Dr. Mary Harrison Whaley, Ed. departed this world on January 29, 2016. She succumbed to a number of ongoing health issues. Mrs. Whaley is preceded in death by husband William Whaley and grandson Anthony Stewart. She is survived by sons Kevin and Brian Whaley, grandson Allen Whaley, and granddaughters Kaylah Whaley, Brittany and Brianna Whaley. […]

Sarah Louise Smith Langston departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2016 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was born to her parents on September 20, 1935 in Leeds, AL. Mrs. Sarah as she was affectionately called was a member of St. Joseph House of Prayer serving as Church Mother. She worked for many […]

Ruby Harris, of Knoxville, TN., departed this life on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in Oak Ridge, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie Harris; brother, Arthur B. Bright; parents, Tennie and Tom Bright. Survivors 1 sister, Lavada Chisholm, Oak Ridge, Octavia Chisholm-Paulino and Letita of Oak Ridge, Nyevene Jones, […]

Murriel Levon Butts, age 65, of Knoxville, departed his life January 24, 2016 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his mother, Florence Schooler; grandmother, Henrietta Blair-Prater; sister, Diane Schooler; brothers, DeWayne Schooler and Walter Butts. He is survived by his son, Tony (Melanie) Foster; 17 grandchildren; sister, Gwendolyn Butts; brothers, Robert Schooler […]

Clark, Thomas, Sr. – departed this life on Saturday, January 23, 2016 a Beverly Park Place Health & Rehabilitation Center. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Roberta Clark; brother, Richard D. Clark; grandmother, Rosa Lee Clark; first wife, Grace A. Clark; second wife, Betty Stovall Clark; aunt and uncle, Deacon Horace (Carrie) Stribling. Survivors: […]

Dr. Jesse James passed away on January 18, 2016, at his residence. He was born on January 26, 1937, in Haynesville, Louisiana, and is a graduate of Texas Southern University where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Mathematics. In 1965 he earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biochemistry from the […]

Shelia L. Mattress Hooker, was born February 10, 1970 went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by father, Robert Mattress; grandfather, James Mattress; great-nephew, Tawaud Mattress, Jr.; niece, Shaira; grandmothers, Geneva Freeman and Barbara Taylor;  grandfather, Lee Higley. She leaves to cherish fond memories: husband, Evans; […]

Juanita Underwood, of Oak Ridge departed this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at her residence. She was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She was a United States Army Veteran. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memory: 3 brothers, nieces, nephew and other relatives and friend. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January […]

Danny (Rook) Anderson, of Knoxville passed away January 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by both parents, John Anderson, Sr. and Ollie Avery-Anderson; siblings, Loretta and Jerry Avery. He leaves to carry on his memory: wife, Debra Anderson; daughter, Kayla (Josh) Anderson; aunts, Shirley Johnson Avery, Betty Avery; uncle, Bobby Avery; siblings, John Jr., Kenny, […]

Mr. Allen Terry Brown, son of the late Jean Blackmon- Brown and Albert Brown, was born on August 28, 1953 in Manhattan, New York. He grew up in Englewood, NJ, later moved to Lancaster and Hilton Head, SC. and Richmond, VA, and eventually moved to Knoxville, TN. He entered into eternal rest on January 6, […]