Obituaries

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

Betty Gray of Knoxville, TN departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior April 6, 2026. Betty attended Greater Bush Grove and worked at Children’s Center of Knoxville as a dietician and cook. She was a kind and loving woman who will truly be missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Sephronia Mills Gray. Betty leaves to cherish her memory, loving children, Jeffrey Gray and Scottie Gray Stephens; grandson, Jeffrey Gray II; and a hos

William Charles Brown Jr, age 79, was called home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Charles, or Charlie as he was known by family and friends, was a graduate of Austin High School. He served in the Army and was in the Vietnam War. He retired in 2001 after 41 years of employment at the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge, TN. He is preceded in death by parents, William Charles Brown Sr. and Cora Lee Brown; and brother Gregory Brown. He leaves to mourn his

Mary Elizabeth Bolden Garner was born September 5, 1936 to John William Bolden and Anna M. Chandler Bolden. Preceded in death by grandparents Horace and Hattie Chandler of Virginia, and Litton and Frances J. Bolden of Knoxville; aunts Lucy Graham and Laura Kelly of Muncie, IN, Beulah Campbell, Hanah Kennedy, and Mary Estrans of Dandridge, TN; uncles, Samuel Saffell, Tommy Saffell, Samuel F. Bolden, and James Bolden; aunts, Josephine Brown Detroit Mi, Margaret Tucker Peck, Kn

Marie T. LANXTER, age 22,entered eternal rest on March 27,2026. A lot of people’s lives will never be the same without her laugh and love. Our cherished Marie was born May 30,2003 to Antonio Lanxter and Lietisha Harris in Knoxville Tennessee.  Preceded in death by her loving grandmother Kathy Griffie, Aunt Stephanie Glass, Sister Shante Harris. Marie had a heart of gold and was always willing to give her last to help everyone around her. She was life and love to have fun. Mar

Juanita Usher Cannon born on January 6, 1940 in Knoxville, TN, passed on from this life on March 14, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She attended high school at Austin High and graduated from Knoxville College in 1963 with a BS in Physical Education, Health, Recreation and Biology. She later went on to receive her MS in Physical Education, Supervision and Administration from UT Knoxville in 1973. Juanita retired from the Knox County School System in 2002 a

Johnny McHenry was born February 14, 1968 to James and Minnie Cannon McHenry, passed away on March 13, 2026. Johnny graduated from Rule High School, and attended Knoxville College where he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. He was giving, caring, never met a stranger, had a good sense of humor, and always grateful. Preceded in death by: mother, Minnie Cannon McHenry; aunts, Carrie Wright and Sallie Moultry; uncles, Brooks Cannon, Samuel Cannon, and James Cannon. He

Jana Karanja recently passed away. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at Jarnigan and Son Chapel, located at 2823 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914, with a service to immediately follow.