Obituaries
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1/1/1981 - 5/15/2026
Kayitesi Emmelde 1-1-1981-5-15-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN
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1/30/1945 - 5/12/2026
Clarence Frederick Franklin, affectionately known as “Junior,” was born on January 30, 1945, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to the late Geraldine Franklin Waller and the late Clarence Fredrick Shell Sr. He peacefully…
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1/14/1931 - 5/12/2026
Dorothy Mae Dozier-Chapman Dorothy Mae Dozier-Chapman (“Doosie”) was born on January 14, 1931, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She received her education through the Knox County School System. A faithful and devoted church…
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1/19/1942 - 5/11/2026
Eula Scaggs 1-19-1942 - 5-11-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxville TN
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8/2/1969 - 5/6/2026
Minister Ricky Allen Gregory Minister Ricky Allen Gregory age 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. A lifelong resident of Knoxville, TN, originally from Tazewell, TN. Ricky was a Minister at…
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2/16/1961 - 5/5/2026
Elder Terence A. Pitchford, Sr. Elder Terence A. Pitchford Sr. was born on February 16, 1961, in East Elmhurst, New York, to the late Evangeline Clark and Kenneth Pitchford. He was preceded in death by his parents,…
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3/5/1963 - 4/14/2026
Terence A. McClunie, Sr. Terence A. McClunie, Sr. , was born on March 5, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri. He accepted Christ at an early age at Metropolitan AME Zion Church, KCMO. He sang in the Little Voices and the…
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8/25/1962 - 4/9/2026
Alvin Sylvester Brown Alvin Sylvester Brown will always be remembered as someone who could fill a room with laughter. He was a hard worker who took pride in all that he did and carried himself with strength and…
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9/13/1963 - 4/8/2026
Kevin McCray 9-13-1963-4-8-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN
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11/19/1960 - 3/31/2026
Brenda Joyce Foster Brenda Joyce Foster, age 65, transitioned to her heavenly home on March 31, 2026. Brenda was born on November 19, 1960, to Shirley Ruth Foster in Alcoa, Tennessee. From the very beginning, she…
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12/8/1961 - 3/21/2026
Norman Willis Norman Willis, age 65, gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1961. Norman was born in Knoxville, TN he was devoted brother, uncle and friend whose kindness and…
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10/28/1930 - 3/20/2026
Barbara Jean Jones - Parks On March 20, 2026 at 1:51 am it has pleased our Heavenly Father to transfer his dearly beloved daughter Barbara Jean Jones - Parks from the labors of this life to a sweet rest in His Holy…
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1/3/1947 - 3/15/2026
Frank Edward Dotson, Sr. Frank Edward Dotson, Sr. , known to many as “Frankie D,” passed away on March 15, 2026, atthe age of 79. He lived in Knoxville and worked at Y-12 for 37 years before retiring. He had a natural…
2/1/1962 - 3/14/2026
Abdoul Wele 2-1-1962-3-14-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxville, TN.
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3/19/1944 - 3/5/2026
Jimmy Lee Osborne Jimmy Lee Osborne was born on March 19, 1944, in Sparkman, Arkansas, to the late Jim and Florence Osborne. He was raised in a large and loving family and grew up surrounded by siblings who helped…
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4/26/1983 - 3/2/2026
Mindy Guzman 4-26-1983-3-2-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxvillle, TN
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5/14/1939 - 3/1/2026
Frederick Wayne Greene Frederick Wayne Greene (Fred), 86, passed away peacefully at Pinnacle Assisted Living on March 1, 2026. Frederick was born on May 14, 1939, in Marion Junction, Alabama. As a young child, he…
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3/17/1943 - 2/24/2026
Lena Mae Davis Lena Mae Davis was born March 17, 1943, and went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2026. There to greet her was her loving and devoted son Rickey Allen Davis who died six months earlier as well as…
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6/25/1969 - 2/22/2026
Lester Guess 6-25-1969-2-22-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxville TN
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11/24/1959 - 2/20/2026
Roslyn Langs 11-24-1959-2-20-2026 Unity Mortuary Knoxville TN
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11/16/1940 - 2/18/2026
Eugene Robinson Eugene "Sonny" Robinson, 85, passed away on February 18, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born in Siloam, Georgia November 16, 1940. Eugene was a…
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2/5/1943 - 2/13/2026
Lucile Amelia Hammond Lucile Amelia Hammond was born on February 5, 1943, to Lester (L. A), and Margaret Evalyn (Upton) Kirk. She was the only child born to that union. Lucile was raised, and lived all her life in…
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12/27/1978 - 2/12/2026
Demetrios Bowean 12-27-1978-2-12-2026 Demetrios Bowean, who was affectionately known as ‘I2,’ of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2026. He was 47 and a proud self-employed entrepreneur.…
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2/17/1959 - 2/9/2026
David James Everett David James Everett, 66, passed away February 9, 2026 at his home. David was a devoted law enforcement officer who served our community with passion and integrity. He was a loving man and father…
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8/12/1967 - 2/6/2026
Theresa Sibley Theresa Glendale Faith Higgs Sibley was born August 12, 1967, in Greenville, NC. She was the Criminal Court Appeals Clerk and supervisor for Fourth Circuit Court for 22 years, and 10 months.…
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7/6/1975 - 2/6/2026
Lashonda Rucker Lashonda Layvette “Toot” Hines/Rucker was born on July 6, 1975, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lashonda departed this life on February 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers: Louise Arrie…