Whiteside, Frei served community well

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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

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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 …

Services set for Isaacs, Minor and Pletz

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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. …

In death, nurse gives life to others

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Jenna McCue, 34, a registered nurse at Parkway Cardiology Associates and Methodist Medical Center, died Jan. 2 as a result of a two-vehicle crash on New Year’s Day. But in …

Powell loses longtime pastor, Richardson

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The Rev. Jean Richardson, retired pastor of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, has passed away. This is the home church of Knox TN Today writers Marvin West and Tom King. …

Sad start to new year

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Through these old eyes, it does not appear that the new year is off to all that fine a start.
A celebration of life for the late Gene Tormohlen, 81, all-time …