Odom, Lafreda Moore – passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. Formerly a faithful member of Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church and at the time of her passing, she was a devoted and faithful member of Community Evangelistic Church. She retired from Fort Sanders Regional with over 35 years of service as […]

Wilson, Dora Eloise Clinkscales – Knoxville, TN went Home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 6, 2012. She was born in Iva, South Carolina and was an educator for 30 years with Knox County Schools and 5 years at Doris Walker Academy before retiring. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, East […]

Gilstrap, Laymon – age 79 of Knoxville passed September 4, 2012 at Tennova – St Mary’s Health Systems. He was a US Army Veteran and employed in the Airline field for over 22 years. Preceded in death by parents, Henry & Stella Gilstrap; brother, Norman Gilstrap; sister, Vivian Strap. Survivors wife, Phyllis Gilstrap; god-sister, Liz William; […]

Jr, Clemons, Esley D. – age 34 of Knoxville, TN departed this life on Sunday morning September 2, 2012 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Hubert Clemons, Sr.; grandmother, Myrdia B. Sherrod; uncle, Darrel Clemons. He is survived by parents, Almetra Sherrod (Roger) Cohen and Esley D. Clemons, […]

Sandra Lynn Newble McKinney – On Friday, August 31, 2012 the Lord called Sandra to join Him in her eternal home. Sandra was born on October 3, 1960 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Ernest Lynwood Rivers and Elsie Rhodes Newble. Sandra began her walk with Christ at an early age joining Macedonia Baptist Church […]

Sampson, Virgil Lee – born April 22, 1960 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life on Monday, August 27, 2012 at his home. Virgil served in the United States Army. He worked at Serene Manor Nursing Home for over ten years until his health began to decline. Virgil was a loving and caring person who loved to help others. He […]

Cobb, John, Sr. – age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Beverly Park Place Health Rehabilitation. Deacon Cobb was a member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church for over 30 years. Mr. Cobb was honored as Deacon Emeritus for his faithful service to the church and community. He retired from Union Carbide-Y12 with many years […]

Mackerson, Leroy W. – born February 9, 1941 departed this life on Sunday, August 26, 2012. He was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1969. Leroy was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a kind-hearted man who loved his family and extended family. Left to cherish his memory: daughters, Ebony and LaShonda […]

Swan, Peggy Joe Hill – departed this life on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. Peggy was a member of Austin High School, Class of 1965. She was known as “Granny Peggy” to everyone at Fairgarden Learning Center where she was a foster grandparent. Predeceased by her parents, Joe and Barbara Jean Hill and […]

Bush, Louise Williams – age 78 of Knoxville, TN peacefully slept away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at her home. She retired from Standard Knitting Mills and was co-owner of Bush Construction. She was one of the Mothers of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She loved doing arts, crafts and rummage sales. Her husband, Tallie […]