Holland, William Locke (Lil’ Locke)- age 81, passed away peacefully with his sister at his side on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Bordeaux Long Term Care Facility in Nashville, TN.  He was the son of late Locke and Ruby Holland.  He was also preceded in death by sister Harriette Holland Lee.  He is survived by […]

Johnson, Eugene– born August 1, 1937 in Maryville, Tennessee. He departed this life on November 29, 2011. Eugene was a graduate of Austin High School and was employed as Head Cook at Knoxville College.  Preceded in death by sons, Tony Shoemaker and Terry Johnson, parents, William (Annie May) Johnson, brothers, William Jr. and Huebert Johnson. He leaves […]

Anderson, James– age 80, born to Thomas and Nola Anderson in Mascot, Tennessee. Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1949. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving in the Korean War. With over 30 years of service, he retired from Millers Department Store (later Hess’ Distribution Center) […]

Saffell, Phyllis Ann– born March 1, 1958 to Barbara and Everett Saffell. She attended Eternal Life Harvest Center.  Phyllis was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to cook.  If she wasn’t cooking, she was listening to her favorite singers Al Green and Marvin Gaye.  She was an adventurous person who loved life and will be […]

Calloway, Eula Lee- age 83, born April 11, 1928 in Rockwood, Tennessee, raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away November 19, 2011, at the home of her loving and devoted cousins James “Butch” and Brenda Calloway. She lived in Shaker Heights, Ohio over 50 years and was a faithful member of the Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. Preceded in […]

PRESTON, EMMA J., 90, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Preston; 3 children, Carol (Milton) Aaron, Deidre Simpson and Edward Farmer; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grand children and 2 great- great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM […]

Dickey, David “Big D”- entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2011 in Knoxville, TN.  A native of Louisville, KY, where he attended Jefferson County Public Schools and resided until his relocation in 1988.  He is preceded in death by father, Norman Dickey, stepmother, Bernice Dickey, stepfathers, Joe Hoosier and Van Carstarphen, Jr.  He leaves […]

Walker, Angela Sudderth– born September 16, 1960, went home to be with her Lord Savior on November 16, 2011.  Angela was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1978.  She was a loving and giving person especially of her time.  Angela loved her role as mentor at Eagle’s Nest Recovery Center.  It is […]

Brunson, Wilma Doris Billingsley– sunset November 11, 2011.  “I will sing to the Lord for He has been good to me.” Psalms 13:6. Doris quietly left this earthly journey after a lengthy illness.  She was born to the union of Erma Wilson and William Billingsley on September 30, 1933 in Blount County.  She spent her childhood […]

Harris, III, Victor Michael – age 19,, departed this life on November 9, 2011. Preceded in death by: father, Victor Harris, Jr.; grandfathers, Calvin Washington and Robert Kyle; great-grandmothers, Virginia Wilder, Mayetta Wells & Minnie Roberts. Survivors: mother, Devona Wilder; step-father, Matthew Johnson; sisters, Vicshyria, Mahala, Ma’Kynzee and Ma’Laun; brother, Jarron; grandparents, Aline Harris, Victor […]