OBITUARIES

Etowah, Tn – Angela Dawn Gillespie- age 42, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by father Bill Brown. She is survived by husband, Carlos Gillespie; 2 daughters; 8 stepchildren; one…

Knoxville – Janie Louise Winton, age 87, transitioned to her heavenly home, Friday, October 11, 2019 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Alonzo and Emma Winton; brothers, Azro Winton, Jack Winton, Earl Winton,…

KNOXVILLE, TN – Milton Nathaniel Rankin, the son of the late Mr. Luther Milton Rankin and Arizona Dooley Rankin, was born May 26, 1947 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. God gently closed his eyes, Friday October 11, 2019 at…

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 &…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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…