Alice C. Pettus – born January 29, 1926 to the late David Alexander Johnson and Ella Elizabeth, passed away at home on April 28, 2026. She retired in early 1990 from the Oak Ridge Post Office, where she was a postal clerk. Preceded in death by: husband; son, Henry R. Eldridge Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories grandchildren, Teresa Allen Smith, Craig Greenlee, Henry R. Eldridge Jr., Angela Eldridge, Alexander Wright, Quincy Wright, Cornelius Wright, Cornelia Wright, Huber

Mrs. Betty Rose Perry Marshall Lowery (affectionately known as “GrandMaMa,” Ms. Betty, or Betty Rose), graduated to glory on April 26, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, niece and most importantly, a woman of God. Betty Rose spent her early years in The Bottom and College Homes (Mechanicsville), and most of her life in East Knoxville. She received her education at Maynard Eleme

Angie Lennice Keith, 70, of Murrieta, California, transitioned peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born May 13, 1955, to Olivia Keith and Floyd Evans, Angie lived a life beautifully marked by faith, resilience, and unwavering familial devotion. A cherished member of the Knoxville community, she attended Knoxville College and served as a beloved aide at Maynard Elementary, supporting students in special education. Her deep faith was central to her life, marked by service as

Boyd Russell Williams peacefully surrendered his life to God’s heavenly call Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, surrounded by family. Preceded By: Parents, Ulysses Eugene Williams Sr and Ida Belle Flack Williams; Grandparents, George Herbert Flack Sr. and Rosa Melvina McMickens Flack, Brothers, James Earl, Howard Rodney, Murrill Gray, Ulysses “Gino” Guillermo, Anthony Williams, Emeral Leon Flack Jr.; Sister, Maudie Mae Williams Duarte, Brother-in-law, Truman Rodgers; Nephew, A

Deacon Sam Bell, Jr., of Ellenwood, Georgia, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Sam was born on January 21, 1949, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to the late Maggie Walker and “Big Sam” Bell, Sr. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam Bell, Sr. and Joe Bell, and his special grandchild, Johnathan Bradley, II. He was a devoted husband to Valerie Grimes Bell for 23 years and a lovi