Madaisia Oceania Duncan peacefully entered into eternal rest the morning of October 1, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Having fought the good fight, she finished her course and kept the faith. A graduate from Brainerd High School, Madaisia’s life was a beautiful testament of love, joy, and quiet strength. Her heart overflowed with love for her family and friends. She loved to party, travel, shop and cook. Her special greeting was “Hey little girl” “Hey little boy” “Be for

Sandra Jean Tate was the eldest child of the late Berchel and Evelyn Agusta Groves, born in Knoxville, TN, on February 16, 1941. She departed her earthly life on October 5, 2026, at Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Sandra Tate was educated in the Knoxville City School System. After earning a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee, she became a classroom teacher and later taught Talented and Gifted students. She received her master’s degree

In Loving Memory of LaFrance David McBee It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of LaFrance David McBee, who departed this life on September 30, 2026, at the age of 61. LaFrance was born on November 12, 1964, to Shirley Ann Walden and John Davis LaFrance was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Shirley Walden; his father, John Davis; his grandparents, Frederick Smith and Rufus Thompson; his sister, Becky McBee; and Mother/Father in law

Janice A. Fortson was born January 7, 1956 to the marriage of Mary L. Lee and Lucus Fortson. She departed this life after a long illness on September 28, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Janice loved Jesus and called upon the name very often. She joined The Greater Bush Grove Baptist Church at an early age as a little girl. Janice is preceded in death by: her husband, Marcie Mills; mother, Mary L. Lee; sisters, Elizabeth Fulton, Marian Goins, Josephine Wins

James Rorex Jr. age 63, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Beatrice Davis-Rorex and James Rorex Sr. and his devoted Grandmother, Quinty Hart. James leaves his cherished memories to his wife, Angela Rorex, Sons, Jordan and Jamal Rorex, and Sister, Rhonda Davis, along with a host of additional family and friends. Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan and Son Mortuary