Deszmer Lee Pollock, 100, was a pioneer. A Kingsport native, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UT-Memphis in 1947 as part of the U.S. Cadet Nursing Program …
Martin Davis: Medical pioneer
Dr. Martin Davis, 96, passed away Monday morning. He practiced OB/GYN in Knoxville for 35 years, welcoming thousands of infants into the world, according to his obituary. He graduated from …
Giving is hallmark of two East Tennesseans
East Tennesseans are among the most generous people on earth. I’m reminded of that every evening while compiling obituaries. Here are two stories of lifelong volunteers.
Benjamin “Doc” Husk, 80, of …
Celebration of Life for Aldena Phillips
Aldena Kay Phillips, 62, will be remembered at a Celebration of Life at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at First Baptist Knoxville. She died Dec. 18 from breast cancer. Visitation …
Whiteside, Frei served community well
Two well-known Knoxvillians, a businessman and a longtime movie-theater manager, are among those who passed away recently.
David Frei, 74, of Knoxville, retired after a career in local movie-theater management. He …
Vol great John Michels dead at 87
Tennessee has lost another all-time football great.
All-American John Michels, College Hall of Fame honoree, died Thursday. He was 87.
The legendary Robert R. Neyland provided an indelible description: “John Michels is …
February services set for former law professor, Dean Dick Wirtz
Richard S. “Dick” Wirtz, longtime faculty member and administrator at the University of Tennessee College of Law, has died. A celebration of life will be held Feb. 16.
Professor Wirtz came …
Services set for Isaacs, Minor and Pletz
Bill Isaacs, 87, passed away Jan. 6. He moved to Knoxville to be near sons Gregory P. Isaacs and Alan M. Isaacs and their families. According to his obituary, Mr. …