in Kentucky to Hobart and Maggie Wilhoit. Gail was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Danny Joe Strunk, who passed away on March 7, 2019; her parents, Hobart and Maggie Wilhoit; her …

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Roy Wade Morgan, Johnson City

Roy Wade Morgan, age 75, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on June 15th, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 3rd, 1950, to Anita Grear Winnie Morgan and Roy Albert Morgan of Lancing, TN. He was a graduate of Wartburg High School.  …

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Joann McKinney White, Kingston

Joann McKinney White, age 68, of Kingston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late James and Gladys McKinney. Joann married the love of her life, Edward Eugene White, in 1983, and together they raised two wonderful daughters. …

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Harry Dewayne Bumgardner, Powell

Harry Dewayne Bumgardner, 79 of Powell, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Harry spent the greater portion of his enlistment in Vietnam. But perhaps his greatest service came in the years that followed—building a beautiful life with his beloved …

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Irmgard K. Brown (nee Kroning), 98

In memoriam for Irmgard K. Brown (nee Kroning) 1928 – 2026. More familarly known as Irma, she passed quietly on Friday morning, the 12th of June after a short illness.  Beloved by all, she is survived by her daughter Brenda, grandchildren Scott, Sharon, Jason and John, and by 6 great …

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