Mildred Dailey Edwards affectionately known as “Bittie”, 74 of Knoxville, TN, transitioned to her heavenly home peacefully on April 14, 2026 at Creekview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mildred was born to the late Gordon and Mae Dailey. Mildred was educated in the Knox County School System. While attending school, she came to love art; especially abstract art and still life portraits. Mildred was also an excellent artist herself. She was an avid music lover and she loved s

Lillian was born to the union of Albert and Lillian Cox Winton (one of the Cox Triplets) on August 10, 1954 in Knoxville, TN. After birth, it was joked that she had a face that looked like Winston Churchill or George Kennedy. However, a little later on she became as cute as a button. Her and her siblings developed their own language; Example: ‘Ook Mama Ook, translated, “She wants milk Momma.” From age 9 months to age 10 (her age) they played together without any parental guid

Ary Lee Jones Sr. Ary Lee Jones Sr., a man known for his unwavering commitment to civil rights, his infectious laughter, and his love for family, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Talladega, Alabama, at the age of 79. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 15, 1947, to Willie Pete and Hattie Mae Jones, and spent his most recent years residing in Knoxville, Tennessee.  A true Chicago native, Ary was the life of every party, renowned for his sense of humor, his

Nancy Katherine Butler Shastid also known as Katherine Hill departed this life April 3, 2026.  Katherine was a loving mother who enjoyed time with her family and friends. She worked for the University of Tennessee Medical center in the medical billing and coding department until her health left her disabled. Katherine had a smile that would light up a room and she will be truly missed by all that knew her.  Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, Glen Butler and Mary J

Willie Jean Tory was born on June 14, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and peacefully transitioned on April 2, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Willie and Bronetta Murphy. Jean was an amazing mother, sister, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who touched countless lives with her love, strength, and kindness. Jean dedicated over 50 years of her life to nursing. She was employed by the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Lakeshore Mental Health Institute,