Adeoba, Marjean Kaiser – was born on July 14, 1961, departed this life at the age of 52 on September 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret D. Tate; father, Eugene Kaiser; sister, Kay Sharon Kaiser and aunt, Ozetta Waters. She leaves to mourn: her daughter, Katrice Kaiser (Stacey Yancey); devoted partner, Andre Dickey; grandchildren, Orlando Page, Dayshawn Page and Ebony Yancey ; sisters, Beverly (Stewart) Wedthoff, Carolyn Kaiser, Jamelba Tate, Stacey Owens, Diane Kaiser, Pencie (David) Shell, Jeanette (Paul) Ingram; aunts, Annette (Charles) Howell, Katie (Lee) Thomas and Hattie Mae Duggins; nieces, Kay Shonda Kaiser– Williams, Margaree Rice and Bevannetta Rice; nephew, Devon Kaiser, Blaine Kaiser- Jones.  Marjean also leaves a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Joseph Tolbert officiating.

Strong, Kathleen took flight for her eternal home, Friday, September 27, 2013 at UT Medical Center. She was a retired teacher of the Knox County School System. She was also an active member of the Payne Ave. Baptist Church for over 60 years and a member of Sigma Gama Rho Sorority, Inc. She was a proud member of the Austin High School class of 1953. She leaves behind to cherish her memories; a dedicated twin sister Athaleen Strong, brother, Murphy Strong, (Eugenia), sister-in-law, Pearlie Strong; devoted niece, Patricia Littlejohn and a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Homegoing services will be held Wednesday, October 2^nd 12:00 noon at Payne Ave. Baptist Church with Family visitation hour at 11:00am. Reverend Richard Brown, officiating, Reverend Kamau Kenyatta, eulogist. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, TN. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Hinton-Patrick, Sydney LaShea – born September 29, 1988, went to be with the King on September 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Murry, Henry Jones, Reverend Wilburt and Lillian Hinton, Sr. Survivors: husband, Marvin Patrick; parents, Melissa Jones and Sidney Hinton I; sisters, Alexus (Richard Stokes) and Latanya Curry; brothers, Sidney Hinton II and Adrian Harris; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins; very special uncle, Richard (Hope) Babson; a dear friend Zenobia Alexander. Very special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY. Family will receive friends on October 5, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Elder Glen Taylor officiating. Interment to Mount Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release. Family will assemble at 3523 Apt. B. Avondale Avenue, after Interment.

Wade, Claude “Tap” J. age 56, of Nashville, TN went home to the Heavenly Father to receive his wings on September 19, 2013. Claude was the first child of the Percy Wade and Willie lue Wade. He was born on November 28, 1956 in Vaden, Mississippi. Claude was a 1974 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He served in the United States Army for three years. He confessed a faith in Jesus Christ under the pastorate of the late Reverend Dozier McKinnon at True light Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Wade. He leaves to cherish his memories:  mother, Willie lue Wade of Oak Ridge, TN; four brothers, Roger Wade of Knoxville, TN; Floyd, Lee Arthur Wade of Oak Ridge, TN. and Junior Wade, St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Tina Wade, St. Louis, Missouri; seven aunts, Alma Stevens of Oak Ridge, TN; Clara Anderson and Bobbie (Fred) King of Minneapolis, MN; Dorothy (Albert) Ross and Ruth (Cuppuner), Stout, Hammond, Indiana, Annie Crawford, Omaha, Nebrask, Bernice Gains, Durant Mississippi; three uncles, C.J.Harris of Mnneapolis, MN. and James (Fannie) Hill of Columbus, GA. and J.W. (Virgie) Wade, East Chicago Heights, Illinois; special friends, Spencer Thompson and Nate Mitchell; a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM with funeral services to follow at True Light Missionary Baptist 3229 George Light Road. Elder Darris Waters, Pastor officiating. Interment to follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Services to conclude with full military honors and dove release.

Gillespie, Janie Mae (Sister), age 74 transitioned from this earth to heaven at her residence on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. A member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center and a member of the Austin High School Class of 1958. Preceded in death by son, DeWayne Perry Gillespie; her parents, James E. and Hildrith D. Johnson Gillespie; and other relatives. She will be remembered by her children, Juanita G. (Phillip) Harris, Paul Gillespie I, Lisa G. Davis and Carol Gillespie; siblings, Frank Gillespie, Sylvia (James) Hughes, Dr. J. Harvey and Hildrith C. Gillespie, Darneta Brown and Bonita Gillespie; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends to include Linda Morris, and Earlene Conner. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M. with funeral service to follow at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Leroy Franklin, Officiating.  Interment at New Gray Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Dales, Pearlie Mae – departed her life peacefully on September 16, 2013 at the University of TN Medical Center.  She was the wife of Isiah Dales, Sr. mother of Mary Carter (Herbert, Sr.), Isiah, Jr. (Mary), Thomas (Bettie), Liz and Lawrence (Andrea) Dales. She is survive by 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Frances Toomer; a host of nieces; nephews cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM with funeral services to follow 4:00 PM at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Minister Van Hardin officiating. The burial will be private.

