Ballenger, Emmanuel, Sr. “Big E”- 61, went home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2012.  He was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1970 and a veteran of the U.S. Army. “Big E” retired from Richard Bean Juvenile Detention Center after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by his loving parents, […]

Fain, Irma (Gear) – A longtime resident of Knoxville, TN passed away in Morristown, TN on April 25, 2012, at age 109. She was a woman of strength and wisdom, a faithful Christian, and a beloved wife and mother. She was predeceased by her husband Robert H. Fain, Sr., her sons Theodoric Fain, William Fain […]

BRYANT, SAKINA (Kina) – age 56, of Knoxville, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday evening at her home. Kina loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was preceded in death by son, Christian Bryant; parents, Julius and Steveanna Bryant; sister, Lynette Bryant. She is survived by her children, Jason, Steven and Jayna […]

Hawkins, Almeda Helen Stafford – 86, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2012. She was born on January 21, 1926, to the late Rev. Isaac J. and Mattie Bookman Stafford of Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by her son Isaac and grandson Douglas “Clayton” Hall. She leaves to rejoice […]

Turner, Susie L. – born in Montgomery, Alabama, received her wings on April 18, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Jesse Turner; mother, Fannie Curry-Hall; father, Walter Curry; brothers, Perry Shugars, Sr. and Herbert “Bubba Fosters; great-grandsons, C J Debro and Damion Boyd. She leaves to cherish her […]

Hardin, George Thomas –  went home to be with the Lord April 18, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. Mr. Hardin was born Dec. 14, 1950 in Byington, TN to Dan and Laura Jane Hardin. George was a self employed sub contractor in Knox County. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. George is preceded in […]

Sullivan, Vent Eugene – departed this life Friday, April 13, 2012. Preceded in death by his mother, Sonya E. Sullivan. He leaves to cherish his memory: father, Vincent Sullivan, Sr.; brother, Vincent Sullivan, Jr.; sister, Serena Sullivan; nephew, Jemir Sullivan; niece, Semiya Sullivan; grandparents, Willie (Cleta) Slater, Cheryl Sullivan and Carlos Graves; aunts, Rebecca Booker, Tonya Huffine […]

Robinson, Mary Helen – was called to her heavenly home on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Tennova St. Mary’s Hospital. Mary Helen was met at the heavenly gate by her late husband Willard “Pig” Robinson, son, Tommy Winton, Sr., parents, John (Lasta) Winton, brothers, Eugene, John Ben and Hillary Winton, sisters, Louise Clark and Mandy Winton. […]

Kemp, Walter Jr. – born October 8, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the union of Mildred and Walter Kemp, Sr. He attended Beardsley Jr. High and Austin High School. He served in the US Marine Corp, 2nd Division 1st Platoon with medals and honors. After 14 years, he retired from Knox County School System. Preceded in death by […]

Arnett, Anna Margaret – of Knoxville, went home Friday morning, April 6, 2012. Anna was born December 13, 1942 to the late Otha Calloway and Helen Maria Houston. She declared her faith in God, her Savior, at an early age. She graduated from LaFollette Colored High School in 1962. For many years, she was employed by Levi Strauss but […]