Michael DeWayne Green born December 12, 1972 passed away at the University of Tennessee Hospital on June 8, 2026. He was a faithful member of Open Arms Church, and also gave his time for community service. He enjoyed being the neighborhood DJ, fishing, watching wrestling, and Kung Fu movies. Preceded in death by: father, Claxton Green; sisters, Themesa Green and Sonya Green Michael leaves to cherish his memories wife, Taffany Holloway-Green; children, La’Deja, Christopher, K

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, Maurice Essie, Sr. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Tabernacle Baptist Church, located at 2137 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915, with a service to immediately follow. Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.

Diane Marie Jones was born on August 3, 1969, to the union of Franklin L. Jones Sr. and Cynthia Fay Jones. She peacefully entered eternal rest on June 3, 2026, at the Beverly Park Place Nursing Facility. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Franklin L. Jones Sr.; her mother, Cynthia Fay Jones; her nephew, Germar Montae Smith; and her cherished dog, Shiloe Jones. Diane leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughters, Deneshia Wallace (Joe Battle) and Jasmine Wa

Steven E. Allen, born December 2, 1957 to the late Clara Faye Olden, passed away on May 10, 2026. He was of Baptist faith and worked as a cook at Harold’s and later on at Meal on Wheels. He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Kenya (Isham Grady) Cox, Jazzlynn Cox, Steven Cox, Jonitsa Brown Allen, and Brandon Brown; brother, Gregory (Marina) Allen, 9 grandchildren, long time companion, Mary Lee Womble; extended family, Carigiouse (James) Crippen, Iesha (Larry) Sawyers,

DeLois Gordon of Knoxville, TN departed this life May 27, 2026 at her home. DeLois was born February 4, 1952 to the late Dorothy Mae Gordon. She graduated from Rule Highschool. Lois, as she was affectionately known, was a woman that enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved spending time with her family. To Lois, there was no better place to be than having a good laugh with family and friends. Lois was the life of all family gatherings. Whether it was telling a joke or a s