Knoxville – Melvin Yarbrough, age 71, transitioned peacefully on September 4, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 4:30-5 PM at Unity Mortuary, with the Celebration of Life Service to follow with Pastor Joseph Smith officiating. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Yarbrough’s guestbook can be…
Knoxville – Sharon Trent, 56, passed away Friday September 6, 2019. Preceded in death by Maybelle, Mary, and Angeleka Trent. Survived by William and Zamar Trent, and a host of other close family and friends. Family will receive friends, 11- noon, Monday, September 16, 2019 at Jarnigan’s Chapel, funeral service, at noon. Interment, Lynnhurst Cemetery….
Knoxville – William Coclough, loving husband, father of 3 children and stepchildren, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the age of 56. Loved by many, William had a great heart and a caring soul. William loved to cook and travel. He is survived by his wife, Lindsey Coclough; daughters: LaQuesta Summeour and Shakela…
Knoxville – Rodney Allan Creswell Sr., age 54, departed this life on September 3, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was a member of Children of God Ministries Church of God in Christ. He is preceded in death by his father, John Henry Creswell, I (1999); his brother, John Henry Creswell, II (2010); and…
Knoxville – Cary Levoid Hensley, Sr., 65, gained his wings on September 11, 2019. Cary was gifted to the late Howard Levoid and Lillian Burems Hensley. He graduated in 1971 from Austin East High School and later attended Fisk University. He was employed by WTVK Channel 26 for several years as a videographer/photographer. Later, he…
Murfreesboro – Jacqueline “Jackie” Irene Riddle, age 74, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Preceded in death by mother, Rosa O’Neal; father, H. B. Bullard, and sisters, Betty Allen, Patsy Zimmerman and Sandra Baldwin. Survived by son, Michael (Lena) Riddle, Smyrna, TN; grandson, Thomas Riddle, Smyrna, TN;…
Tashawn Lamonte Forbes passed away September 09 ,2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com
Knoxville – William “Twig” Bailey, III, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life September 5, 2019. “Twig” was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was fun to be around, very spontaneous and was always full of jokes. He was the “light” of the crowd and never met a stranger. He always kept…
Knoxville – Joseph Lloyd “Chuck” Williams Jr., born on August 14, 1954 in Bronx, New York, passed away on September 7, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Janet Felix Williams and one brother, Carl Williams. He is survived by his daughter Shaunni Williams; grandchildren, Arquasia…
Earnest Hughes passed away on September 03 ,2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com
Carla Darcel Brown was called home on August 27, 2019. A graduate of Rule High School class of 1982, she attended Knoxville College and Rhema Bible College. She was a member/exhorter and choir member of Oak Grove A.M.E Zion Church. Carla was the Knoxville District Lay Director of Evangelism, an active member of the Greater…
Knoxville – Sammy Bail Taylor departed this life Tuesday, August 27, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Retired from Knoxville Utilities Board after 28 years. Preceded in death by wives, Margaret Taylor, Evelyn Taylor; parents, Jimmy Lee and Elnora Taylor. Survivors: children Cynthia (Calvin) Taylor, Samuel Taylor, Sandra Taylor, Anthony Dawkins and Anne…
George Smith Jr. “Jitty Bug” entered into God’s kingdom August 28, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Gertrude H. Willis and George H. Smith; wife Renae Lockett Smith; brothers Jimmy Lewis Willis, and George Smith Jr.; grandparents, and many aunts, uncles and other family members. Survivors, loving and devoted sister, Wanda Faye Smith (Vern Johnson…
Edna L Kennedy passed away August 31, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Knoxville – Thomas Lavon Maddox, “Von,” 76, Knoxville passed away, August 29, 2019 at NHC Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents: Christine and Wilmer Maddox and sisters: Sandra Gurley and Bonnie Flemmings. Survivors, niece, Christal (John “Binky”) Bourne; great-nieces, DaShawndra Stripling, Janae and Jayla Bourne, great-nephew Christian Stripling; cousins Johnneta and John Fenderson; devoted caregivers,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Joyce Elizabeth Tucker passed away August 30, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Linda Diane Jones-Banks, 63, passed away August 30, 2019 . Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
OAK RIDGE, TN – Wilma Jean Stewart entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School Class of 1977, where she was a member of the cheerleading team and an avid Wildcat fan. After High School Wilma earned a certificate from Rice College. Later on,…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Jamesena E. Easterly, departed this life, August 23, 2019, at her home. She was a member of Bethel AME Church. Her Children and their offsprings: Lawrence Williams Sr.; his children Lawrence Jr., Lorenzo and Latrice Williams; Rex and Teresa Thames Easterly’s children Jarvis Thompson, Kortney and Danielle Easterly; Kimberly Easterly son, Cleveland…
Knoxville – Jannie Lee Hunt, 81, of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She attended Canaan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother Irene, father Buddy, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 sons. She left to cherish her memory her son Aaron Hunt, daughters…
Loretta Cody passed away August 25, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
(CALIFORNIA) Michael Valentine, formerly of Knoxville, passed away, July, 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Walter and Velma Winton Valentine. Graveside services, 12 noon, Wednesday, August 29, 2019 at Knoxville National Cemetery, Tyson Street. Remarks by Theotis Robinson and others. Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com
(MARYVILLE, TN) Jacqueline Latrice Tate, age 55 of Maryville, made her transition from life to eternity on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Jackie was a true light to everyone she met with her heart of compassion and a smile that would brighten a room. A woman who truly…
(ETOWAH, TN) Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd. He made his departure into his new life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Denver, CO as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron grew up in Etowah, TN where he was…
Knoxville – Peggy A. Fain, 71, passed away August 17, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional surrounded by her family. She graduated East High School, Class of 1967. Peggy worked at Appalachian Insurance for many years and later with Knox County Schools at Vine Middle Magnet. She was a member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist…