Roberts, Eugene was called home by his Heavenly Father on December 10, 2013. Eugene was born on August 9, 1932 to Luther and Allie Roberts in Knoxville, TN.  A member of the Austin High Class of 1951 and later received his Associate’s Degree in General Business Administration. Eugene retired as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and received a Purple Heart and Korean Service Metal with 4 Bronze Service Stars and several other honors during his 21 years of military service. He later worked for Job Corps, TVA and Knox County. Eugene is preceded in death by his parents Luther and Allie Roberts, beloved wife Hermione “Dee”; daughter, Kim; son, Mark; brother, Luther “Blue” Roberts. Eugene is survived by three children: daughter, Robyn (Vernon) Valentine; son, Victor (Jacquelyn); daughter, Shari; daughter-in-law Kathy. He was blessed to have 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Patti Hogue and Mary Roberts; and brother-in-law, Ralph Armstrong; a host of other family members and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 PM at Unity Mortuary Chapel with service to follow with Bishop. Zack Flack officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM with full military honors at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Governor John Sevier Highway. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Lankford, Jeffrey Gordon – age 53 departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Parkwest Hospital. He was born to the late Jerome and Mary Lankford. Jeffrey was a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park IL., and received his Associate Degree from Triton College in Chicage, IL. He was a Brilliant Artist and Musician he played in live bands all over Chicago, later he worked as Manager for PIP Printing Company. He leaves behind to mourn:  a daughter, Reyla; 2 grandchildren , Nas and Iyas;  Jeff is also survived by 7 siblings, Charles (Kippy) Brown, William (Mike) Henderson, Sandra D. Brown, Robert (Jerry) Lankford, Keith A. Lankford, Tonya M. Stigall and Mark K. Lankford and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receives friends on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Unity Mortuary from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow with Elder DeWayne Stevens officiating. Family will assemble at Unity Mortuary at 11:30 A.M.

Mosby, David Beryl – age 73, passed away on November 29, 2013 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service, after his military career he became a Real Estate Agent he also worked for the Moreno Valley School District in CA. We would also like to thank our amazing neighbors and friends, who helped throughout his illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sharnell and David Mosby. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years and faithful caregiver, Eleanor Reid Mosby; son, David Mosby, II (Latisha); grandsons, Tristan Lee, Demetrius Stevenson, Jaron Davis and Morgan Davis; granddaughters, Sade’ Holloway and Deonna Stevenson; sister, Lyeaster D.L. Feaster; stepdaughter, Debra D. Stevenson  (Johnny); stepson, Robert L. Davis, Jr. (Marlo); devoted brother and sister in law, Elmer Reid, Jr. (Maxine) and Ethel L. Reid. He leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as special Knoxville friends and others. He also leaves an exceptionally good friend, Elizabeth (Liz) Bourbour. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m.  on Saturday, December 7, 2013 with “Celebration of David’s Life to follow at 2:00 P.m. at Community  Funeral Home, 909  5^th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504.  (909)847-7775

Jr. Hensley, Milton F. age 83, of Knoxville, TN was called home on Friday, November 22, 2013. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Faithful member of Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Retired employee of Southern Railway and Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. Preceded in death parents; daughter, Angela; 1 brother; 3 sisters. Survivors: loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Sarah; devoted son, Gregory (Shelia) Hensley, Sr.; 6 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church from 6:00-6:30 PM with funeral services to follow with Reverend Richard S. Brown, Jr. officiating. Interment to be held on Monday, December 2, 2013 at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway at 9:30 AM with full military honors.  Services to conclude with full dove release.

Howard, Vivian Wilkerson – age 84, went to join the Lord after a long illness on Sunday, November 24, 2013. She was born to her parents on February 3, 1929 in Lake Lure, NC. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond “Bo” Howard; mother, Lillie Mae Thomas and father, William Roland Hamilton. Survivors: sons, Raymond M. Howard, John D. (Stephanie) Howard, Sr., Nathan R. (Debra) Howard; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; devoted brother, William R. Hamilton; close brothers and sisters in Lake Lure, NC, sister, Viber Redmon of GA. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 11:00 AM-12:00 noon with funeral services to follow at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Christopher Battle officiating. Interment to follow at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Lyons View Drive.

