Marvin L. Turner of Knoxville departed this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Turner; brother, Glenn Turner. He is survived by 3 sons, Dwynell, Shawn, Eugene; daughter, Leslie; 3 sisters, Patricia, Judy, Pam Turner;  brother, Scott Turner; a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including the entire Turner family in Knoxville, TN. and Calhoun, Ga. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:30 pm Friday, January 1, 2016 at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Homegoing Celebration to follow at 1:30 with Rev. Anthony Rodgers officiating. Interment will be private.

Terry J. Johnson was called home by our Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was born on March 2, 1965 to the late Doris Kyle-Johnson and Benjamin Johnson in Middlesboro, KY. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Helen, Gail Johnson, and brother, Elder David Williams. He leaves to celebrate his life, his only child, LaPorsche G. Warren (Marvin) of Omaha, NE; Ex-Wife and long-time friend, Sharon M. Johnson of Asheville, NC; sister-In-Law, Mildred Williams of Knoxville, TN. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends to memorialize him. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Homegoing Celebration to follow at 2:00pm with Elder Darryl Lindsey officiating. Interment will be private.

Brabson, Doretha – was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 8, 1957 to Melvin Easterly and Anita Woodard. She had nine siblings. She married Vanderbilt Brabson, III on April 25, 1981. To this union was born two daughters; India and Van’esha; and two sons; Vanderbilt IV and Joshua. Bearing all the attributes of a Proverb 31 wife and mother, she loved her family dearly. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. A member of New Covenant Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, she faithfully served on the Women’s Missionary Union; Jamaican Mission Team; Media Ministry and was a faithful Family Bible Hour and Mid-week Bible Study attendee. She leaves to cherish her fondest memory, her husband, Vanderbilt III; daughters, India (Marcus) Brabson Oliver and ; Van’esha (David) Brabson Truesdale; sons: Vanderbilt Brabson IV and Joshua M. Brabson; mother: Anita Woodard; brothers: Stephen (Connie) Burress; James Selton; sisters: Gladiola Selton; Trudy (Steve) Woods; Wanda McKinley; Ronnie Willeins; Karen Lawson. Brother-in-laws: Pastor Fredrick (Delores) Brabson, Sr.; Michael (Lisa) Brabson. Sisters-in-laws: Marlena Beal; Linda (Garfield) Wilson; Yvonne (Daryl) Cox; Normel Hodges Brabson.  Grandchildren:  (Elisha Brabson; Zion Oliver; Israel Oliver; Kylie Coffin); and a host of nephews and nieces; as well as other relatives and friends; and special friend: Donna Wilson-Renner. The Celebration of Life services will be held at New Covenant Baptist Church; Friday, December 11, 2015. The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 a.m. until Noon; funeral services to follow. Pastor Fredrick E. Brabson, Sr. Officiating. Interment will immediately follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services to conclude with dove release and blanket presentation.