OBITUARIES

Knoxville, TN – Johnetta Whitmire, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home. She was a secretary at the University of Tennessee Police Department.

Knoxville, TN – Sherrie D. Rucker was born on November 20, 1964, to the late Marvin Sr. and Jeanette Rucker. She was a graduate of Rule High School, Class of 1983. She departed this life on February 2, 2019 at her home. She is preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Rucker Williams. She leaves…

Knoxville, TN – Cornelia Fisher, a long-time resident of Knoxville, was welcomed into the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on January 31, 2019. Ms. Fisher was born in Huntsville, Alabama on June 30, 1935. She was the third daughter of the late Willie Mae Langford Fisher and Alexander Fisher. She is preceded in death…

Knoxville, TN – Donna Jean Wilson Griffin, affectionately known as “Pie” was called home by God on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born in Kentucky but was a resident of Knoxville. Donna loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Greater Warner A.M.E. Zion Church. She is preceded in death by her parents:…

Knoxville, TN – Minister Eric Tyrone Penson Sr., age 51, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Knoxville, originally from Los Angeles, California. Eric was a Minister at Walking by Faith Ministries. His passion was in ministry, spending time with his family, devoted best…

Knoxville, TN – Beulah Mitchell was born on October 22, 1938, to Ophelia C. Sarden in Lake Providence, Louisiana. At the age of 80, she departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ophelia C. Sarden; brother, Elijah Sarden; son, Curtis G….

Knoxville, TN – Carolyn Goss-Jones, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Knoxville, Carolyn graduated from Austin High, Class of 1946 and Knoxville College. She retired from the Department of Energy-Y12 Plant. Carolyn was a faithful and loyal member of Mt. Zion Baptist…

Knoxville, TN – Travis Henry Wooley Jr passed from this life and into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2019 at the age of 84. Travis was born August 12, 1934 in Arkadelphia (Colony), AL. Travis was the son of Travis Henry and Alma Cora Wooley. Travis retired from…

Oak Ridge, TN – Cynthia Eunetta Dunnigan, age 47, passed away peacefully March 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1971 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter T. Dunnigan and Jacqueline Brown.

Nashville, TN – Agnes Johnson passed away peacefully Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Vanco Manor Health and Rehab in Nashville Tennessee.Born in Knoxville Tennessee to the late Grant and Gussie Johnson…

Knoxville, TN – Beverly “Belle” Yvonne Nolan born January 16, 1955 went peacefully to be with the Lord at her residence, March 5, 2019.Preceded in death by mother, Callie E. Nolan; father, Arthur Nolan; siblings…

Knoxville, TN – Ellen E. Johnson-age 83, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. Born October 4, 1935, to Ernest and Bertha Mae Smith Steele. Ellen graduated from Austin High School, class of 1954. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Dorothy S. Whiteside, Sandra Faye Steele; brother, Glenn Steele. Survived…

Knoxville, TN – Kathy Harris Griffie – 64, of Stone Mountain, GA, peacefully departed this life and gracefully entered the kingdom of heaven, at her daughter’s home in Knoxville, TN. Left to cherish her memories are…

Knoxville, TN – Benjamin Frank Coleman, age 93, was born on July 12, 1925 to the late Eddie and Mattie B. Coleman of Tigall, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2019 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Knoxville, TN – Steven Hendricks, age 41, of Knoxville, departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at UT Medical Center. “Heaven has truly gained another angel. You have your wings now…

Knoxville, TN – Alfred Walker of Solway, TN departed this life March 3, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, William Roy and Johnnie Mae Walker; daughter, Cassandra Walker…

Maryville, TN – Danny Ray Russell age 55, of Maryville passed away to be with the Lord on March 2, 2019. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by brothers, Randy Leon, Clayton Gerald and Jackie Samuel….

Knoxville, TN – Anna Harris Cates of Knoxville departed this life March 1, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. Survived by her sons, Anthony Cates and Ronnie (Paulester) Cates, and three grandchildren…

Knoxville, TN – Van Franklin Meade, born August 27, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, went to be with Jesus on February 26, 2019. He was a faithful member of Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and a member of the Austin High School class…

(amended) KNOXVILLE – Nelson ‘Rick’ Williams left his earthly body on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1952, and celebrated last birthday at his home with a party on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Rick died as he lived, accepting or giving an excuse,…

Knoxville, TN – Ida Mae Ragland, born January 31, 1947, passed away at Tennova Medical Center, January 19, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Mildred and Eddie Ragland Sr.; daughter Felicia Ragland; brothers, Hubert Bowerman, Eddie Ragland, Thomas Curry; nephew, Kevin Wimbley; niece, Darlene Ragland; sisters-in-law, Nancy Bowerman and Roberta Ragland. Survivors, daughters, Yolanda (Stephen)…

KNOXVILLE – Reverend Harold Bernard Swinger departed this life Friday, January 18, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born August 04, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Eugene J. Swinger, Sr. and the late Bennie Mae Swinger. He was the second oldest of five children born to that union. He graduated from David…

Knoxville, TN – Louella Settles Fitzgerald, 72, formerly of New York, NY passed away, Thursday, December 27, 2018, in Knoxville, TN. Louella was born in New York, NY to Howard Settles and Mary Paschal Settles, January 12, 1946. She was the Valedictorian of the Austin High class of 1964. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology…

(Knoxville, TN) Xavier Shannon Moore, 24, Knoxville, departed this life on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Nashville General Hospital. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.

(Knoxville, TN) Jesse Alletta McGrive Teasley, departed this life, December 2, 2018. He was a member of the Signs and Wonders Church and the Baptist Center. He was preceded in death by son Jesse Alletta McGriveTeasley Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Vanessa Clemons-Teasley; sons, Jesse, Royshawn, Michael; daughter, Jessica; stepsons, Anton, Aijalon; brother,…