Archive for July, 2014

Irene Styles

Sunday, July 27th, 2014

STYLES, IRENEage 90, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at NHC-Fort Sanders Healthcare. She was born May 23, 1924 in Veazey, GA Preceded in death by parents, Lozell and Estelle Styles; brothers, Izell Styles, Anderson “L.O.” Styles and Grady Styles; sisters, Georgia Mae Smith, Annie Kate Baugh, Sarah Bell Roland, Mary E. Roland and Lois Robinson. Survived by sister, Millie L. Haynes of Greensboro, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 5:30-6:00 PM with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Cecil Clark Officiating. Interment will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 1:30 PM at Jefferson Cemetery in Siloam, GA.

Timothy Samuel Tillery, Jr.

Friday, July 25th, 2014

Timothy Samuel Tillery, Jr. – of Knoxville, son of Timothy Samuel Tillery, Sr. and the late Sherry Ann McCray was born on October 31, 1989. He was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 19, 2014. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 12:00 until12:30AM at Over Coming Believers Church with services to follow at 12:30 Noon with Pastor Daryl Arnold officiating.

Ervin DeBurns

Monday, July 21st, 2014

DeBurns, Eriv Duquesne “Duke” – age 54, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at U.T. Medical Center.  Eriv graduated from Rule High School Class of 1977, and served in the United States Marine Corp. Eriv was preceded in death by devoted mother, Charlesetta “Charlie,” “Cissy” DeBurns; grandparents,: Delitha Miller (Bell), Alonzo Bell; special grandmother, “Nanny” Mattie Scruggs; uncles, William Carroll DeBurns, Kenneth Bell, Sr., Elsworth Bell and Alphonso Bell; devoted aunt, Dorothy Bell; Duke loved his family and was much loved by them. Survived by and forever memories left with devoted precious daughter, Erica DeBurns and grandson Aerik Keenan DeBurns, Muskegon, MI.; devoted  brother, JaGade DeBurns with  whom he resided; devoted and beloved sister, Robalynne “Robin” DeBurns (Gerald Revels) Knoxville, TN.; beloved nieces, Monkique Wright and Shayla Hawkins; great niece, Jayriaauna Jones, Knoxville, TN.; special and devoted friend Lynne Anderson, Knoxville, TN.; devoted aunts, Annette Bell and Sarah DeBurns, Knoxville, TN., devoted cousins,  that were raised as brothers, Kenneth Bell II, and Jeffrey Bell,  Knoxville, TN.; many  extended family members  and friends including the DeBurns family members  in Virginia and Arizona. Special thanks to Dr. Tom Kim, Dr, J. Subramanian, Dr. Bertoli and the entire Oncology Staff, Ms. Sylvia and the 7th floor staff and 12th floor Nurses and staff at UT Medical Center.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday July 22, 2014, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. with services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev. A.D. Baxter officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Highway. Professional services made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. DeBurns’ guestbook can be signed on line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.

Marilyn Dalton Moss

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Marilyn Dalton Moss, age 66, of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on July 4, 2014.  She was a graduate of Austin High School and Morristown College.  She retired from Knox County E-911 where she received many awards including being named Telecommunicator of the Year in 2001.She was a member of Eternal Life Harvest Center. She was born February 24, 1948 to the late LeRoy and Hazel Dalton. Preceded in death by husband, J.D. Moss; sisters, Katherine Wilson, May Helen Dalton and Edna Murriel. Survived by daughter, Sandra A. Moss of Norfolk, VA; son, James (Sandra) D. Moss of Knoxville, TN. Grandchildren, Nakia (Darius) Q. Moss of Knoxville, TN; Joseph Dalton Fires of Norfolk, VA; great grandchild, LeNeah Daniels; sister-in-law, Dollie Queener of Charlotte, NC; many nieces and nephews; devoted families: Murriel, Dalton, Wilson, Carter and Rucker. Special friends to include: William Greenlee of Johnson City, TN and Knox County E-911.The funeral service will be held from11:30am – 12:00 noon Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue, Pastor James Davis officiating, and Minister Tabace Burns, Eulogist. In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions can be made to Knoxville Law Enforcement Credit Union in the name of Marilyn Moss. Family will receive friends and assemble for the funeral at 10:30 am, 2127 Seminole Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Professional Services’ with Integrity by UNITY MORTUARY. Mrs. Moss’s guestbook can be signed on-line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com