Crippen-Smith, Ethel Roberta – of  Brooks Road, Knoxville passed into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her residence. Daughter of the late Charlie and Magnolia Smith.  She was employed at The University of Tennessee Medical for many years in the Newborn Nursery where she acquired many friends. She also worked for CAS Walker and The Sanford of Motor Products. She leaves to mourn her passing but cherish her memory: daughters, Sharon Crippen and Pamela Cutwright; grandchildren, Kevin and Crystal Cutwright; great-grandchildren, Jalen Jamichael Hurston and Kayah  Cutwright ; devoted cousin, Essie Goody, Ulysses Thompson and family; two sister-in-laws, Sarah Nelson Crippen and Josie Crippen; extended families of Morganton, North Caroline and Roanoke, VA; devoted niece, Alberta Walker; nephew, James Staples, Jr.; devoted friends Evelyn Carter, Jimmie Ball, Hannah Ellis, Eudora Sharp and Secolise Solomon and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 12:00 – 12:30 pm with funeral services to follow. Rev. Dr. LaKisha Reeves, officiating.  Interment to follow at TN State Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Hines, Calvin Curtis (Kirby) – age 54 accepted his new wings and joined up with the angels on April 12, 2013 at his residence. Calvin was employed by S & S Cafeteria. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Franklin D. Hines; mother, Arrie Hines ; step-father, Nathaniel Swanson; brother, Anthony  Hines (Tom Cat); grandparents , Calvin (Myra) Hines and George (Callie) Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Mattie Hines; son, Eric Lewis; daughter, Monique Brown; brothers, Franklin D. (Rose) Hines, Spartanburg, SC, George (Maxine) Hines, Johnson City, TN, Johnny Hines, Nathaniel (Faye) Swanson, Knoxville, TN ; sisters, Mary Hall, Chattanooga, TN, Edna Hines, Kimberly Swanson, Tammy (Terry) Logan all of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Kanesha Wade, Fudorewyal Wyle and Tayshawn Brown all of Knoxville, TN; special and devoted friend Janet MeCray; devoted aunt, Ophelia  Johnson, Knoxville, TN; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 11:00am to 12:00noon with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Rev. Steve Simpson, officiating. Interment to immediately follow at TN State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Moffett, Jayla Shaekesh – age 20, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by father, Charles “A.J.” Moffett, Jr. She is survived by mothers; LaTesha Bowen and Stacie Allen; father, Daylon Robinson; sister, LaMyisha Griffin; brothers, LaDeries Davis, Deshawn Allen and Jaylen Toms; grandparents, Samuel Smith, Charles Moffett, Sr., Chattanooga, TN., Betty Moffett and Dolly Mack; a host of family and friends. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Unity Mortuary Chapel with funeral services to follow.  Reverend, Norman Jefferson officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release. Family and friends will be gathering at 3023 Woodbine Ave. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Unity Mortuary.

Greer, Brenda Joyce – age 58, departed this life on Thursday, 4, 2013 at the   University of TN Medical Center. Preceded in death by other relatives. Survivors: 4 children; 9 grandchildren.

