Harris, Ronald Donnell “Don” – departed this life on June 24, 2012. He was born September 22, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the parents, Charles M. Harris and Rosa Lee Stokely Harris. He was the fourth of six children (a seventh child, Belinda Faye, died during early infancy) and leaves behind a brother, Eugene Harris, four sisters, […]

Vernon, Nedda Lee Allen – age 78 of Knoxville, TN passed away at UT Medical Center on Sunday, June 24, 2012. She was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1951. She dedicated her life to serve Jehovah at the age of 14 years old and was faithfully serving in the North congregation of Jehovah’s […]

Brooks, Virginia – of Stone Mountain GA, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away June 24, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Jessie Brooks, parents, Charlie and Carrie Bankston and 11 siblings. Survived by devoted daughters, Betty (Vincent) Martin of Stone Mountain, GA and Belinda Brooks of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren: Jamarcus  Fishback, Jarvis Fishback of Knoxville, […]

Thomas, David Earl ‘Rock’ – departed this life June 23, 2012. Retired from Knox County Schools, Maintenance Dept. Faithful member of First Baptist of Roseberry City where he was a loyal deacon. Preceded in death by parents, Aaron (Laura) Thomas, and wife, Mary R. Thomas. Survived by wife, Linda Thomas; daughters: Juanita G. (Phillip) Harris, Felicia and very devoted […]

Davis, James Edward – translated this life on June 20, 2012 at Tennova Select Specialty Hospital. Mr. Davis gave his life to Christ in 1964 at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion where he served as a Steward. He retired from Lockheed Martin with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ocey Davis. He […]

Graves, Thelma– departed this life on June 15, 2012.  Born in Manchester, GA and raised in Knoxville, Mrs. Graves attended public school and graduated from Austin High School, Class of 1944. Shortly thereafter, she received her degree from Morristown College in 1946. She worked as a secretary at Northside High School in Virginia and later moved to […]

Smith, Charles, F. – born July 18, 1946 accepted his heavenly wings on June 13 at his home. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served his country proudly receiving the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Metal with four bronze service stars and the Vietnam Campaign Metal with 60 Device. He is preceded in death by […]

Ward, Johnnie Green – of Oak Ridge, TN, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was born in Vaiden, MS on March 24, 1922 to the late Green and Isabelle Wilson Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Rena Taylor Ward, […]

McSpadden, James L., age 59 of Knoxville, TN departed on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by parents; mother, Eula Locke Cowan, father, Jimmy McSpadden; brother, Calvin Locke; sister, Maglene Locke  He leaves to cherish his memory: loving sisters, Christine Moore and Joann Settles; devoted niece, Jackie (Darren) McDuffey; special friends, Ernestine Hayes […]

Allen, Charles Tony, Jr. – age 57, departed this life on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Tennova Medical Center. He was preceded in death by mother, Donnie Lee Allen, maternal grandmother, Laura Hale, paternal grandparents, Bryant and Janie Allen.  Survived by: devoted father, Charles T. (Janet) Allen, Sr.; sisters, Ella (Leon) Partridge, Marian (Alphonso) McAlister and […]