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; 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, Andrew Kawika Guillermo. Survived By: Son, Billie Dee Williams; Sisters, E

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

Betty Ann Gray of Knoxville, TN departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2026. Mrs.Betty attended Greater Bush Grove Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir.  She also worked for Children Center of Knoxville as a dietician and the cook. She was a kind and loving woman who will be truly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Sophronia Mills-Gray; sisters Ms. Jerrye and Eliza Gray; nephew, Anthony

Delzia Louise Johnson, age 78, of Knoxville, TN, was called home on April 8, 2026. Delzia was born and raised in Knoxville and a longstanding member of Oak Grove A.M.E. Zion Church. She worked for many years at Robertshaw Controls Company. Delzia was always the life of the party. She never met a stranger and if she loved you, she would give you the shirt off her back. Delzia was funny, intelligent, outspoken, sassy, and at times, downright stubborn. Delzia was preceded in dea

Mildred Dailey Edwards affectionately known as “Bittie”, 74 of Knoxville, TN, transitioned to her heavenly home peacefully on April 14, 2026 at Creekview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mildred was born to the late Gordon and Mae Dailey. Mildred was educated in the Knox County School System. While attending school, she came to love art; especially abstract art and still life portraits. Mildred was also an excellent artist herself. She was an avid music lover and she loved s