George E. Whedbee knew a lot of people and knew a lot about many things, particularly buildings in the old city school system and Knox County Schools.
He passed away on …
Smithwood loses its mayor; many more lose a friend
Friends from St. Mary’s called her the “glue” who maintained the friendships and camaraderie of staff staying in touch with many of them after retirement at dinners, birthday celebrations and …
Ely Driver: One of the good guys
Sometimes we see someone so frequently that we assume we know them. Then we read the obituary and realize we didn’t know them at all.
That’s the case with Edward Ely …
Sister Georgeanna Mankel dies in Nashville
Another of the amazing Sisters of Mercy who founded and ran St. Mary’s Medical Center in the early years has died. Sister Mary Georgeanna Mankel died peacefully on Thursday, September …
Services Saturday for veteran educator
Cassandra “Sandy” Osborne, 74, a longtime history teacher at Oak Ridge High School, has died. The family will receive friends 12-1 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Weatherford Mortuary in …
‘Hot sandwich’ pranksters are gone
This is hot roast beef sandwich day in loving memory of two old friends.
Jerry Wrinkle, Knoxville teacher, coach and principal, died Friday at age 89. He was one-third of this …
Ken Jobson: Psychiatrist, business owner, lifelong learner
Kenneth Owens Jobson M.D. passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was 80. Dr. Jobson earned his doctor of medicine degree from Emory …
Services Thursday for Sevier County educator
Max Watson loved the Smoky Mountains, calling his home “the most beautiful place on earth.”
Mr. Watson passed away on August 27, 2023, at age 88. He worked for 37 years …