Roper, Bettye – died on June 9, 2012 after years of illness. She attended Virginia State University. Preceded in death by her husband, William B. Roper, Sr. She leaves her children, Paula and William, Jr. and several relatives to celebrate her life. Graveside services will be held in the rotunda at TN State Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike […]

Adamson, John E., Sr. – departed this life on June 8, 2012. He was born March 22, 1931. He is predeceased by his parents, a daughter, two sisters and longtime companion, Dolly Whitehead. Survived by five children: John (Evelyn), Johnny, Eddie, Gary and Patricia (Jack); 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Wednesday, June 13, […]

Brown, Adrian Diane – age 56, of 2606 Chillicothe Street, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Vionnette Johnson Brown, brother, Philip Kirk Brown, grandparents, Sarah Johnson, Walter Jack and Henry (Ruby Lee) Brown, other relatives, Terrie and Phillip Johnson and Tonk McKenzie. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Beverly […]

Jackson, Willis “Mac” J. – departed this life on May 29, 2012 at FSRMC. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools and Austin High School; he was a pillar in his community and lived his life to the fullest. He was a true outdoorsman, avid fisherman and a huge sports fan. He coached baseball and played basketball. He enjoyed other […]

Cobb, James Nathaniel – age 67, formerly of Augusta, GA was born October 13, 1944 in Knoxville, TN. He departed this life to be with our heavenly Father on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He worked as a grounds keeper at Unity Mortuary for many years. Preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Mae […]

Buchanan, Jamesetta (Jamie) Moultry, 61, of Knoxville, was called from labor to reward on Monday, May 21, 2012 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Hazel Moultry Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, devoted husband of 35 years, Donnie Buchanan; children, Kellie and Keith (Diona) Layden, and […]

 Duncan, Ella Mae – was born March 21, 1925 in Knoxville, Tennessee and departed this life on May 21, 2012 at her home. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Charles A. Duncan; to this union ten children were born. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, sons, Ralph Penn and Charles Crippen, daughters, Janezina […]

Glass, Grace Juanita Irvin – age 106, passed May 16, 2012. She was born to the late Walter and Sparta Irvin on September 1, 1905 in Mechanicsville. At age nine she joined Logan Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, serving as Sunday school secretary and organist by the time she turned 16. She was organist of Logan Temple’s Senior […]

Graves, Carlos E. Sr., age 62 of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at home. Graduate of East High Class of 1967. Retired employee from the Department of Energy Y-12 Plant. Preceded in death by mother, Mary L. Graves; sister, Donna Blakney; daughter, Sonya Sullivan; grandson, Vent Sullivan. He […]

Lewis, Lorraine Martha, age 81 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was born to her parents in Opa-Locka, FL. She attended Stowe Teachers College in Chicago, IL. She worked with Catholic Charities in programs assisting clients with housing and other social problems. Lorraine was preceded […]