All Obituaries
Patricia Ann Gordon Crawford entered eternal rest on October 14, 2020. Our beloved Pat was born on June 28, 1948 to the late Thomas and Margaret Gordon in Knoxville Tennessee.
Pat was the matriarch, the Queen, of the family. Everyone that knew her loved her. The Queen would say, "What you see and hear is what you get!" Pat took the responsibility of being a mother-figure to her younger sisters and brothers after their mother's passing. At a young age, Pat joined Roseberry...
Patricia Ann Gordon Crawford entered eternal rest on October 14, 2020. Our beloved Pat was born on June 28, 1948 to the late Thomas and Margaret Gordon in Knoxville Tennessee.
Pat was the...
John Douglas Upshaw, Jr. lost his battle with liver disease in the early morning hours of Monday, October 12, 2020. John had just spent the previous day surrounded by family and friends that spoke of their favorite times together. The family is pleased to have sent him into the arms of Jesus in prayer and love.
John was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1971 and moved to Knoxville, TN in 1977. He graduated from Carter High School in 1990 and served in the Marines from 1991-1997,...
John Douglas Upshaw, Jr. lost his battle with liver disease in the early morning hours of Monday, October 12, 2020. John had just spent the previous day surrounded by family and friends that...
Sister Vanda Marie Earles entered eternal rest to be with her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020.
She was born on a Wednesday in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 10, 1956 to Calvin Tuggle and Wilbur Frazier McKinney.
Vanda worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center for over 20 years before going back to school to complete her degree in Occupational Therapy. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, she was employed with Heritage Center in Morristown, Tennessee for...
Sister Vanda Marie Earles entered eternal rest to be with her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020.
She was born on a Wednesday in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 10, 1956 to Calvin...
John Derrick Townsend, Jr., age 58, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
John was born April 30, 1962 to Vera and John Townsend, Sr. at Medical Center Hospital in Harlem, New York. Throughout his adolescence, John loved school, excelling in math, and sports such as swimming, basketball, and boxing. John also loved traveling and made a career out of it, working for Armstrong Relocation for many years.
Johnny was loyal to his family and friends, and when he dedicated...
John Derrick Townsend, Jr., age 58, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
John was born April 30, 1962 to Vera and John Townsend, Sr. at Medical Center Hospital in Harlem, New...
Robert Terry Weaver Jr. was born in Knoxville, TN to Robert Terry Weaver Sr. and Millie-Yvonne Brown on June 14, 1984. Terry grew up in Oak Ridge as the eldest son and big brother to his sister, Anniece.
Terry made lifelong friends while attending Oak Ridge schools. During those years, he was a member of Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E Zion Church, and served as the drummer for the praise choir. He loved the outdoors and mountain biking throughout area trails. Terry enjoyed many outdoor activities...
Robert Terry Weaver Jr. was born in Knoxville, TN to Robert Terry Weaver Sr. and Millie-Yvonne Brown on June 14, 1984. Terry grew up in Oak Ridge as the eldest son and big brother to his sister,...
Wylie Cornelius King Sr. was born October 17, 1946 to the late Julius and Ella Mae Murphy King. He was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, he enlisted the United States Army. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, he worked at several different companies including Union Carbide, Lockheed Martin, Martin Marietta, BWXT, and Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge, TN. He retired after 44 years of exemplary service.
Wylie was a dedicated member, usher, deacon, and trustee of...
Wylie Cornelius King Sr. was born October 17, 1946 to the late Julius and Ella Mae Murphy King. He was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, he enlisted the United...
Reverend Ronald Lacy lived a life that was pleasing to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He believed that as a Christian preacher, he was called to be a humble servant for the Lord and His people. Reverend Ronald Lacy was native of Huntsville, Alabama. He was the son of the late Joe Rice and Gertrude Irene “Madea” Timmons. He was a resident of Oak Ridge, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan. In 1973, he began working at Chrysler Corporation where he dedicated 34 years and retired in...
Reverend Ronald Lacy lived a life that was pleasing to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He believed that as a Christian preacher, he was called to be a humble servant for the Lord and His people....
Carolyn “Lynette” Matthews, 60, of Cleveland, departed this earthly home and reunited with family in their heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020.
Lynette was born on Dec. 6, 1959, in Cleveland, to the late Charles L. Pitner Jr. and June Carol Tucker.
She graduated from Cleveland High School, Class of ’78, where she was a member of the Cleveland High School Blue Raider Marching Band.
Lynette was a woman of many words who never met a stranger, yet was loved and adored by...
Carolyn “Lynette” Matthews, 60, of Cleveland, departed this earthly home and reunited with family in their heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020.
Lynette was born on Dec. 6, 1959,...
James Thomas Jackson, 77, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at a nursing facility.
He was born in Etowah, on Oct. 6, 1942, to the late Georgia and Fred Jackson.
He attended J.L. Cook School in Athens, and he retired from Dr. Scholl Manufacturing Company after many years of employment.
He enjoyed fishing and watching Western movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Fred Jackson; his wife of 53 years, Renee Jackson; and sisters: Almeda Williams and Dorothy...
James Thomas Jackson, 77, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at a nursing facility.
He was born in Etowah, on Oct. 6, 1942, to the late Georgia and Fred Jackson.
He attended J.L. Cook School in...
William Allen Goldston was born to the late Willis and Pauline Smith Goldston. He departed this life on Wednesday September 30th at the age of 66. He was retired from the State of Tennessee as Area Manager and graduate from Memphis State University. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Brothers Nelson E. Goldston and Randy Goldston Sisters Sherry Smith and Willette Goldston. His mother in law Dorothy Moore.
The legacy...
William Allen Goldston was born to the late Willis and Pauline Smith Goldston. He departed this life on Wednesday September 30th at the age of 66. He was retired from the State of Tennessee as...
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