Quentin Travis Hill, age 21, departed this life on March 27th, 2020 He is survived by Father Michael (Leslie) Hill; Mother Stacie Ray; sibling Marcus and Maliyah Hill’ grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends … Mr. Hill will lie in repose at Unity Mortuary Chapel on Sun April 5th 2020 from 10 am till 6…
MARYVILLE, TN – Wendell Montez “MJ” Howard, Jr. 31, passed away unexpectedly, March 19, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Montez attended Central High School, Knoxville, TN and Troy University, Alabama. A talented musician and artist, Montez loved life and never met a stranger. Montez is preceded in death by his grandmother Helen Solano. He is…
CLINTON, TN – Johnita Harris Henderson was born on October 27, 1953, at Oak Ridge Hospital. She passed peacefully at Park West Hospital and joined her Lord on Friday, March 27, 2020, at the age of 66 years old. Johnita united with Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She continued her religious…
Knoxville – Juanita Lewis Woods Hamilton was blessed with two sets of parents: George Lewis, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Dora Gonzales-Lewis, Bora Del Toro, Panama were her birth parents. The parents that raised her from the age of one were Rev. Leozo L. Woods and First Lady Mary Ross-Woods. Preceded in death by both sets…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Andrena Steele Coleman, formerly of Knoxville, departed this life on March 31, 2020 in Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Hattie M. Steele and Herman Steele. She was a member of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church. Survived by children; Sheryl (Tony) McNeil-Brown, Rhonda Stephens, and David Stephens Jr.; brothers and…
Nathaniel James Jennings, Jr., 60, of Jefferson City, departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systems. James was born on Sept. 10, 1959, and was the eldest of the six sons of Nathaniel James Jennings, Sr., and Christine Jennings. He was a graduate of Sparta Senior High School of Sparta, Wisconsin….
(UPDATED) Nathaniel James Jennings, Jr, 60, of Jefferson City, departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, James Jennings. He fought until the very end. Now, he can be at rest. Due to the current health…
Gloria Geraldine Tanner- of Knoxville, departed this life, March 15, 2020. Born on November 14. Preceded in death by, Sharday Haworth; Roger Tanner, Krystin Sensabaugh, Sarah P. Scott. Leaving to mourn her passing, children, Arlene (Cordell) Sherwan, Michael (Kim) Haworth, Bedford, VA, Donna Haworth, Betty (Everett) Haworth, Bedford, VA. The family will receive friends, 2-3…
Knoxville – Patricia A. Wade was born in Knoxville, TN, on June 6, 1941, and shared the same birthday as her mother. She departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Westmoreland Health and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon T. and Thelma Lattimore; brother, Thomas Lattimore; sister, Ingrid Reese;…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Dorothy Louise Simpson, 62, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, March 20, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Affectionately known as, “Babe” to many. Dorothy was born June 12, 1957 to the late Buford and Dorothy Johnson Simpson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Dennis…
Knoxville, TN – Joe L. Blair departed this life March 21, 2020 at Parkwest Medical center. He faithfully served as a Deacon for St. Joseph House of Prayer for many years. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Shirley Blair; daughters, Jacquelyn (Jeffery) Styles, Arlene (Jerry) Gnoose, Sharon Bumpus, and JoAnn Meade; nine grandchildren; five…
Knoxville, TN – James Randy Allen went to rest in the arms of Jesus on March 18, 2020, at the age of 60. A native of Elberton, Georgia, James moved with his family to the Knoxville area in 1964. He was a graduate of Holston High School, class of 1977. After high school, James attended…
Willie Lois (Threat) Jones – Born September 15, 1942, Auburn, Alabama to the late Minnie (Duda) Threat and B. Reese. She was preceded in death by two sons; Victor and Jerome Threat; two brothers; James Dowdell and John L. Threat. Sister Lois gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Samuel Washington Hamilton Jr., age 66, made his ascension on Saturday, March 21, 2020, after a long illness. He was a graduate of Fulton High School, Class of 1972. Sam retired from the City of Knoxville Fire Department. He had a knack for making people laugh. He was an avid lover of…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gilbert Eugene Smith, born February 23, 1950, passed away March 20, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. Preceded in death by his mother, Edna Smith Clark, brother, George Smith and sisters, Deborah Ray, Patricia Swift and Elizabeth Smith. Left to mourn his passing is life partner of over 40 years, Regina…
Willie Edd Benson, Jr., passed away March 19, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
Marie Woolen, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away March 16, 2020 at Mercy West, Cincinnati, OH. Arrangements are forthcoming. Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Michael Wayne Cullom, 61, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away in his sleep, March 14, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Hiram Richard Cullom, Sr.; brother, Samuel A. Cullom and wife, Lola Cullom. Survived by sons, Michael Jr., Trevor and Christopher Cullom; mother, Ollie Cullom; sisters, Deborah (Norman) Cox, Hattie Blair; brothers, Richard…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Phillip Marvin “PJ” Jordan, Knoxville passed away at his home, Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born in Knoxville, December 27, 1955 to Thelma and Charles Freeman. He was raised by his grandmother and grew up in church and was a member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church. He started work at a…
Bertie Ree Tillery, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home March 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Chambers Tillery, and daughter, Ingrid Tillery. She was a member of Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church. She loved listening to old school gospel music. She is survived by her sons, Jeffery,…
Frank “Junior” Williams Jr., was born May 10, 1929, in Knoxville, TN. He departed this life, at the age of 90 years old, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Retired from the Gouffon Moving and Storage Company. He leaves to cherish his memories, sons, Steve (Lisa) Williams, Knoxville, Clifford Williams, GA, Frank Chandler, Knoxville; daughters, Lydia Davis,…
Gene M. “Jakie” Gray Jr., formerly of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home March 3, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. Gene was educated in the Knoxville City School System, he attended Greene Elementary, Vine Junior and Austin High Schools. After completing high school, he served in the U. S. Navy and is a Veteran of…
Tony Anthony Blakely 60, born June 16, 1959 to Dorothy and Horace Blakely Sr., in Knoxville; departed this life, March 9, 2020. A Veteran and retired fireman. Survived by mother, Dorothy Blakely; children, Patrick, Amber, Anthony, and Eizak Blakely; siblings, Glenda, Marvin, Juanita, Kenneth, Horace, and Doris Blakely and Kenneth Oglesby. 5 grandchildren. The family will…
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Knoxville – Charles J. Rader, age 89, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home March 4, 2020. Waiting on his arrival was his parents Noah and Mamie Rader. Grandson Bronson Williams and sister Flora Edna Blue Greeneville, TN. He was a faithful member of First AME Zion Church until his health declined. He…