Roland Bonds, Jr. age 57 of Knoxville passed away December 9, 2020. He was born July 22, 1963, to the late Roland and Carolyn Bonds. He is survived by Son, Roland Bonds III, 2 daughters, Tammeshia Bonds and Amyiah Valentine, 1 sister from of his Mother Kimy Bonds Robinson, 15 Brothers and 14 Sisters from…
James Badgett age, 71, passed away on December 8, 2020. No Services are planned at this time.
George Reed, Sr., age 98, of Oak Ridge, TN, slept peacefully away to his heavenly home on December 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. He was a long-time faithful member of Oak Valley Baptist Church. He was always willing to assist anyone in the community that needed his service….
Knoxville – Mollie Cynthia Curry Kelso age 94, born in Knoxville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Burton and Charles Curry; one brother, four sons, and two grandsons. She is survived by children Raymond Burton, Donna Warren, Paula (Jasper) Snipes, Belinda Wimes, Gloria Williams, and Curtis Kelso; 13 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Altena Ravizee, age 72, of Knoxville TN entered the gates of heaven, December 6, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital with her loving children by her side. Altena was born March 12, 1948 in Benham, Kentucky to the late Dave and Melvinia Hamilton-Ravizee. Altena was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Hamilton,…
Charles Edward “Buddy” Thompson, born November 16, 1949 to the late Samuel J. and Leomey McBrayer Thompson, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, after a brief illness. Open visitation, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel. The family will receive friends, 2-2:30 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020; Homegoing service, 2:30 p.m., Jarnigan’s Chapel….
KNOXVILLE, TN – Milik Rasheeme DuBose, age 42, was born August 7, 1978 in Knoxville, TN. He remained in Knoxville until his family moved to Los Angeles, CA. From an early age he was introduced to a variety of cultures and backgrounds, which shaped his interactions with others into adulthood. As a child, he was…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gail Victoria Hall was born July 5, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She graduated from Fulton High School and was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to cook and dance; always the life of the party! Gail enjoyed being with family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death…
Julian Edward Montgomery passed away on December 4, 2020. Memorial Service will be announced later by Foothills Funeral Home
James Porter of. Alcoa, TN, died on December 6, 2020. There was a family only Memorial Service held on December 12, 2020 at Foothills Funeral Home.
Blanche Elizabeth Ayner, Rockford, Tennessee, peacefully transitioned this life on earth to be with her Father in heaven on December 4, 2020. Born May 25, 1928 she was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Blanche Ayner was one of four siblings. She was educated in the Charlotte school system and later attended North Carolina A &…
Cynthia Page Geter-age 69 departed this life on December 3, 2020 after several years of battling cancer. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 44 years. Cindy is survived by the loves of her life, her husband, Charles E. Geter, Sr., and her sons, Charles E. Geter, Jr, and Christopher Thomas Page Geter; sister-in-laws; Betty…
Joseph Thomas Dirl, Jr., age 69, entered eternal life on November 30, 2020, Knoxville, Tennessee at Parkwest Hospital. Joe was born on February 12, 1951 to Bernardeen Massengill and Joseph T. Dirl, Sr. in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was better known as “Tex” by his family. He was a faithful member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church….
KNOXVILLE, TN – Dorothy Jean (McKinney) Moore, 75, peacefully went home to be with her Lord early in the morning on Monday, November 30, 2020. Dorothy was born on September 13, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the union of Willie Paul, Sr., and Cordelia (Alloway) McKinney. Reared in Knoxville, she accepted Christ at a young…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Betty Jean Bomar – entered into Eternal rest to reside in her Heavenly Home with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Hospital surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, James Russell Jr., and Floyd Bomar; sisters, Beulah Ann and Ernestine,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – James Oscar “Jimmy” Kennedy Jr.- age 67 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was born on October 31, 1953, to James Oscar Kennedy Sr. and Elvina Melinda Jackson Kennedy in Mechanicsville. James worked for Open Arms Care, touching the lives of individuals with special needs. He was previously…
Jacksonville, NC – Glorial H. Bradby was born in a Christian home on March 14, 1937, in Jacksonville North Carolina. She entered into eternal rest peacefully at home, November 30, 2020. Glorial graduated with a BS from North Carolina Central University. She received her master’s and Ph.D. from Atlanta University. She was a proud member…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Darrick Eugene McAlister departed this life November 29, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Elizabeth McAlister; grandparents, Charles and Gladys McAlister, Beatrice Henderson, and Willie Idell Glenn Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, children; Le’Brittany Jenea’ Marion, Adarius Raheem Marion, Maleak Darrick Verlin McAlister; stepchildren, D’Angelo and Adavia Winton; 5…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Sergio Cruz-Martinez, 43, passed away on November 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Ky surrounded by his children. He passed away after a 2 week battle with Covid-19. Sergio was born on July 29, 1977 in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico to Francisca Martinez-Bothi and the late Marcelino Cruz-Rafael. He spent…
Knoxville, TN – James Carmichael Harris, age 74, of Knoxville Tennessee departed this life, November 28, 2020 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. Preceded in death by his mother, Emma Coleman and brother, George Harris. He leaves to cherish his memories, devoted wife, Johnnie Mae Harris; daughters, Cynthia Carter and Angel Harris; brother, Michael Blair;…
Knoxville, Tn – Bernice Lattimore Johnson departed this life on November 27, 2020 at Tennova North. Preceded in death by parents, Howard (Katreen) Lattimore; devoted husband, James (Rudy) Johnson; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Johnson; baby brother, Howard (Joann) Lattimore Jr.; uncle, John (Gator) Lattimore; aunts, Cora Mae Montgomery, Lois Goodman, Melisa Dave, and sister-In-law, Paula Colquitt….
ROCKFORD, TN – Mabel Pauline Gillespie Cotner of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, peacefully at home. She was born April 16, 1925, to the parents of Walter and Viola Henry Gillespie. She grew up in the Rockford community and was educated in Blount County School System. Mabel was a member in grand standings…
Knoxville – Ernestine Bomar of Knoxville, transitioned from this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Ft. Sanders NHC. Ernestine was born on June 16, 1951 to the union of James and Agnes Bomar in Knoxville TN. Ernestine affectionately known as Littlegal was preceded in death by her…
KNOXVILLE, TN -James Leonard Hudson II, age 71, joined our Lord and Savior on November 23, 2020. He was a devoted family man, friend, activist, and mentor. He was a retired teacher from Knox County Schools and volunteered with various organizations. Mr. Hudson is preceded in death by parents, James and Fannie Mae Hudson; wife,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mary Agnes Simpson “Dot” born June 1, 1958; departed this life November 20, 2020. Survived by sons, William Lamont Simpson (Buster) Robert Jerome Simpson (60) and daughter, Judith Marie Simpson (Turk); 3 grandchildren;5 sisters, nieces and nephews; devoted uncle, Leroy Blair (Jacqueline Blair); 3 aunts and cousins. Memorial service pending. Arrangements by…