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Class of 1999
Christopher Peter Byrne, the youngest of 10 children, passed away February 6, 2016. Born in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to John and Arlene Byrne, Christopher also lived in Wisconsin and Tennessee. He is welcomed into heaven by his parents John and Arlene, as well as two sisters Linda and Cynthia, niece Erica, and grandparents. He is survived by four brothers John, Timothy, Mark and Paul; three sisters Debra, Kathleen and Bethann, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts and uncles. Christopher had many interests and enjoyed research. Along with business and politics, his main collegiate studies were in biology and science. Christopher enjoyed a good conversation, a good movie, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and especially travel and exploring. His adventures took him to visit 3 of the 7 Wonders of the World. Along with many U.S. beaches and cities, Chris explored Mexico, Sweden, Lapland, the Arctic Circle, Norway, India and Venezuela. Chris had a generous spirit and great willingness to help others. Although his dreams were cut short by Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma followed by lung cancer and finally brain cancer, Chris fought strong until the end. He will be greatly missed by many. The family will celebrate his life privately.
Class of 1999
Heather Nicole McCloud, 46 of Halls Crossroads, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Heather was a true fighter with a sunshine spirit, a huge heart, and a fierce love of her family, friends, and fur babies.
A graduate of Halls High School and Maryville College, she had a lifelong love of reading and country music. She spent many years employed and in volunteer service to Knox County Schools and Emerald Youth Foundation, sharing her light with kids. Most recently employed in customer service at KUB, only leaving her friends and co-workers when her medical issues made it too difficult to continue.
Heather is preceded in death by grandparents, James W and Betty Kelly, Joseph and Gladys McCloud and Uncle Pat Kelly. Left behind to celebrate her are parents, Vicki McCloud and Gary McCloud (Elaine); sisters, Mendy McCloud-Sepesi (Michael) and Ashley Lacy (Tyler); special niece, Hannah Yow (Caleb) who started her favorite nickname WuaWua; uncle, Mike Kelly (Kay); fur sister, Darby; and many cousins and friends.
