Knoxville, TN – Johnny Pearson, 80, of Knoxville, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later with integrity by Unity Mortuary.

Cleveland, OH – James Robert Lattimore- formerly of Knoxville, departed this life, April 13, 2019 in Cleveland, OH.Family will receive friends, 9:00-9:30 a.m., Saturday at Zion Chapel Baptist Church,4234 Lee Road, Cleveland, OH 44128;…

Knoxville, TN – Marlene Y. Whitmire, departed this life, April 15, 2019 at her home; born February 2, 1938.Member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church.Preceded in death by parents, Pete and Hattie Whitmire.Survivors, devoted sister, Patricia Cox;…

Knoxville, TN – Pamela Denise Cutwright, age 61, began her journey in Heaven on April 17, 2019.She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and George Crippen; and grandparents: Magnolia & Charlie Smith and Annabelle Crippen.

Knoxville, TN – Edlin U. Vernon, 89, originally from the country of Belize, passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Knoxville, TN.Edlin was a member of North Congregation…

Columbia, TN – Mary Frances Blevins, born October 28, 1947, was suddenly called to be with the Lord on April 13, 2019 surrounded by her son, granddaughter, grandson & great-grandson.Mary joins in resting her grandparents:…

Knoxville, TN – Alex S. Moore, born May 5, 1963 in Harriman, Tennessee to the late Barbara Moore and Charles Wright, went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2019. Alex accepted Christ at an early age and loved the Lord with all of his heart.

Knoxville, TN – Sharon “Neise” Brazelton, age 58, began her journey in Heaven on April 14 2019. Sharon was a member of Greater Bush Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Brazelton; mother,…

Maryville, TN – Yolonda Denise Cotner Smotherman, affectionately known as “Necie,” graduated from earth to her Heavenly Home on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Necie was a very active…

Knoxville, TN – Evelyn A. Simpson, 72, passed away, April 8, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.Member of Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Calvin Perry, Sr.; mother, Charolette…

Knoxville, TN – Fannie Louise Apple Marchbanks, born May 11, 1928 to Howard and Vedia Apple, entered into eternal rest April 13, 2019.Fannie grew up in Cookeville, TN. There she worked as a caregiver for several families. She moved to Algood,…

Oak Ridge, TN – Andrew Bush passed away on April 12, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rests at Patton Funeral Home.

Knoxville, TN – Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine (Means)…

Knoxville, TN – Talithea McAllister passed away April 11, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming . Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home.

Knoxville, TN – Zanthur LeRon Hickson 37, born September 1, 1981; he departed this life, April 5, 2019, to be with the Lord.Preceded in death by, mother, Gladys Hickson; father, Ernest Hickson, Sr.; brothers, Norman…

Knoxville, TN – Melvin Love, Jr., sunrise, January 22, 1944 in Alcoa, Tennessee to the union of Melvin and Emma Love; sunset, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was an attendee of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church.

Knoxville, TN – Stanley J. Smith, age 62, passed away at U.T. Medical Center on Tuesday April 2, 2019 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Glenice Smith and sister, Glenda Sheadrick.

Knoxville, TN – Grace L. Arter, age 83, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Arter was a faithful member of Clayborn Temple AME Church and later joined…

Knoxville, TN – Edlin Vernon passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary.

Knoxville, TN – Vernisha M. “Nisha” Hampton, age 32, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2019 at her home.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hiram and Vernita (Hampton) Clark; grandmother: Betty Hampton; aunts,…

Maryville, TN – Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine(Means) Brown. He was a star athlete at Charles M. Hall…

Knoxville, TN – Betty Cade Drake, age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was a loving, devoted, and compassionate mother, grandmother and wife. Betty was a 1954 graduate of Austin High School.

Knoxville, TN – James, known by most as “Papa,” was a Knoxville native. He was a proud member of Open Door Church. He grew up throughout the city of Knoxville. He attended Beardsley and Vine Jr High, and then he later attended both Rule and Austin High.

Knoxville, TN – Elizabeth Perry Jones was born April 23, 1924 in Marion Junction, (Dallas County), Alabama. She was the eighth child born to Reverend Willie Elijah Perry and Laura Bell Goldsby-Perry.She departed this life on March 29, 2019…

Knoxville, TN – Harriet Jean Johnson Chandler born May 5, 1960 was called to grab her wings, Monday April 1, 2019. Preceded in death by father Woody Johnson, mother Hattie Johnson. Her beautiful soul leaves to cherish her husband…