BOB E. FOUST, SR.
Robert E. Foust, Sr., age 94 of Rocky Top, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 10, 1928 to the late Edward K. and Minnie Lee Bowman Foust in Anderson County.
Bob was a member and deacon of Clinch River Baptist Church. He sang in the church choir and for many years participated in the Mission by Faith work crew. He was a member of the Coal Creek Masonic Lodge 492. Bob took pride in writing poetry and gardening. His greatest joy was sharing his words and his vegetables with family and friends. He was a true fisherman who could be found on the river below Norris Dam when the water was down. In his younger days he and his brothers, wherever they were working, would gather on opening day of trout season in the Tellico/Citico streams of Cherokee National Forest to see who could catch the biggest fish. He came out on top many times. He was a hardworking man who never understood the meaning of “vacation” but was always ready to tackle any project that needed to be done {even if it was something he had never done before}. He was quick to make friends and start up a conversation. Bob will be dearly missed by family and all those he called friend.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Lucille Braden Foust; daughter Barbara Gayle Lively and husband Vic Lively; brothers, Edward K. Foust, Jr., Warren K. Foust, Laurence E Foust and Walter Foust; sisters, Helen Holler, Ruthie Eloise Lopstitich, Marie Amerine, and Edna Lee Hyder. Grandchildren, Adam Payne, Jonathan Dustin Payne and Ashley Henning. Great grandchildren Drew Payne and Maleigha Henning.
He is survived by: children, Robert “Butch” Foust, Jr., Michael Foust, and wife Debbie, and James “Chuck” Foust, and wife Delores.
Loving Papaw of nine grandchildren, Amber Reese, and husband Bryan, Travis Foust, and wife Holly, Joshua Foust, and wife Kerri, Heather Holder, and husband Todd, Jessica Middleton, and husband Nic, Trevor Foust, Jason Lively and wife Jessica, and Melissa Lively Baker. There are seventeen great grandchildren.
If you had the pleasure of meeting Bob you would never forget him.
The family will receive friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 5-7pm with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with Robbie Leach, Travis Foust, and Darryl Arrender officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30am on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 and will go in funeral procession to Leach Cemetery for an 11:00am graveside service. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com
Donald Rhea McGhee, 79. May 7, 1944 - November 20th, 2023.
He left this Earth early Monday after a fierce and unforgiving battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Duncan McGhee, his mother Hazel McGhee, his sisters Joyce (spouse Larry), Nartella, and Brenda, his brothers Bob and Lavon, and his beloved son Duncan Mac McGhee.
Though cancer brought his death upon us, it is not this illness that will define him. Rather, it is his strength, fortitude and unwavering love for those he cared for that will be remembered.
Enlisting young, he served his country as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during Vietnam.
From there, he went on to serve his hometown as a paramedic. Eventually, his desire to travel took over and he successfully owned and operated a small-scale trucking company that would take him coast to coast. Having visited all of the lower 48 states, British Columbia, Quebec, and various parts of Mexico, his knowledge was something that could only be gained through life experiences. He was willing to walk to the ends of the Earth for those he loved. He was a husband, father, brother, son, and friend. His stories will continue to be told and shared among those who knew him best. He is gone but not forgotten, and will be forever in our hearts. We will be missing you. Until we meet again, all our love.
Don is survived by his loving wife Brigitte McGhee, his son’s Donnie McGhee (Vicky spouse), Jeff Hart (Nick spouse), Brian Hart, Ian McGhee (Calei spouse), his daughter’s Kim Hill (Jerry spouse), Nicolette Breeden, and Melanie Fall (Bouya spouse). Many beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lifelong friends Ed and Cheryl Mayes and numerous loved extended family members.
Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at the Harness-McGhee Cemetery in Caryville, Tennessee.
Dennis Harold Burress is “Touring That City” and rejoicing in heaven following a brief illness. Dennis left this world peacefully on Nov. 21, 2023, with family by his side. He loved the Lord and accepted Jesus as his Savior at an early age. Dennis served as a deacon at Black Oak Baptist Church and New Salem Baptist Church.
Dennis drove a tractor-trailer for UPS for 33 years and talked with many drivers on his CB radio using the handle “Jawbreaker.” He was a talkative fellow if he knew you. He loved working outside and “piddling,” as he called it. He liked to farm a little, weld a little, and even built additions on his house. A fun pastime for him was church league softball; man, could he hit a softball! Camping with family and friends was also on his list of fun things to do. Last but not least, we can’t forget how much he loved Westerns.
Dennis loved his family and enjoyed making many memories with them. He really enjoyed seeing and doing things with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
Dennis was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Jean (Silvey) Burress.
Dennis leaves behind his loving wife of almost 63 years, Totsy (Hattie Margaret) Burress. His loving daughter Myra (Rick) Keever, and loving son Wayne (Angie) Burress. He also leaves behind his grandchildren to cherish his memory: Travis (Katie) Keever, Ryan Keever, Meredith Burress, Evan (Samantha) Burress and great-grandson Henry Keever. Also left to cherish his memory is his brother Raymond Burress and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were handled by Holley-Gamble in Clinton. The graveside service and interment were held at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Powell, Tennessee, on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Pallbearers were Rick Keever, Travis Keever, Ryan Keever, Evan Burress, Meredith Burress, and Kevin Burress.
We want to thank the UT Medical Center for the awesome care he received. Thank you to the staff in the ER, the staff on 6th floor Neuro ICU, and the staff on the 9th floor Vascular Surgery and Transplant Unit. Special thanks to Bonnie and Beth from Palliative Care for helping us get the best care for his needs. We also extend our gratitude to Sacred Grounds Hospice House and UT Hospice for their tremendous love and care.