Angela Marie Jones was born in Knoxville, TN on the 4^th of September 1961 to Herman and Stanley Martin. She was a graduate of Fulton High School, class of 1979. Angela was a dedicated employee of The Knox County Juvenile detention center for 16yrs. A social butterfly, she had a gift for making anyone feel welcome and comfortable. From her legendary mac & cheese, to “The Greatest Carrot Cake of All-time”, she always had everyone asking before holiday gatherings, “Is Angie cookin’?”. Angela’s warm heart was a blessing to experience. The kindness she shared with those who were fortunate to know her will always be remembered and greatly missed. For those of us she left behind here on earth, it is unfortunate that we will never again be able to see her beautiful smile, hear her contagious laugh, or listen as she sings one of her favorite songs. Paul said, “….to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord…” . We can take comfort in knowing that Angela is not dead but in the presence of God interceding for all of us. If we follow God’s path, we will be reunited in eternity with the sweetest, kindest, and most loving person we had the privilege of knowing, Angela Marie Jones. Preceded in death by mother Stanley Mae Martin, father Herman Edward Martin Sr., brother, Herman Edward Martin Jr., nephew Sadatt Foust. Angela Marie Jones peacefully went to heaven on 31^st of July, 2013. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons Tamaine R. Jones, Jerrick S. Jones;  grandchildren, Jayriauna Jones , Justice Jones, Cricket “Pookie”  Foust; siblings Sylvia Murphy, Samuel Martin, Alice Foust, Dwight Martin, Barbara Turner; uncles William Martin, Donald Walker; aunts Peggy Cunningham, Lilian Walker; nephews Christopher, Shokne, Jimmy, Jabaar, Richard, and Jeff ; nieces Zakia, Michelle, Shamara, Charity, Daphne, Contae, Keshia, Shonda;  faithful friends Amy, Bo, Teresa, Sara; a host of other loving nieces, nephews, and caring cousins; dozens of adoring co-workers at KCJDC, and numerous other devoted friends. We will all miss her eternally. Family will receive friends on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Eternal Life Harvest Center 1801 Western Avenue. Pastor Kevin Perry officiating. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Hwy. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Freeman, Dermaine R. – went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Cancun, Mexico. Preceded in death by grandmother, Laura Freeman. Survived by mother, Vivan Freeman; father, Allan Freeman; sister, LaTasha Freeman; nephews, Jordan and Darrell Freeman; niece, Ladaja Freeman; devoted Friend Latasha Griffin; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and co-workers too numerous to name. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with service to follow at Overcoming Believers Church, 2500 East Fifth Avenue with Pastor Daryl Arnold officiating. Interment to follow at Mt Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Wynn, Steven Alphonzo, was born in Knoxville, TN. on May 29, 1958 to the parents of Robert L. and Virginia Wynn. He exchanged life for eternity suddenly on July 19, 2013 at TN. Medical Center in Murfreesboro. He leaves to cherish his memories, beloved wife, Dayan, loving, mother, Virginia, devoted daughters: Stephanie, Mackenzie, LaCortney, Alexus, and Adaysha. Sisters: Ivy, Laverta, and Mary, brothers: Aaron (Patricia), Roderick (Felecia), Robert Jr. (Lillian), mother-in-law, Linda Little (Ernest), sisters-in-law: Aisha McDaniel (Derrick), Angel Brantley, brothers-in-law: Ray Anthony Waiters Jr., Alonzo Waiters (Courtney), uncles: Raleigh Wynn and Rev. Caggie Scruggs Jr., aunts: Mary Reed and Essie Smith, a host of extended relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with funeral services to follow at Lennon Seney United Methodist Church. Rev. Donald Swift officiating. Interment to immediately follow at Lanes Cemetery, Niota, TN. Service to conclude with full dove release.

Hall, Claude D., Jr. affectionately known to all as “Lil Claude” entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 19, 2013 after his courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by father, Claude E. Hall; grandparents, Jeff and Elizabeth Hall, Lula Cody; brother, Donald Hall. He is survived by mother, Amanda Hall, devoted children and caregivers, Brandon and Ebony Hall, sons, Kendall and Eric Bush; step-daughter, Tiffany (Jeff, Jr.) Hensley; devoted sister and caregiver, Wanda Jett; sister, Barbara Jo (Louis) McClure; brother, Chicko Jett; niece, Alisha McClure; nephews, Anthony Jordan, and Clifton McClure; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 6:00 to 6:30 PM with services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Winton, Elvis R. – born March 13, 1958, to the late Gladys Winton and J B Taylor. He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July, 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Winton, grandparents, Charles (Pauline) Winton, uncle, Wittley Winton, cousins, Loretta Watts, Jackie Ray Watts and William Winton. He will be forever cherished by his devoted ex-wife and friend, Denise Tucker;  son, Antonio (Phyllis) Faulkner; daughters, LaQuitta (Jason) Cullom, and Denisha (Andra) Thompson; grandchildren, Ke’Yanna Thompson, Mary Page, Ta’Won Burris, Thomasia Agnew, Thomas (Ray Ray) Agnew and Ja’Riyah Cullom; sister, Christine Winton; brothers, Pastor Melvin Winton and Willie (Rosella) Winton; aunts, Frances Wiley, Dorothy James; uncle, Charlie Winton; devoted nieces, Shanya Tate and Brodaria Winton; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 10:00 – 10:30am with funeral service to follow. Pastor, David Williams officiating. Interment will follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services will conclude with full dove release.

Elmo (Moe) E. Blackwell of Knoxville, passed away to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, July 14, 2013.  Elmo met no strangers and called everyone friend.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and had a work span that later included years at Fort Sanders Hospital and Tennessee Valley Authority.  He was a faithful member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church and dearly loved the Men’s Ministry of which he was a member.

He is preceded in death by parents Nathaniel and Genie Blackwell and was the last of 14 siblings born to that union.  He leaves to have fond memories family members to include William (Maria) Mills, Chris Bentley, Richard Blackwell, Henry Blackwell, close friends to include caregiver Carol Young, Jimmy Battle, Lonnie McNair, Curtis Ray, Willie James Elder, Robert and Annetta James, Jarrett Bush, Albert Nelson, the residents of Morningside Gardens, and the Rogers Memorial Baptist Church family.

A very heartfelt thank you is extended to Dr. Carla Gillespie and all of the NHC (St. Mary’s) staff who treated him with so much dignity and respect.

Services will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Unity Mortuary with visitation at 11:00 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 11:30, Reverend A.D. Baxter officiating and the Reverend Dr. Michel S.E. Caldwell eulogist.  Interment will follow at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway. Service will conclude with full military honors and dove release.