Jones, Vivian Lee– age 87 passed away on Jan. 30, 2011.  She was the daughter of the late Leola and Joe Jones of Philadelphia, TN and the sister of the late Joe T. Jones (Dorothy) of Knoxville.  She is survived by her beloved adopted family of Mrs. Patricia Hawkins and Keyana H. Parker; niece, Ramona J. Tucker (Willis), nephew Joe T. Jones (Denise) and a host of relatives and friends.  Graveside service will be held at Highland South, Friday, Feb. 4 at 12 noon.  Family will gather at Unity Mortuary at 11:30 am. Rev. Robert Monroe officiating.

Jenkins, Timothy D. – age 41, of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 21, 2011.  Timothy was born November 6, 1969 in Gaffney, SC.  He was a 1989 graduate of Austin East High School and served in the United States Navy for 12 years.  He was a faithful member of Calvary Revival Church Greeters Ministry in Virginia.  He had a loving heart, a gentle spirit and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  Preceded in death by his father, Sammie L. Jenkins.  Survived by mother, Ann Johnson; son, Timothy Seth Jenkins; brothers, Terry Jenkins of Gaffney SC, Roger Jenkins of Nashville, TN, and Sammie Jenkins, Sr.; sisters, Beverly Wynn, Kim Blair and Ramona Jenkins; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of friends.  A special thanks to all of his caregivers, VA social workers, devoted friends Lynnwood Hoskie, Robin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Pope and his church family in Virginia.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook officiating.  On Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11:30 a.m., the interment will be at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike.  Services to conclude with full military honors and a full dove release.

Proctor, Ruth J. of Knoxville passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011 at Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care. She was an original member of St. Luke Episcopal Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Joseph A. Proctor, Jr.  Survived by son, Joseph A. (Evelyn) Proctor, III; daughter, Dr. Idelia Phillips and a host of relatives and friends.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at St. Luke Episcopal Church at 600 S. Chestnut Street.  Father David Pina officiating.  Interment at Highland Memorial on Sutherland Avenue.  The service will conclude with a full dove release.

Cates, Lola Mae– age 54, passed away January 13, 2011.  Preceded in death by parents, George and Marie Brabson; son, Tavorres Delsalvio Weston, Sr.  Survivors to include grandsons: Tavorres Weston, Jr. and Jaquan Weston; brothers, George Brabson, Jr., Carl Brabson, Richard (Vickie) Brabson; sisters, Sandra Boya, Bonita (Billy) Henegar, Katrina Merchant; devoted nieces: Etholia Brabson and Sekinna Merchant; special friends to include Michele Winston, Marcella Wolfe and Vanisha Weston and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and the Mount Olive Baptist Church family.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at Mount Olive Baptist Church.  Rev. Dr. Latisha Reeves officiating. Interment will be at New Gray Cemetery immediately following the service.  The service to conclude with a full dove release.