Reynolds, Stephen D. – departed this life at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.  Preceded in death by mother, Peggy Reynolds; father, Charles E. Reynolds. Survivors:  sons, Stephen Reynolds and LaPatric  Stephens; daughter, Kierra Reynolds; mother of children, Patricia Stephens; 3 grandchildren; brother, Michael Reynolds; sister, Whitey Pendergrass; special friend Jennifer Wilkerson; […]

Regina S. Wilkins, of Knoxville departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Regional. She is preceded in death by parents, Barbara Jean McMillian-Crawley and J.D. Moore; son, Cartel Wilkins; sister, Anita Wilkins. She is survived by daughters, Jastarchia Thompkins, LaMonica Woods; brothers, Fred H. Crawley, Prince Wilkins; sister, Tina Crawley; step-father, […]

Clinton Burns, Jr. – entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at his residence. Clinton was born on July 8, 1956 to the late Clinton and Wilhelmenia Burns in Flint Michigan. He was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church where he served on the hospitality committee and active member of the Bible. He […]

Clarissa D. Gaines – passed away June 26, 2015 in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from Alcoa High School class of 1973. She worked at U.T. Hospital and in Syracuse, New York. Denise was a member of Church of Christ in Syracuse. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Cooper and […]

Mr. John Darren Gill Jr. was born in Mobile, Alabama on August 18, 1960 to the late Mr. John Darren Gill Sr., and Mrs. Cecil Rene Gill. John was the seventh of their eight children. John passed away on June 22, 2015 in Atlanta, GA and was a member of Greene Forrest Baptist Church (Atlanta, […]

Ned Wilson, Jr. – departed the earthly life for his heavenly home on Monday, June 15, 2015. He was born February 3, 1947 to the late Ellie Zigle and Ned Wilson, Sr. Ned is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Wilson; sister, Diane Wilson; brother, Archie Wilson. He leaves to cherish his memories: daughter, […]

Ronnie Lee “Red Dog” Coffer – age 66, of Ben Atchley Veterans Home, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Isabella (Robert) Freeman and Albert Coker; grandparents Gordon and Rosa Coffer; sister, Cheryl (Vesta) Coffer; nephew, Donald Lauderdale; loving companion, Tonia “Tonie” Briggs. Left to cherish […]

Mary L. Mathis – age 53 of Knoxville, TN departed this life June 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family, her courageous battle is completed. She was preceded in death by her father, Buford Mathis; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James B. (Martha) Blanton, Jr.; Joe Lee (Ida) Mathis; uncle, James B. Blanton III; […]

Donald Edward Graves – Transitioned this life on May 28, 2015 at his residence. He was a WWII Veteran and retired from Greyhound Bus Lines with 25 years of service. He was the oldest member of The Mount Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Graves; daughters, Donna Blakney, Sonya Gwinn; […]

Joel William Simpson (Bear) – passed away suddenly May 26, 2015 in Covington, GA. He was preceded in death by parents, Bertha M. Simpson and Roland Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Norma Williams Simpson; sisters, Betty McHenry, Saundra Douglas, Mary Agnes, Olene, Rose and Cassie all of Knoxville; devoted uncle, Edward Leroy (Jacqueline) Blair; […]