(Knoxville, TN) George LaVaughn Wyatt, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away, November 30, 2018 at his home. He was the sixth child of the late Johnny B. and Lee Opold Wyatt. A graduate of Austin High School class of 1959 and of Knoxville College. He was a member of Lomax Temple AME Zion Church. Survived by…
(Knoxville, TN) William Solomon- departed this life December 1, 2018 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
(Dayton, OH) Patricia Louise Reid Fox, 73 peacefully passed away November 23, 2018 in Dayton, OH. Formerly from Knoxville, TN and 1963 graduate of Austin High School. Preceded in death by her mother Marion Jones Reid; grandmother, India V. Mynatt; grandfather William B. Jones Sr.; sister Vicki Reid Mallory; brother Dr. William A. Reid; uncles William B….
(Knoxville, TN) Melissa Anne Means- Moore, passed away November 23, 2018 at her home. She was born to the union of Geneva S. Means and Horace Means, Jr. in Knoxville and was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Thomasina Fashaw. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and survived by former husband…
(Knoxville, TN) Edith Bernice Henderson Banks, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 with her family by her side at Island Home Health and Rehab Center. Edith was a charter member of First A.M.E Zion Church and a devoted deaconess. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Jessie Henderson, great aunt and uncle, Willie Mae and Charlie…
(Knoxville, TN) Mary Lynn Rutherford Harris was born March 5, 1939, to James Elmer and Edie Mae Manis Rutherford. She departed this life November 21, 2018. ‘Mamah’ Harris was a member of Saunders Chapel AME Zion Church before moving to Knoxville where she joined Harris Chapel Baptist Church and served in many capacities that include; Usher Board,…
(Knoxville, TN) Gus F. Termon, Jr, age 75, departed this life, November 21, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Gus and Hazel Termon, and 6 siblings: Willie A., Shirley, Barbara, Vivian, and Nancy Earnest, and Carrie Arnold. Gus was one of ten children. He was born and raised in Knoxville and a…
(Knoxville, TN) Infant baby, Taniya Mattress passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 25, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tawaud Mattress, Jr.; great-grandfather, Robert Mattress, Jr.; great-grandaunt, Shelia Hooker. She is survived by father, Tawaud Mattress, Sr.; mother, Gekiya Hackler; grandparents, George (Brenda) Hackler,…
(Knoxville, TN) Cecilia P. Carter, age 65, of Knoxville, departed this life on November 24, 2018 at UT Medical Center. She is preceded in death by parents James Sr. and Martha Lee Mack; step-mother, Elsie Mack; brothers: James R., John I., Alton, Steve Mack; and her son Cecil Lee Thompson. She leaves to cherish her memories sons: Albert…
(Knoxville, TN) Thelma F. McMillan, 69, of Knoxville, departed this life Friday, November 23, 2018 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced later with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.
(Knoxville, TN) Charles J. S. Brabson, Sr. departed this life on November 24, 2018 at NHC St. Mary’s. He was born August 28, 1933 to Thomas and Elizabeth Petty Brabson. Charles worked at TVA for many years and retired in 1990. He was preceded in death by his children, Sherrian “Cherry” Davidson, Renee and Charles “Chuck”…
Acts of Kindness Creates Hearts from Hurt Dec. 10th marks the 3rd annual celebration of the life of Alan Johnson who was only 19-years old when he became a victim of a senseless act of gun violence. The Johnson family and friends celebrate have celebrated his life with a public request for “Act of Kindness.” In…
Maryville, TN – Edward Flemmings, age 74, departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a short battle with pneumonia and dementia. He was a Viet Nam veteran and retiree of Alcoa Aluminum Industrial Plant. Preceded in death by wife, Bonnie Flemmings; parents, Carl and Lucille Flemmings; sisters, Elnora Muckle…