Davis, Carolyn A.  (Caroline) – Sunrise June 2, 1948, Sunset February 24, 2013, of 410 Surrey Road, Knoxville, TN., 37914. Mrs. Davis was employed at Hair Fashion East. She was preceded in death by father, Ralph E. (Bus) Trent; grandmother, Annie Lane; grandson, Jakeem; brother, Eugene Matlock. She leaves to cherish her memories: mother, Hazel […]

KING, JULIUS E. – of Knoxville, TN departed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Jackson, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Ella Mae Murphy and Julius Samuel King; grandson, Jaqueaze Puckett, Jr.; nephew, Rudy C. Stinson, Jr. Surviors: devoted brother, Wylie (Shirley) King; children, Wendell Strickland, Julie (Donald) Tharpe,  Gerod Strickland and LaTasha […]

Wright, Frederick L. – Formerly of Morningside Gardens Apartments, was born October 19, 1935, departed this life at The Bridge Healthcare Center in Rockwood, TN., on Saturday, February 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Frances Wright; sisters, Pauline Stewart and Ophelia Gilmore. He leaves to cherish his memories: sisters, Alma […]

Wright-Ray, Patricia Ann, of Knoxville, TN – age 84 departed this life on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Tennova Residential Hospice with her family at her side. She was a member of Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Flossie Clark. She leaves to mourn her passing two devoted […]

Gillespie, Hildrith D. Johnson, age 93 transitioned from this earth to heaven at her residence on Friday, February 8, 2013. Member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, James E. Gillespie, mother, Louise Johnson, sisters, Darnetta Johnson and Revester Murphy Jarnigan, grandchildren, DeWayne, Diane and Marcus and other relatives including Patricia McKinney. […]

Booker, Richard L.  – age 81 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013. He retired from Knoxville Utilities Board with 34 years of service. Richard was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Richard loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Alma Booker. He […]

Maïmouné Diakité Wright, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2013. She was born in the village of Zantiabougou in the Republic of Mali on November 2, 1961. She immigrated in 1986 and eventually studied nursing at the University of Tennessee where she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree. She later obtained a master’s […]

King, DeShawn Dupree – age 18, was born on March 30, 1994 in Chicago, IL to Kimberly and Benjamin King. He attended Central High School. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Darryl Christan. Survived by son,  D’Arius King;  (mother) DeMyah Martin); mother, Kimberly King; father, Benjamin King; brother, Kendrick Burrows; sisters, IKenna  Pearson, Tavonna […]

McMahan, Betty B. – born September 12, 1938, departed this life on January 26, 2013.  A graduate of Austin High School Class of 1956. Betty worked for Lawson McGhee Library until 2 years ago when her health fail resulting in retiring after 42 years of service. She attended St. Paul Baptist Church.  In later years […]

Smith, Elizabeth Alford – age 87 of Detroit, MI transitioned home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2013at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roosevelt Smith; parents, Freeman and Rosa Alford; brothers, Maceo, Deeman, Freeman, and Edward Lee Alford; sister, Deloris Alford Tims. […]