Smith, Sr., Frankie Lee– born March 8, 1939 in Raile, Georgia to the union of L.M. and Alice Porter Smith.  Frankie worked for many years as a concrete finisher. Preceded in death by his wife, Willie B. Turner Smith.  Survived by a loving son, Frankie, Jr; other children and grandchildren from his first marriage; stepchildren to include devoted stepdaughters, Judy and Pamela Turner; step grandchildren to include special grandson, Jerel Turner; brother, James Smith of Fayetteville, NC; sisters: Elizabeth Ann of San Diego, CA and Shirley Mills of Knoxville; nephews: Jason, Jalen and Andrew Smith; very special friends that will mourn his passing as well: Stewart Asbury and family, Ann and Pinkie Boatwright, Ken Rogers and a host of other relatives and friends.  Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., the funeral service will begin in the Unity Mortuary Chapel.  The family will assemble at the home of Pamela Turner, 123 Lakeside Street, Apt. #2.

Smith, Ja’Ciyia Lazzettee–joined the little angels in heaven on Sunday, August 21, 2011.  Our Lord saw that her twin sister on Earth needed a guardian angel and gently removed her from this life.  Although, our precious little one left us so soon, we will continue to embrace her spirit.  Ja’Ciyia is preceded in death by her maternal great grandmother, Bernice Porter; maternal great grandfather, Michael McMahan and brother, Tamarous Jarnigan.  Survived by twin sister, JaNiya; mother, LaKera Smith; father, Larry Radcliffe; half sister, Kanina of Chicago, IL; half brothers: Carion and Jordan of Chicago, IL; maternal grandparents: Tomeka (LJ) Cowan and Maurice (Brandy) Smith, Sr.; paternal grandparents: Larry (Cynthia) Radcliffe of Chicago, IL; great grandparents: James Goines and Francis Wideman, both of Chicago, IL, Carolyn Woods and Charles (Claudia) Ellis; aunts: Angel Strong, Lisa and Eboney Goines, of Chicago, IL, Destiny and Breasia Ellis, Maurissa and Shaniece Smith; uncle, Maurice Smith, Jr.; great uncles: Carl Hill and Marquis Ellis; godmother, Rayvetta Kyle; a host of other family and friends.  The family will receive friends on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the funeral service to follow in the Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Pastor Willie Gallaher officiating.  Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., the burial will take place at Crestview Cemetery. A dove release will conclude the service.  The family will assemble at the grandmother’s home at 235 Carta Road, Apt. R7 (Sunset Rill Apartments).

Tolbert, Flutchie B.- age 97, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday morning, August 19, 2011.  She was born September 1, 1914 in Manchester, Georgia and later moved to Alcoa,Tennessee. The move was a result of her father obtaining a job at the Aluminum Company.  She attended Charles M. Hall School.  Accepting Jesus as her personal Savior many years ago, she became a member of St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church.  Mrs. Tolbert’s passions were cooking and most importantly caring for her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Adline Bryant, son, George O. Tolbert, Jr. and granddaughter, Marteace Y. George.  Mrs. Tolbert leaves to cherish her memory: daughters: Claudette Kirk and Annie Sudderth of Alcoa, Gwendolyn (Ronald) Black of Oak Ridge; grandchildren: Steven (Kathleen) Kirk of Australia, James Sudderth, Jr. of Maryville, Lesley (Andy) Wood of Nashville, Ron (Laura) and Chris (Sonya) Black, both of Oak Ridge; Adam Black of Cookeville; Kevin and Kim Ferrer of New York; great grandchildren: Kevin Ferrer, Jr. and Michael Shannon, both of New York, Schlise and Steven Kirk, Jr., both of Texas, LaTisha Sudderth of Alcoa, Vann Kennedy Wood of Nashville, Donovan, Cameron and Caden Black, all of Oak Ridge; great great granddaughter, Alani Black of Alcoa; step great grandchildren, Bryson and Seth Caldwell of Oak Ridge; brother, Ernest Bryant of Friendsville, TN; nephew, Billy Bryant of Alcoa; nieces: Dee Dee Horton, Judy Carter, Linda Kinte and Neda Hardnett; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Elder Dwight Frazier, Eulogist.  Interment will immediately follow the funeral at Sherwood Memorial Gardens where a full dove release will conclude the service.

