Yvonne Oshanna Deathridge

October 13th, 2013

Deathridge, Yvonne Oshanna – of Knoxville went to her heavenly Father on October 13, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Grace Cardine, brothers, Gus Carodine and Robert Carodine, of Memphis, Tennessee. She leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend, Larry Deathridge; daughters, Alicia Bonhart of Atlanta, Georgia and Gabrielle Deathridge of […]

Mary J. Carpenter

October 8th, 2013

Carpenter, Mary J. – age 86, departed this life October 8, 2013 at Williamsburg Villas, Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by parents, husband James R. Carpenter, Sr., sisters, Leola Wells and Blanche Littleton. She was a long time seamstress and hairdresser. She was a member of Bentley Street Christian Church where she served as a […]

Marjean Kaiser Adeoba

September 27th, 2013

Adeoba, Marjean Kaiser – was born on July 14, 1961, departed this life at the age of 52 on September 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret D. Tate; father, Eugene Kaiser; sister, Kay Sharon Kaiser and aunt, Ozetta Waters. She leaves to mourn: her daughter, Katrice Kaiser (Stacey Yancey); devoted […]

Kathleen Strong

September 27th, 2013

Strong, Kathleen took flight for her eternal home, Friday, September 27, 2013 at UT Medical Center. She was a retired teacher of the Knox County School System. She was also an active member of the Payne Ave. Baptist Church for over 60 years and a member of Sigma Gama Rho Sorority, Inc. She was a proud […]

Sydney LaShea Hinton-Patrick

September 26th, 2013

Hinton-Patrick, Sydney LaShea – born September 29, 1988, went to be with the King on September 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Murry, Henry Jones, Reverend Wilburt and Lillian Hinton, Sr. Survivors: husband, Marvin Patrick; parents, Melissa Jones and Sidney Hinton I; sisters, Alexus (Richard Stokes) and Latanya Curry; brothers, […]

Claude “Tap” J. Wade

September 19th, 2013

Wade, Claude “Tap” J. age 56, of Nashville, TN went home to the Heavenly Father to receive his wings on September 19, 2013. Claude was the first child of the Percy Wade and Willie lue Wade. He was born on November 28, 1956 in Vaden, Mississippi. Claude was a 1974 graduate of Oak Ridge High […]

Janie Mae Gillespie

September 17th, 2013

Gillespie, Janie Mae (Sister), age 74 transitioned from this earth to heaven at her residence on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. A member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center and a member of the Austin High School Class of 1958. Preceded in death by son, DeWayne Perry Gillespie; her parents, James […]

Pearlie Mae Dales

September 16th, 2013

Dales, Pearlie Mae – departed her life peacefully on September 16, 2013 at the University of TN Medical Center.  She was the wife of Isiah Dales, Sr. mother of Mary Carter (Herbert, Sr.), Isiah, Jr. (Mary), Thomas (Bettie), Liz and Lawrence (Andrea) Dales. She is survive by 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren; […]

Carl Summersour, Jr.

September 16th, 2013

Carl Summerour, Jr. was born on January 27, 1923 in Marietta, Georgia to Carl and Clara Summerour. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at NHC Columbia in Columbia, Tennessee after a four-day stay. He was educated in the Knoxville School System and was a member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church.  After […]

William E. “Turtle Rock” Hall

September 11th, 2013

Hall, William E “Turtle Rock” – departed his life peacefully on September 11, 2013. He was born June 7, 1956 in Knoxville, TN He was preceded in death by: mother, Mezella Hall; father, Roy Bagwell. He leaves to cherish his fond memories: wife, Rochelle; daughters, Khisa, Teona; sons, Jabarr (Tekita)Terrell, Sterling, Travis, DeMarcus and Jalen; sisters, […]