Bishop Elder Samuel Jemerson Smith, Sr., was born December 17, 1929 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Emma Preston. He departed this life June 8, 2018. He was the oldest of three children. Samuel was reared both in Knoxville, Tennessee and in West Virginia. In 1948, Samuel and Navernia Carter (Smith) were happily married. To […]

Kimberly Rucker Williams departed this life on June 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 8, 1969 to the late Marvin and Jeanette Rucker, Sr. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Kevin Williams of Dayton, OH; her daughter, Ladashia Rucker; son, Jamonta Rucker; grandchildren: Jamonta Jr., Ziemere and Ya’mon; sister, Sherrie […]

Lawrence Elmer Mitchell, 80, of Knoxville, departed this life on Friday, June 1, 2018 at NHC Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman Sr. and Verona Mitchell; brothers, Charles and Arthur; and sisters, Almeda Fitzpatrick and Virginia Flack. He leaves to treasure his memories his children: Lawrence Mitchell Jr., Joy Byrd, Lee […]

Alizae K. Eppinger, age 20, of Knoxville, departed this life on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her residence. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced at a later time with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.

Elaine Scott Crenshaw was born January 10, 1949 in Knoxville, TN to George William and Dorothy Elaine Jones Scott. Elaine attended Charles M. Hall High School and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1967, in Maryville, TN. She majored Psychology and English Language and graduated from Knoxville College in 1971. She pursued a career […]

Joan Dinnia McMullen, age 56 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on May 27, 2018. She was born to the late Thomas McMullen and Othia F. McMullen in Selma, Tennessee. She was the baby girl (youngest) of 3 children. She was a graduate of Fulton High School in the class of 1977 […]

Thelma Ada Wade Jackson, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 after a brief illness.  She was born on December 19, 1930 to the late Wesley and Lucille Wade in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church.  She is a graduate of Austin High School, Class […]

Deacon John “Sam” Smith, 89, of Knoxville, departed this life on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie James and Mary Magnolia; his sister, Martha Robinson; and 3 children. He is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth Smith; children: Lena Pearl, Melvin Smith, […]

Our dear, precious, loving and godly mother, Carolyn Smith, won her battle to cancer and received her new body in heaven on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents: Theodoreand Mildred Sturdivant; daughter, Felecia Smith; and great-grandson, Kaydyn Smith. She leaves a legacy behind to her devoted daughters: Katina (Mark) […]