Hurston, Sr., Larry Eugene– age 57, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his residence in Louisville, TN.  Preceded in death by parents, E.D. (Josephine) Hurston.  Survivors include: devoted wife, Christy Hurston; children and stepchildren: Larry Hurston, Jr., Latonya Jones, Justin Walker, Michael Hammontree, Billy and Ronnie Russell; 3 grandchildren to include special grandson, Rylan Walker; siblings: Denna Bowden, Joyce (Victor) Whitehead, Curtis and Michael (Saundra) Hurston; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.  A special thank you to Amedysis Hospice.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at Trinity Tabernacle COGIC.  Rev. Willie Jefferson officiating.

Clark, Louise – age 69, born in Decatur, Tennessee, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at Fort Sanders Hospital.  Preceded in death by parents, John (Lasta) Winton; brothers: Hillary, John Ben and Eugene Winton and a sister, Mandy Winton.  Survived by sisters: Janey Johnson and Betty Arnwine; devoted sister, Mary Helen Robinson; brother, Thomas Winton; a host of nieces and nephews.  The family expresses a sincere thank you to Hillcrest South Nursing Home.  Thursday, August 25, 2011, visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.  The family will then proceed to Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike, for a graveside service.   A full dove release will conclude the service.

Robinson, Glenndora – of 2516 Louise Avenue Knoxville, TN, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 12, 2011. Glenndora was born on March 25, 1958 in Knoxville, TN. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She graduated from Austin-East High School in 1978. She attended Rice College. She was employed by the University of Tennessee for 25 years. Glenndora served as a Sergeant in the United States Army Reserves 20 years before she retired.  Glenndora was preceded in death by: mother, Stessie J. Robinson, sister, Linda Robinson Freeman and brother-in-law, Ronald (Maestro) Freeman. Survived by her two loving and devoted children; son, Keenan Darnell Robinson and daughter, Kendra Nechelle Robinson; sister, Delgloria Robinson (Randy Rivers); nephews, Alfred (Spanky) Robinson, Demond and Derond Freeman; niece, Latoya Freeman; great nephews and niece, Demond, Jr., Elijah, Derond, Jr., and Jada Freeman; devoted cousin, Gerald Revels, Bobby Foster and Sherry Smith; special friends, Lee and Angelia Ross, Deborah Reeves, Frances Dougherty, Clinton and Terry Burns, Brenda and Terry Green, Teresa Bailey, Kathy and Denise (Niecy) Locke and extended families, Robinsons, Freemans, Revels, Kincaid’s and Bomars, co-workers at The University of Tennessee and The Knoxville Job Corps Center. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses in ICU at Mercy Hospital and the employees at the Super Dollar Grocery Store. On Friday, August 19, 2011, visitation will begin at 11:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Pastor Ronnie Revels officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery.  The service will conclude with a full dove release.  Family and friends are asked to assemble at Unity Mortuary 1425 McCalla Avenue prior to the wake.

Lawson, Donald R. – departed this life on August 10, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age to later join Tabernacle Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Homer and Zelma Lawson; sisters, Eleanor Breeden and Betty Terry; mother-in-law, Eloise Brown and a very special aunt, Lois Littles.

 He leaves to mourn his passing: a loving and devoted wife, Patricia Lawson; loving children: Gerald (Ariel) Wells of Nashville, TN, Brandon Wells and Arthur Lawson, both of Knoxville, Chimere Wells of Brandon, MS, Carla, Nancy, Aishia and Asia Lawson, Susan Johnson and Donna Smith, all of Knoxville; special grandchildren, who were the joy of his life: Genesis Wells of Nashville, TN, Acasia Lawson, Brandon Wells-Marengo, James Kirby, Crystal and Tabatha Smith, Latasha Clemmons and Michael Johnson, all of Knoxville; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Jo) Lawson of Maryville, TN; brothers-in-law, Eddie Wells and John Brown, both of Knoxville.  The family will be at the home 2541 Linden Avenue.  Visitation will be Monday, August 15, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Pastor Christopher R. Battle, Sr. officiating.

