Brooks, Susie Mae – of Knoxville, born November 2, 1933 in Chambers County, AL, departed this life on August 8, 2012. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. Mrs. Brooks worked many years in food service in the Knoxville City and Knox County School System. She was predeceased by her husband, Lee Will Brooks, […]

Calhoun, Maxine Chandler – entered into eternal rest and joined her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She retired from Knox County Schools with 30 years of service in the Food Service Department. She was faithfully active at her church, Boyds Creek Church of God as an Usher. She proudly held this position until her health began […]

Steele, Brenda Sue Brown (Mama Steele) – age 58 of Knoxville, TN entered into eternal rest with her heavenly father on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Parkwest Hospital. After many years of dedicated service, Brenda retired from UT Medical Center. Loyal, dedicated and faithful member of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, she is preceded in death by her […]

Linder, Ann Marie – age 69 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Ann was the  youngest of ten children born to Floyd E. and Anne D. Linder.  She was a loyal daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose free spirit will be immensely missed. Ann lived her life to the fullest having no regrets.  […]

Newton, Mary Alice Mitchell – affectionately known as Mama Newton, Granny, Ma, Aunt Mae, Aanee and best friend to many, was born November 24, 1933 the first of 11 children to the late Herman and Verona Mitchell. On June 15, 1957, she married the love of her life, Melvin Newton. They were married 42 years […]

Byrd, Rosa – departed this life on the morning of July 24, 2012. She was the fifth of nine children born to George, Sr.  and Olivia Byrd in Fountain Inn, South Carolina on November 10, 1919. Early in her life the family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. She completed her education at Austin High School and then attended Tennessee […]

Minnie Threat lived a rewarding life blessed by our Creator heard the voice of her almighty God call her to receive her wings and join him in heaven on July 19, 2012. Sister Minnie Threat was born on November 11, 1921 in Auburn, Alabama to the late Nick and Emma Lou Threat. Sister Threat and her family […]

Willingham, Carlton Maurice, Sr. – born October 18, 1950, departed this life on July 15, 2012 at Holston Health Rehabilitation. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Carlton, Sr. retired as Supervisor of the Security Department- TVA Summit Hill.  Predeceased by his son, Julian D. Willingham, father, David Willingham, Sr., mother, Eunice Jenkins, […]

Christine Moore departed this life on Friday, July 6, 2012. She was born to her parents on August 13, 1949 in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by: mother Eula Locke; father, Robert Upton; sister, Magalene Locke; brothers, Calvin Locke and James McSpadden. She leaves to cherish her memories: devoted daughter, Vickie McMillan (Joseph) […]

Chandler, James R. II– born April 13, 1979, departed this life on July 1, 2012. James was a graduate of Karns High School, Class of 1996 and received his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Tech in 2003. Not only was he a scholar, but an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish, hunt and surround himself […]