Love, Edna B., age 98 passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Tennova Healthcare-St. Mary’s. She was born June 24, 1914 to E.J. and Ida Irene Billingsley. She was preceded her in death by parents; two sisters, 1 brother; loving husband, Leba L. Love, Sr.; 2 sons and 1 daughter. She leaves celebrating her homegoing: daughters, M. I. “Sara Frances” Love, devoted daughter, Rosaria (John) Mack; grandchildren, Sorrell, Leroy (Nikitia), Edna Sissy (Rush), Hastie II (Gloria), Penny, devoted grandson, Marcus (Toni); 17 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; devoted friend and Sunday school teacher, Mildred Alexander; a host of other family and friends too numerous to name At the request of Mrs. Love a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Alcoa Highway. Family will assemble at Unity Mortuary at 11:00 AM and proceed to the cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Bowman, Barbara J. “Bobbie Jean” born in Montgomery, AL on July 15, 1942, received her wings on May 27, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital Knoxville, TN. She was employed in the financial department for Goody’s Family Clothing for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother: Susie L. Turner; uncles, Perry Shugars, Sr. and Herbert “Bubba” Fosters; grandsons, Damion Boyd and C J Debro. She leaves to cherish her memories: sons, Zeste (Valerie) Debro, Melvin Debro, James (Deborah) Bowman and Chris Bowman; daughters, Lisa, Tina Bowman, Tara Phillips; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; devoted friend more like a sister Evelyn Carter, and members of The Conversations Pit Lounge. Special thanks to Ft. Sanders Select Specialty 4^th floor staff. Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 12:30 – 1:00 pm with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Isaiah Blackman, officiating, Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Henderson, Beatrice of Knoxville, Tennessee entered this life on March 1, 1927. She entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital.”Miss Bea” as she was lovely called was a warm, sweet, loving person. She loved God, life and people. She retired from Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital after 30 years of service.  She was a faithful member of Cherry Street Church of God Sanctified. Preceded in death by parents, and two sons. Left to cherish memories: sons,  Herman Glenn and Michael (Altricia) Glenn of CA, William (Telena) Henderson of MD, Mark (Tamara) Henderson of NC and Brian Henderson of IL; daughters, Shirley Glenn of CA, Paulette (Allen) Flowers  of Knoxville and Janet (John) Young of TX; 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grand-children; 8 great-great-grandchildren; numerous cousins and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 12:00 until 1:00 PM with funeral services to follow at Cherry Street Church of God Sanctified. Interment to follow at Mt Olive Cemetery on Maryville Pike. Family will assemble at 701 S. Cherry Street, Knoxville, TN. Services to conclude with full dove release.