(Gilbert_Sanders_program) Sanders, Gilbert E. – of Sterchi Village, 1646 Maremont Road, Knoxville, Tennessee, slept away on Monday, August 9, 2011 at Shannondale Healthcare Center. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Gilbert attended Knoxville City Schools. He was a truck driver for Colonial Freight Systems, Inc. for over 30 years, driving all over the United States. Left to cherish his memory: mother, Liz “Mamma Liz” Sanders; first wife, companion Arlease “Lisa” Freeman –Sanders; daughter, April Sanders; son, Brian (Gail) Sanders, Mableton, Ga.; grandchildren, Karyea Sanders, Tein Williams, Brian Christian Sanders and Allona Stanfield; brothers, Lindsey “Lindell” (Debra),  Savannah, GA, Anthony “Tony” (Nancy KK) and Ronald Sanders, Knoxville; aunts, Mellow M. Every, Lenora Davis and Audrey (Nathaniel) Mitchell, Newark, NJ; devoted nieces, who were also his caregivers, Tiara Sanders and Kaynisha; devoted nephew, Jeffrey Davis, a host of other nieces, nephews and relatives; close childhood friend, James (Nim) Slay and special friend, Brenda Bishop. Special thanks to his co-workers at Colonial Freight Company, Shannondale Healthcare Center 5^th floor staff for their excellent care and Gary Braden and family. Family and friends are asked to assemble at Unity Mortuary at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011. Visitation will be on Friday, August 12, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Reverend A. D. Baxter, Eulogist. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike.  The service will conclude with a full dove release. The family will be at the home of “Mamma Liz”, 3001 Lay Avenue.

(Charles_Calloway_program) Callaway, Charles- born Nov. 14, 1910 in Loudon, Tennessee to Alfred and Estella Callaway, died July 30, 2011. He was one of Tabernacle Baptist Church’s oldest members. Preceded in death by wife, Frances Holmes Callaway, sons: Charles Alfred, Kenneth, Robert and Roscoe Callaway and a grandson, Anthony Robinson. Survived by daughters: Frances Callaway Parks (Chicago), Patricia Robinson and Harriet Foster (Knoxville); grandchildren: Michael K. (Lawanda) Parks (Byram, MS), Charissa Robs and Monique Davis (Knoxville), Allan Parks (Chicago), Timothy Callaway (Nashville) and Tammy Callaway Nelson (Atlanta); nieces, Jamesetta Shipe (Texas) and Cynthia (Duane) Bryd (Columbus, OH); a very devoted friend, Lena Delaney (Georgia). The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 4, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the funeral to follow at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Pastor Christopher Battle, Sr. officiating. Interment will be Friday, August 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The service to conclude with a full dove release.

(Lois_Little_program) Littles, Lois Wells “Granny Lois”-age 87, born January 1, 1924 to Gussie and Susie Chamberlain Wells in Plum Branch, SC.  “Granny Lois” entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 30, 2011.  Preceded in death by husband, David Little, Sr.; daughter, Renda Hundley; sons, James “Tabvin” Wells, Sandy and Terry Littles; grandsons, David Kirkland and Tommy Hundley, Jr. and granddaughter, Dondra Wells. 

She leaves to cherish her memory: devoted sons: Melvin Wells of Seattle, WA, David (Marilyn) Little of Atlanta, GA and Ralph (Rosalyn) Little of Knoxville; daughters: Susan Little of Washington DC and Tonja Little of Atlanta, GA; 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; aunt, Genora May of Bronx, New York; sister-in-law, Marion Wells; nieces and nephews: John Brown, Patricia (Donald) Lawson, Bernice (Herman) Phillips, Carl (Sharon) and Chris (Denise) Neal, Eddie and Tyrone Wells, all of Knoxville, Clarence (Monique) Neal of Atlanta, GA and Anthony (Diane) Wells of Temple, TX; devoted cousins: Eunice Easley, Andrina Manning and Secolia Soloman; the Freeman and Wells’ families and her Tabernacle Church family including a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name.  The family will be at the home, 2641 Sunset Avenue.  Saturday, August 6, 2011, visitation hour from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by the homegoing celebration at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2137 Martin Luther King Avenue.  Reverend Richard Gadzekpo officiating.  The interment will take place at New Gray Cemetery immediately after the homegoing celebration.  A full dove release will conclude the service.