Obituaries

Aretha Smith recently passed away. More service details to follow at a later date.

Carl E. Bourne, departed this life on December 21, 2025 at U.T. Hospital. Service details to be announced at a later date.

Bobbie Chandler Battle passed away at home December 20, 2025. More details to be announced at a later date.

Samuel (Sam) Lawrence Brown Jr., 62, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1963, and was a proud Fulton High School alumnus, where he played football and basketball. Sam was a man of faith and attended New Hope Missionary Baptist Church as his health allowed. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel L. Brown Sr.; wife, Denise Brown; maternal grandparents, Rev. George and Emma Walker; paternal grandparents, Lewis and Martha

Jurnee Mikayla Roper was born on November 25, 2000. She definitely was the “life of the party,” so much so that she was actually born in her Grandparents’ house on the floor, and her Papa David nicknamed her “Crash.” Jurnee was a go-getter from a very young age, Always aspiring to be the BEST that she could be. Always very outgoing, Always willing to help anyone that she could. She made a Positive Impact upon anyone that she came into contact with; whether it was at the Boys/

Iyah Groce (Iyah G.), age 11, passed away leaving behind a legacy far greater than her years. She went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, LaToshia Groce, and her grandfather, Gregory Williamson, along with other beloved family members who all held special places in her life. Iyah leaves to cherish her memory her mother, LaTrice Williamson; bonus father, Carlos Gray; and father, Trezell Groce; grandmother, Donna

TANYA CARLETTA ARNOLD age 69 passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 14, 1956 in Knoxville TN. She loved sports. She was a big fan of Tennessee Vols football and basketball. She was preceded in death by her parents Emma and Willie Arnold Sr and her brother Willie Arnold Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her niece Monique Arnold and her devoted cousins Patricia Cox and Devery (Gail)Cox, both of Knoxville and her Caregiver Che

Trevor Lamar Jenkins passed away on December 3, 2025. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.

Mrs. Cora L. Spencer passed away on December 13, 2025 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She will truly be missed by many. She leaves to cherish, sister; Lou Holman of Jackson, Florida. Her cousin; Rev. Jean Delaney. Sons; Rudolph Spencer and Randolph Spencer. Grandchildren; Laquanta Arnold, Yemeghushale Spencer, Julius Spencer Edden Spencer and Rudolph Spencer Jr. Additional family and friends include: Seyoum & Ayelech Geyale, Abebaw Bogale, Teddy Geyale, Enka Geyale, Marmar Geyale,

It is with a heavy heart, we sadly announce the passing of our mother, Elizabeth Pinckney. She went to be with the Lord December 8, 2025. Homegoing services will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, with viewing from 9:00am to 11am at Greater Bibleway Temple, 255 Sharon Avenue Sharonville, PA 19079. Funeral services to follow at 11am. Interment at Eden Cemetery, 1434 Springfield Rd, Collingdale, PA 19023.  Final Arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.

Brenda Parker of Knoxville Tenn, born to parents Theretha Caldwell and James Robinson. Children Harriett Charlene (Spencer), David Patrick, Victor Dewayne, Izetta Renee, and Trudy Ann.  She was preceded in death by sister, Michelle Robinson Benn fondly known as Michael, Shirley Robinson King fondly known as Nearl. brothers Paul Lawrence Robinson (her twin), James Robinson (Buddy) and John Allen Morrison (Humphrey) stepfather John Allen Morrison (Johnnie) Daughter Trudy and Gr

Bobbie J. Shelton, born on November 1, 1959, in Memphis, TN. to Cora and Roy Lee Shelton. She departed this life to be with her heavenly Father on November 26, 2025 at her home in Knoxville, TN.  Bobbie was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was also an active member at the O'Connor Senior Center; where she enjoyed teaching sewing class, when she felt up to it. Sewing was one of many talents she possessed, she could draw