Glass, Grace Juanita Irvin – age 106, passed May 16, 2012. She was born to the late Walter and Sparta Irvin on September 1, 1905 in Mechanicsville. At age nine she joined Logan Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, serving as Sunday school secretary and organist by the time she turned 16. She was organist of Logan Temple’s Senior [...]

Graves, Carlos E. Sr., age 62 of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at home. Graduate of East High Class of 1967. Retired employee from the Department of Energy Y-12 Plant. Preceded in death by mother, Mary L. Graves; sister, Donna Blakney; daughter, Sonya Sullivan; grandson, Vent Sullivan. He [...]

Lewis, Lorraine Martha, age 81 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was born to her parents in Opa-Locka, FL. She attended Stowe Teachers College in Chicago, IL. She worked with Catholic Charities in programs assisting clients with housing and other social problems. Lorraine was preceded [...]

Ballenger, Emmanuel, Sr. “Big E”- 61, went home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2012.  He was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1970 and a veteran of the U.S. Army. “Big E” retired from Richard Bean Juvenile Detention Center after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by his loving parents, [...]

Fain, Irma (Gear) – A longtime resident of Knoxville, TN passed away in Morristown, TN on April 25, 2012, at age 109. She was a woman of strength and wisdom, a faithful Christian, and a beloved wife and mother. She was predeceased by her husband Robert H. Fain, Sr., her sons Theodoric Fain, William Fain [...]

BRYANT, SAKINA (Kina) – age 56, of Knoxville, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday evening at her home. Kina loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was preceded in death by son, Christian Bryant; parents, Julius and Steveanna Bryant; sister, Lynette Bryant. She is survived by her children, Jason, Steven and Jayna [...]

Hawkins, Almeda Helen Stafford – 86, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2012. She was born on January 21, 1926, to the late Rev. Isaac J. and Mattie Bookman Stafford of Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by her son Isaac and grandson Douglas “Clayton” Hall. She leaves to rejoice [...]

Turner, Susie L. – born in Montgomery, Alabama, received her wings on April 18, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Jesse Turner; mother, Fannie Curry-Hall; father, Walter Curry; brothers, Perry Shugars, Sr. and Herbert “Bubba Fosters; great-grandsons, C J Debro and Damion Boyd. She leaves to cherish her [...]

Hardin, George Thomas –  went home to be with the Lord April 18, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. Mr. Hardin was born Dec. 14, 1950 in Byington, TN to Dan and Laura Jane Hardin. George was a self employed sub contractor in Knox County. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. George is preceded in [...]

Sullivan, Vent Eugene – departed this life Friday, April 13, 2012. Preceded in death by his mother, Sonya E. Sullivan. He leaves to cherish his memory: father, Vincent Sullivan, Sr.; brother, Vincent Sullivan, Jr.; sister, Serena Sullivan; nephew, Jemir Sullivan; niece, Semiya Sullivan; grandparents, Willie (Cleta) Slater, Cheryl Sullivan and Carlos Graves; aunts, Rebecca Booker, Tonya Huffine [...]