Thirza Ava Jones, age 88,
of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2025. Thirza was the youngest of two children born to William (Bill) and Elise Hallowell May 11, 1937. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Mark George Jones, who tragically passed away at the age of 44 in November of 1987, and her sister Dorothy M. Stewart who passed away last month at the age of 96. She is survived by her daughter Gretchen D. (Jones) Goodson, son-in-law Robert (Bob) N. Goodson, grandchildren Reese Kennedy (16) and Nolen Mark (12). She also was a sister-in-law to Ramon and Jeanne Sanna of Madison, WI as well as an aunt to Deborah Bargman, Jennifer Godfrey, and Andrew Sanna all of Boston, MA.
Thirza graduated from Bremerton High School in June of 1955, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Washington in 1959. Throughout her career, she taught 1st and 2nd grades in Seattle, WA as well as Frederick and Rockville, MD. She and Mark were married in June of 1969 in Burien, WA before moving to Gaithersburg, Maryland. That same year she was assigned to Carroll Manor School where she taught 1st grade, earning a salary of $9750!
In the early 80’s, Thirza and Mark moved to Tennessee to be close to his parents, Mark and Nelle Jones. Thirza was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension where she served on altar guild for many years, was a substitute teacher for Knox County Schools, enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, sports, spending time with family and friends, and being a “Mimi” to her grandchildren. She also worked at Stein Mart for many years, after retiring from education.
Later in life, Thirza lived at Park Place independent living where she made many friends and was caringly looked after. In May of 2021, Thirza was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disease that affects walking, balance, eye movements and swallowing. She then moved to L&L Sweet Home Care where, for the remainder of her life, was given compassionate care by their loving staff. She was also well cared for by Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice during her final year.
She will be buried alongside Mark on 10/25/25 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with a celebration of life event immediately following. In lieu of flowers, and in the spirit of Thirza’s commitment to education, the family kindly asks for you to consider donating to CurePSP. Contributions can be mailed to 325 Hudson Street, FL 4, New York, NY 10013, or made online by visiting curepsp.org, marking tribute gift in Thirza’s honor via the “donate” button. All contributions will directly support CurePSP’s Student Fellowship Program, advancing research and education in the field.
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
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COL Henry (“Hank”) Miller was born April 9, 1927, in Los Angeles, CA, growing up in Hermosa Beach and teaching himself to swim in the Pacific Ocean. He graduated from high school, joined the Navy when he was 17, and served on a destroyer in the Pacific until World War II ended. The ship docked in Tokyo Bay after the war ended, and he walked the grounds of Nagasaki, witnessing first-hand the devastating effects of the second atomic bomb. In 1948 he transferred to the Army to avoid sea duty and enhance a future family life.
In September 1952 he married the love of his life, Julia (“Judy”) Anthony of Gallatin, TN, and they had three children. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, as well as completing several military schools which the Army required for his progression to Colonel.
Hank’s career took him to Europe, Korea after the war, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia. Returning from Saudi Arabia in 1976, he settled in Huntsville, AL, completing his Army career in November 1980 as a highly decorated and successful Army Colonel. As a Battalion Commander, he responded to a late-night armed barracks fight. He fearlessly walked between the two men and said to just stop it! He assigned minimal punishment, giving them a fresh start and opportunity to become fast friends!
After the Army, he worked 10 years for Unisys Corporation and volunteered with the American Red Cross and the Golden K Kiwanis. He was an active member of his churches in Huntsville, AL, and later in Knoxville, TN.
Hank loved God! He led his family into church involvement and faithfully read devotions to Judy every night. In his last years, he dove into Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), a demanding course of Bible study. His palpable excitement learning God’s Word at new depths was contagious, notwithstanding being in his 90s.
He fiercely loved his wife and family. As a man of action, he insinuated himself into family conflicts, resolving them and restoring relationships. As a leader, he earned the nickname of Mayor of Brookdale, the retirement community in Huntsville where he and Judy lived more than 10 years. He and Judy enjoyed traveling the world, experiencing China, Australia, New Zealand, Panama, and many places in Europe. They once drove the perimeter of the continental United States, and later saw similar areas via train. His life was marked by selfless service, generosity, and refined kindness. He maintained body, mind, and spirit by long walks, twice-weekly visits to the gym (including the week before he died), bridge games, avid reading, and regular Bible readings plus BSF.
He is survived by his daughter Maggie Bales (Joel); daughter, Alice Miller, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nephews Tom Zylstra (Judi) and John Zylstra (Cari), plus numerous family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wonderful and loving wife Judy and son Michael.
