Knoxville, TN – Zanthur LeRon Hickson 37, born September 1, 1981; he departed this life, April 5, 2019, to be with the Lord.Preceded in death by, mother, Gladys Hickson; father, Ernest Hickson, Sr.; brothers, Norman…
Melvin Love, Jr.
Knoxville, TN – Melvin Love, Jr., sunrise, January 22, 1944 in Alcoa, Tennessee to the union of Melvin and Emma Love; sunset, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was an attendee of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church.
Stanley Joe Smith
Knoxville, TN – Stanley J. Smith, age 62, passed away at U.T. Medical Center on Tuesday April 2, 2019 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Glenice Smith and sister, Glenda Sheadrick.
Grace Arter
Knoxville, TN – Grace L. Arter, age 83, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Arter was a faithful member of Clayborn Temple AME Church and later joined…
Edlin Vernon
Knoxville, TN – Edlin Vernon passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary.
Vernisha M. Hampton
Knoxville, TN – Vernisha M. “Nisha” Hampton, age 32, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2019 at her home.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hiram and Vernita (Hampton) Clark; grandmother: Betty Hampton; aunts,…
Leonard Brown Sr.
Maryville, TN – Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine(Means) Brown. He was a star athlete at Charles M. Hall…
Betty J. Cade Drake
Knoxville, TN – Betty Cade Drake, age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was a loving, devoted, and compassionate mother, grandmother and wife. Betty was a 1954 graduate of Austin High School.
James C. McKenzie Sr.
Knoxville, TN – James, known by most as “Papa,” was a Knoxville native. He was a proud member of Open Door Church. He grew up throughout the city of Knoxville. He attended Beardsley and Vine Jr High, and then he later attended both Rule and Austin High.
Elizabeth Perry Jones
Knoxville, TN – Elizabeth Perry Jones was born April 23, 1924 in Marion Junction, (Dallas County), Alabama. She was the eighth child born to Reverend Willie Elijah Perry and Laura Bell Goldsby-Perry.She departed this life on March 29, 2019…
Harriet Jean Johnson
Knoxville, TN – Harriet Jean Johnson Chandler born May 5, 1960 was called to grab her wings, Monday April 1, 2019. Preceded in death by father Woody Johnson, mother Hattie Johnson. Her beautiful soul leaves to cherish her husband…
Victor Johnson
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,…
Jessie Roberts
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.
Ernest “Buster” Forbes Sr.
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.
Sherril Danielle Johnson
Knoxville, TN – Sherril Danielle Johnson passed away March 30, 2019. Arrangements will be announced later by Patton Funeral Home.
David Lee Murray
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,…
Moshanda Renee Ash McNair
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,…
Alice Janet Green
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…
Charles Maurice Gleaton
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,…
Bertina Inez White
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.
Beulah Bell Black
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.
Claude Powell
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.
Yvonne Jackson
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, Father of Knoxville Playwrite Dies
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….
Beloved Teacher Annice W. Scruggs Dies
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…