Archive for December 10th, 2012

Gwinn, Sonya Ann Graves

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Gwinn, Sonya Ann Graves – of Knoxville transitioned from this life into eternal rest and peace on December 10, 2012. She was born to the union of Donald Graves and the late Mary Lunch Graves on September 4, 1951. She was a graduate of Austin-East High School Class of 1969. She attended Maryville and Knoxville College. She retired from the Knox County School System – Sam E. Hill Preschool.  Preceded in death by:  husband, Eric C. Gwinn; mother, Mary L. Graves; sister, Donna Blakney; brother, Carlos E. Graves, Sr.; niece, Sonya Sullivan; great-grandnephew, Vent E. Sullivan. Left to cherish memories:  father, Donald E. Graves; devoted sister and caregiver, Vicki (Michael) Burris, Tamela Griffin; brother, Jerry Graves; step-son, Eric C. Gwinn, Jr.; 2 brothers-in-law;  1 sister-in-law; 1 aunt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends, Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:00-11:30 AM with funeral services to follow at Lomax Temple AME Zion Church. Interment to follow at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 5901 Lyons View Pike. Service to conclude with full dove release. Family will receive friends at 2433 Selma Avenue Knoxville, TN.

Mattie K. Moore

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Moore, Mattie K.  – of Knoxville passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 at her residence. Preceded in death by father, Leonard Dupree, mother, Minnie Dupree Walker, brothers, Robert, Leonard and Junell Dupree, sisters, Margaret Clayton, Maybell Brown and Georgia Ruth Anderson. Leaves to cherish her memories: sons, Charlie, Ervin and Mickey Moore, Anthony, Leonard and Michael North; daughters, Rosemary (Clarence) Mack, Terrell North, Minnie (Raymond) Isom; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 5:00 – 6:00pm at Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Marty Jordan officiating and Pastor Gregory Sawyer eulogist. Interment will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Highland Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN.