Knoxville, TN – Elizabeth “Midge” Bailey, departed this life at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Friday, December 13, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born to the union of Green and Ella Bailey, April 23, 1926 in Whitesburg, Tennessee. Preceded in death by both of her parents and children, Earl, Annette, and Lenora; sisters…
Knoxville, TN – Sarah Elizabeth DeBurns, peacefully transitioned to her new home in glory on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. Her departure was sudden and unexpected to us, but not to her heavenly Father. He called her home to rest from her labor on this side of eternity. Sarah was…
Knoxville, TN – Danny “Pete” Simon, owner of Pete’s Plumbing and native of Kingsport, TN peacefully passed away Monday, December 9th, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Pauline Simon and brother, Victor Simon. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Zialcita-Simon, sons, Dumaka, Marek, Kwan, Trey, Zack, and daughter Morgan….
Knoxville, TN – Inell Stewart, born December 12, 1938, departed this life on December 9, 2019 at Oakwood Senior Living in Knoxville, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was known to all as “Nanny.” She loved to cook, knit, crochet and take long walks. When she wasn’t using her gifted…
Knoxville – Tyrese Dashaun Wyrick- age 20, passed away, December 8, 2019. Attended Central High School. Survivors, mother, Johanna Johnson; father, Christopher Wyrick; children, Tyrese and Toriyah; 13 brothers and sisters; grandparents, Vanda McAuley and Ernest Reagan; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, many other devoted friends. The family will receive friends, 3-4…
Knoxville – Carl Eugene Kelso born May 9, 1958 – December 6, 2019 Preceded in death by father, Billy Saffell, and four brothers. Survived by devoted mother, Mollie C. Kelso; sisters, Donna Warren, Paula (Jasper) Snipes, Belinda Wimes, Gloria Williams, Lil Mary Saffell, and Priscilla Saffell; brothers, Raymond Burton, and Curtis Kelso; uncle, Joe (Shirley)…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gloria Maude Garner, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born March 17, 1937 in Bean Station, Tennessee to Steve and Maude Burton Brown. Gloria began her career at the Knoxville Area Urban League in February 1969 as a Community Organizer. Her responsibilities were…
Inell Stewart passed away December 9 2019 at Oakwood Senior Living. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kevin “BlackJack” Price, 51, died December 2, 2019, Survived by mother Revelta Price, grandmother Evelyn Thompson, sister Sabrina Price, nephews Throne Price and Ronnie Johnson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 12-1 with the service to follow at 1 at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev Steve Simpson officiating….
Goldie Fortson Carter, born August 27, 1930, went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory L. Carter, her parents, Wilton E. and Mary Lou Fortson, siblings, Naomi McCall, Annette Fortson, and Wilton Fortson, Jr. Goldie was raised in the Methodist Church (First AME…
Evariste Ntahimpereye, 51, died November 15, 2019, survived by his wife Gwasa Liberata and their five children; Shukurani, Vestina, Nijimbere, Kanyambo, and Niyogushima. The family will receive friends 11:30- Noon With the Celebration of Life Service to begin at Noon at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. The final resting place will be at Sharp Cemetery in…
Knoxville – Geraldine Tate, age 60, departed this life at her home, Friday November 29, 2019. She was born August 13, 1959 at UT Medical Center to Mother Sandra Tate and father, George O. Tate Sr. Geraldine attended Austin East High School and was well known in the community. She was a longtime employee at…
Knoxville – Allan Livingstone Butler Sr. age 79, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 25, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Prince A. Butler and Gladys E. Butler; brothers, Bishop Henry A. Butler, Rev. George M. Butler; sister, Doris R. Butler; sons, Alfred, Allan Jr. and Antonio Butler. Survived by…
Knoxville – Patricia A. “Pat” Gray, passed away peacefully at Island Home Park and Rehab. Baptized at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. W. T. Crutcher. An avid traveler, she belonged to Wheela Leona Chapter #232 OES. She worked with the Senior grandparent program until her health began…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Age 97, transitioned Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Cumberland Village Nursing Home in Lafollette, TN. Eleanor was a long-time employee of East TN. Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Administrative Assistant at Dr. David Rudder Dentist in Knoxville, TN. Eleanor Geneva Hill was always a hard worker and fighter of life and family….
LaKynn Renee Bullard, born to the union of Larry Bullard and Kourtney Brown departed this life, November 28, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by grandmother, Renee Brown Davis; sister, Cyrus Bullard and uncle, Ronnie “Milo” Johnson. Survived by grandfather, Ronnie Davis; grandmother and grandfather, Debbie Love and Larry Bullard; great grandmother, Rosa Farmer;…
Knoxville – Billy Spain, age 69, went to be with the Lord. Friday, November 29, 2019 at NHC. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Pauline Spain; brothers, George and David Spain. Survivors, cousins, Anna Higley, Shirley Dickey, Betty Collins, Calumet City, IL, William and Claude Glass; extended family, Bobbie (Sonny) Allen, Rev. Dexter Jordan,…
Alcoa, TN – “Lisa Gail Jackson-Hunt, age 57, went to be with her Lord on November 27, 2019 in Alcoa. Preceded in death by W.F. Jackson, father and Deloris Davis, sister. Survived by husband of 35 years, James Hunt, daughter, Barbie Conard, mother Barbara Gunter, sister Rhonda Flanagan, three stepdaughters Sharon Hunt, Debbie Parker, and Janet Tallent,…
Ruby Mae Evans passed away November 30, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Knoxville – Maurice A. Rogers Sr., departed this life at home on November 19, 2019. He was a member of Bentley Street Church, a former member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Left to cherish his memories are son, Maurice A. Rogers Jr.; mother, Gloria Rogers, loving stepmother, Jean Walker; brother, Ferrel Rogers; sister, Sheri Calhoune; niece,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Rachel Evelyn Roddy Jack “Mama Rachel,” 94, peacefully transitioned from this earthly world, November 26, 2019. Born, April 2, 1925, to the late Clarence and Lucille Hopewell Roddy. A lifelong member of Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church where she served faithfully. She was employed by Southeast Service as a Supervisor for many years…
KNOXVILLE, TN – John Carl Lattimore, Sr., affectionately known as Gator, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence. Born September 4, 1931 in Abbeville, SC, the son of Ezekiel and Lucinda Calhoun Lattimere (later became Lattimore), he grew up in “Muck Town” Knoxville, TN. He was a 1950…
Knoxville, TN – Jennie Lynn Cornelius, age 81, passed away November 19, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. “Mama Jen” was born June 26, 1938 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Before relocating to Knoxville, she worked in the Food Service Department with Mecklenburg County School System. She was a faithful member of Fern Street Missionary…
Knoxville, TN – Mrs. Peggy J. Kershaw-Thomas, after 82 prodigious years, transitioned this earthly life on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a charter member of St. John Baptist Church and a retired Administrative Assistant at Church Street United Methodist Church. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother,…
Knoxville – Saul Jenkins, Sr., age 69 beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and a friend entered the Kingdom of God, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 after a courageous battle with health issues. Saul was born, July 11, 1950 in Detroit, MI, and moved to Knoxville, TN at a young age. Preceded in death by…