Allen, Matthew Henry – age 70, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2010. He attended Beardsley Jr. High School Class of 1957. He was preceded in death by: mother, Cassie McGee; brother, Donald Williams and sister, Barbara Billingsley. He leaves to cherish his memories: brothers, James “Papa” (Yolanda), Paul “Dusty” (Yolanda) and Alvin (Mattie) McKenzie of Knoxville, TN; sisters, Juliette Day of Atlanta, GA and Debra (Louis) McKnight of Hopkinsville, KY; brotherly friend, Puddin (Tammy) Johnson; former wife, Loretta Allen; devoted friends, Mary Cline, Jimmie Duncan, Larry Carr, Moran family, Green Turf Golf Association and many devoted nieces, nephews and other family members. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Unity Mortuary 11:00 – 12:00 with services to follow. Elder Terence Pitchford officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Arnold, Marcus Todd III, – went on a journey with our Lord on January 17, 2010. We were blessed by his presence, October 12, 2009. Preceded on his journey by: grandfather Marcus Arnold, Sr. Left to rejoice his life: mother, Shanera Romero; father, Marcus  Todd Arnold Jr.; sisters, Aleah, Xia, Nissiah and Kimoney Arnold; grandparents, Amber (Todd) Mathis and Tracy Ray; great-grandparents, Nancy Komero and Thoresa Shoemaker; and a host of family and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, January 25, 2010 from 5:30-6:00pm with services to follow at Unity Mortuary. Reverend Steve Simpson officiating. Interment to be PRIVATE.