Class Notes

Michael Harry Crawford, age 53, of South Knoxville, died Sunday, May 4, 2019 at the family home. Survivors include his brother, William (Karen) Crawford; sister, Heidi Wells.

Peggy Sackett Goss went to her Heavenly home January 20th, 2018. Preceded in death by mother Millicent Sackett. Survived by daughter Moriah; sons Mario and Micah Goss; friend and children’s father Marvin Goss; granddaughter Milani Rae Niles; devoted brother Eric (Teresa) Sackett; biological mother Phyllis Manuel and family; devoted caregiver and friend Valerie McGhee. Special thanks to Rule High Class of 83, Honey Rock Victorious Church, extended family and friends too numerous to mention. Family will receive friends Friday January 26, 2018 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Honey Rock Victorious Church, 4004 Holston Dr. Rev. Jerry Upton officiating.

David Austin Kirkland, age 57, of Vonore, Fla., passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 in Hialeah, Fla. Member. He was Deacon & Treasurer of Vonore Baptist Church, where he was a strong supporter of the Church's Car Show. Survivors, daughter, Kathryn Kirkland, Son, Austin Kirkland, Father, Austin Kirkland, all of Vonore, Sister, Kelly Teague, Sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Janet & Chris Borden, Brother -in-law & sister-in-law, David & Lana Samples, all of Maryville. Niece, Tasha Cornine, Nephew, Ethan Teague, Preceded in death by wife, Rebecca Ann (Becky) Kirkland, mother, Beulah Dean Kirkland. Funeral 5 P.M. Sunday, December 1, Vonore Baptist Church, Rev. Andrew Osakue & Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Interment 11 A.M. Monday, Vonore Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vonore Baptist Church Car Show fund. Family will receive friends 3-5 P.M. Sunday at Vonore Baptist Church. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

Polly Ruth May, age 80, was born November 3, 1939 in Jellico, TN. She passed away Sunday morning, October 25, 2020. She lived in Kingston, TN with her husband Charles May. Polly was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Millie McGill of Morristown, sisters, Ollie Holston, Joanne Meek, and Margret Jenks, and her brother, Billy Joe McGill. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Charles May, her son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Angela May, grandchildren, Eli and Thomas May of Kingston, her brother, Jim McGill of Knoxville, and several very special nieces and nephews. Polly May was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, and a wonderful friend to many. From her nurses and caretakers to her hairdresser she was loved and admired by everyone that knew her. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1959 and attended nursing school at Fort Sanders Presbyterian School of Nursing, graduating in 1962 as an RN. Later she attended Maryville College to obtain her B.A. Degree in 1987. She worked at various hospitals: Morristown Hamblen Hospital, Oak Ridge Hospital, Harriman Hospital and Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. In the spring of 1988, she suffered a stroke which left her partially paralyzed, but she continued to work as a Nursing Instructor at the Tennessee Technology Center in Harriman, TN until her retirement in 2003. It wasn’t uncommon to find several of her students at her house studying during the week as she was as devoted to them as they were to her. In 2011 she became wheelchair-bound, but she was a woman of deep Faith, reading her Bible every day and sharing her faith with everyone she encountered. It was a very common occurrence to find her studying the Bible with family and friends daily in her own home. When able, she attended the Kingston Church of Christ. The Graveside service was held at Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, TN on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston oversaw all the arrangements and asked everyone to practice social distancing and wear a mask because of concerns due to Covid-19.

age 50 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and sang in the worship choir. Tony was a graduate of Maryville College where he played baseball. He was employed with Knoxville Utilities Board. Tony was a loving father and husband. In May of 2013 he was named as the Heritage High School Girls Softball Coach. He loved coaching and was very active in the community with softball and baseball. In 1999, he helped create the county’s middle school softball program. He led the program for 12 years at Eagleton Middle and was a former Heritage High School booster club president. Tony was a travel softball coach for many years and helped with fundraisers for sports, schools, and families, and had a big impact on the community. Preceded in death by father, Ralph C. Murr. Survivors include wife, Misty Murr; son, Ryan Murr; daughter, Kara Murr; mother, Florence Murr; brother, J.D. Murr; aunt, Barbara McVay; uncle, David Debuty; nieces, Heather Armstrong, Misty Davis and husband Marshall; great nephew, Sawyer; sister-in-law, Dedee Armstrong and husband Danny; mother-in-law, Susie Key and husband Jack; many special friends.