Edward Lewis, Jr. age 85, of Knoxville, TN. passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Lewis was born in St. Louis, MO to Elic Lewis and Estella Hawthorne Lewis. Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Mrs. Lorraine Martha Lewis; brothers, James and Warren; sister, Melissa. He is survived by his devoted sister, Barbara Lewis Walker; nieces; nephews; and extended family members and friends. Mr. Lewis resided in Chicago, IL where he retired from the Keebler Company, at which time he relocated to Knoxville. In retirement, Mr. Lewis enjoyed bowling, fishing, chess, and grilling. He was an avid golfer and a loving caregiver for his wife, Lorraine for several years. The Lewis family will receive friends Monday, January 27,2014 from 11:00 AM to 12 noon at Unity Mortuary on McCalla Avenue. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 12 noon with burial at The East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery at 1:30PM with full Military honors. Friends are welcome to visit the family at his home on River Shores Drive following the services.

Lovely, Baron Anthony – age 31, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at the home of his mother. Survivors include: one daughter; mother, Mary Joyce Lovely; sister, Mamie (LP) Davis; brother, Charles E. Davis; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 5:00-6:00 PM with services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Edward ‘Chief’ Henderson, Jr. was born February 16, 1973. Chief passed away peacefully at Methodist Medical Center and joined his Lord on Sunday January 12, 2014 at the age of 40 years old. Chief was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnnie and Sarah Elizabeth Harris, Renfro, Sr. and Vinnie Lee Henderson; uncles, Renfro Jr., and Jerome Henderson. He was also affectingly known to us as “Big Chief and Jr” either name you used he answered, he was welled love by all. He was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School class of 1992. He played football and loved the sport. He graduate from Atlanta Technical Institute, Atlanta GA. He received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Georgia Tech; taught HVACC class at the University of Tennessee and was currently enrolled at Pellissippi State Community College. He worked at Wild Wing Sports Bar and Grill as a bouncer in Turkey Creek. Jr. was a self-made labor who loved to use his hands and shared all his God given talents. He worked at Henderson Heating and Air, worked on cars etc. you name it he worked on that item because he loved his work. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church joining at an early age. He was currently attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Knoxville at the time of his death. Big Chief as his mother  so loving called him leaves to cherish  his memory mother, Johnita Harris Henderson; father,  Edward (Cornell) Henderson; brothers, Jermaine Henderson, Arshawn Henderson; sisters, Janicia Henderson and Ebony (Corey) Booker; uncles, Gary (Pat) Henderson, Joseph (Julie) Harris all of Oak Ridge, William James Harris of Atlanta, Georgia; cousins, Deondrae Slater, Cameron Caldwell, Kayla Ralston and Kaylie Wagney all of Oak Ridge, TN and Kayia Beckley of Knoxville, TN ; nieces, Jasmine and Jada Parsons Harriman, TN; nephews, Terdarius Thomas, Ja’Taalis, Ja’Shalin, La’Rius and La”Miere; aunts, Ruthaleen  Morrow, Florida, Betty Jones, Ohio, Julie Rivers, North Carolina, Joyce Pittman, Virginia, Kathryn (Eric) Hunt, KY and Ruby Henderson of  Oak Ridge; a host of cousins and friends too numerous to name; special friend, Latoya Shorts of Oak Ridge; devoted special friend, Cheryl Austin and Chaunea  Austin of Oak Ridge. The family will receive friends from 12noon until 1 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 195 Wilberforce Avenue with the funeral following at 1:00 PM with Elder T. L. Mims officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Saffell, Barbara Jean – age 80, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Knoxville, TN. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was born to the late David and Sara Banks on January 9, 1934. Preceding her in death were her Husband, Everett “Tip” Saffell; Daughters, Karen Denise Booker, Brenda Jean Jatta, Phyllis Ann Saffell; Son, Terry Franklin Saffell; Sisters, Mary Frances Tate, Willie Bell Thomas and Juanita Davis; Brothers, Jimmy Banks, Johnny Banks and Robert Banks. She is survived by her children, Wayne Saffell, Marilyn Young, Angela Burns, Robin (Angela) Saffell, Sylvia Saffell, Ronald and Donald Saffell; 23 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014 at First AME Zion Church 1900 McCalla Avenue. The funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m with Reverend Michael McNair officiating. Interment will follow at Knoxville National Cemetary, 939 Tyson St. Knoxville, TN.

McFarland, Franklin Delano – of Knoxville, TN at the age of 78, moved to his new home on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He now meets with his mother, Emma, father, Leroy and brother, Fred McFarland. He leaves behind two sons, Everett, Knoxville and Gregory, Atlanta; three daughters, Lenora, Atlanta,  Krystal, Nashville and Carmen, Knoxville; four sisters, Molly, Merilin, Carolyn and Martha; one brother, Leon McFarland; a host of other relatives and friends. He has fought the fight and finished the race. He will be greatly remembered.

George, DeAries – age 24, of Knoxville was called home to glory on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by mother, Brenda M. Davis, grandmother, Minnie S. Fullwood Davis, aunt, Martha E. Davis, uncle, James Davis, Eugene J. Mitchell, Jr. and cousin, Jayla Moffett. He is survived by: father, Benny George; step father, Ernest Long; brothers, James ”Possum” (Tina) Davis, Sr., Demetric George and Lavon Davis; sister, Brittany George; aunt, June Michell; uncles, Howard (Renda) Davis, and Cecil Duey George; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, girlfriend, Jessica McKamey and kids, Nasir and Nyla Bone. Family will receive friends on Monday, January 20, 2014 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 12:00  until 1:00 PM with funeral services to immediately follow with Pastor Sanford Miller, Sr. officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Walter Brown , Sr. of Knoxville, TN departed this life on January 7, 2014. Preceded in death by: parents, Johnny “Smokey” and Earnestine Brown; 2 brothers; niece, Uniqua Brown. Survivors: daughter, Shalanda (Robert) Edwards of Jacksonville, FL; son, Walter Jr.; grandchildren, Eugene (Magorie) Brown and Marquise Brown; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 AM with memorial service to follow at First AME Zion Church, 1900 McCalla Avenue, Knoxville, TN with Reverend Michael McNair officiating.

McKenzie, LaRhonda – was born on August 26, 1975. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory: her parents, James McKenzie, Sr. and Yolanda McKenzie; her siblings, James McKenzie, Jr., Symira (Darium) Milton, Kenya, Cassie McKenzie and Admiral Robinson. She also leaves her children, Caleasha, Cajaniece, Caleaf, Jr., Catyana and Cadriana Davis; cousin that she raised Bettyjean (Michael) Gilbreath; several aunts, uncles, nieces nephews; cousins and many close friends that were like family that will forever hold a place in their heart for her. Family will receive at Unity Mortuary Chapel on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 1:00 PM with Reverend Steve Simpson officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Howard Linder, 64, passed away on January 1, 2014.  Howard was born May 5, 1949 in Wrightsville, Georgia. He was a Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran and a longtime employee of the Buford C. Smith Company. He was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by wife,  Patricia  (Bates) Linder; children, Christopher (Rozlyn) Linder, Natascha (Steven) Lundy and Ukennia Arinze; mother, Eddie Mae (Davis) Linder; sister, Lillie Gwendolyn Linder; brother, Dr. Harvey (Juliet) Linder; seven grandchildren and devoted sister in law and best friend Shirley Bates. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 5:00 -6:00pm with funeral service to follow at 6:00 pm at Mount Calvary Baptist church. Reverend Leroy Franklin officiating. Burial will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 9:30 am, East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full dove release and military honors.