Deophia Johnson Brown, age 69, of Morristown, departed this life on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 12, 1949 in Swainsboro, GA to the late L.A. Johnson and Lucile Jones, the second of six children. She dedicated her life to her children, especially for the sacrificial care of her son Alfred. She had a passion for cooking and for helping others and enjoyed fishing. She was a woman of faith and truly loved her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings: Alfred and Geraldine Johnson.  She leaves to cherish her memories her sons: Willie, Colen and Alfred; sisters: Ollie and Helen; brothers: Alfred and Marvin “Snake” Johnson; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Dominion Life Worship Center (1841 West Morris Blvd, Morristown, TN), with the Homegoing Celebration to follow with Overseer Shirley Kyle officiating.

Barbara Jean Lee, age 74, of Knoxville, departed this life on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard D. Lee II; her parents, Cleo Wilson and Willy Thomason; her brothers, Charles and Ronald Wilson; and sister, Marganne Stevevson. She is survived by her sons, Richard D. (Aliceson) Lee III and Jerome (Delbra) Lee; grandchildren: Eunesha Latrice, Keishana, April Jean and La’Ronica Tanise Lee; devoted friends: Mrs. Hatchett, Linda Dalton and Mrs. Terrell Susewell; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 12-1 PM in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, with the Celebration of Life Service to follow, with Pastor Lawrence Williams officiating. The final resting place will be at Mount Olive Cemetery immediately following the service. A white dove release will conclude the services.

SSG Hiram B. Clark, Sr., born October 14, 1955, departed this life on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He served his country in the United States Army for 22 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernita Clark; parents, Herman and Evelyn Clark; and brother, Elmer Clark. He leaved to cherish his memories his children: Romundo “Markeze” (April) Clark, LaToya (Miguel) Gonzales, Vernisha Hampton, Hiram (Brionna) Clark, Jr., and Maurice (Gina) Hampton; seven grandchildren: Markeysha, TreVaughn, Eddie, Eshanna, AaLeah, AaMeah and Enzo; sisters: Felita Hardin and Renita Clark; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will assemble at 4119 Ivy Avenue, Knoxville. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 12 PM to 1 PM in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, with the Celebration of Life Service to follow with Pastor Steve Simpson officiating. The final resting place will be on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 2 PM at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors following the service. A white dove release will conclude the service.

Anna M. Brown, 82, of Knoxville, departed this life Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehab. Arrangements will be announced later with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.

Preston Littlejohn, Sr., age 69, departed this life on August 7, 2018 at Tennova North Medical Center after a long illness. Preston was loved by many and will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and one sister. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Littlejohn; two sons, Preston Jr. (Vivian) and Jason (Avis) Littlejohn; three sisters, Anna (Tyrone) Steen, Erma (Dennis) Mynatt and Penny Barnes; brother, Jeff (Janice) Littlejohn; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to name; and special friend, Robin Jackson (and her grandchildren). The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, with the Celebration of Life service to follow with Rev. Gerald Littlejohn officiating.

Steven Marshall McClure, Sr., of 32, of Knoxville, departed this life to live with Jesus on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Steven was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sakina Bryant; older brother, Christian Williams; and best friend, DeAries George. Steven leaves to rejoice in his homegoing his wife, Avery McClure; son, Steven McClure, Jr.; mother: Geraldine McClure; brothers: Jason (Roger) Kilgore and Kibwe McClure; sisters: Jayna McClure, Ashley McClure and Kristina McClure; mother-in-laws: Remy Jones and Desiree Jones; brothers-in-law: Shemar Jones and Zion Jones-Golden; sister-in-law, Brazil Jones-Golden; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 12 PM, in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel, Unity Mortuary, with the Homegoing Celebration to follow with Pastor Joseph Tolbert officiating.  The final resting place will be at Mount Olive Cemetery following the service. A white dove release will conclude the service.