Patricia A. Baird

March 23rd, 2013

Baird, Patricia A. – age 66, of Knoxville, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Beverly Park Place. Preceded in death by her mother, Lois Foster Hamilton. Survived by daughters, Shawn Baird and Cicily Baird; father, Reverend William Hamilton, Sr., six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Clinkscales; […]

Carolyn P. Wood

March 21st, 2013

Wood, Carolyn P. – age 57, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Tennova St. Mary’s Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Bernie Porter, father, Paul Porter, brother, McDonald Porter, grandchildren, Jacyia Smith and Mister Smith. She is survived by: daughter, Tomeka Porter-Cowan; son, Carl Hill; devoted grandson, Jermiah Wilson; granddaughter, Lakera Smith, Angel […]

Joseph L. Mobley, Jr.

March 20th, 2013

Mobley, Joseph L. Jr. – departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at home. He is preceded by his father, Joseph Legene Mobley, Sr., grandmother, Daisy Slay; cousin, John H. Word, Jr. He is survived by wife, Kristy Mobley; children, Krystian and Joseph L. Mobley, III; mother, Surlena Slay; sisters, Josette (Luther) Dobbins and […]

William V. Powell, Jr. (In Memory)

March 18th, 2013

In memory of William V. Powell, Jr., who passed away on March 18, 2009 Every day I think of my father even though March 18th is the day that we celebrate his homegoing. I recall the last day that we spent together—it was only a few days before his passing. It was one of the […]

Jessie Bragg Granberry

March 17th, 2013

Granberry, Jessie Bragg – departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her home. She is preceded by her sisters, Emma Roebuck and Pearl Taylor. She is survived by daughters, Joyce Hodge (Edward) Kyle, Kimberly Granberry (John Wesley) Chandler, Sr., Tegwin “Frosty” Granberry (Billy) Washington and Shelia Bragg; stepdaughter, Brenda Reliford; grandsons, John W. […]

Janet D. Jordan

March 15th, 2013

Jordan, Janet D. – of Knoxville entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2013. Janet is survived by her loving children, Keionna Dobbins-Morton, Joshina Dobbins (Kevin Carroll, Sr.), Darryl Dobbins, Jr. (Shandrema Wallace –Dobbins) and Justin Jackson; children’s father, Darryl Dobbins, Sr.; grandchildren, Deondre McGhee, Kevin Carroll, Jr. and Kevon Carroll; sisters, Lee Ann […]

Walter Joe Daniel “Mokey” Cody

March 13th, 2013

Cody, Walter Joe Daniel, “Mokey”, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Walter was born March 13, 1961 to Essie Marsh Neal Cody and Clinton Davis. He attended Austin East High School. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Hood Texas in the 1st Cavalry Division. After active […]

James E. Buffington

March 11th, 2013

Buffington, James E. – age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2013. He was born on March 9, 1929 to Walter and Ollie Buffington in Acworth, GA. James was preceded in death parents; daughter, Carol Baker; brothers, Frank, Ernest and Homer Buffington; sister, Marie Burns. He leaves behind to mourn: wife, […]

Phyliss M. Gilstrap

March 6th, 2013

Gilstrap, Phyllis Marie – born April 20, 1931 passed away on March 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Laymon Gilstrap, parents, Joseph and Florence Ray, brothers, Larry and William Ray. Survived by sisters, Katherine Ray and Mattie Patrick; sister in law, Barbara Ray; nieces, Darlene, Debra, Joeann and Phyllis; nephews, Charles, Ronnie, […]

Elbert N. Bassett, Sr.

February 26th, 2013

Bassett, Elbert N., Sr., 77, of Knoxville, TN departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born on November 7, 1935 to John Jack and Louise Maude Bassett. He graduated from Austin High School. He was employed with B.T. Ice and Allied Chemical Companies for several years before opening the Bassett Boarding Home in […]