Service Wednesday for academic pioneer

Sandra ClarkObits, South Knox

Lida Kittrell Barrett, 93, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Shannondale Health Care Center, shortly after last rites were administered by the Episcopal Church of the Ascension.
Dr. …

Elder law specialist has passed

Sandra ClarkObits, West Knoxville

A pioneering female attorney has died. The law firm she founded with her son-in-law and daughter, Guyton and Frère, is in its 34th year of specialization in Elder Law.
Emily Arline …

Jim Peck was Bearden leader

Sandra ClarkObits, West Knoxville

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Central Baptist Church of Bearden for a unique Bearden legend.
Dr. James Henry “Jim” Peck, 91, died on Feb. …

Corky Acuff: Mentor and caregiver

Sandra ClarkJefferson, Obits

There’s nothing boring about a woman named Corky, and Cornelia “Corky” Acuff of Jefferson City is no exception. Mrs. Acuff passed away Jan. 31, at age 80. Her obituary reads: …

Services today for veteran lawman

Sandra ClarkObits, Roane

Charles David Laxton, 64, had a 40-year career in law enforcement, serving with the Harriman Police Department, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, Tennessee Highway Patrol and Fairfield Glade Police Department. A …

Dr. Pickel was lifelong learner

Sandra ClarkObits, Roane

Kingston has lost a town leader. Dr. Tom Pickel, 93, passed away Jan. 26. He was born in Kingston and returned home to raise his family. He served in the …

Private services set for Dick Bales

Sandra ClarkObits

Dick Bales, a well-known real estate broker, passed away Jan. 22, 2021, at age 84. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer. Among …