Wright-Ray, Patricia Ann, of Knoxville, TN – age 84 departed this life on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice with her family at her side. She was a member of Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Flossie Clark. She leaves to mourn her passing two devoted children; Kenneth W. (Theresa) Wright of Orlando, Florida and daughter Atty. Sheryl (Avon) Rollins, Sr. of Knoxville, TN; two devoted grandchildren; Cherie and Devon; one great-granddaughter,  Allison McCord-Jones of Atlanta, GA and one great-great granddaughter, Taylor Renee Smith; very special grandchildren, Avon (Elizabeth) Rollins, Jr. and Avondria Rollins; great- grandchildren, Giavonni Rollins-Andrews, Amariana Rollins-Steele, Nkosi Rollins, Avon Rollins III and Erica Rollins Fugate; many nieces, nephews and friends; devoted caregiver and family friend Teresa Whaley, lifelong best friend, Mrs. Andrenia Manning. Mrs. Wright was  affectionately known and loved as “Mama” and “Mama Pat” by her extended family to include Goddaughters; Jessica (Damien) Bowers, Jennifer (Lionel) Garrett both, Atlanta, GA and Angela Sparkman; Nashville, TN., Carol Scott, Concord, North Carolina, Rodney Wilson (Mabel), Pat Wykle, Cynthia (J.D.), Smith, Patricia (Lynn) Netherland, Julia Yette Rhinehart, Michael Stephens, Audria McFarland, Tanya (James) Page, and Commissioner Diane (John) Jordan. The family would like to thank the physicians at U.T. Hospital with special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Brinkman of U.T. Family Physicians West, Dr. Evelyn Davidson and the staff and nurses at Hillcrest Nursing Home South. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 15, 2013, from 11:00 to 12:00 Noon at Unity Mortuary Chapel with funeral service to follow with Rev. Charles N. Darden, officiating, prayers by Rev. Dr. John A. Butler, Presiding Elder and Rev. John Jordan, Pastor of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. The services will conclude with full dove release. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc.

Gillespie, Hildrith D. Johnson, age 93 transitioned from this earth to heaven at her residence on Friday, February 8, 2013. Member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, James E. Gillespie, mother, Louise Johnson, sisters, Darnetta Johnson and Revester Murphy Jarnigan, grandchildren, DeWayne, Diane and Marcus and other relatives including Patricia McKinney. She will be remembered by her sons, Frank and Dr. J. Harvey Gillespie; daughters, Janie Gillespie, Sylvia G. (James ) Hughes, Hildrith C. Gillespie, Darneta G. Brown and Bonita Gillespie; 15 grandchildren to include Juanita G. (Phillip) Harris, Paul Gillespie, Lisa G. Davis and Carol Gillespie. Twenty-five (25) great- grandchildren; 11 great- great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews : Patsy and Rosaline Johnson families; Dorothy Murphy Jenkins family; Martha Gillespie family; the Geter and Ann Dingus Cash families; The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM with funeral service to follow at Mount Zion Baptist Church 2714 Brooks Avenue. Rev. Leroy Franklin, Officiating. Internment at New Gray Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release. In lieu of flowers make contributions to the Howard Circle of Friends/Alzheimer’s of Tennessee, Inc.