Born on February 10, 1962 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Spencer Bernard Barber, age 61, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Spencer, affectionately known as “Big Spencer” was educated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System in North Carolina. He was loved by many people who were blessed to meet his acquaintance. Spencer never met a stranger and was easy to get along with. He...

Norman Jeffrey Nelson, age 64, passed away on September 21, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born to Barbara Nelson in Knoxville, TN on January 15, 1959. One of his greatest passions was indulging in fishing, a pastime that brought him immense joy and satisfaction. Additionally, he was an avid enthusiast of football and enjoyed playing and watching the sport whenever he got the chance. Moreover, he had a deep-seated love for food. He had a love...

Melvin Arnett was born in Knoxville, TN on December 16, 1938 to Earlie Arnett and Margaret (Penn) Arnett . He was a life-long resident of Knoxville, TN. He peacefully gained his wings on the morning of September 14, 2023 at the age of 84 in the comforts of his home surrounded by his loving family. Melvin accepted Jesus Christ in his life at an early age. He was a faithful member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee, Deacon and a member of the choir. He is...

Shirley Kincaid, age 83, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to her eternal home with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born January 16, 1940, at General Hospital in Knoxville Tennessee to James and Arnola Banks. Following her graduation from Austin High School in 1958, Shirley went to Clark University (formerly Clark College) in Atlanta, Georgia. While at Clark University, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She married Sherman McDuffey during her senior year at...

Ashley Michol Clark, 41, of Cleveland, TN, gained her wings and went to be with the lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Ashley dedicated her life at an early age at St. Paul A&E and later became a member of Greater Christ Temple in Rome, GA. She attended Anna K. Davis throughout her elementary years and later moved to Cleveland and graduated with Cleveland High’s class of 2000. She loved doing hair, reading, listening to music, and competing at the Wheel of Fortune with her life...