Orr, Beatrice Washington – was born Lillie Beatrice Washington May 8, 1913 to Annie Jane and Sandy Jackson Washington in Gordo, Al. She was raised and went to school in Tuscaloosa, Al, finishing high school at Central High School and Stillman Junior College. She came to Knoxville in 1935 and did substitute teaching in the […]

Woodley, Gerald L. – of Knoxville, TN went home to rejoice with the Lord, January 31, 2010 at Parkwest Hospital. He was a faithful member of Greater Warner  Tabernacle AME Zion Church. He was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1960. Retired from the University of Tennessee. Preceded in death by: mother, Gloria […]

Grant, Osceola (Ned) Sr. – of Knoxville went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his residence. Preceded in death: parents, James and Jeanette Weems Grant; daughters, Patricia and Renee Grant; brothers, James and Tommy Grant. Survivors; children, Tarance Gallamore, Osceola and Tiffany Grant; grandchildren,  Cassandra and Reuben Glass; Jamal Grant; great-grandchildren, […]

Mix, Willie – Born August 12, 1926 passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Survivors: devoted wife, Theresa Moran Mix; stepsons, Dwight and Ronnie Rogers; step-daughters, Teresa Rogers and Tammy (Jeff) Simmons; several grandchildren; great-nieces, Tonya (Richard) Stewart, Shondra Tate; great- nephews, Jerome Gordon and Tracy Tate; sister-in-law, Linda (John) Moore; brother-in-law, John (Wanda) Moran, […]

Manning, Harold G. – December 18, 1945 – January 27, 2010. Preceded in death by: parents, Harold R. Manning and Louise Johnson Manning. A graduate of Hiawassee College and E.T.S.U., a member of Church Street United Methodist Church, a loyal member and long- time vice-president of the Smoky Mountain Coin Club, and long-time member and […]

Tate, Shirley Ann Chesney – RN, daughter of the late William E. and Mary Garrette Chesney, went into eternal rest on January 19, 2010. She retired from Fort Sanders Regional Hospital after 35 years of service. She was preceded in death by:  son, Gregory Allen Tate; parents; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She leaves her […]

Allen, Matthew Henry – age 70, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2010. He attended Beardsley Jr. High School Class of 1957. He was preceded in death by: mother, Cassie McGee; brother, Donald Williams and sister, Barbara Billingsley. He leaves to cherish his memories: brothers, James “Papa” (Yolanda), Paul “Dusty” (Yolanda) and Alvin […]

Arnold, Marcus Todd III, – went on a journey with our Lord on January 17, 2010. We were blessed by his presence, October 12, 2009. Preceded on his journey by: grandfather Marcus Arnold, Sr. Left to rejoice his life: mother, Shanera Romero; father, Marcus  Todd Arnold Jr.; sisters, Aleah, Xia, Nissiah and Kimoney Arnold; grandparents, […]

Clemons, Alva Jean (Jean) – age 76, departed this life January 16, 2010 at Parkwest Hospital. Born on March 22, 1933 to John Fitzgerald and Cleo and Josephine Nelson in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded by: parents: sister, Margarette Brown; brother, La Vera Nelson Sr; and a devoted friend, Cliff Love. She leaves to mourn […]

Walden, Shari Ann – of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Shari was born on April 12, 1957. Preceded in death by: Parents, Fred Lee Duncan and Margaret Crawford; stepfather, William Crawford; daughter, Celeste Wimes; sister, Sara Virginia Jordan; brother, Thomas Lee Duncan. She leaves to cherish memories: children, Crystal Wimes, Chesapeake, VA, […]