Robert “Big Bob” Aymer, peacefully returned to the Lord, on October 19, 2017. He was born July 19, 1944 in Plymouth, Montserrat to the late Ann Aymer and Isaac Perkins. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved children: Marilyn Powell (PA), Cecil Neville, Donathan (Trisha) Christian (TN), Elizabeth (Delroy) James (NY), Mario (Stacy) Christian (TN), Matthew (Georgia) Christian (TN), Pheona (Roger) Bowser (TN), RosaMaria (Tyrone) Jackson (TN); 14 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 10:57 AM to 12:00 PM, with the funeral to follow at 12:00 PM, at College Hill SDA Church, 1837 Brandau Street, with Pastor Nathan Williams officiating. The final resting place will be at Mount Olive Cemetery following the service. A white dove release will conclude the services.

Mellow Mae Davis Every passed away October 18, 2017. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. She is survived by two sisters, Audrey (Nathaniel) Mitchell of Newark, NJ, and Lenora Davis; dedicated nephew, Arthur Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, caregivers and neighbors. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 11:00-11:30 AM at Mount Olive Baptist Church, with the funeral to follow at 11:30 AM, with Rev. Jesse Williams officiating. The final resting place will be at New Gray Cemetery following the service. A white dove release will conclude the service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mt Olive Baptist Church, 1601 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915.

Margaret Jean Thomas Wade, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 13, 2017.  Margaret was the daughter of the late Dowell Thomas and Betty Bragg.  She was born February 4, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a member of Logan Temple AME Zion Church.  She was a graduate of Austin High Class of 1950. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Alexander Wade.  She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Waneta (James) Long; son, Ronald (Sharon) Wade; granddaughters, Carmen Jones of Knoxville, Leslie (Ryan) Bond of Dallas, TX and Kimberly Long of Charlotte, NC; great-grandson, John P. Jones, III; great-granddaughter, Jade Bond; sister-in-law, Thelma Jackson; nieces and nephews, cousins, and devoted cousin, Alma Moore; along with  a host of dear friends.  Special thanks to the Avalon Hospice Staff, Kathy Tate, Jackie Davis, and Deidre Tate for their loving care. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 5:00-5:30 PM, with the Funeral Service to follow, at Logan Temple AME Zion Church, 2744 Selma Avenue, with Pastor Kamau Kenyatta officiating. The final resting place will be on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 220 Gov. John Sevier Highway. A white dove release will conclude the services. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Logan Temple AME Zion Church.

Edward Ray Howell, Sr., known as “Brother”, “Red” and “Unc”, was born on November 30, 1934 to Lester and Pearl (Turner) Howell. He took his wings home to his heavenly Father on October 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Orangie Ann (Collins) Howell; daughters, Orangietta and Cordonnia; granddaughter, Yolanda; brothers, Ross, Charles Sr., and George Sr.; sisters, Alice, Helen and Edna; and sister-in-law, Arvine Hodge. He is survived by his daughters, Constance (Curtis) Davis and Jennifer (Willie) Ross; son, Edward Jr. (Denise); devoted grandson, Huey (Shenika); other grandsons, Curtis Jr., and Jonathan Davis; a host of grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren; devoted nephews, Terry, George, and Willie; devoted niece, Kathy Faye; and a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue, with the funeral service to follow, with Elder Malcom Hill officiating. The final resting place will be at Highland South Memorial Park following the service. A white dove release will conclude the services. The family will assemble at 1620 Wallace Street after the services.