Mays Griffin – age 61 departed this life on February 26, 2015 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas, Sr. and Rosa Lee Griffin; brother, Thompson Lee Griffin; sister, Virginia Guinn; nephews, Shannon Allen and Aaron Allen, Jr.; nieces, Nicole Guinn and Shandoray Mostella. He is survived by his sisters and brothers Barbara and Aaron Allen, Sr.; Joann Harris, Wilma Buchanan, Douglas, Jr. Marion Kirk and Dolly, Connie, Terry and Virginia, Quanitha and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Unity Mortuary Chapel with service to follow with Elder Chester Green officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery with full dove release and blanket presentation.

Ms. Pamela N. Sherrod – was born December 1, 1973 in Knoxville, TN. She was called to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. She was preceded in death by mother, Myrtle Sherrod, father, Percy May, grandmother, Willie M. Sherrod and nephew Esly Clemons Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving sons, Tyliek Sherrod, D’erran Sherrod and Samson who she fondly called her son; one brother, Lynn Sherrod (Laurie) of Knoxville, TN., Almetra Cohen (Roger) of Spartanburg, SC and Jackie Coward of Knoxville, TN.; very special friend, Robert Smith of Jacksonville, FL., very devoted friends, Jowanna Dunlap, Bonnie Willis, Joy Stapleton, Stephanie Crump and Eljuan Sassy Middlebrook; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Unity Mortuary Chapel with The Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ron Butler from Honey Rock Victorious Church officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1705 Moses Avenue.

Ray, Katherine – of Knoxville departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2015 at U. T. Medical Center. Survived by her sister, Mattie Patrick; sister-in-law, Barbara Ray; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 with  visitation  from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at Unity Mortuary Chapel service to immediately follow with Elder Farris Long officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release and blanket presentation.

Jackson, Joshua J. – of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, February 2, 2015 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Jackson; mother, Terry Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memories: father, Ken Gilmore; brother, Terrance (Jessica) Jackson; grandmother, Minnie Guyton; aunts, uncles, nieces and other relatives and friends. The Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm with service to immediately follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Donald McEntire officiating. The family will assemble at 307 N. Chilhowee Drive at 5:00pm on Monday.