Knoxville – Ella B. Martin Hughes, formerly of Knoxville, passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2021 in San Diego, California. Preceded in death by parents, Emanuel Sr. and Juanita Rogers Martin. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Marty (Josephine), Rodney (Alicia) Hughes, Tracy (George) Crockett; sisters, Pauline (Louis) Troutman, all of San Diego; Roberta Martin,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Alma (Granny) Hortense Bibbs, age 100, passed away, at her residence, January 1, 2021. She was born October 11, 1920 in Whitesburg, Tennessee. She was a retiree of St. Mary’s Hospital and a member of Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church of Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara…
Angela Marie Walker Prater, “Angie”, passed away Thursday morning on January 7, 2021 at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital Conyers, GA. Angie was born November 27, 1965 in Knoxville TN at UT Hospital. Graduating from Fulton High, Class of 1984, Angie was very talented and hardworking. She worked for Walgreens for 21 years (October 13, 1999). She will…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Harry Olando Jermaine Clemons Upshaw, age 44, departed this life on January 6, 2021. He was born December 13, 1976, to Harry Upshaw and Kim Clemons in Knoxville, TN. He entered this world at 3 pounds and 7 ounces (literally a handful) but grew to be a strong young man over time….
Knoxville – Henry Frank Nalory of Knoxville departed this life on December 31, 2020. He was born to the Late Sylvia Lee Montgomery and Henry Nalory in Lakeland Florida. Henry was a graduate of Rule High School in Knoxville, TN. Henry was a very upbeat and happy person. He loved to laugh and hang with…
Knoxville – Julie Ann Crawley- age 49 of Knoxville passed away on January 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents Raymond and Myra Henderson. She is survived by her husband, Fred Crawley, Daughter Enjoli Henderson, 3 grandchildren, Brothers, Ronald Brabson, Step Brother, Areece Carson, Sister, Lala Henderson, Step-Sister, Shantile Crawley, Uncle, Herman Dennis,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Nancy L Jones passed away, December 30, 2020 from complications of pneumonia at the University of Tennessee Hospital. She was born, August 16, 1947, to the late Russell G. and Lina A. Jones. She was a loving sister to ten siblings, an aunt, and a friend. Nancy was currently an honorary member…
Robert G. King passed away January 1, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Francene Hester Woods was born and raised in Atlanta, GA August 31, 1951 to Obadiah and Mary Hester. She was the seventh born of eight siblings, reared up at a time when having a job meant you, more than likely, also had a uniform and a bus pass; when playing music in the house required…
Anthony Marcus Rogers was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Rochelle and Lennie Rogers; grandparents, Lewis and Minnie Rogers, and Ulysses and Kathleen Love; siblings, Robert E. Williams Jr, and Jimmy L. Rogers. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters, Tonisha Rogers( Los Angeles, California), Natasha Henry; sisters, Sharlene Jackson, Traci Richardson, Andrea Rogers;…
James J Beasley passed away January 1, 2020 at home. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Dennis Bullard passed away peacefully at his home, December 31, 2020, Dennis was born to Sol and Callie Walton Bullard in Elberton, GA. He was the youngest of five children. He moved to Knoxville in 1960, where he worked for Tinsley Tire Company for many years. Afterward, he became the production manager for Campbell Manufacturing…
Philadelphia, PA – Formerly of Knoxville, TN, Marvin and Katherine Nave went to be with their heavenly father. Marvin passed away October 10, 2020 and Katherine joined him, December 29, 2020. Knoxville survivors to include sister Annette Battle, and the Johnson and Kelso families. Services and burial will be held in Philadelphia, PA. Announcement by…
Marc Alan Curry, 36, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Marc was a graduate of Farragut High School where he was a three-year letterman on the Admirals Basketball team. He was also named as Knoxville News-Sentinel Player of the Year and was voted All-District and All-Region his junior year and All-State…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Eric Martelle’ Abrams was born August 9, 1979, the third child born to the union of Drew and Wanda Abrams. Eric passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by father Drew Abrams Sr.; brother Kevin Abrams, and grandmothers, Margaret Hall and Bernice Abrams. Eric leaves to cherish his memory,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Samuel E. O’Neal went home to be with the Lord, December 24, 2020. He was the youngest son of seven brothers and sisters born, February 20, 1958 to the late Alzonia and Alonzo O’Neal. In addition to his parents there to welcome him into eternity are brothers, William “Soulful”, Ray and Aubrey…
Ronald Lee Smith, affectionately known as “Ronnie”, was the fifth child born to the late Frank and Lillie Mae Smith on June 5, 1952, in Knoxville, TN. In his younger years, Ronnie was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Ronnie departed this life on Friday, December 25, 2020. Ronnie was a 1970 graduate of…
Avon Sewell, born in Knoxville, TN, passed away at home, December 26, 2020. Son of the late Alene Edward-Sewell and Eugene Sewell. Survivors, sisters, Gwendolyn Sewell-McGraw and Denise Nance; brothers, Alex (Oksun) Sewell and Eric Sewell; sisters-in-law, Sherry Sewell and Amanda Sewell, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members to include the Bates…
Jimmy Louis Clemons was born December 8, 1933. Our family is sad to announce Jimmy slept peacefully away, Monday, December 28, 2020, at U.T. Hospital after a long battle with dementia. Retired from the U. S. Navy. He retired to Knoxville, he reared and registered Beagle Hound dogs for years and was a member of…
Knoxville – Stephanie Nicole Moulden, 46, of Knoxville, TN, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her mother Brenda S Lane. Survived by her father Charles O Moulden, Daughter Cierra Nicole Moulden, Son Joseph Corey Hines, Granddaughter Ja’veona Nicole Moulden, siblings Ramona, Shannon, Chuck, Eric and many extended family and friends….
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mary Florence Chandler, 92 passed Monday, December 28, 2020 at 3 a.m., Island Home Park Health and Rehab. Left to cherish her memory are, husband Harold F. Chandler; daughter Brenda (James) Chambers; son James Eugene (Jeannie) Parks; brothers and sisters-in-law, Theodore and Brenda Chandler, Virginia McMillen; grandchildren, Robin Wells, Kansas City, James…
Cassi A. Davis joined the heavenly angels on December 26, 2020 at East TN Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are forthcoming. Cared for by Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Jeremy Shawn King, age 49, of Maryville passed away suddenly on December 26, 2020 at his home. He is survived by twin sons, Jack and Jerry. www.foothillsfh.com
Knoxville – Chandra Unique Sherles-age 33 of Knoxville passed away on December 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents Robert Sherles Sr, and Aubrey Sherles, Maternal Grandmother Martha Rose Wells. She is survived by Father, Micheal Sherles, of Knoxville, Mother, Dionne (John) Tarkington of Mooresburg TN, Grandfather, Bennie Dawson, Brothers, Micheal DeSean…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Randy Drake Gibbs, born February 2, 1954 departed this life Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Monica Gibbs. Randy was educated in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Cuyahoga Community College-Eastern Campus. Enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Germany in 1971. His hobbies included fishing,…