Funeral will be at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Farragut, TN, where he attended regularly for the past four years. Services at 10:30 on Saturday October 25, followed by a fellowship luncheon. Interment at 10:00 on Sunday October 26 in the family plot at Gallatin City Cemetery, Gallatin, TN.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, a charity dear to his and Judy’s hearts.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clifton “Gene” McNalley, Sr., on Monday, September 29th, 2025.
Gene was born on March 12th, 1934, in Morrison, TN. After graduating from Manchester’s Central High School in 1952, he enlisted in the US Army, West Germany, serving in the ASA Division. It was here that he met his wife of almost 69 years, Eva. Returning home to Tennessee, Gene joined the Tennessee Highway Patrol. During his time with the THP, he earned an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice Technology and worked passionately to strengthen drunk driving laws and child safety seat regulations, resulting in Tennessee being the first state in the U.S.A. to make Child Safety Seat usage mandatory. Gene retired from the Patrol in 1990, having served as Captain of the Knoxville Division. He was also very proud of his participation as one of the original Founders of the Township of Farragut, TN. In his retirement Gene developed two of his most fervent pastimes, learning to use a PC to “surf the web” in order to stay up to date on current events, and for a time, doing his best to grow perfect grass (the non-smokeable variety).
Gene was preceded in death by his father, John McNalley, his mother Thelma Marcella McNalley, his brother, Dennis Franklin McNalley, and his lifelong friends Wayne and Naoma Keeling.
Gene is survived by his wife, Eva Maria McNalley, son Clifton G. McNalley, Jr., daughters Tina M. McNalley, Regina M. Gertsen and her husband John Gertsen, along with their three children Amanda, Harry and Henry – all of Knoxville, TN, and nieces Terri McNalley of Orlando FL, and Shannon McNalley of Manchester, TN.
The interment will be at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Gov John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 2 PM. There will be a receiving of friends and family afterwards at 5 PM, at Click’s Funeral Home in Farragut with a service following at 7 PM.
Arnold Lee Lane (Arnie), 89, of Farragut, TN, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, September 26, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Glenn Lane. Arnold is survived by his loving wife, Gail “Estee” Lane; daughter Andrea Montgomery and her husband, Craig Montgomery; grandchildren Conner Montgomery and Allison Montgomery; sister Jo Greene.
Arnold attended Alcoa High School where he was voted most valuable player on the state championship football team in his senior year. A few years later he met Gail, the love of his life, and they were married for over 63 years. He was a salesman by trade (cars and boats professionally, and anything you can imagine in the many garage sales he had over the years). He had ownership in a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Hickory, NC for a few years, but lived the vast majority of his life in his beloved East Tennessee. He was a fan of all things Tennessee sports and loved motor sports. He was an accomplished table tennis player and competed strongly with nationally ranked players in his age group, including a national champion who happened to live locally. He also enjoyed shooting pool and
was an expert in the rules (and was quick to invoke them when his opponent ran afoul of one).
Arnold had a variety of hobbies over the years and was quite the handyman. He was a wizard with engines and could fix absolutely anything. If there was a tool he didn’t have (or didn’t exist), he would just make whatever he needed. He modified his speed boat extensively and achieved a certified speed of 110 mph in it (much beyond its stock capacity) on the Tennessee River. In his later adulthood he became an avid cyclist until a serious crash – at age 75 – led him to stop riding.
Arnold never met a stranger. He lived in the same house in Farragut since 1982 and there wasn’t a neighbor who ever lived in or near his cul-de-sac who didn’t shoot pool or play table tennis with him, or borrow a tool from him (or all the above) at one time or another. And he befriended people from all over his neighborhood who happened to walk by his yard when he was outside working. Many kindly stopped by to check on him in his final days. About a week before Arnold passed, his mail carrier noticed all the cars in the driveway and was concerned, so he walked Arnold’s mail to the door and came inside to give him a hug, a most fitting testament to the kind of man Arnold was (not to mention the kind of man his mail carrier is). He will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends.
Family and friends will gather for graveside services and interment on Wednesday, October 1, at 11:00am in Grandview Cemetery, 2304 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Handyman Ministry at First Baptist Church, Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street in Lenoir City, is in charge of arrangements. clickfuneralhome.com
Emmit Steven Boone, age 79, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 21, 2025, at his home. He was a member of Parkwest Church of God, active with the “Young at Heart Group,” and an Usher for many years.
