Harper William Edward “Pee-Wee”- age 53, passed away November 9, 2011 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home.  He was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1975.  William was employed as a tailor at Sears and later worked at the Lunch House and Ideal Cleaners, until his health began to decline.  He was well […]

Washington, Calvin Earl “C-Dog”- departed this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 comfortably at home with his family.  He was born in Knoxville, TN on May 29, 1958 to Melvin Johnson and Margaret Washington.  He attended Austin High School and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his […]

Colbert, Vivian Geraldine Rodgers- born March 9, 1931, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2011.  She was a member of Community Evangelistic Evangelical Presbyterian Church (CEC).  Preceded in death by husband, Thomas A. Colbert, daughter, Janice L. Matthews, parents, Zack and Willie Mae (Harris) Rodgers, Sr. and brother, S. Paul Rodgers. Survived […]

Houston, Jr., Alex J. “Brother” – age 61, of Knoxville, went to be with our Heavenly Savior on Monday, October 31, 2011.  Preceded in death by father Alex J. Houston, Sr., sister, Barbara (Houston) Upton, brothers, David and John Houston; nephews, David and Michael Houston. Alex graduated from Austin High School in 1968.  He was […]

Crutcher, Annie Lue– peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 30, 2011.  She was born May 24, 1925 to the union of Carrie and Albert Turman, Sr. in McCormick County,SC.  Mrs. Crutcher was a devoted member and Mother of Victory View Baptist Church for over 60 years.  She provided dedicated community service through Eastern Star […]

Colbert, James E. – age 70, of Knoxville passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30, 2011. He retired from Knoxville City School System. He was a member of Greater Bush Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James and Inez Colbert, stepson, Eric Neal, and daughter, Felicia Colbert. Survived: by wife, Brenda […]

Harris, Pauline Mary- born November 18, 1943 to the late John Thomas and Mary Coleman Poore.  As a youth, she was a member of Cansler Street Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Bishop William Pankey.  After graduating from Austin High School, she went to work for Silver Manufacturer for over 10 years.  […]

Turner, Jesse Willard – of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, October 17, 2011.  He was born February 1, 1924 to the late Carrie Welcome.  He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Susie Turner; daughter, Kathy Walker, Cincinnati, Ohio; sister, Mamie Bond, Cincinnati, Ohio; best friend and closer than a brother, Charles Williams, Knoxville, Tennessee; […]

Cunningham, James “Doodle Bug”– of Knoxville, departed this life on Friday, October 14, 2011.  He was born September 16, 1951 to the union of James and Modestine Martin Cunningham.  James was educated in Knoxville City Schools and grew up in Bethel AME Church.  He later became an employee at Baptist/Mercy Hospital retiring with over 34 […]

Cowley, Bryon Eugene “Pete”- age 51, of Oak Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.  Bryon was a graduate of Fulton High School, served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime employee at Pizza Palace.  Preceded in death by biological father, Walter “Alley” Johnson and sister, Michelle Upton.  […]