OBITUARIES

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,…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

(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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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, 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…