KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert E. Boyd was born May 25, 1933 in Sevierville, TN and went home on October 17, 2020. He lived his early years on Drew’s Alley in Knoxville, TN….
Richard Charles Taylor
Washington, DC – Richard Charles Taylor, named after his greatuncle, Richard “Dock” Taylor, physically left this earth on September 28, 2020, at 3 a.m. after a long illness. He looked as though…
John D Upshaw, Jr. (age 48)
Knoxville, TN – John Douglas Upshaw, Jr. lost his battle with liver disease in the early morning hours of Monday, October 12, 2020. John had just spent the previous day surrounded by…
Derrick Devon Evans 1999 – 2020
Louisville – Derrick Devon Evans, 21, died unexpectedly in a tragic motorcycle accident on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Louisville, TN. Derrick was born on September 29, 1999 in Hermitage, TN. to…
Patricia Crawford (age 72)
Patricia Ann Gordon Crawford entered eternal rest on October 14, 2020. Our beloved Pat was born on June 28, 1948 to the late Thomas and Margaret Gordon in Knoxville Tennessee. Pat was…
Elizabeth Clersie McKinney
Elizabeth Clersie McKinney of Knoxville gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Rucker, and Ruth Etter Rucker, and grandparents who raised…
John D. “New York” Townsend (age 58)
John Derrick Townsend, Jr., age 58, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. John was born April 30, 1962 to Vera and John Townsend, Sr. at Medical Center Hospital in…
John Henry Byrd, age 68
John Henry Byrd departed this life on October 12, 2020, at his home. He was born March 10, 1952, in Monroe, North Carolina to the parents of Harry Lee Byrd and Maggie…
Nancy Ann Downs Mack
Nancy Ann Downs Mack departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 to be with her heavenly Father. The funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary.com.
Sarah Rawley Crippen Nelson, age 93
KNOXVILLE, TN – Sarah Rawley Crippen Nelson went home to be with the Lord on October 13th, 2020. She was born on September 15th, 1927 in Mt. Airy, NC; to the late…
R. Terry Weaver, Jr. (age 36)
Robert Terry Weaver Jr. was born in Knoxville, TN to Robert Terry Weaver Sr. and Millie-Yvonne Brown on June 14, 1984. Terry grew up in Oak Ridge as the eldest son and…
Vanda M Earles (age 64)
Sister Vanda Marie Earles entered eternal rest to be with her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born on a Wednesday in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 10, 1956 to Calvin…
Eunice Kincaid Wilkerson, age 90
Knoxville – Eunice Kincaid Wilkerson, departed this life on October 8, 2020 at West Hills Rehabilitation. Born in Hartwell, Georgia, on August 31, 1930, to the late Mance and Hattie Mae (Rucker)…
Angluss “Princetta” Davis
Angluss “Princetta” Davis received her wings; September 12, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents Edward (Dorothy) Williams. Husband, Theotis Davis; Brother, Steven Williams; Sisters, Yvette McMahan, and Vickie Cullum. She’s survived…
Gary La’Costa Yette, age 72
Gary La’ Costa Yette, age 72, transitioned peacefully, October 7, 2020. He was a retiree of United Parcel Service (UPS), with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Robert…
Alfred Lamar Griffin Sr., age 80
Alfred Lamar Griffin Sr. was born May 24, 1940, in Knoxville, TN to the late Richard & Katie Griffin. He transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 8, 2020….
Wylie C King, Sr. (age 73)
Wylie Cornelius King Sr. was born October 17, 1946 to the late Julius and Ella Mae Murphy King. He was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, he…
Queen Beatrice Thompson
Knoxville – Queen Beatrice Thompson, formerly of Detroit, MI passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family, September 24, 2020. She was an affiliate of Honey Rock Victorious Church. Knoxville survivors include…
James L. “Jimmy” Fox
Atlanta – James L. “Jimmy” Fox – Atlanta, GA, formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away, October 2, 2020. Public Viewing will be held in Atlanta, Saturday, October 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m. –…
Carrie McMillian
Jefferson City, TN – Mrs. Carrie McMillian, passed away, October 7, 2020 at Tennova Hospital in Jefferson City, TN. Retired from U. T. Hospital, Dietary Dept. Lifetime member of Goodes Temple AME…
Rev. Ronald Lacy (age 69)
Reverend Ronald Lacy lived a life that was pleasing to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He believed that as a Christian preacher, he was called to be a humble servant for…
Amy Denise Williams
Knoxville – Amy Denise Williams of Knoxville, TN departed this life October 2, 2020 at home. Daughter of the late Johnny B. Williams and Elizabeth Bassett, she will truly be missed by…
Carolyn L Matthews (age 60)
Carolyn “Lynette” Matthews, 60, of Cleveland, departed this earthly home and reunited with family in their heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Lynette was born on Dec. 6, 1959, in Cleveland,…
Dorothy Ann Etter Morgan
Dorothy Ann Etter Morgan, departed this life, September 29, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born to the late George Bradford and Louise Etter. Dorothy was raised in…
James Ola Rowans Sr., age 79
James Ola Rowans, Sr. took his final flight to his eternal home, Sunday, October 4, 2020 peacefully at home. He began his earthly journey on May 1, 1941 in Vonore, Tennessee. He…