White, Sharon Reneé, daughter of the late James A. and Bertha P. White of Knoxville, TN departed this life at age 60 on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Fort Sanders hospital. Sharon, a loving mother, was born on March 11, 1953, and educated in the Knoxville City Schools.  Employed by the City of Knoxville and Beverly Park Place Nursing Home, sister White was a dedicated and faithful member of Victory View and Fern Street Baptist Church for over 25 years. Preceded in death by her Guardians Revered Percy (Dora Mae) Boyd and five brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories, sons Donald (Kristin) McDermott, and Christopher (Chasitty) McDermott; Sisters: Marva Taylor, Cecelia (Earl) Dragg, Charlene Hamilton, and Patricia White; Brothers: Kevin (Kal-Kal) and Harold White; Four grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives as well as special devoted friends.  Home-going services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 121 Fern Street Baptist Church Knoxville, TN  37914 where Pastor Dexter Jordan will officiate.  Friends will be received from 2:00- 2:30 PM, and the celebration of life will begin at 2:30. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery.

Mary Lula Cotner Lane – age 91, slept peacefully away to her heavenly home on November 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Clyde Henry Lane, Sr. daughters, Martha Neal and Mary “Tootsie” Gary. Twin sons, parents, Rev. W.J. (Jessie) Cotner, son in laws, Robert (Bob) Yette, James Neal, Anthony (Tony) Gary, Bishop H.J. Bell. Brothers: William, Franklin, and George Cotner and devoted nephew Bobbie Cotner, and granddaughter Patricia Lane. She will forever be loved and miss dearly by her devoted family. Sons: Clyde (Cheryl) Lane Jr., David (Regina) Lane and Eric (Angela) Lane. Daughters: Mary E. Bell, Rev. Margaret Yette Mack and Jessie (Joe) Downs Sr. 18 Grandchildren, Talethia (Michael) White, Shelia (Stephen) Kite, Scottie (Karen), Clyde, Malcom, Maurice, Erika and Kristin Lane, Maria and Mira Yette, Anthony (Chris) and Rayelene Long, Cherita, Kimberly, Sandra, and Lakisha Lane. 18 Great Grandchildren to include Julia Yette, Kavaughni White, Stephen Kite, Jr. Jeremy (Danielle), Ashley, and Chasity Long. 24 Great Great Grandchildren to include Joshua and Jordan Long, Harmoney Watts and Jordan Caldwell. Brothers, Rev. James (Betty) Cotner, and Walter (Louise) Cotner. Sisters: Elizabeth Cotner, Rev. Helen (Dr. Carl) Locke and Laura Manuel. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and close friends to include Melody Woods and her loving neighbors, Arthur and Tammy Foster. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 18, 2013  from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church located at 520 College St. Knoxville, TN with Homegoing Service to follow at 7:00 p.m.. Officiating by Rev. Michel S.E. Caldwell and Eulogist Rev. Margaret Yette-Mack.  Interment on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:00am, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa TN. Services will conclude with full dove release.

McCowan, Annie Mae – known as (Aunt Annie Mae) departed this life on November 10, 2013. Who formally resided at Amanda Ct., Saxton Ave. and Morning Side Apt. in Knoxville, TN. Services were held at W.W Bolt Funeral Home 175 W. 159 th St. Havey, II 60426 on Nov. 14, 2013.

Spears, Jaceon Marquise (Infant) – son of Brittney Griffin and Marquise Spears entered into Eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2013, at U. T. Medical Center. We look forward to meeting Jaceon but he’s gone to be with his Father in Heaven. Jaceon will be remembered by Deltina Green, Raffell Griffin, Michelle Thomas, Courtney Thomas, Brenda Green, Deborah Griffin, Brenda Whitman, Mary Green, and other relatives and friends too numerous to name. Family will assemble at Unity Mortuary on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Pastor Steve Simpson officiating. Graveside service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Lynnhurst Cemetery.

Dulaney, Walter Paris, Sr., age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away at home after courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and later retired from the U.S. Post Office. After retirement he worked as a caregiver. In earlier years he was known as “Funny Bunny” by many children, “WP” by family members and long-time friends and “Paw Paw” by his grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, William  & Rosie Dulaney, Sr.; brothers, William, Jr., James, Fredrick and Melvin Dulaney; sister, Edith Dulaney. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by: children, Walter, Jr. (Fiancé-Sheena) Dulaney, Angela Brown, Lorraine (James) Greenlee, Kellie (James) Kennedy, Christopher Dulaney and Tracy Dulaney; brother, Arthur Lee Dulaney; 5 grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon with funeral services to follow at Logan Temple AME Zion Church. Interment to follow at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Governor John Sevier Highway location with full military honors. Services to conclude with full dove release.