Buley, James – passed away December 30, 2011. Mr. Buley was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He was a devoted member of The Salvation Army for many years. Preceded in death by spouse, Emma Buley, parents, Ralph Buley and Ruth Henry, siblings, Earl Buley and Sandra Wykle.  He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Rosetta, Carol, Jennifer, Gregory and Dwight; stepchildren, Gwendolyn, Kathleen, Andre, Mark, Janice and Craig; siblings, Brenda, Evelyn and George; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Wednesday, January 11, 2012, a graveside service will take place at TN State Veterans Cemetery.

Walton, Anthony Eugene “Cool Uncle Tony”- age 50, born to the union of Bernice and Lester M. Walton, Sr. on October 27, 1961. Tony was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1980.  Tony was a U.S. Army Veteran and self employed as a Contract Electrician. Tony was a car enthusiast; his favorite model was the ultimate muscle car. He was a member of IBEW 760. Preceded in death by devoted father, Lester, Sr. and loving grandparents, Henry (Margaret) Walton. Tony leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Juanita Simmons Walton; step-daughters: Tyler and Lyigia Simmons; step-grandson, Keyland Simmons Moore; loving and devoted mother, Bernice Walton; devoted sisters: LeRhonda (Paul) Hill and Sherri Walton; devoted brother, Lester M. Walton, Jr.; 6 nieces and 1 nephew whom he loved as his own children; a host of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the doctors and staff at UT Medical Center Critical Care Unit. On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at Eternal Life Harvest Center, Western Avenue. Pastor James H. Davis officiating. Interment will immediately follow at TN State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway where full military honors and dove release will conclude the service.

Britton, Mildred – born Mildred Mitchell in Knoxville,  TN, was blessed with 91 years of love and life. Mrs. Britton passed from this life to begin a better life with our Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2011.  During her 91 years, Mildred married and raised a family. After being widowed in 1956, Mildred earned a degree in Registered Nursing while raising six children. She leaves to celebrate her life, one daughter of three, Wanda, and one son of four, Ronald, and, many loved grand and great grand children. A memorial mass of love will be held by the family at Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Ave., Knoxville, TN, on Tuesday morning, December 27, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Page, Gwendolyn Ann – entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2011. A memorial celebrating her life will be Friday, December 23, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Christopher Ray Battle officiating.

Mitchell, Shaniah L. – joined the heavenly angels on December 16, 2011 at UT Medical Center as a result of an automobile accident. Shaniah was a student at Hardin Valley High School. She was a wonderful daughter, devoted sister, beautiful granddaughter and a fun-loving friend to everyone who knew her. If you knew her, you would know the color of the day was “PINK.”  Shaniah was a happy and free-spirited young lady. She will be sorely missed, but to know that God had another course for her to take has been accepted. Shaniah will affectionately kiss again the cheeks of her maternal grandfather, Robert Woody and paternal grandmother, Carolyn Mitchell as they welcome her to her new home. She leaves to cherish her memory: loving and devoted mother, Selena Parks; devoted father, Shannon (Frenchie) Mitchell; brothers to include devoted brother, Derek “DJ” Kellogg, Jr, Shannon and Eli Mitchell and Aaron Davis; sisters: Taiya and Kennedy Mitchell; maternal grandmother, Lelia Thomas Rivers; paternal grandfather, Willie Mitchell; aunts: Rasha Miller and Betty (Robert) Hackler; uncles: Clinton Woody of Atlanta, Richard (Katrina) and Dale Mitchell; devoted cousins, Carol Hackler, Shakira Nash of Atlanta and Kidada Wilson; devoted friends: Sierra Elliott, Danielle Harris, Shyan Strunk, Briann Hull, Kristin Conklin and Amanda McRae; a host of other relatives and friends. The family extends a special thank you to everyone for their love and support shown to them during this most difficult time. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at Freedom Fellowship Christian Church, 4027 Papermill Road.  Pastor Derrick Wakefield officiating. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens where a full dove and balloon release will conclude the service.

Hunt, Otis Eugene “Pumpkin Hunt”- was born November 22, 1947 to the late Lillie P. “Sis Hunt” Hunt. Otis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 12, 2011. Preceded in death by mother, brother, Maurice King and uncle, Garfield Hunt. Survivors are children: Lisa Hunt, Sherri Maple, Shawn and Tenecia Murphy, Keywonder Vinson, Otis Hunt and Angel Murphy; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; father, David Goins; brothers: Larry “Butch”, William “Pouchie” and “Mickey” King; sisters: Joyce (Ron) Harris, Regina (Louis) King-Pheasant, both of Nashville, Yvonne and Latethia (Vernon Johnson) Goins, Davina and Latasha King; aunt, Bernice Hunt of Maryland; a host of other relatives and friends. The family extends special thank you to Nurse Aid, Lynn Strong, Amedisys Hospice Care and Hillcrest North. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Gregory Hopkins officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike. A full dove release will conclude the service.

Hall, Andrew C. – of Knoxville, passed away on December 12, 2011 at Tennova St. Mary’s Hospital. Andrew was employed at Sam’s Wholesale, Fort Sanders and Kerns Bakery for many years. He was born to the late Ernest Sr. and Ida Hodge Hall. Preceded in death by devoted former wife, Judy Hall; brothers: June, Fred, Haynes, Ed, Johnny and Carl Hall; sisters: Margaret Barbay, Mildred Cross, Betty Battle and Helen Hall. He is survived by daughters, Lisa and Candance Hall; devoted stepchildren: Ricky, Larry and Toni Cade and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Boya, Sandra Faye- was called home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2011. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Papa Doc Douchett Boya, devoted daughter, Excina Cates, parents, George (Marie) Brabson and sister, Lola Mae Cates.  Survivors are children: Bottavian, Papa Doc Dupree and Saundrell Boya; grandchildren: JaNosha, JaNesha, Benji, Joy and ZaMiya Boya and DeAndre’ Foster; beloved sisters, Katrina (Zachary) Merchant and Bonita (Billy) Henegar; brothers: George Jr., Richard (Vicki) and Carl Brabson; nieces: Michelle Drew, TyNequa, Etholia “Ann” and Marie Brabson and Sankinna Merchant; nephews: JaMarcus Brabson, Maurice Merchant, Shevolton, Orlando and TiVon Winston, Michael Drew, Jr. and Tavorres Weston, Jr.; devoted cousins, Rayvetta Kyle-Flack and Dorothy Kyle-Williams; devoted friend, Julia Page; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The family extends a special thank you to Laurel Manor Healthcare Center.