ALCOA, TN – Sarah Frances Voydeen Peace Fuller age 82, was born July 6, 1937, in Nash County of North Carolina to the late Lewis and Susie Peace. Sarah Voydeen was called to be present with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was a faithful member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Alcoa,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Emanuel Martin, Jr. was born May 22, 1932, in Knoxville Tennessee and departed this life on March 6, 2020 at Fort Sanders NHC. He was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1953 and earned an Associate Degree from Knoxville Business College. Mr. Martin was a veteran of the United States Army and a former…
William Farris Jr age 75 passed away at UT Medical Center on Friday, March 6, 2020, after a brief illness He is preceded in death by his parents William Farris Sr and Marzona Farris and granddaughter Keywana Bingham. He is survived by his wife Easter Blair Farris, two brothers Henry Earl and Anthony Farris, two…
Sylvia Fransine Siler Page, born November 16, 1961, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 6, 2020 at Island Home Park Health & Rehab. She will truly be missed. Preceded in death by her parents: James and Savanna Siler; son, Shawn Siler; sister, Jacqueline Siler; brother, James Edward Siler. She leaves…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Shannon Lanette Matthews departed this life, March 7, 2020 at 50 years old. She was a graduate of Austin East School’s class of 1988. She was loved by everyone. Preceded in death by mother, Johnetta Matthews; father, Willie James Elder, Sr.; sister, Hattie Matthews; and nephew, Martese Matthews. Survived by siblings: Sherry…
Knoxville – Carl A. Taylor, Age 87, passed away on March 9, 2020. He was a member of Sought Out Ministries Christian Center. Carl had a great sense of humor and loved outdoors, and animals. He loved his family most of all. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Diane Taylor. Carl…
Knoxville, TN – Samuel Dickson was called home Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was a retiree of Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by mother, Ida Belle McClellan, wife, Daisy Arnetta Dickson, daughter, Catha Legreair, and granddaughter, Arnetta Mickler. He is survived by a daughter, Robin Carter; son; Robert Dickson, Atlanta,…
Knoxville – Anna Delores Davis went from labor to reward on March 8, 2020. She was born June 23, 1945 in Lexington, KY to the late John Will and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Anna grew up in and was a member of Historic Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Lexington, KY under the pastorate of Rev. W.A. Jones….
Knoxville – Mary Alice Doney, age 58, of Knoxville formerly of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home. She was a very giving person volunteering to help anyone in need. She loved doing all kinds of crafts and put a little of her heart in everything she did. She…
Yvonne Jamesette Bransford Smith (Age 78) was born July 5, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Reverend James Bransford and Myrtle Meredith Hawkins. As an only child from the union, Yvonne was loved immensely by both her parents and all those who grew up with her. At an early age, Yvonne displayed a true…
Ardina Hopkins passed away March 5, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Mr. Douglas C. Blair Sr. 83 of Solway, TN, a long time Lyons View Community resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 29, 2020. A faithful member of Lomax Temple AME Zion Church, where he served as Trustee, Deacon, and craftsman until his illness. Preceded in death by his wife Mary Blair and…
James Edward Jamison Sr. passed away February 28, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com. To send flowers to James’ family, please visit our floral section.
Knoxville – Robert “Bob” Truesdale passed away at Park West Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee, February 28, 2020. Retiree of the Air Force and Postal Services; devoted member and Deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and a well-known singer in the community. Preceded in death by Robert Truesdale and Dolly Stone Roddy. Survived by children, Alan (…
Lakeysha Sheree Tuggle passed away a little before dawn on February 25, 2020. She was born August 28, 1984 to loving parents Gregory Jerome Tuggle and Brenda Sheree Perry Tuggle in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from Sevier County High School. Lakeysha was a member of Goodes Temple A.M.E Zion Church where she was baptized at…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Curtis Gibson, age 89, received his call to be present with the Lord on Monday, February 24th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jessie Mae Gibson and son Barry C. Gibson. He leaves to rejoice in his home-going, children: Janice (William) Gibson-Fuller…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Richard Lee “Sweetie” Drake, age 74, passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on February 22, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Clarence and Evelyn Drake. Sweetie was a loving, caring, and generous father, grandfather and husband. He was a great friend…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Rev. Abraham Brown, formerly of Illinois, entered into eternal rest February 18, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl (Rev. J. Ellis) McCleary of Knoxville and a host of grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 25, 6- 7 pm at Jarnigan’s Chapel, funeral services will…
Willie David Johnson passed away February 20, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Willie’s family, please visit our floral section.
Knoxville – Melvin G. Sanders passed away, at his residence. Preceded in death by parents, Murrill G, and Eunice Sanders; brothers, Murrill G Sanders, Jr, Ulysses Williams, Sr.; sisters, Evelyn Watson and Beryl Dibrell. Survivors: sons, Sean Michael Sanders and Austin Purkey; grandson, O’javion K. Purkey; sisters in law, Geraldine William and JoAnn Sanders; devoted…
Knoxville – Melvin Clarence Robert (Punney) Winston, age 79, of Knoxville, peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Sissy) Willis Winston, parents, Harry and Jessie Winston, brother, Charles L. Winston…
Belinda Denise Hall, age 63, was called home to be with her Lord on February 16, 2020. Born in Knoxville, TN, she graduated Austin East High School, class of 1976. Belinda married Marvin Leon Hall in 1982 and had two sons Gwangi and Tuvya Green. She was a hardworking devoted wife and mother always putting…
Ernest Lee DuBose was peacefully called from labor to reward on Friday, February 14, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Born July 25, 1934 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Ernest was the eldest child born to the union of the late Theodore and Anna Dixon DuBose. He was reared by his uncle Willie B. Dixon and his wife,…
Knoxville – Timothy Nathaniel Chesney, age 48, was born, July 14, 1971, in Knoxville, TN, to Samuel Martin and Debra Chesney, gained his Heavenly Wings, February 14, 2020. He attended New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church when his health allowed him. He was a graduate of Rule High School, Class of 1989. He enjoyed fishing, landscaping,…
Elizabeth G. Shavers passed away February 13, 2020 at Westmoreland Health and Rehab. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Elizabeth’s family, please visit our floral section.