Upton, Douglas – Knoxville, departed this life, December 15, 2012, at Holston Health Care and Rehab Center. Born in Madisonville, TN, he was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; retired from Levi Straus; a former employee of Knoxville College and the Knoxville Area Urban League. He […]

Gwinn, Sonya Ann Graves – of Knoxville transitioned from this life into eternal rest and peace on December 10, 2012. She was born to the union of Donald Graves and the late Mary Lunch Graves on September 4, 1951. She was a graduate of Austin-East High School Class of 1969. She attended Maryville and Knoxville College. […]

Moore, Mattie K.  – of Knoxville passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 at her residence. Preceded in death by father, Leonard Dupree, mother, Minnie Dupree Walker, brothers, Robert, Leonard and Junell Dupree, sisters, Margaret Clayton, Maybell Brown and Georgia Ruth Anderson. Leaves to cherish her memories: sons, Charlie, Ervin and Mickey Moore, Anthony, Leonard and […]

Austin, Morelan Nicole Joyvonna “Joy” of Knoxville transitioned from this life into eternal rest and peace on December 5, 2012 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born on May 21, 1981 to Deborah Morelan and Albert Montgomery. Preceded in death by great-grandparents, Helen William Cook, Vonzola Hall, Albert Montgomery Sr.; grandmothers, Joyce Morelan […]

Smith, A’Keyleus D. – 7 days old, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Children’s Hospital. Survivors parents, mother, Tiffany Smith; father, Arterious North; siblings, Zyire’Asia Smith, Andrea Freeney and  Sha’Kiyah Fitch; a host of other relatives and friends. On Thursday, December 5, 2012, Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM at Unity Mortuary […]

George Claxton Jackson – departed this life on November 28, 2012 at University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on July 27, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was employed with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company and the TVA George was preceded in death by his father, James Abraham Jackson, Sr.; brother, […]

Davis, Brenda M. – age 60, of Knoxville was called home to eternal glory on  Friday, November 30, 2012. She was born November 25, 1952, in Knoxville. TN. She was a proud graduate of Austin East High class of 1970. Preceded in death by mother, Minnie S. Fullwood Davis, father, Henry Davis, sister, Martha E. […]

Chestnutt, Annie Pearl – born November 26, 1931 to Beecher and Lottie Parnell Chestnutt in Rogersville, Tennessee. She passed to glory November 23, 2012 after a long life’s journey. She was a devoted member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her son, Hayden Lee Chestnutt, parents, Beecher and Lottie […]

Baker, Joseph Edward – age 61, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Missy” Baker, parents, Joseph and Mildred Baker and brother, Thomas H. Baker, Sr.  Survived by daughters, Christie and Jetuan Baker and Jamithia Blevins; grandchildren: Sierra, Kari, Edward “E.J”, Jamison and Amber; great grandchild, Johnathan; […]

White, Bernice Nelson – went to her heavenly home on November 16, 2012. She was a graduate of Austin High School and the proud owner of M& E Restaurant. She was a beautiful and loving mother who cared deeply for her family. She was always willing to lend an ear or more importantly share a few words […]