MOORE, HOWARD LEE – age 76, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2009. He was born in Winchester, TN to the late B.F. Kennelly, step-father; William Washington and Annie Moore-Washington. He retired from Knoxville Utilities Board with 20 years of service. He was well known as an entrepreneur to family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; brothers, Willie Moore, Charles Washington, Allen Washington, and Dr. James Washington; daughter, Penny Moore. Survived by; wife of 56 years, Shirley Evelyn Moore; daughters, Joyce Burton, Tawanda (Thomas) Tucker, Lisa Moore, and Sylvia Moore Woolfolk; grandsons, Anthony (Tandalyn) Burton and Tawayne Tucker; granddaughters, Tiffany Tucker, and Penny Burton; great-grandchildren, Justyce and Anthony Burton lll; aunt, Callie Buckner, Cleveland, OH; sisters, Louise Hill, Helen Brown, Mickey Kennelly, Cleveland, OH, Annie Role of Winchester, TN, Jean Kennelly, Cleveland. OH, JoAnn Kennelly, Cleveland, OH; brothers, Ben Kennelly, Chicago, IL, Reynolds Kennelly, Cleveland, OH; friend, Eddie Jones; many other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives. The family will receive friends at Unity Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 from 1:00-1:30 PM with funeral services to follow. Minister Anthony Burton Jr. officiating. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Services will conclude with a dove release. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Please leave condolences below…

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from November 22 to November 24, 2009

LEWIS, RICHARD D. – age 67, of Knoxville, departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born in Lenoir City, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Jean Lewis; son, Alvin Young; brothers, Rufus Hardin and Robert Lewis. He is survived by: wife, Elizabeth Lewis; daughters: Andrea Young and Ravese; son: Javel; brothers and sisters-in-law: Thomas (Margaret) Walker, Lewis (Linda) Haley, Johnnie Thompson, Patsy Parker and James Wilkerson; devoted Steve Cozart; devoted friends: Thomas Hardy, Toletha Davis, and Juvenia Love; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 1:00-2:00 PM with services to follow. Bishop Kelvin Cash officiating. Interment to follow at Martel Cemetery in Lenoir City, TN. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Please leave condolences below…

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from November 14 to November 16, 2009

KEITH, CALEB “GORDON”, JR. – of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Layla; daughter, Barbara “Lynn” Mahoney (Darryl) and granddaughter, Darilyn Mahoney. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Caleb and Rosalie Keith and sister, Marie Campbell. He was a graduate of Austin High School and was the current president of the class of 1948. He served as a decorated Korean War Combat Veteran. After 32 years of service, he retired from Rohm and Haas of Knoxville, TN. Gordon was a life long member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church and he was a faithful attendee of Tabernacle Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon at Unity Mortuary Chapel, with funeral services to follow. Reverend Christopher R. Battle, Jr. officiating. Interment to follow at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. The service will conclude with a dove release. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Please leave condolences below…

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from November 11 to November 12, 2009

Hill, Edward O. – age 80 of Knoxville, TN passed away on October 28, 2009 at UT Medical Center. Edward was born to Luke and Elsie Hill on June 26, 1929 in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Luke and Elsie Hill; sisters, Hazel Powell and Ethel Barton. He is survived by wife, Bobbie Hill; daughter, Karen Hill-Davis; grandson, Kevin Davis, U. S. Navy; granddaughter, Robyn Davis; great granddaughter, Deidra Davis; sister-in-law, Annette Vance; brothers, Willard Hill of Munice, IN and Guilford (Louella) Hill, Cleveland, TN; nephew, Alwyn Powell. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 6:00 until 7:00 PM at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church with funeral services to follow. Rev. Michel S.E. Caldwell officiating with Bishop Guilford Ronnie Hill Eulogist. Entombment services will be on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Highland South Memorial Park at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Rogers Memorial Baptist Church and Cansler Branch Y.M.C.A. Services to conclude with a full dove release.

Allen, Felicia Inez “Flee” – age 37, was suddenly called by the Master on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. She was born to Ronald Allen and Linda Baker on January 12, 1972. She was a God-fearing woman that accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of Greater St. John Baptist Church located in Nashville, TN. Felicia enjoyed reading, taking pictures and being around her family. She was a License Practical Nurse who loved helping others, and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Samuel and Marjorie Allen; her maternal grandfather; James Hodge; aunts, Velma Hodge Martin and Aubrey Allen Sherles. Felicia is survived by her parents, Ronald (Nancy)Allen and Linda (Richard) Baker; sister, Kara Allen; brother, Jeremiah Baker; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Hodge; stepbrother, James Thomas; stepsister, Shayla Thomas; devoted cousins, Ronya Newell and Jaylene Younge; a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM at MT. Sinai Baptist Church, Clinton TN with memorial service to follow at 1:00 PM. Reverend William Caldwell, officiating; Pastor Herbert T. Brown, Eulogist. Services will conclude with a dove release.

In Memory of
MR. WILLIAM V. POWELL, JR.
June 29, 1930
March 18, 2009

If we could talk about the wonderful man he was, even the words that follow would not capture the essence that was William V. Powell, Jr. He was, quite simply, a beautiful man inside and out. He was incredibly giving and made huge sacrifices for his community, his wife, his son and his grandchildren.

William V. Powell kept a garden. A garden of the heart; he planted all the good things, that gave our lives their start. He turned us to the sunshine, and encouraged us to dream; fostering and nurturing the seeds of love. And when the winds and rain came, he protected us enough; but not too much because he knew we would stand up strong and tough. His constant good example, always taught us right from wrong; guidance for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are William V. Powell’s garden, we are his legacy. He will live on inside of us forever for that is all our heart knows.

You are missed by Lula, Alwyn, Thandi, Sibongile Powell, Lorato Lester, relatives and friends. Please leave condolences below…