OBITUARIES

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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…

(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…

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…

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…