Luella, affectionally called by her family and friends Lou, Lou Lou, Aunt Lou, and Grandmom was born the fifth of eight siblings. Luella was united in holy matrimony to James F. Kelley Sr. for fifty-four blissful years. This union was blessed with three daughters and one son, with whom she leaves a legacy of love to cherish her memories. At an early age, Luella professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined First Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a dedicated, faithful member. Before her...

Shirley Ann Davidson, age 64, gained her wings on March 14, 2023, at UT Hospital. She was born July 30, 1958, to the late Letha and Lenetta Davidson. She was the youngest of eight to this union. Shirley was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and great friend to all that she came to encounter. Shirley loved God, chicken, and her son Jrayson (Maine). She was baptized at an early age and graduated from Austin East High School class of 1976. She worked in the line of service as a CNA...

Katherine was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended Eastport and Vine Jr. Even though she didn’t graduate high school, she truly valued education. Cookie was and is loved by everyone she met. If you knew Katherine well, you knew her as "Cookie". You knew she was a pistol, she loved hard, a God-fearing woman, enjoyed her trips to Walmart, and LOVED a good ol’ cherry milkshake from Cookout! She texted her family daily showing her love and affection; with...

Jeanette Deloris (Love) Stewart, age 84 went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2023 at Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital. Jeanette Stewart was mom, grandmom, Gee, auntie, sister stewart, Ms. J and Jeanette. Her greatest love was Jesus Christ. She was a previous member at Church of God Sanctified of Knoxville and served as an usher. Jeanette relocated to Nashville, TN. and became a member of Stokers Lane Church of God. She worked for The State of TN, retired and moved back to Knoxville in...

James Eugene “Gabby” Parks Jr. was born on August 5, 1969, in Knoxville Tennessee. On March 9, 2023 it pleased our Heavenly Father to transfer him from the labors of this life to the sweet rest and fellowship of the saints awaiting the Day of Christ Jesus Return. God’s Word say’s “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” {Psalm 116:15}. Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. If anyone believes in me, even though he die he...

Arlah Pruitt Ewing, 71, was born in Toledo, Ohio, on July 28, 1951. She peacefully transitioned in Knoxville, TN, on Wednesday, March 08, 2023. She is the adopted daughter of Nora (great aunt) and Leonard Jackson(great uncle). She is the natural born daughter of Laura Patton. Arlah graduated from Austin East High School, Knoxville, TN, Class of 1969. She learned Spanish from elementary through high school and visited Mexico as part of the exchange student program. Arlah received her...

William Daniel McAllister, Jr. was born in East Knoxville, TN on New Years Day, 1940 to William Daniel McAllister, Senior and Willie Mae Anderson McAllister. As a child, he attended Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Heiskell Elementary on Campbell St. for 1st grade and when it closed, he went to the Old Green School Elementary. He graduated from Austin High School and immediately joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he graduated from basic training. He was a member of Foster Chapel...

It is with great sadness that the family of Cleo “Ki-Ki” Marie Harshaw announces her sudden passing on the evening of Saturday, February 25th, at the young age of 50. Cleo “Ki-Ki” is dearly cherished and preceded in death by her Mother (Brenda “Tootsie” Faye Brown), and Father (James “JJ” Johnson), as well as her maternal grandparents (Uylesse Morris & Cleo Marie Brockman) and paternal grandparents (Ural Allen & Oralee Johnson). She...

Deborah Sanders (Sawyer) Byrd was born on February 22, 1955, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was raised in a loving home with her parents Mary and late Albert Sawyer and siblings. After graduating from Rule High School she pursued her technical degree as a Dental Assistant. Deb (Deborah) held the position as a Dental Assistant/Office Manager in one the first Dental Clinics in Knoxville and continued in this field for over 25 years. Deb had an infectious upbeat demeanor and a zest for life....

MIKISHA DESHELL SMITH   On Monday, February 20th, 2023 the royal carpet was laid out and the trumpets began to sound.  The angels began to rejoice for another soldier was on her way home.   The early morning train had made its Stop at the home of Mikisha Deshell Smith  in Oak Ridge, TN.  All Aboard Servants of God, All Aboard thou Weary Soldier, All Aboard God’s Chosen Vessel, this is the Glory Bound Express, to Heaven.  Only...