Annie L. Larson, age 95, of Knoxville, departed this life on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1921 in Alcoa, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Larson; parents, Caleb and Carrie Bell Smith; and her brother, Lamar Smith. She is survived by her […]

John Henry Tarver, age 56, of Knoxville, formerly of Summerton, SC, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at this home. John was born on January 9, 1961 in Miami, Florida, to the late Edward James Jr. and Mary Alice James.  He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma.  He is preceded in death by his […]

Walter S. Johnson, age 80, of Knoxville, departed this life Thursday, January 5, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Johnson will lie in repose on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue.

William Perkins Allen, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Willie was greatly known for his smile, gentleman mannerism and kind spirit.  He was loved by many and usually his conversations ended with “God bless you!” Willie was born in Knoxville, TN on July 26, […]

Nell Rose (Crippen) Martin, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Kindred Healthcare. Nell was born on March 2, 1928 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Campbell and Vera Toms, Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Herman E. Martin, Sr.; her sister: Opha Betty Hall; […]

Shirley Foxx, age 74, of Knoxville, departed this life December 19, 2016 at Beverly Park Place Health. She was a graduate of Austin High School and a member of Central Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Hazel Foxx, Sr.; her brother: Leonard Foxx; her sisters: Cornelia Pempleton and […]

Sylvia D. Murphy went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 6, 2016 at the age of 66 in Clarksville, TN, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia served the Knoxville community proudly as a highly respected child care provider for over 40 years. During her life she touched many lives in the Knoxville area, […]

Jean Ann Cannon of Knoxville, TN, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016.  She was born on August 31, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC.  She was a Windows School of Beauty graduate from 1972 to 1973.  She was a retired hairstylist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Williams […]

Ronald Lewis Davis, age 63, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016.  Ronald was a member of Walking by Faith Church and was a United States Army veteran. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Josephine Davis.  He is survived by his wife: Mary K. Davis; son: Ricky (Heather) Gregory; daughters: […]

Bronson Lee Williams, of Knoxville, TN passed from this life, on Sunday morning November 20, 2016.  Bronson was born on September 12, 1992 to McArthur Williams and Teressa Rader-Williams. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Willie Lee Williams and brother, Jermichael Roberts.  Left to remember his fond memories the joy of his life son, […]