Jackson, Frances Elaine – age 61, departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the University of TN Medical Center. Preceded in death by father, Herbert Young, husband of 40 years Melvin C. Jackson, Jr., brother, Michael Young and father-in-law, Melvin C. Jackson, Sr. Survivors: mother, Martha Young; brothers and sister, Herbert Young, Timothy Young both of MI, Gregory Young, CA., Lawrence Young, MI, Lamar Rucker, GA., Michelle Tuck, MI., and Victor Young, MI.; children, Cherlinda (William, Sr.) Bassham, Melvin Jackson III and Edwinna (Matthew) Keith; grandchildren, Adarious, Nashville,  Melvin IV, Japan and William II, Nashville, Jadyn, Oak Ridge, Aylan, Japan, Cherriah,  Nashville, Matthew II, Knoxville, Sarena and Camron, Nashville. The Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon with funeral service to follow at 12:00 Noon at McDonald Drive Church of Christ 3800 McDonald Rd. Ministry Van Hardin officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Waters, Lysander Sebastian Sr. – was born on May 28, 1954 in Quitman, Georgia to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mildred Waters. He went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2013. He received his formal education in the Brooks County Schools system. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a Minor in Math and a Minor in Physics from Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. He was a member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. Lysander united in marriage to the former Rosa Lee Brown in June 1978. He received Christ at an early age. He was baptized at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Barney, GA. He later united with the Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Media Ministry. In 2001, he became a member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN. He was a faithful servant in the Men’s Ministry. He was employed at Y-12 Lockheed Martin (formally Union Carbide) from 1978. In his spare time he enjoyed reading his bible, gardening, hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending time with his brothers and children. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving daughter, Dr. LaKisha W. Davis (Dr. Willis B.), Cordova, TN.; a devoted son, Lysander Sebastian Waters II, Knoxville, TN.; four faithful brothers, Elder Robert (Marge) Waters Jr., Knoxville, TN.; Larry (Shirley) Waters, Knoxville, TN.; Winston (Inisha) Waters, Oak Ridge, TN.; Elder Darris (Jill) Waters, Oak Ridge, TN.; special friend, Shannon (Ashley) Jones, Cookeville, TN.; special friends, James (Becky) Dewery, Billy Dewery, Skyler Dewery of Oliver Springs, TN., and a host of aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; many cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29, 2013 from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. with funeral service to follow at True Light Missionary Baptist Church 3229 George Light Road, Knoxville, TN. Elder Darris Waters officiating. Interment at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Baird, Patricia A. – age 66, of Knoxville, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Beverly Park Place. Preceded in death by her mother, Lois Foster Hamilton. Survived by daughters, Shawn Baird and Cicily Baird; father, Reverend William Hamilton, Sr., six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Clinkscales; brother, William (Laurinda) Hamilton, Jr.; two nieces; three nephews; special friend, Mr. Gene Widner. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. with funeral services to follow at Community Evangelistic Church (CEC) 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN. Elder Reginald Strong officiating. Interment will be held 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Wood, Carolyn P. – age 57, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Tennova St. Mary’s Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Bernie Porter, father, Paul Porter, brother, McDonald Porter, grandchildren, Jacyia Smith and Mister Smith. She is survived by: daughter, Tomeka Porter-Cowan; son, Carl Hill; devoted grandson, Jermiah Wilson; granddaughter, Lakera Smith, Angel Strong and Keke Hill; sisters, Robin Porter, Barbara Peaks, Susie Porter and Shirley Sims; brothers, Ricky,  Ozell and Michael Porter; a host of relatives and friends. Per Mrs. Wood’s wishes she was cremated and no services planned.

Mobley, Joseph L. Jr. – departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at home. He is preceded by his father, Joseph Legene Mobley, Sr., grandmother, Daisy Slay; cousin, John H. Word, Jr. He is survived by wife, Kristy Mobley; children, Krystian and Joseph L. Mobley, III; mother, Surlena Slay; sisters, Josette (Luther) Dobbins and Bertina (Curtis) Cannon and Jamie Joiner; brother, Ralph McPeak-Slay; devoted cousin, Timothy Allen; a host of close cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. with funeral services to follow. Reverend Steve Simpson officiating. Interment to be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Governor John Sevier Highway with military honors. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Granberry, Jessie Bragg – departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her home. She is preceded by her sisters, Emma Roebuck and Pearl Taylor. She is survived by daughters, Joyce Hodge (Edward) Kyle, Kimberly Granberry (John Wesley) Chandler, Sr., Tegwin “Frosty” Granberry (Billy) Washington and Shelia Bragg; stepdaughter, Brenda Reliford; grandsons, John W. (Treniece) Chandler, Jr., Estevenico “JD” (Tiffany)  Chandler, Sr. and Brandon D. Macklin; granddaughters, Marion Kyle, Markesha Smith and Kennedi Bragg; family friends to include Juanne Thompson and Dorothy Ware. Special thanks to Tennova Hospice and Aid and Assist. The family will receive on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon with funeral services to follow. Reverend Vincent Brown officiating.