Carl Summerour, Jr. was born on January 27, 1923 in Marietta, Georgia to Carl and Clara Summerour. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at NHC Columbia in Columbia, Tennessee after a four-day stay. He was educated in the Knoxville School System and was a member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church.  After attending Austin High School, Carl enlisted in the United States Army during the World War II. Upon returning to Knoxville, he went to work for the Northrop Southern Railroad Company, where he remained until his retirement in 1986. He later took employment with Dynamic Security, Incorporation until leaving at the age of eighty-five (85). He then worked briefly for U.S. Security Associates until failing health made this impossible. He married Katherine Elizabeth Goins in 1947 and remained married until her death in 2010. To this union three children were born. In addition to Katherine, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gregory Anthony Summerour; brother, Clarence Summerour; and sisters Clara Banks and Alta Boyd. Those left to cherish his memories are son, Edwin Eugene (Brenda) Summerour; daughters, Aquilla Ellington and Maxine Loretta (Don) Dixon; sister-in-law, Agnes Bush; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 from 12:00 to 12:30 PM with funeral services to follow at 12:30 PM at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Reginald Strong officiating & Eulogist. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery 3500, Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN. Services to conclude with full military honors and dove release.

Hall, William E “Turtle Rock” – departed his life peacefully on September 11, 2013. He was born June 7, 1956 in Knoxville, TN He was preceded in death by: mother, Mezella Hall; father, Roy Bagwell. He leaves to cherish his fond memories: wife, Rochelle; daughters, Khisa, Teona; sons, Jabarr (Tekita)Terrell, Sterling, Travis, DeMarcus and Jalen; sisters, Priscilla (Glenn), Verlina, Sherrie, Janice; brothers, Roy, Prdra, Jimmy (Shelia), Keith and Jerry; 12 grandchildren; 2 uncles; 3 aunts; devoted father and mother-in-law, Lawrence  and Mary Dixson, Sr.; 2 brothers-in-law; 2 sisters-in-law; devoted cousins, Ronnie (Ezekiel) Nelson and Richard Kirkland; devoted friends, William Dixon, Jr., Jeffery Minor, Sr., Sammie  McAfee, Willie Lewis, Clarence McDowell and Eli Easterly; many relatives and other friends too numerous to name. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 16, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 7:00 PM at New Friendship Baptist Church, 1933 Texas Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921 with Reverend Steve Simpson officiating & Eulogist. Interment to be on 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Mt Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN.

Brown, Kevin L. – born November 27, 1962 in Knoxville, TN. He departed his life peacefully on September 8, 2013. He was the fifth child out of nine born to the parents of Thurman Lloyd Brown and Ethel Lee Brown-Minor. He attended Austin East High School and further his education at Job Corp. Kevin was employed at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for 27 years faithfully. Kevin loved outdoors activities after a long day work and spending time with his children. He was preceded in death by: his father, Thurman Lloyd Brown; grandparents, John Henry Atkins and Odessa L. Atkins; uncle, Larry Atkins, cousin, Allison Opara; brother, Kenneth Clemons; nephew, Evan Jaileth Anderson and brother in law, Isaiah Robertson. He leaves to cherish his memory to celebrate his life:  son, Kevin Trevon Brown and daughter, Sierra Janae Brown; mother, Ethel L. Brown-Minor; sisters, Frankie (Bruce) Anderson, Valinda T. Owens, Druscilla A. Robinson, Angela D. Brown and Beverly (Charles) Holland;  brothers,  Patrick L. Owens, Thurman B. Brown and Larry D. Brown; aunts, Mary Brown and  Willow Nicholson all of Knoxville, TN.; a host of nieces; nephews; great nieces and nephews; cousins and friends to include devoted friend, Tina Stevens; significant other, Shelley R. Rutherford. Special thanks to University of Tennessee Oncologists Dr. Stephen S. Miller, Dr. Gary, Dr. Franklin, nurse Jamie, Donna Boxell and the entire staff of the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 5:00 PM at Community Evangelistic Church 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike Knoxville, TN 37914. Rev. Lewis Porter officiating.

Nelson, Sammie E. Hall – age 74, was called home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2013.  She was a member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church and  a graduate of Austin High School class of 1956. Preceded in death by parents; Jeff and Elizabeth Hall, brothers, Namon, Claude, Melvin, Eugene, Robert Hall and grandson, Sean Gillispie. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Debbie, Harvey Jr., Joyce, Eleanor and Tony (Sylvia) Elder; sisters, Mary (Ira) Grimes, Frances Hall and Carolyn McGill; brother, Paul (BO) Hall; other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM with funeral services to follow at Greater Warner AME Zion Church. Rev. Kevin White officiating. Interment to follow at Foster Chapel Church Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.