Jeanette B. Hardin transitioned to her heavenly home on April 19, 2020. She was born on February 23, 1934, in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a retired school teacher for many years. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents Johnnie and Lucille Butler and her sister Virginia Mills. She is survived by daughters: Jeaquetta and…
Roxie Mae Devonish- age 69 departed this life on April 14, 2020. She is survived by her sons: Carlos Allen and Lauriston Devonish, other relatives, and friends. There will be a private Graveside Service held on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Karen Mundy was born on August 1, 1962. She departed from this life on April 16, 2020. Karen was preceded in death by Mr. and Mrs. Helen Watson. Her memory will be carried on by her daughter Karen P. Mundy, April D. Gary, Arthur Cantrell, brothers Wille Watson, Fonzo Howell, and Walter…
Langston Dante Latavious Carter, age 25, of Murfreesburro, Tennessee passed away on April 17, 2020, after a short illness. He was a native of Cleveland, Tennessee. At the time of his death, he was pursuing a Master’s Degree in public history at Middle Tennessee State University. He was employed as a graduate teaching assistant in…
TraShawn Jermaine Booker, born November 24, 1997, to Dontrell Booker and Deshawn Ellis, departed this life on April 13, 2020. TraShawn graduated Austin-East High School Class of 2016. He was formerly employed by TSI Industrial Inc. His passion was music; he loved to rap and sing. Yet, his favorite song was “Never Would’ve Made It” by Marvin Sapp, a…
Knoxville, TN – Vernon Dwight Hardin, departed this life, April 16, 2020, at U. T. Medical Hospital. He brought joy to his community as a well-known vocalist and percussionist. He was most recently employed at Rick McGill Toyota. He enjoyed assisting his son’s Little League teams and was a well-known mechanic. Preceded in death by…
Debbie Regina “Day” Logan, 61 transitioned to her final resting place Thursday, April 17, 2020 at U. T. Medical Center. Born March 2, 1959 to the late Lindsey Sr. and Mildred Dickey Logan. She was the eighth of eleven children. Debbie cooked for ABC Kiddie Academy and East Knoxville Learning Center, where she shared her…
Janet Cheryl Lovett Howard, of Loxahatchee, FL, 71, transitioned, April 14, 2020. Born March 19, 1949, in Montclair, NJ to Julius Caesar Lovett, Jr. and Elizabeth Merriweather Lovett, she lived a full life of meaningful work, delightful travel, and brilliant bargain hunting. She leaves memories and love for husband, Verdis Howard; in-laws, Howard/Peeples, Micky (ScottBey)…
(Knoxville, TN) Tamecca Lashea Ware departed this life on March 31, 2020. Tamecca is preceded in death by her grandparents Mrs. Earnestine Ware, Mr. William Ware, Mrs. Mary Littlejohn, Joe Littlejohn and her brother Devin W. Ware. She is survived by her mother Jacquline Ware and her father Ivan Littlejohn. Sisters Taletha Ware and Shanecce…
(Knoxville, TN) Napoleon J. Moore Jr passed away unexpectedly, April 13, 2020. He was member of New Beginnings Church and he attended Central High School. Survived by loving parents, Tiay (Larry) Shipe Jr.; sisters, Nasiya Awolowo, Taliya Shipe and Rhianna Ailor; brother, Larry W. Shipe III; grandparents, Yawah Awolowo, Cheryl Shipe and Latricia Moore; a…
There are so many things that we will only get one of— and while the name may adorn fashion industries across the globe, for those who have known him, it is safe to say, “There will only be one Polo”. (Knoxville, Tn) Darin Odell Snapp was born August 2, 1969 to Daria Snapp Johnson and…
Tuvya Yohaun Green, born April 27, 1976, was called home April 1, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin L. and Belinda D. (Green) Hall; grandparents, William and Sarah Green; aunt, Wilma Ramsey and cousins, Monoleto and Omega Green. Survived by daughter, JaShyia Green; siblings, Marvin (Virginia) Hall, Gwangi (Angela) Green, DaRon Hall and…
KNOXVILLE – Katherine Faye Hale departed this life at U.T. Medical Center April 9, 2020; daughter of the late Helen Snapp and Edward Garner. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Jennifer Hale; sons, Kevin and David Hale, a host of brothers to include, Edward Garner, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other…
Carol Timmons Small age 46, passed away on April 05, 2020 at her home in Knoxville, TN. Carol was born in Syracuse, NY on December 11, 1973 the youngest of 12 children. She is predeceased by her father Richard A. Timmons, a sister Joan C Veiga, her brother Richard M. Timmons and an infant son Jamar…
Knoxville – Ernestine Stuart Branner “Steamboat,”69, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life, peacefully, April 7, 2020 surrounded by her family. Tina was born July 20, 1950 in Appalachia, VA to Harry Stuart and Mamie Ellis. She attended Knoxville College and worked at the Knox County Health Department in Social Services for the past 41 years….
