OBITUARIES

Elandria (and her twin brother Frederick) was born with on July 13, 1979 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Erven and Elnora Williams. Elandria died Sept. 13, 2020. Elandria was always a lover of books growing up and an avid reader throughout her entire life. Books were always collected, given as gifts, recommended and written with other…

William Allen Goldston was born to the late Willis and Pauline Smith Goldston. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 30th at the age of 66. He was retired from the State of Tennessee as Area Manager and graduated from Memphis State University. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was preceded…

ALCOA, TN – Othella Elizabeth Dobson Jones was born on April 27, 1932, to her loving parents Lewis Sr. and B. Juanita Kerr Dobson. She was raised in a Christian family and accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at an early age. As a follower of Jesus Christ she grew in wisdom, love, and grace….

KNOXVILLE, TN – William W. “Billy” Jackson departed this life September 24, 2020 at Serene Manor Nursing Home. William was born August 16, 1933 to the late Hazel and Nebbit Jackson. Preceded in death by parents, 2 sons, 1 daughter, and brother, Sonny Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memory sister, Jackie Carter; brothers, Loin…

Bridgette Antionette Robinson was born April 15, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles Jones and Marye Robinson.  She entered eternal rest joining her heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Bridgette genuinely loved serving the Lord and helping others.  She has faithfully served as a church member and in ministry, beginning as a child at Grace Tabernacle COGIC…

Barbara “Jean” Pugh was born May 18, 1937 in Cleveland, TN to the late Mae O. Tibbs and Calvin W. Jarrett. She departed this life on September 30, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. She was a devoted long-time member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, Leona Westfield Mission Board, and other various…

James Thomas Jackson, 77, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at a nursing facility. He was born in Etowah, on Oct. 6, 1942, to the late Georgia and Fred Jackson. He attended J.L. Cook School in Athens, and he retired from Dr. Scholl Manufacturing Company after many years of employment. He enjoyed fishing and watching Western movies….

MARYVILLE, TN – Sherman D. Henry age 86 of Maryville died Sunday in Huntsville, AL. He graduated from Charles M. Hall High School and retired from American Airlines. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Alcoa. Preceded in death by father, Teddie W. Henry Sr., mother, Emma Garner Henry; sisters, Alease Gaines and…

Mary Lee Sheadrick-Johnson was born June 6, 1925 in Opelika, Alabama. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly reward Monday, September 28, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Funeral service, Saturday, October 3, 2020, 11 am, Jarnigan Mortuary 2823 Martin Luther King, Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914.  Interment, Sherwood Memorial Cemetery…

Barbara Jean Howard, the loving daughter of Levi and Mildred McGhee Gary, born August 28, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on September 23, 2020.  She was a member of Kingdom Hall (Jehovah Witness).  She attended Austin High School (Class of 1960). Bobbie was employed for many years at Serene Manor Nursing Home and later retiring from…

KNOXVILLE, TN – Minister Kevin Brown entered eternal peace on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville, TN. He was born on August 27, 1965, in Bridgeport, CT. The seventh child of Joseph and Bernice Brown. His wife, Jacqueline F. Brown, Children, Markell Brown, Asia Barnett, Shontea Brown, and Joshua Brown survives…

Knoxville – Arhonda Sherrise Blake- of Knoxville departed this life on September 20, 2020, She was preceded in death by Mother; Marilyn Yarbrough Dawkins, Father; William Blake, Sr. Arhonda is survived by Daughters; Rod’Meysa Blake and Destiny Blake, one grandchild, Grandmother, Charlotte Yarbrough Jackson; Brother, William E. Blake, Jr, (Boo-Boo); Sisters; Angela Pannell, Astraea Dawkins-Brown,…

KNOXVILLE, TN – David Allen Turner, born February 14, 1991, departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020. David was very family-oriented and loved big hugs. He was always willing to help family and friends alike whenever needed. He enjoyed hitting the open road on his motorcycle. Preceded in death by his grandmothers Betty Ruth…

Obafemi Oran Shabaka Awolowo, aka Lil Oran, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2020. He was born July 14, 1981, to Obafemi Oran (McGhee) and Yawah (Johnson) Awolowo in Knoxville, TN.  He attended Fulton High School and was a former employee at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.  Oran loved his family! He expressed his love through word and action….

ALCOA, TN – David Anzil Hannum, Sr. was born in Knoxville, TN on April 25, 1947 at Knoxville Baptist Hospital and died, September 18, 2020 at home with family. Preceded in death by parents, Walter B. Hannum and Beatrice G. Hannum; grandparent Lotty B. Hannum; brothers, Walter, Vern, William Hannum and Ruben Rorex; sisters, Irene…

Reverend William Scott Russell, Sr. was born November 5, 1953 to the late Betty Ann (Russell) Rodgers in Loudon, TN. He departed this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Known to many as “Scotty” or “Bill,” he was a highly intelligent and well-traveled man that loved and feared the…

Rose Andrewena Nash Spears was born on November 25, 1937 a Thanksgiving Day in Knoxville Tn. to her late parents Rupert Nash and Elaine Daniels. She resided in Knoxville until she was called to her Heavenly home on September 20, 2020 at 1am. Rose was a graduate of Austin High School and Knoxville College where…

KNOXVILLE, TN – Gwendolyn Irene Walker Hardy “Mother Hardy” was born on March 5, 1930 in Talladega, AL. She was one of 3 children of Ira H. and Minnie J. Walker. Reared in the Talladega school system, Gwendolyn decided to go to Alabama State University, graduating, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and…

KNOXVILLE, TN – Eunice Livsey Jones was born, June 12, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Aaron Mose Livsey and Sarah Louise Davis. She departed this Life, September 19, 2020, at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. Ms. Jones attended the Redemption Christian Center, Inc. for numerous years until her health declined. She was an Assistant to…

Knoxville – Charles Edward Greenlee of Knoxville. There will be a Memorial Service held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Ave. Minister Anthony Rodgers, Officiant, and Eulogist. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary.

Dandridge, TN – Nannie Moore was born January 20, 1936 to Pearl Swann Nichols and Abe Nichols in Dandridge, Tennessee. She was called home to Glory on September 15, 2020. Nannie graduated from Nelson Murray High School, class of 1955, in Jefferson City Tennessee.  She participated in several school activities and programs where she received many…

Knoxville – Ashley Michelle Everett Walker- age 39 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by Husband Scotty Ray Walker, Grandfather Lionel Jack Cummings. Ashley is survived by Children: Nathan, Jacob, Austin, Alexis, Rosie “KK”, and Benjamin; Father’s, David James Everett, and Raymond…

KNOXVILLE, TN – DeMarcus Anthony Martin, born December 6, 1998, departed this life on September 15, 2020. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and animal lover. His memory will remain in the hearts of his mother Tanaya Steed; father Anthony Martin; a loving father who help raise him Oscar Gillespie; brothers Thomas Radford IV…

CLINTON, TN – Vera Ferguson-Williams, 82, departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2020 in Little Rock, AR. She will reunite with her devoted husband (deceased March 14, 2019) Alfred Williams who was a member of the Clinton 12. She retired from Levi Strauss Co. and was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in…