KNOXVILLE, TN – Albert Burdine passed away, October 7, 2019,and was born, May 12, 1950. The family will receive friends, 4-5 p.m., Saturday at Jarnigan’s Chapel; funeral Service, 5:00 p.m., Rev. Oliver Perry, Officiating. Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Knoxville – Gloria Jean “Susie” Smith, born December 6, 1958, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 8, 2019 at the age of 60. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, James G. Smith; two grandchildren: JaKayia Fain and Ja’Miracle Fain;…
ETOWAH, TN – Dan Harless Harper, born May 13, 1937, in Etowah Tennessee, departed earth October 10, 2019 exactly three months and one day after his beloved wife, Jessie Lou Bell Harper whom he joined in holy matrimony on May 17, 1958. They were married for 61 years. Dan was a cook by trade and…
Knoxville – Lloyd Hayden Sharp, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born August 26, 1961 to the late William and Ara Sharp. Member of Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church. Graduate of Holston High School, class of 1979. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Jacqueline Sharp. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter Ashanti…
Knoxville – Lekendra Easterly transitioned into her new life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Parkwest Hospital. Lekendra was preceded in death by grandparents: Wilford and Barbra Billingsley; aunt, Angela Brodie; and cousin, Brandon Layne. She is survived by her father Ken Eugene (Alicia) Easterly, Sr.; mother Kristy Ann (Curtis) Thomas; grandparents: George Bush, Jamesena Copeland and Faye…
Knoxville – Nicole Suber Foster – age 48 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother Gwendolyn Suber; son Marshall Suber; grandmother Elease Suber, and great-aunt Ruby Staples. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 17 years, Sherwood K….
Loudon, TN – Eugene Jerome Ward, 47, of Loudon, TN, departed this life on October 3, 2019. Receiving of family and friends will be Friday, October 11, 2019 from 2-3 PM with the Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3 PM at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Anthony Cannon officiating. Arrangements made with integrity…
Knoxville – Montest “Bo” Woods, 66, passed early Monday morning on October 7, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was born on July 18, 1953 to the late Wade and Lizzie Woods in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Wade “Butch” Woods Jr and Patrick Woods, 1 sister Linda…
Knoxville – Aaron Benton Jr. “Peedie” 69 years of age departed this life to be with the Lord, October 5, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Aaron, Sr. and Rossie Benton, and son Aaron Benton III. Left to mourn his passing daughters, Shawna Davis, Cecelia Benton; son, Benjamin Benton; devoted sisters, Jacqueline Benton (Melvin) Boykins,…
Knoxville – Michael Eugene Tipton, Sr., born August 25, 1950 to Rufus Tipton and Cora Martin-McGhee passed away at home, October 5, 2019 at the age of 69. Michael graduated from Gibbs High and retired from David’s Tire Service Center on Rutledge Pike. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, James McGhee; brothers, Larry and Dwight…
Shelita “Leelee” Williams passed away on October 5, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital from an aneurysm that was as a head-ache. Shelita, and her twin sister Denita, were born July 16, 1957, in Blount County, TN to Betty Jane White and the late Alfred James Williams. She was called to her legendary heavenly home…
Joseph Tuff, age 58, passed away September 26, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
Cornelius Elajawhan Parks passed away October 03 ,2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
KNOXVILLE – Mother Barbara Ann Blance Prigmore “We have comfort to know that the Lord Himself descended from Heaven, on Sunday morning, September 29, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God and dispatched Mother Barbara Ann Blance Prigmore, 85, to her Heavenly home”….
OAK RIDGE, TN – Ernest Jerome Heyward, 69, husband of Cassie M. (Greene) Heyward departed this life on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Ernest was born July 26, 1950 in Beaufort, SC to the late Johnnie James Heyward, Sr. and Annie Mae (Knowles) Heyward. His early home ended and he moved to an eternal home, one…
Knoxville – Dollie Lee Kimber, passed away, September 29, 2019. Member of Mount Olive Baptist Church for fifty years. Employed with the University of Tennessee for 46 years. She leaves to cherish her memories, devoted daughters, Yvonne and Cathy Kimber, Sharon Johnson and Jerry Mitchell; sons, Lionell Kimber and Arthur (Carletta) Kimber and Lloyd Fears….
KNOXVILLE – Athaleen Strong was granted her angel wings on Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee. Athaleen “Big Sis” was the ninth child born to the late Jerrous and Essie Dubose Strong. Preceded in death by brothers, William, James D. and Murphy; sisters, Irene, Julia Gordon, Mary, Essie Foster, Flenora…
Knoxville – Sherry Lee McNeal Williams- was born to L.T. and Elnora Johnson McNeal, Wednesday, January 16, 1946 in Isola, Mississippi. She was one of nineteen siblings. She professed a hope in Christ and was baptized at an early age at Kindling Star MBC under the leadership of the late Rev. L. W. Williams in…
George “Sonny” Davis, Jr., age 53, born November 10, 1965, transitioned on to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 21, 2019. George graduated from Austin East High School, Class of 1985, where he truly loved playing the drums in the band. Shortly after high school, he was united in matrimony to Joequetta…
CLEVELAND, TN – Miranda Latrell Stamper age 22, was a resident of Cleveland, Tn. She was born in Rome, Georgia on October 29, 1996. She was taken away from us too soon on September 20, 2019. She was a 2015 graduate of Cleveland High School and was currently employed with T-ROC International. She participated in Girl Scouts,…
Knoxville – Trenton L’mour Hall, age 32, passed away September 21, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Kathy Diane Barker; grandmothers, Marie Barker and Nelleen Hall; grandfather, Henry Hall Sr. and uncle, Mike Barker. Survivors; wife Stella Hall; daughters, Jalyn and Jordyn; father, Gus Hall; mother-in-law, Frances Farmer; father-in-law, Larry Farmer; sister, Tracy Tillery; and…
Knoxville – Clyde Armstrong Moore, Sr. was born on August 29, 1955 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Lavonia Moore and Melvin Tate. In 1958, his mother married the late Charles Lee Moore, who was a loving and devoted stepfather until his passing in 2007. Clyde departed this life on September 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional…
Douglas Leroy Thomas passed away September 16 ,2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com
Knoxville – Estella Patton Goode of Knoxville, age 101, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1918 in Eagleville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lillie Jordan Patton; nine siblings; and daughter, Mollie Bussey. Those left behind to honor her memory…
KNOXVILLE – Dennis Duane “Green Shirt” Griffey was born March 2, 1952 in Benham, Kentucky to the late Wolford Leslie and Lacey Aileen (Lee) Griffey, Sr., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019 at home. Growing up, Dennis was active in church, belonging to Benham A.M.E. Zion Church. His faith kept him rooted and…