People across East Tennessee, and the country, are reeling from the impact of Covid-19, unable to pay bills and struggling to find employment. East Tennessee (October 2020) – COVID-19 Emergency Relief funds are available to assist East Tennessee residents in Knox, Blount, Anderson, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties with paying utility bills, rent, and…
Willie B. Carson was born August 30, 1939 to the late Betty Elizabeth Carson and O.B. Carson. He departed life on October 23, 2020. Preceding his death were his parents Betty Elizabeth and O.B. Carson, brother Willie Carson Jr. and sister Annie Louis. Willie B. leaves to cherish his memories lifelong companion Barbara Ann Fowler,…
Mary “Evolyn” Williams (Weatherford) age 91 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Tom, daughters Martha Ann and Rita Jean, brothers Vernon and Homer Weatherford, and sisters Christine Ladeau and Betty Rosar. Evolyn is survived by sons Jerry and Tom (Tammy) grandchildren Monica,…
Thomas Wesley Price age 68 died October 20, 2020 in Asheville, NC. Graveside service will be held Monday October 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Marble Hill Cemetery in Friendsville with full military honors. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville.
Victor Donnell Moore Sr went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2020. He was born June 4, 1957, In San Antonio Texas. He was preceded In death by his father James Moore and mother Betty Moore and close cousin Paul Kirk. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving devoted sons Victor…
Meet & Greet Tailgates at Knoxville Early voting sites this Saturday, October 24th. KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 23, 2020) – The Knox County Democratic Party is sponsoring tailgate-style rallies at early voting sites in Knoxville. While casting your vote early this Saturday, not only will you avoid long lines and waiting times, you can meet…
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy transitions from a media communications theme to a focus on global cultures and languages. By Josh Flory A Knox County elementary school is embracing a new mission aimed at preparing students for success on the global stage. Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy this week is celebrating its new magnet theme…
Knoxville, TN – Joann Blair Meade was preceded in death by her parents Joe Lewis and Mary Phillips Blair. She is survived by daughter Kamisha Blair; son Darrell Jovan Blair; sisters, Sharon Bumpus, Arlene Gnoose, and Jacquelyn Styles. Family and friends will assemble at 1747 Moses Ave., 37921. The service will be announced at a later…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Milford Calhoun, Jr., was born June 15, 1941 in Calhoun Falls, SC to Milford and Ida Quinn Calhoun. Milford was a graduate of the 1960 Class of Austin High School. Milford Calhoun retired from the Knox County School Systems after 25+ years. Cooking was his favorite thing to do along with watching…
Ms. Virginia A. Richmond Hyman age 88 of Knoxville, TN. and Alpharetta, GA (last 11 years) was born June 26, 1932 in Lynch, Kentucky. She departed this life on October 15, 2020. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Knoxville, TN, and St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell, GA. She was preceded…
UPDATE: This program of the Federal government was stopped in October after 3 weeks. KNOXVILLE, TN (October 2020) – This Friday, October 23rd, a “Farmers To Families Food” truck will again deliver at least 1,500 Food Boxes to New Hope Baptist Church, 2504 Cecil Avenue, Knoxville, TN for distribution at 10 am Friday morning until…
Professor Robert E. Boyd was a passionate educator. He retired in 2018 from Pellissippi State Community College where he taught for 50 years. Before returning to Knoxville in1995, he was a middle school and high school English teacher in Long Island, NY for over 23 years. Prof. Boyd was born in Sevierville, TN, and was…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert E. Boyd was born May 25, 1933 in Sevierville, TN and went home on October 17, 2020. He lived his early years on Drew’s Alley in Knoxville, TN. Professor Boyd ended his 50 yr. career as an educator when he retired from Pellissippi State Community College in 2018; where he taught…
Washington, DC – Richard Charles Taylor, named after his greatuncle, Richard “Dock” Taylor, physically left this earth on September 28, 2020, at 3 a.m. after a long illness. He looked as though he just fell asleep while surrounded by family. Richard was born, October 11, 1955 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Geneva Mathis Taylor and Eldred…
Knoxville, TN – John Douglas Upshaw, Jr. lost his battle with liver disease in the early morning hours of Monday, October 12, 2020. John had just spent the previous day surrounded by family and friends that spoke of their favorite times together. The family is pleased to have sent him into the arms of Jesus…
Louisville – Derrick Devon Evans, 21, died unexpectedly in a tragic motorcycle accident on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Louisville, TN. Derrick was born on September 29, 1999 in Hermitage, TN. to Kendra Evans and Derrick Campbell. Derrick was known for his love of motorcycles, his jokes, infectious laugh, and generosity. He loved being with…
Patricia Ann Gordon Crawford entered eternal rest on October 14, 2020. Our beloved Pat was born on June 28, 1948 to the late Thomas and Margaret Gordon in Knoxville Tennessee. Pat was the matriarch, the Queen, of the family. Everyone that knew her loved her. The Queen would say, “What you see and hear is…
Elizabeth Clersie McKinney of Knoxville gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Rucker, and Ruth Etter Rucker, and grandparents who raised her, Charlie and Eliza Cain, Step-Mothers, Minnie Rucker, Grace Rucker. Brothers, Earl Rucker, John W. Rucker, Cecil Lee, Sisters, Nell Rucker, Mary Jackson,…
John Derrick Townsend, Jr., age 58, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. John was born April 30, 1962 to Vera and John Townsend, Sr. at Medical Center Hospital in Harlem, New York. Throughout his adolescence, John loved school, excelling in math, and sports such as swimming, basketball, and boxing. John also loved…
YMCA invites you to join a free challenge to reenergize spirit, mind and body during the ongoing coronavirus suppressions and restrictions. For all ages – We got this! KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2020) – We are all sick and tired of feeling sick and tired in these times of COVID-19. We can’t go to…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2020) – A donation from UScellular has made a “maker space” at the Walter P. Taylor Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley located in East Knoxville. The new maker space is equipped with tools to advance STEM learning for elementary and middle school-aged children who attend the club. The…
John Henry Byrd departed this life on October 12, 2020, at his home. He was born March 10, 1952, in Monroe, North Carolina to the parents of Harry Lee Byrd and Maggie Anna Byrd. He was preceded in death by parents, sisters, Mary Anna Brewer and Helen Louise Byrd; brothers, Richard Byrd and David Byrd….
Nancy Ann Downs Mack departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 to be with her heavenly Father. The funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary.com.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Sarah Rawley Crippen Nelson went home to be with the Lord on October 13th, 2020. She was born on September 15th, 1927 in Mt. Airy, NC; to the late Herman and Lucy Rawley, Sr. Sarah graduated from high school and soon became a CNA. She attended church regularly when she was in…
Robert Terry Weaver Jr. was born in Knoxville, TN to Robert Terry Weaver Sr. and Millie-Yvonne Brown on June 14, 1984. Terry grew up in Oak Ridge as the eldest son and big brother to his sister, Anniece. Terry made lifelong friends while attending Oak Ridge schools. During those years, he was a member of…