OBITUARIES

Knoxville, TN – Victor Johnson went home to be with the Lord, March 31, 2019. Born January 3, 1979 to Judy Johnson and Victor Moore.He leaves to celebrate his life, parents, Judy Johnson and Victor Moore; daughters,…

Knoxville, TN – Jessie Roberts – departed this life, March 31, 2019, born, January 27, 1994.She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved life, and enjoyed travel. She loved music and movies as a past time.

Knoxville, TN – Ernest “Buster” Forbes, Sr., born June 25, 1953 and departed this life March 30, 2019.Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Margaret Johnson Forbes; brother, Glen Forbes; sister, Gene Alridge, and nephew, Zykeise Forbes.

Knoxville, TN – Sherril Danielle Johnson passed away March 30, 2019. Arrangements will be announced later by Patton Funeral Home.

Knoxville, TN – David Lee Murray 73,went to be with the Lord, March 27, 2019.Member of Harvest Christian Fellowship Church.Preceded in death by mother, Lorene McNair; daughter, Vanessa G. Smith; mother-in-law,…

Knoxville, TN – Moshanda Renee Ash-McNair retired her earthly wings on March 28, 2019. At 45, this angel took up a higher calling and finished her time here on earth. Those she’ll always love but watch from afar are her 5 heartbeats,…

Knoxville, TN – Alice Janet Green, age 65, of Knoxville, passed peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the comfort of her home. Alice was born to Pless and Alma Carter on January 17, 1954. She met her beloved husband…

Oak Ridge, TN – Charles Maurice Gleaton 54, departed this life, March 16, 2019, (T.B.D.) at home. He was employed by Kroger. Survivors, wife Debbie Gleaton; children, Maurice Gleaton, Lakara Reed, Chabrelle Haigler,…

Knoxville, TN – Bertina Inez White, daughter of the late George and Bertie White of Detroit, Michigan, received her call to be present with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Alcoa, TN – Beulah Bell Black, 93, returned to her heavenly home on March 22, 2019 after a valiant battle.  Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Knoxville, TN – Claude Powell 71, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior, March 20, 2019. Born June 24, 1947 to the late Pless Dean Sterling and Joyce Maxwell.Graduate of Austin High School, class of 1964.

Maryville, TN – Yvonne Jackson passed away on March 20, 2019. Survivors and arrangements to be announced. Arrangements to be made by Foothills Funeral Home.

Reynard Parris is the father of Linda Parris-Bailey, Knoxville’s playwrite-in-residence and founder of the world-renowned local Carpetbag Theatre. (ROCKLEDGE, FL) – Reynard Parris was born on Nov. 25, 1925 in Bayside, NY. He was 93-years old when he died on Monday March 11, 2019, at the Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center in Titusville, FL….

Knoxville, TN – Annice Scruggs, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Annice was a retired teacher that taught at Cansler Elementary and Sarah Moore…

Knoxville, TN – Alfred “Frog” Williams, 83 of Clinton, TN passed away, Thursday March 14, 2019 at the Waters of Clinton, Clinton, TN following an extended illness, born December 6, 1935 in Anniston, AL. He moved to Clinton…

Knoxville, TN – James Thomas Davis, born on July 8, 1950, was called home to be with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He graduated Rule High School where he excelled in sports especially basketball. After high school,…

Knoxville, TN – Robert Ervin “Bobby” Dickey was born January 14, 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late James P. Dickey and Jessie Mae Dickey. He was the second child born to the union. He attended and graduated…

Editor’s note: I offer my utmost apology to the family and fans of Mr. Lancelot ‘Lance’ Owens. Mrs. Em Turner Chitty submitted this acknowledgment to the East Tennessee Enlightener on Feb. 18th. It was not seen in the inbox until today. By EmTurner Chitty (KNOXVILLE, TN) Saxophonist Lancelot “Lance” William Owens, was 95-years old when…

Knoxville, TN – Willie G. Jordan, 65, born October 31, 1953, took flight over the Rainbow to meet his Lord, March 16, 2019 at Beverly Park Rehab.Faithful member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church,…

Knoxville, TN – Precious Monique Bates, age 26, departed this life March 13, 2019 at home. She was employed by Addus Home Health Care. Survived by children; Decauri, Verity, and Tonyah, Bates, and Olivia Rose Woodruff,…

Knoxville, TN – Magdalene W. Ghosten, July 25, 1944 – March 12, 2019. Born one of ten siblings in Knoxville, Tennessee to Mr. John Weaver and Mrs. Fannie Mae Weaver. She was educated at Green Elementary School, Vine Junior…

CLINTON, TN – (March 15, 2019) – On behalf of the Green McAdoo Cultural Organization, the City of Clinton, and the State of Tennessee, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Alfred Williams, born on December 6, 1935. Mr. Williams passed away March 14, 2019, at The Waters Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility…

Knoxville, TN – Patricia P. Ballenger Hale, age 65, departed this life on March 13, 2019 at UT Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1971. Patricia was employed at UT Medical Center as a Surgical…

Knoxville, TN – Infant Stacy Lamar Carmichael III – departed this life, March 10, 2019 at home. Preceded in death by grandfather, Joseph Davis. Survivors, mother, Delishia Brown; father, Stacy Carmichael II…

Knoxville, TN – Wilma Faye Curtis, 72, of Knoxville, departed her life peacefully on March 10, 2019 at home.She is preceded in death by her sister: Joyce D. Petty Calloway; daughter: Vanessa Flemming; grandson, Lonnie…