Adrian Prince Howell, Jr., 3 month old, departed this life on Friday, November 17, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Adrian P. Howell, Sr.; mother, Tierra Williamson; brother, Shavonta McGhee; sisters, Dominique Turman, Daja Mitchell and Kelisha Henry; grandmother, Antonia Howell; uncle, Andre Howell; aunts, Angel Coach, Shabrelle Howell, Taya Howell, Brandi Howell; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 2 pm to 2:30 pm in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, with the Homegoing Celebration to follow, with Apostle Jerry Upton officiating.  The final resting place will be at Mount Olive Cemetery following the service.  A white dove release will conclude the services.

Keyawna Z. Bingham, age 35, of Knoxville, departed this life on November 11, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Shirley Hines. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Angela Smith; father, Ignatius Bingham; beloved children, Ka’meel and Isaac; siblings, Sedalia Bingham, Ignatius Jr., Elijah, Isaih, Andrea and Stephanie; grandmother, Pastor Hattie Bingham; step-father, William Smith; devoted friends, Karmeeka (Wesley) Bragg and Mamie Bingham; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 11 AM to 12 PM in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, with the Celebration of Life Service to follow with Pastor Hattie Bingham officiating.

Blanche Buffington, aged 88, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 13, 1929 in Loudon, TN, the daughter of the late James and Cora Hardy of Loudon, TN. Blanche had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of New Beginnings Christian Community Fellowship where she enjoyed many outings with her senior church group.  She was an avid traveler and thoroughly enjoyed her many travels where she visited most of the 50 states. Blanche was predeceased by her husband James E. Buffington, her daughter Carol Y. Baker and son-in law, Thomas Baker, Sr., her three brothers Claude, Frank and Henry Hardy and three sisters, Susie Hampton, Willie Mae Beasley and Helen Bates.  Blanche is survived by her son Larry Buffington, Knoxville, and daughters Dolores Bewley, Waldorf, MD and Teresa Buffington Simpson, Charlotte, NC.  She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 12:30 – 1 pm at Freedom Fellowship Christian Church, 4027 Papermill Drive NW, Knoxville TN 37909 where Derick Wakefield is the Pastor, with a celebration of life service to follow at 1 pm, Dr. Valentino officiating.  The final resting place will be on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:30 AM at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy). Services will conclude with a white dove release.