Knoxville – Minister Loraine Coleman of Knoxville, TN was born to the late Henry and Dora Brooks on May 15, 1927. She loved the Lord and her family. The Lord answered her prayers to bring her home on Monday April 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Van Coleman, parents Henry and…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Markedra Chonday Houston, 32, departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at UT Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 2006. “Kee” was a great cook and worked at BJ’s Deli and Omar’s Market. Though she loved to cook, her greatest joy was being a mother to her four…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Anna Bell Branner Nance was called home on April 2, 2020. She was born on August 14, 1917, in Corryton, Tennessee to the late William and Mary Brabson Branner. She attended Sunrise Elementary School and graduated with honors in the 1937 class at Austin High School as a member of the Honors…
Knoxville – Shanequel Denise Craigmire, passed away suddenly at her home, April 2, 2020. Shanequel was a life long resident of Knoxville, TN. She graduated from West High School. Preceded in death by a brother, Jarvis Craigmire; grandfathers, James Johnson, Fred Arthur Gregory Sr.; grandmother, Ora Lee Craigmire; aunt, Chenea Cody. Shanequel is survived by…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Dorothy Ann (Hale) Anderson, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020 at NHC Healthcare. She was born on January 22, 1932 in Knoxville, TN and was the eldest daughter of John Lester and Hattie (Terrell) Hale. Dorothy graduated from Austin High School Class of 1949. She married her childhood sweetheart, James Leon Anderson,…
(OAK RIDGE, TN) Augusta “Rene” Booker Burnett- Born December 23, 1925 to the late Jack and Bertha (Bittie) Spraggins in West Point, Miss. She was preceded in death by two daughters: Lois A. Kirk and Vickie Lynn Booker: Four brothers: Will C. Spraggins, Joe Spraggins, M.C. Spraggins and Willie Russell Spraggins: One sister Rosie B….
KNOXVILLE, TN – Vernia M. (Stewart) Colbert was born in Honea Path, South Carolina on June 23, 1929 to the late Robert and Alice Seawright Stewart. She gained her Heavenly wings on April 1, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Vernia confessed Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She…
Mark Marvin Dews was born on May 13, 1962 in Bronx, New York to Marvin Dews and Jean Kelley Dews. Mark was the eldest of five siblings. He attended Evander Childs High School and worked in New York, and throughout midtown before relocating to Knoxville, Tennessee. Mark was called home on Friday, March 27, 2020…
Knoxville – Geneva Harris went home to her heavenly father March 31, 2020. She was a member of the Austin class of 1957. She leaves to cherish her memory, devoted great-niece and caregiver Gail Chesney; sisters, Alma (Theo) Thompkins, Almeta Chesney; sons, Preston Love and Tyrone Harris and a host of other family and friends….
Las Vegas, NV – Carroll Eugene Upton, formerly of Knoxville, TN departed this life March 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. He was born August 29, 1952 and was a proud US Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents Samuel and Lois Upton; brothers, Ray and Richard Upton. Survived by sons, Darrell (April) Upton, Knoxville,…