He and his deceased wife, Linda Boone, moved to Tennessee from California in 1992. Emmit was a long-standing member of Trinity Christian Center in Artesia, active in the Youth ministry and an Usher for many years.
Emmit was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Linda, and his two infant daughters, Kimberly Sue and Brianna.
Emmit is survived by his wife of 13 years, Judy; daughter Candace Viox (Richard Rinehart); four grandchildren, Alexis Monnin (Kyle Monnin), Jimmy Viox III, Cabrin Viox, and Sydney Viox; his brother Robert Dale Jones (Rita Jones); and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He worked for Toyota of Knoxville for over twenty years, after which he retired. He was loved by his colleagues. Emmit was known at work for teaching about Jesus, praying for anyone who asked, and attending their weekly Men’s bible study, even after he retired.
Emmit was always a kind, happy, and smiling man. He would stop and talk to you, and you could always hear him coming by the rattle of the 20+ keys on the side of his pants. He always had his Rolaids and a hankie in his pocket, and he would tear up easily. He had such a soft soul. Emmit loved Butter Pecan & Rocky Road
ice cream. He also enjoyed candy jelly beans, See’s chocolates, and black licorice. He loved God and the United States of America, and he loved wearing his large collection of hats. His favorite song was “The Old Rugged Cross,” and old hymns were his favorite to listen to.
Everyone will remember his love of ALL sports, well, except Basketball. His favorite baseball team was the Angels, even though they may not be good. “There’s always next year” he would say. His favorite football team was the Oklahoma Sooners. Faithful to his teams, Emmit sure was. He could talk about stats, players, teams, coaching mishaps- you name it. He loved playing golf and church softball, and he also loved to bowl and play pool with his family.
He was a very loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Emmit was a strong man of prayer. He spent more time on his knees praying than most people do in their entire lives. Emmit was
always responsible for reading the Christmas story on Christmas morning. He always carved the Turkey and helped feed large groups of people and first responders on Thanksgiving Day at Water into Wine.
Emmit loved everyone and modeled being “Christ-like” with strong conviction. We know he heard “Well done, My good and faithful servant” when his spirit returned to God (Ecclesiastes 12:7) and was greeted by family and friends who were already in God’s presence. He fought the good fight and finished his course on this earth. Emmit is well, at peace, and no longer in pain.
A special thanks to his nieces, Becky Friley and Brandi Hood, for their support and visits during his time of pain in his last weeks of life. Emmit also wanted Bobby Jones mentioned for his kindness over the years.
Emmit’s daughter and granddaughters are hosting a “Receiving of Friends Ceremony” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, at Clicks Funeral Home Chapel in Farragut, Tennessee. This will be followed by the sharing of celebratory stories from family and friends at 7 p.m.
beloved mother to 11 wonderful children, 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, commended her spirit to Christ and joined her beloved husband, David Fricke, of more than 55 years on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2025.
She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1932 to William and Harriet Healey.
Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 24, beginning at 1 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, followed immediately by the Funeral Mass, beginning at 2 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37923.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the Ladies of Charity at www.ladiesofcharityknox.org.
of Farragut, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept. 3, 2025.
She was a longtime member of Concord United Methodist Church, where she married her husband, Malcolm, on Sept. 8, 1961. They were the first couple married in the present-day chapel, which was then the church’s main worship facility.
A graduate of Jellico High School, Jewell went on to graduate near the top of her class at the Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, earning her registered nurse designation. She later received a baccalaureate degree with honors from the University of Tennessee.
She worked as a nurse educator at both the University of Tennessee Hospital School of Nursing and Fort Sanders Hospital School of Nursing, where she guided young students through pivotal and often challenging periods of their training. While visiting local hospitals, she frequently encountered her former students, many of whom went on to become nursing administrators.
During her husband’s employment in Virginia, she served as a public health nurse with the Fairfax County Public Health Department, an experience she valued for the opportunities it provided to serve those who had “fallen through the cracks” of society, offering opportunities to turn sadness into hope and doubt into self-confidence. She also enjoyed golf, tennis and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Malcolm; great-nephew Donald A. Prater, his wife, Julie, and their children; and Malcolm’s family, Max and Linda Shell, Rebecca and Roger Roberts, along with other nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Concord United Methodist Church, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Concord United Methodist Church or Holston United Methodist Home for Children in Greeneville, Tennessee. Jewell looks forward to the time when all the family will meet again beyond the sunset and have a glorious reunion.
