Leroy Martin, Sr.

KNOXVILLE – Leroy Martin, Sr., son of Annie Bell and Robert Shepard was born, April 7, 1941. He peacefully slept away, July 1, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was formerly a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and…

Barbara Blair Ray

Knoxville – Barbara Blair Ray, age 85, made her journey to Heaven, June 26, 2019. Preceded in death by parents William and Annie Blair; husband Larry Leonard Ray, and son Donald McClendon. Left to cherish her memories are,…

James M. Wright

Knoxville – James M. Wright “Jim Puney” passed away, June 27, 2019 at Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Jim was born June 20, 1923. He is a graduate of Austin High School Class of 1937; retired…

John H. Sharp

Knoxville – John H. Sharp- formerly of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home, June 16, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Celebration of Life Services will be held, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at God’s Grace Community Church,…

Bertha Mae Keys

Knoxville – Bertha Mae Keys, departed this life, June 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Survivors, husband, Kenneth Keys; sons, Cecil, Shawn and Jamar; grandson, Azy’Rion; brothers-in-law, Doug, Sammie and Buddie Keys; sister-in-law, Freddie Sensabaugh,…

Ronald Philip Howell

Jefferson City, TN – Ronald Philip Howell, 65, entered this world on Sunday, September 20, 1953, in Middlesboro. KY, and passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019 in Morristown, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ellen Ruth…

Evelyn Cowan Henry

noxville – Evelyn Cowan Henry, age 76 her life on this earth ended, Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence. She was a graduate of Austin High School Class of 1961. A charter member of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, William…

Brenda O’Neal Arnold

Knoxville – Brenda O’Neal Arnold, departed this life, Sunday, June 16, 2019 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing, father, Phillip Jacobs; sons, Timothy O’Neal, Reginald (Traci) Arnold, Knoxville; sisters, Sandra Jackson and Kristie O’Neal;…

Miller J. Dowdell

Knoxville, TN – Miller J. Dowdell- departed this life, June 10, 2019 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. He was the one of the lead singers of the M.J. Dowdell Gospel Singers. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Hannah Dowell; sisters, Rev. Maudene Hicks,…

Samuel Jackson

Louisville – Samuel “Sam” L. Jackson, age 70 of Louisville, passed away, June 6, 2019 at Park West Hospital. Born to Robert and Ruby Jackson December 20, 1948. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ruby Jackson, sister, Mary Upton and nephews,