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Class of 2008
Amber Ann Chenault, 31 of Loudon, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Pearl Brown and Paulette White; and grandfather, Harold Chenault. Survivors: mother, Kimberly Maples; sisters, Crystal and Destiny Chenault, and Jasmin White; brother, Christopher Chenault; nieces, Alayciah and Malayiah Chenault; nephew, Kwynton Chenault; grandmother, Beryl Chenault; grandfather, Humphrey White; special uncle, James Brown; and a host of cousins. The family would like to say a special Thank You to U.T. Medical Center Progressive Care Unit, especially Tristan & Kathy, MCCU Dr. Oscar Grandas, DCI Clinic, U.T. Hospice and special caregiver, Brook Donley. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Loudon Funeral Home
Class of 2008
Laura Breanna Paslay, 34, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving parents and boyfriend. Laura was born on April 8, 1986, to R.J. and Janet (Bik) Paslay. She is survived by her parents of Winchester; her partner, Mark Schilling of Knoxville, Tennessee; her siblings, Melissa (Sean) Robman of Altadena, California, Chris Paslay of Springfield and Jenn (Matt) Barber of Winchester; her nephew, Gabriel, and her niece, Keelynn, of Winchester. She also is survived by her grandfathers, Frank Bik of Darien and Dale Paslay of Godfrey; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding her in death were her grandmothers, Alice M. Bik and Mary Lee Paslay. Laura graduated from Winchester High School in 2004 and received her bachelor’s degree from Maryville College in Tennessee in 2008, and then her master’s degree, both in early childhood education. She was employed as a preschool teacher and as a coach at the YMCA in Knoxville at the time of her passing. Laura loved children, the hills of Tennessee, rock climbing, hiking and her dog, Lola. She was an outgoing, bubbly Christian who loved people and always had a smile for anyone. She will be forever loved and missed by all who met her. A private funeral service will be Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. She will be laid to rest at St Mark’s Cemetery in Winchester. In lieu of flowers and to honor Laura’s love of children and the outdoors, memorials are suggested to the Winchester Park and Recreation Committee for new playground equipment.
