Dixson, Doris Kay – was born April 2, 1940 in Knoxville, TN to the late Frederick Lowery and Louise Lowery Kelly. She fell asleep in the bosom of our Lord and Savior on August 20, 2013 in Miami, FL. She was preceded in death by siblings; Ruth McCallie, Joyce Williams and Marvin Lowery, Sr. Left to cherish her memory: husband, William Dixson, Sr.; children, Sandra (Nathaniel) Daniels, William (Kivia) Dixson, Jr. and Toby (Betty) Dixson; god daughter, Kejoria Sawyer; sisters, Marcia Battle and Yvette (Terry) Giles; brother-in law, Julian Dixson; sisters in law, Lillie (Ray) Curd, Mary Thomas, Julia (Jessie) Rogers,  Helen Winton and Almazine (James) Williams; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren; nieces; nephews, aunts, other relatives and friends; special niece, Dawn Dixson; special friends, Bernice Walton, Debra Haynes and Betty Lowery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1750 Delaware Avenue from 1:00 to 1:30 PM with Memorial Service to immediately follow. Reverend Benjamin E. Lewis, Jr. officiating. Inurnment to follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release. In lieu of flowers please send memorial to First Calvary Baptist Church. Friends may visit family at 4328 Skyline Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914.

Johnson, James Lee “Baldy” – of Knoxville, departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Parkwest Hospital. Retired from Y-12 with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by: mother, Lydia Kilby Johnson; father, Joe Johnson; sister Mary Ellen Johnson; daughter, Jamesena Pratt. Survivors:  daughter, Cherain (Derrick) Patterson; granddaughters, Jayda, and Derraie; devoted friend Mary Winton. The family will receive friends on 11 AM until 12 Noon with funeral to follow on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at First AME Zion Church with Reverend Michael McNair officiating. Interment to follow at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Governor John Sevier Highway. The family will assemble at 122 Cedar Avenue. Services to conclude with full dove release.