Pannell, Jason “J.P.”- age 28, of Knoxville, departed this life on September 1, 2011.  Jason was born on March 2, 1983 to Quincy Pannell and Mary B. Pannell.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Charles Hardin, Sr., Iona A. McFarland and Jennie Pannell and an uncle, Charles Hardin, Jr.  He is dearly missed by parents, siblings: […]

Brooks, Freeman M. – of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2011 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center North. He leaves to cherish his memory: two daughters, Virginia Brooks and Sandra Miller; two sisters, Lorain Coleman and Ruby Manuel and other family members and friends. A special thanks to the staff at […]

Johnson, Samuel L. – passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran.  Preceded in death by mother, Georgia Rice and a grandson, Xavier “Doobie” Smith.  Mr. Johnson is survived by a loving wife of 47 years, Betty L. Johnson; daughter, Lena Pearl […]

Dennis, Diana D. – of Knoxville, TN, entered the house of the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2011.  Left to cherish her memory: children, Dyamond Davis and Courtne Jackson; grandchildren: Takeidra Jones, Tiana Younger and Thaiya Davis; mother, Mary Davis; brother, Albert (Amanda) Davis; former husband, Nolan Dennis; devoted friend, Martie Nelson and other family […]

Mills, Shirley Ann– of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Shirley was born on July 5, 1949 to Ms. Teretha Robinson.  She retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after 27 years of service.  Survived by sisters: Brenda Parker and Patricia Johnson; nieces and nephews whom she raised: Ponda, […]

Smith, Sr., Frankie Lee– born March 8, 1939 in Raile, Georgia to the union of L.M. and Alice Porter Smith.  Frankie worked for many years as a concrete finisher. Preceded in death by his wife, Willie B. Turner Smith.  Survived by a loving son, Frankie, Jr; other children and grandchildren from his first marriage; stepchildren […]

Smith, Ja’Ciyia Lazzettee–joined the little angels in heaven on Sunday, August 21, 2011.  Our Lord saw that her twin sister on Earth needed a guardian angel and gently removed her from this life.  Although, our precious little one left us so soon, we will continue to embrace her spirit.  Ja’Ciyia is preceded in death by […]

Tolbert, Flutchie B.- age 97, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday morning, August 19, 2011.  She was born September 1, 1914 in Manchester, Georgia and later moved to Alcoa,Tennessee. The move was a result of her father obtaining a job at the Aluminum Company.  She attended Charles M. […]

Hurston, Sr., Larry Eugene– age 57, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his residence in Louisville, TN.  Preceded in death by parents, E.D. (Josephine) Hurston.  Survivors include: devoted wife, Christy Hurston; children and stepchildren: Larry Hurston, Jr., Latonya Jones, Justin Walker, Michael Hammontree, Billy and Ronnie Russell; 3 grandchildren to include special grandson, Rylan […]

Clark, Louise – age 69, born in Decatur, Tennessee, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at Fort Sanders Hospital.  Preceded in death by parents, John (Lasta) Winton; brothers: Hillary, John Ben and Eugene Winton and a sister, Mandy Winton.  Survived by sisters: Janey Johnson and Betty Arnwine; devoted sister, Mary Helen Robinson; brother, Thomas Winton; […]