Harper William Edward “Pee-Wee”- age 53, passed away November 9, 2011 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home.  He was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1975.  William was employed as a tailor at Sears and later worked at the Lunch House and Ideal Cleaners, until his health began to decline.  He was well known throughout the Burlington Community. 

Preceded in death by mother, Carrie Harper and brother Willie J. Harper, Jr. He leaves to mourn his passing: father, Willie J. Harper, Sr.; devoted and loving caregiver and sister, Charlotte D. Moore; sisters, Stephanie Lenoir and Petrina L. Williams; brother, Michael (Glenda) Andrews; sister-in-law: Gloria A. Harper, all of Knoxville; a host of relatives and friends.  Special thanks to Hospice and the Nursing Staff at Hillcrest North.  Special thanks to David Widener RN.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at Unity Chapel.  Pastor Eugene Carter officiating.  The family will assemble at 3607 Ashland Avenue

Washington, Calvin Earl “C-Dog”- departed this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 comfortably at home with his family.  He was born in Knoxville, TN on May 29, 1958 to Melvin Johnson and Margaret Washington.  He attended Austin High School and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Joan Joyce “Big Sis” Davis and cousin, BG Washington (New York).  He leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Margaret; daughter, Devona Wilder (Matthew Johnson); son, Calvin Washington; 5 grandchildren: Victor Harris, Mahala Johnson, Calvin Washington, Ma’Kynzee and Ma’Laun Johnson; a host of devoted nephews, nieces and cousins too numerous to name.  Special love to LaWanda Hines, Vivian (Robert) Holland, Jamesena Davis and special thanks to UT Hospice.  Devoted friends: Tony Griggs, Dewayne “Tree” Christian, Gene Evans, Al, Darrell “Chicken Man” Willis, Ed Prigmore and the Square. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 14, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Reverend Cleveland officiating.  Interment will immediately follow the service at Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike.  A full dove release will conclude the service.

Colbert, Vivian Geraldine Rodgers- born March 9, 1931, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2011.  She was a member of Community Evangelistic Evangelical Presbyterian Church (CEC).  Preceded in death by husband, Thomas A. Colbert, daughter, Janice L. Matthews, parents, Zack and Willie Mae (Harris) Rodgers, Sr. and brother, S. Paul Rodgers.

Survived by: sisters, Louella Crump and Willie J. Wagoner; brothers: William (Roxie) and Truman (Gloria) Rodgers; sisters-in-law: Angelita and Vernia; brother-in-law, L.V.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include: Barbara Whittington, Rosa Chappell, Willie Mae Cutwright and Susie Brooks.  Special thank you to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Hillcrest South for the excellent care given to our love one.  Special thanks to the S.A.L.T. members of CEC Church.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at Community Evangelistic Church, 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike.   Reverend Joseph B. Smith officiating and Eulogist Reverend Reginald Strong .  Interment will immediately follow the service at Foster Chapel Cemetery.  A full dove release will conclude the service.