Miller, David A. – passed away Saturday, April 26, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center-St. Mary’s. He was born March 17, 1944 in Knoxville, TN to Edward and Leanna Miller. Preceded in death by parents; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. Survivors: devoted wife, Gwendolyn Chaney-Miller; daughters, Yahphette (Marcus) Walton, Shawna Chaney, Felicia (Kurt) Mills; sons, Kwabena and Gary (Lejuan) Miller, and Perry (Whitney) Chaney, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter;1 brother, Marvin (Pat) Miller; sister, Charlotte Thompson; several other relatives and special friends too numerous to name. Family will receive friends Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon with funeral services to follow at New Vision Church, 1608 Midpark Road, Knoxville, TN 37921 with Dr. Charles Sanderfur officiating. Interment to follow at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway with full military honors. Services to conclude with full dove release.  In lieu of flowers donations are to be made to Patria Foster Care Agency at 1610 Midpark Road, Knoxville, TN 37921.

Lewis, Charles Hosea – passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center-St. Mary’s. He was born September 25, 1938 in Georgia to Paul Young and Mary Harris. Preceded in death by parents; sons, Kojak and Domonic Lewis; daughter, Terri Lewis; aunt, Margaret Moorehouse; brother, Tommy Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Katrina, Sharin Wright, Conyers, GA, Tammy and Candi; sons, Maron, Anthony, “DJ”, Montez, Kevin and Broderick; 6 brothers; 4 sisters; companion of 30 years, Sylvia Brown; 23  grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 4-4:30 PM with services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Powell, Lonnie Franklin – age 29, went home to the Heavenly Father to receive his wings on April 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Issac Powell; Grandparents, Rosa Lee Curtis and Dock Curtis Jr.; Frank and Vola Powell; and Great Grandparents, Lonnie and Savannah Johnson. He leaves to cherish the memory of his life: A loving and devoted mother, Geraldine Taylor; stepfather, Paul Taylor Sr.; brother, Michael (DaSheena) Curtis; sisters, Charity Powell and Brandy (Gerald) Pasley; two nieces, Shataya Curtis and Brooklynn Curtis; two nephews, JaVontae’ Lenoir and Micah Curtis; special family friends, Tena Selby and Christina Burns; and a host of cousins and friends. The home going service will be on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 537 N. Hall Rd., Alcoa, TN 37701 at 3:00PM with Minister Paul Taylor Sr. officiating.

Fain, Sarah Ruth Harris – 89, departed us on April 24, 2013. She leaves to mourn her daughter, Sherry Fain; sister, Corarine Radical; brother, Curtis Harris and a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3:00 pm, Freedom Fellowship Christian Church, 4310 Papermill Drive Knoxville, TN 37909.

Smith, Alberta James – born August 29, 1930 to the late King Solomon and Margaret Walker entered heavens gates April 24, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving husband, Leroy Smith, Jr.; three sons, Ozel (Tina), Jr.; O’Hara, Sr.; Olanda (Shondrea) James, Ft. Hood, TX; a sister and brother, Ida Walker-Rushton, Detroit, MI and Spence (Cheryl)Walker, Newark, NJ; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends for viewing on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. with funeral service to follow at Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Christopher R. Battle, Sr., officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery.

Hall, Anthony “Tony” – departed his life on April 23, 2013 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born on May 8, 1959 to Katherine Hall and the late James Morgan. Preceded in death by father, James Morgan; sister, Antoinette (Cherry Hall). Tony was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed working and spending time with his crew buddies. Tony was the oldest of six. He leaves to cherish fond memories: wife, Lisa Hall; three daughters, LaShea Hall, Houston, TX, LaTrina Hall, Memphis, TN and LaTempise; grandchildren, Rayne, Briannny, Lela and Terrel; devoted mother, Katherine Hall; brothers,  Reno (Sophia) and John Hall: sisters, Doretha and LaTasha Hall; devoted friend, Tony Hutchenson; other relatives and friends too numerous to name. Special thanks to the Physicians and Nurses of MCC Unit of UT Medical Center and the staff at Laura Manor and Norris Rehabilitation Center. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 29, 2013 from 6:00 – 6:30 PM with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Pastor David Upton, officiating, Rev. Robert Hall eulogist.

Slay, Margaret Ann – went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by mother, Daisy Slay; daughters, Maelene and Alisha Slay; nephew, John Word, Jr., and Joseph Mobley, Jr. Survived by children, Steven D. (Diedrea) Allen, Tim Allen, Princess (Eugene) Brown and Charma Allen; nine siblings, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 12: 00 with funeral service to follow at Freedom Fellowship Christian Church 4310 Papermill Drive, with Pastor Derick Wakefield officiating.  Interment to immediately follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Crippen-Smith, Ethel Roberta – of  Brooks Road, Knoxville passed into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her residence. Daughter of the late Charlie and Magnolia Smith.  She was employed at The University of Tennessee Medical for many years in the Newborn Nursery where she acquired many friends. She also worked for CAS Walker and The Sanford of Motor Products. She leaves to mourn her passing but cherish her memory: daughters, Sharon Crippen and Pamela Cutwright; grandchildren, Kevin and Crystal Cutwright; great-grandchildren, Jalen Jamichael Hurston and Kayah  Cutwright ; devoted cousin, Essie Goody, Ulysses Thompson and family; two sister-in-laws, Sarah Nelson Crippen and Josie Crippen; extended families of Morganton, North Caroline and Roanoke, VA; devoted niece, Alberta Walker; nephew, James Staples, Jr.; devoted friends Evelyn Carter, Jimmie Ball, Hannah Ellis, Eudora Sharp and Secolise Solomon and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 12:00 – 12:30 pm with funeral services to follow. Rev. Dr. LaKisha Reeves, officiating.  Interment to follow at TN State Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Hines, Calvin Curtis (Kirby) – age 54 accepted his new wings and joined up with the angels on April 12, 2013 at his residence. Calvin was employed by S & S Cafeteria. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Franklin D. Hines; mother, Arrie Hines ; step-father, Nathaniel Swanson; brother, Anthony  Hines (Tom Cat); grandparents , Calvin (Myra) Hines and George (Callie) Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Mattie Hines; son, Eric Lewis; daughter, Monique Brown; brothers, Franklin D. (Rose) Hines, Spartanburg, SC, George (Maxine) Hines, Johnson City, TN, Johnny Hines, Nathaniel (Faye) Swanson, Knoxville, TN ; sisters, Mary Hall, Chattanooga, TN, Edna Hines, Kimberly Swanson, Tammy (Terry) Logan all of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Kanesha Wade, Fudorewyal Wyle and Tayshawn Brown all of Knoxville, TN; special and devoted friend Janet MeCray; devoted aunt, Ophelia  Johnson, Knoxville, TN; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 11:00am to 12:00noon with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.  Rev. Steve Simpson, officiating. Interment to immediately follow at TN State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Moffett, Jayla Shaekesh – age 20, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by father, Charles “A.J.” Moffett, Jr. She is survived by mothers; LaTesha Bowen and Stacie Allen; father, Daylon Robinson; sister, LaMyisha Griffin; brothers, LaDeries Davis, Deshawn Allen and Jaylen Toms; grandparents, Samuel Smith, Charles Moffett, Sr., Chattanooga, TN., Betty Moffett and Dolly Mack; a host of family and friends. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Unity Mortuary Chapel with funeral services to follow.  Reverend, Norman Jefferson officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release. Family and friends will be gathering at 3023 Woodbine Ave. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Unity Mortuary.