Obituaries

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,

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

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.

Born on June 28, 1949, and transitioned on February 25, 2026. Sandra K. Hicks was the beloved daughter of Bob and Clara Yette, and one of six siblings—Janice, Terry, Gary, Paula, and Tony. She grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, attending public schools and graduating from East High School in 1967. Sandra continued her education at Knoxville College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1975. She began her career as an educator in the Knoxville school

Joyce Ann Underwood, age 79, of Knoxville, TN, born January 4, 1947, was called from labor to reward, Monday, March 23, 2026. Joyce accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age, uniting with First Calvary Baptist Church, where she attended Sunday School, was a member of the choir and the Pastor’s Aid Committee, under the leadership of Pastor C. W. Matthews. She later became a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and was a faithful member in the choir until her heal

Dozier Earl Armstrong, Jr, age 85, of Powell Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Dozier Earl Armstrong Jr. was born on May 1st, 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Dozier Earl Armstrong Sr. and Nell B. Armstrong. Earl graduated from Chattanooga Howard High School and later joined the US Navy. Upon finishing his service, he enrolled in Knoxville College. A proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha, where he graduated with a BS degree in Education. He served as

Lucille “Pinky” Moore (McAfee), was born June 11, 1952, to Daisy McAfee and Will Mills. Lucille transitioned this life on March 13, 2026. She was one of a kind, selfless, caring and kind. A breast cancer survivor; Known for her courage and strength, beautiful smile and hazel eyes, always willing to help others. She loved fiercely and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed listening to her Oldies but Goldies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas G Moore; father,

Peggy Ann Myers to know her was to love her and she was loved by many. She received her heavenly wings on March 11, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 20, 1948 in Knoxville, TN at Old Knoxville General Hospital. One of two born to Mamie Myers and the only one born to Clarence Gadson. She spent most of early childhood on Webster Street (off Western avenue). At that time being raised by her grandmother Ethel Harmon. She attended Carsler Elementary, B

Jerald Hyatt was a member of Lennon Seney United Methodist Church. Jerald graduated from Austin East High School in 1981. He received a basketball scholarship to University of Tennessee and played there for two years. He subsequently went to Lincoln Memorial University until he finished. He then played professional basketball in Austria in the European professional basketball league and returned home. Jerald then played professional basketball in Australia and subsequently r

Trevor Lamar Jenkins passed away on December 3, 2025. The family will have a celebration of life service on Saturday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00am, located at Bearden United Methodist Church, 4407 Knoxville City Greenways, Knoxville, TN 37919. Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.

Junior Levi Williams, 78, of Knoxville, Tennessee went home to be with his Savior, on March 3,2026. Jr. Levi was born on July 03, 1949, Marion Ohio to Levi and Irene (Cosey) Williams A graduate of Marion Harding High School. As a young man at Mayes Community Temple, COGIC, Marion Oh Jr. Levi, accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and the call to ministry. Jr. Levi worked for Tecumseh Products until their closure. He relocated to Knoxville, Tn to be with his older sis