Knoxville – Denise D. Richardson of Knoxville passed away September 16, 2020 at UT medical center. She was a member of Honey Rock Victorious Church International, and was a self-employed as a business consultant. Survived by mother, Ossie Richardson; children Kaleb (Danielle) McClanahan and Courtney McClanahan; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Deborah Oriol and Alicia Richardson; brothers,…
Max Ray Davenport, of Knoxville, departed this life, September 7, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Max was a member of Shekinah Glory Church. He was employed as a butcher at Waters Market. Preceded in death by parents, William and Lela Davenport. Survivors, children, Delise Thomas, Ronnina Owelle; sisters, Karen Jackson, Betty Davenport, Venus Russell; brothers…
Knoxville – Mrs. Violetha Charlene Ervin Creswell- of Knoxville departed this life on September 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Father, Charles Ervin, Mother, Mary (Peeler) Ervin, Sons, Rodney Creswell, John H. Creswell Jr. She is survived by Sons, Kenzil and Brian Creswell, Daughter Marinita Creswell, 14 Grandchildren, 31 Great- Grandchildren, Brothers,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Charles Samuel Brawner, 75 passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2020, after a courageous battle with renal kidney failure. Born on September 8, 1945 in Elberton, GA, Charles served as a healthcare provider for many years. He is proceeded in death by Father Richard Moon, Mother Sarah Gaines, Son Charles…
Knoxville – Christopher Marquieze Castle entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born November 4, 1991 to the late Christopher L. Castle and Wilhelmenia (Johnson) Lane and in Knoxville, Tennessee. A graduate of Fulton High School Class of 2010, he was pursuing a career in Cosmetology. He was a member of St. John…
Knoxville – Chuckisha Roleek Thomas- 31 of Knoxville departed this life on August 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Mother Doris Parker, Grandfathers Otis Parker, Eddie Thomas Sr., Grandmother Nellie Mae Thomas, Sisters Jametha, and Shahidah, Uncle Melvin Tucker, Aunt Patricia Tucker. She is survived by, Son, Sha’Michael Bailey, Father, Charles (Helen)…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mrs. Willie Mae Griffin departed this life, Monday, September 7, 2020, at her home. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. and retired U. T. Housekeeping. She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Rodgerick (Natasha) and Tamela Griffin; Cebra Griffin, both of Knoxville, TN; Chelita (Morris) Edwards of Madison, GA….
KNOXVILLE, TN – Bernethia Fernetta Stevenson Thompkins entered her eternal rest, September 3, 2020. She was born in St. Petersburg, FL, January 17, 1929, to Nanny Jarnigan and Frank Stevenson and was raised in Knoxville, TN. She was married to Mr. Hillavery Thompkins, Sr. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church from her youth…
Charles Edward Langston, Jr. passed away on September 7, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or http://www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Charles’ family, please visit our floral store.
KNOXVILLE, TN (Updated) It is with great sadness we announce the departure of Richard Allen Johnson “Dog” on September 6, 2020. Richard was born October 9, 1947 to the union of Ed and Prudy Johnson in Cleveland, TN. where he lived most of his life. Allen was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church…
Theopher “Theo” Blanche Lee Roberts, born June 9, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on September 5, 2020, at her home in Athens, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Fulton High School, Class of 1981. Theo graduated Pellissippi State Community College with an Associates Degree of Applied Science and went on to attend the…
Forestine A. Bowerman, “Dumpy” went to her enteral life on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She attended College Hill School. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and the outdoors. Dumpy was a second mother to her siblings and their children, loving them as if they were her own. She will be greatly miss by her family. Dumpy was preceded in death…
Josephine Louise Lyons Coefield , 84 was born the eldest of John Henry Lyons and Lucille (Johnson) Lyons’ thirteen children in Covington, Tennessee on February 8, 1936. She passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. She joins her parents, her devoted husband of 30 years, Frederick H. Coefield until his death in…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Josephine Louise Lyons Coefield, 84 was born the eldest of John Henry Lyons and Lucille (Johnson) Lyons’ thirteen children in Covington, Tennessee on February 8, 1936. She passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. She joins her parents, her devoted husband of 30 years, Frederick H. Coefield until his…
Curley Slay passed away August 29, 2020 in Detroit, MI. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com assisted by James H. Cole Funeral Home, Detroit, MI. To send flowers to Curley’s family, please visit our floral store.
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Charles Winton Jr.- departed this life on August 25, 2020. Charles was a Faithful member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church until he became ill. He was a WWII Army Veteran, and he was retired from Cherokee Country Club and the University of Tennessee after many years of dedicated services. He was preceded in…
Marian Edwards Johnson transitioned from her earthly home early afternoon on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Marian was born February 11, 1933 in Mount Olive, NC to the late Sandy Edwards and Mary White Edwards Burden. Growing up in Mount Olive, she attended and graduated from Carver High…
Marlon Dewayne Nelson passed away August 27, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Marvin Azolia Duncan peacefully slept away on August 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 1, 1956 to Charles Azolia and Ella Mae Penn Duncan in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, an all-around family man. He was loving and kind to his family making…
Rev. Dr. Donald Lee Derrickson Sr., departed this life, August 19, 2020, in Knoxville, TN. He was born on January 25, 1929, the fourth of ten children, to Rev. Curry and Hattie Mae Derrickson in Nashville, TN. Minister Derrickson was joined in Holy Matrimony August 30, 1954 to Velma Ree Ferrell. The couple was blessed…
Knoxville – Floretta “Flo” Chaney, Knoxville departed this life at home August 18, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Flora Bates Chaney. She is survived by children; Satoria (Kirby) Saltor, Dominick Chaney, Venetra Chaney, and Tomika Chaney; 7 grandchildren; sister, Paula K. Chaney; brothers, Perry and Charles Chaney Jr., and a…
Cameron Ivon Terry, received his heavenly wings on August 20, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born September 20, 1977 in Chicago Illinois Preceded in death by Mother: Rose Denise Terry; Sister, Quinn LeAnn Terry; Grandparents, Anna Lee (Sligh) Groves, Esco B. Groves, Sue Willie Terry, Emerson Lee He is survived by…
Gerald Wayne “Budda” Smith, Jr. was born on September 16, 1996 to Gerald “Sunny” Smith, Sr. and Tammy Nolan Smith in Knoxville, Tennessee. On Tuesday, August 19, 2020, Gerald gained his wings. Gerald was of Christian faith. He was a former employee of The Dollar General Store. Being a technical young man, he loved computers….
Ernestine Morigne was born December 31, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She peacefully slept away to be with the Lord on August 19, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee at West Hills Health and Rehab. Ernestine was a member of Immaculate Conception. Preceded in death by her husband, Sir Walter Jones; Parents, L.H. Morigne, Birdie Bone, Brother Richard…
Paul Jerome Johnson, Sr. departed this life, August 16, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Private viewing for the family, 10 am -2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel; public viewing after 3 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service, 12:30 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel, 2823 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,…