Brooks, Freeman M. – of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2011 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center North. He leaves to cherish his memory: two daughters, Virginia Brooks and Sandra Miller; two sisters, Lorain Coleman and Ruby Manuel and other family members and friends. A special thanks to the staff at Hillcrest Healthcare Center North. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Mitchell Crest Cemetery in Rogersville, Tennessee. Reverend Robert W. Monroe officiating. Interment to follow.

Johnson, Samuel L. – passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran.  Preceded in death by mother, Georgia Rice and a grandson, Xavier “Doobie” Smith.  Mr. Johnson is survived by a loving wife of 47 years, Betty L. Johnson; daughter, Lena Pearl Morrison of Clarksville, TN; son, Linwood (JoAnn) Smith; grandchildren: Keda and Mark Smith, Shannta and Camara Smith of Nashville, TN and Jawanza (Reuben) Figueroa of Los Angeles, CA; 9 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with the funeral to follow.  Pastor Richard S. Brown, Jr. officiating.  Interment will immediately follow the funeral at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  A full dove release will conclude the service.

Dennis, Diana D. – of Knoxville, TN, entered the house of the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2011.  Left to cherish her memory: children, Dyamond Davis and Courtne Jackson; grandchildren: Takeidra Jones, Tiana Younger and Thaiya Davis; mother, Mary Davis; brother, Albert (Amanda) Davis; former husband, Nolan Dennis; devoted friend, Martie Nelson and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 2, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Johnny Watson Eulogist.  A full dove release will conclude the service.

Mills, Shirley Ann– of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Shirley was born on July 5, 1949 to Ms. Teretha Robinson.  She retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after 27 years of service.  Survived by sisters: Brenda Parker and Patricia Johnson; nieces and nephews whom she raised: Ponda, Dion, Than and Erreese; a host of great nieces, great nephews and friends to include caregiver, Mary Davis.  On Thursday, September 1, 2011, the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Reverend Robert W. Monroe officiating.  Interment will immediately follow the funeral at Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike.  Service to conclude with a full dove release.  The family will receive friends at 3210 Landview Drive.

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.