On April 3, 2019, Davene Delories (Davis) Thomas, 77, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and former resident of Paducah, Kentucky, departed her earthly home on Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas.  An only child, she was preceded in death by her parents Julialee & David R. Davis. she was a […]

Kelvin L. Burris, of Knoxville, TN, went to join his heavenly Father on April 22, 2019 at the age of 58. He is preceded in death by his father, Herman Burris Sr., and three brothers: Charles, Kenneth, and Herman Jr. He is survived by his mother, Rosalee Burris; daughter, Kellye Lett; two granddaughters: Aliyah and Jazmine; […]

Pamela Denise Cutwright, age 61, began her journey in Heaven on April 17, 2019. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Roberta and George Crippen; and grandparents: Magnolia & Charlie Smith and Annabelle Crippen. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Cutwright; son, Kevin Cutwright (Jennifer Harper); four grandchildren: Jalen, JaMichael, Ke’Asia and Kyrah; […]

Edlin Vernon, 89, of Knoxville, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced later with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.

Grace L. Arter, age 83, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Arter was a faithful member of Clayborn Temple AME Church and later joined New Beginnings Ministries, Inc., with her children and other family members, where she was affectionately known as “Mother” Arter. […]

Vernisha M. “Nisha” Hampton, age 32, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hiram and Vernita (Hampton) Clark; grandmother: Betty Hampton; aunts, Wanda Simpson and Tangella Hampton; grandmother and grandfather-in-law: Evelyn and Herman Clark; uncle-in-law, Pee Wee Clark; great-aunt, Rena Mae; uncles, […]

James, known by most as “Papa,” was a Knoxville native. He was a proud member of Open Door Church. He grew up throughout the city of Knoxville. He attended Beardsley and Vine Jr High, and then he later attended both Rule and Austin High. He also attended Knoxville College where he played basketball. He lived […]

Elizabeth Perry Jones was born April 23, 1924 in Marion Junction, (Dallas County), Alabama.  She was the eighth child born to Reverend Willie Elijah Perry and Laura Bell Goldsby-Perry. She departed this life on March 29, 2019 at Park West Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jasmine Elizabeth Jones; and siblings: […]

Moshanda Renee Ash-McNair retired her earthly wings on March 28, 2019. At 45, this angel took up a higher calling and finished her time here on earth. Those she’ll always love but watch from afar are her 5 heartbeats, her children: Jack Bolden, Maurice Ash, Jalisa (Jennifer) Ash, Travon Ash and JaQuasia McNair; her parents: […]

Benjamin Frank Coleman, age 93, was born on July 12, 1925 to the late Eddie and Mattie B. Coleman of Tigall, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2019 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Benjamin retired from Kern’s Bakery with thirty-two years of service. He was a member of Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church. He […]