Mass of Christian Burial for Lois (Murphy) Rankin, 90, of Knoxville, will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Knoxville. Family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Lois Rankin
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Today is the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas Feast Day: January 28 Patron Saint of: Academics Symbols: The Sun Canonized: July 18, 1323 Canonized By: Pope John XXII A.D. 1225–March 7, 1274 For much of his childhood, Thomas Aquinas was known as the “Dumb Ox” because of his large size and slow speech. Little did his peers know they … Continue reading Jan. 28th Feast Day St. Thomas Aquinas
Feast Day: January 20 Feast Day Shared by: Saint Sebastian Patron Saint of: Rome Symbols: DoFeast Day: January 20 Feast Day Shared by: Saint Sebastian Patron Saint of: Rome Symbols: Doveve A.D. 200–250 “No eye has seen, no ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9) What is Saint Paul saying … Continue reading Today is the Feast Day of Saint Fabian
Thursday, June 13, 1929 - Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Nelly Antonia Richards Campero, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by courage, generosity, and unwavering love for her family, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She will truly be greatly missed by all who knew her. Nelly’s beautiful story began … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Nelly Antonia Richards Campero
✨ Feast of the Presentation of the Lord ✨ Today we rejoice in the moment Christ is revealed as the Light to all nations. As Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the Temple, Simeon’s long-awaited hope is fulfilled—and ours is renewed. May we, like Simeon and Anna, recognize Christ’s presence in our midst and offer … Continue reading Today is the Presentation of our Lord
Todd Hoch, 59, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, December 12, 2025. A service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Following the service, a celebration of life gathering will be held until 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made in care of the family … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Todd Hoch