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,

Julian Charles McCoy, 21, Knoxville, TN passed on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on June 2, 2004, to Dorian L. and Carrie R. McCoy. The McCoys moved to Essex Junction, VT in 2006 where Julian attended school until the third grade. The family moved to Knoxville, TN in 2012, and Julian attended Hardin Valley Elementary and Karns Middle Schools. He graduated from Hardin Valley Academy (Class of 2022). Julian loved sports, playing soccer, football, and gol