Magnolia Ave. restaurants recently down by 3. Knoxville, TN (Aug. 21, 2020) – Potential COVID-19 exposure caused Pizza Palace, at 3132 E. Magnolia Ave., to close early on Thursday. The business posted the following message on its Facebook page: “Due to a possible COVID-19 exposure and out of an abundance of caution, we will be…
(Maryville, TN) – Stacy Gene Garner age 50 of Maryville died August 17, 2020. Survivors include children Kacey, Kim and Keri; brothers James, Trevor, Tracy and Lonnie; parents Lonnie Garner and Johnnie Wilson and friend Glenna and grandchildren Abigail Carbonneau and Isabella Garner. A memorial celebration of Life is Saturday August 29, 2020 from 5-7…
Frederick E. Kennedy, Jr. was born on November 19, 1964 in Flint, MI. As a young child, Frederick moved to Detroit where he graduated Redford High School and played football. After graduation, he moved to Knoxville to attend Knoxville College and play football earning him the nickname “Boss Hogg.” Frederick joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity…
The Reverend Stone N. Carr was the first African-American Commissioner of Alcoa, TN. He entered eternal rest on August 14, 2020 at the age of 88. Rev. Carr was also a retired pastor in Alcoa and Knoxville, a civil engineer, business owner, political activist and community leader, who was recognized for his many contributions to…
(ALCOA, TN) The Reverend Stone N. Carr, 88, entered his eternal rest on August 14, 2020, in the home built by his father, Andy Carr. Rev. Carr, the first black Commissioner of Alcoa, was also a retired pastor in Alcoa and Knoxville, a civil engineer, business owner, political activist and community leader, who was recognized…
Knoxville – Cynthia Gail “Cindy” Jones-Starr, age 63, departed her life peacefully at her home in Knoxville Tn, on August 7,2020, after a battle with cancer. Cynthia was born January 6, 1957 in Knoxville, Tn. She was a graduate of Austin East High School class of 1975. Cindy is survived by a sister Renae (Tyrone)…
Knoxville – Jamaica Natrice Greenlee- of Knoxville departed this life on August 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Grandmothers: Mattie Moore, and Viola Thomas, Uncles, DeWayne North, and Montrez Oattes. Jamaica leaves to cherish her memories: Husband, Raymond Martin, Sons, Rayquan Ereece Martin, Jamaud Amir Martin, Raylenn E’mon Martin, Godson, Jerrod Jones,…
Knoxville – Melvin Jones, Sr. of Knoxville departed this life on August 15, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lovesa Jones, as well as his 10 siblings, his nephew Roscoe Burks and his granddaughter, Danielle Davis. He leaves to mourn his passing, Wife,…
Knoxville – Micheal LaVada Beatty of Knoxville passed away August 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by son Jaquan Reece, Grandparents and Uncles. Micheal is survived by Mother, Mary Beatty, Father Bishop Dwight Frazier, Two children. JaLyn Beatty and Armani Beatty, Brothers, Aunts, Uncles and other relatives and friends too numerous to name. Mr….
KNOXVILLE, TN – Fred John Henry Arcera, A lost soul, departed this life Saturday, August 15, 2020. He is survived by his mother Linda Bluder, father Anthony Arcera, sister Lenore Arcera, niece Angel Rosetta Arcera, brother Gene Raymer, aunt Lucy Dodge, aunt Michele Markowski, and a host of other family and friends that include those…
(Knoxville, TN) – On August 7, 2020, the Lord called home one of His angels, Makeda Tiye Nevels. Makeda was a graduate of Austin-East High School, Class of 2007. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Tennova and as a Baker at Flowers Baking Company and ABM. She was a wonderful, devoted, and loving…
Knox County Schools will start on Monday, August 24, with a half-day for students from 8:30 am to 12 noon. L&N and CMA students is from 9:30am to 12:30 pm. If your student will be attending in-person instruction they will need to wear a mask. Transportation will be provided. WEAR MASKS PROPERLY: There are plenty…
Unlike many candidates, who fade back into the fabric of inaction after loosing, that’s not the case with Matthew Park. After loosing his bid to represent House District 15 in the State Representative seat, Park and Andrew Dison, who was his campaign manager, continue their commitment to gain much needed reforms, equality, and fair justice…
Frankie Jackson, of Oak Ridge, passed away August 17, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
(Knoxville, TN) Grady Edward Chandler, Sr., known to family and friends as “Spike,” departed this life on Friday, August 14, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, John L. Sr., and Hattie Mae Chandler; sisters, Carmen, Stacy, and Judy Chandler; brothers, John L. Jr., and Maurice Chandler. Left to cherish his memory: devoted and loving…
Saturday, August 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving and supportive family, Jasia L. Hale passed away after a 19-year battle of Shaken Baby Syndrome. She was born July 24, 2001 at Bradley Memorial Hospital in Cleveland, TN. Jasia was a graduate of Cleveland High School, Class of 2020. She enjoyed being with family and listening…
The Maryville Huddle Report: Gov. Lee’s August Special Session cost taxpayers $100k to protect GOP corporate special interest, and makes it a felony for citizen’s to have non-violent protests on government and other properties. Results of General Assembly Special Session: The COVID-19 liability immunity bill passed. A group who gained the most from the bill…
Milwaukee, WI (August 2020) – Under the theme “Uniting America,” the convention will bring together individuals from different backgrounds and communities who are answering the call to help steer the nation out of chaos and crisis. Democrats are not just including more Americans than ever before, but ensuring that all Americans see themselves reflected in…
AAUW Maryville and the League of Women Voters of Blount County are co-hosting a CAR PARADE at 6 pm. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. On August 18, 1920, 100 years ago, the Tennessee Legislature voted to ratify the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote, becoming the 36th and deciding state to do…
Knoxville – William Glass, 77 of Knoxville, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at West Hills Health and Rehab. Employed as professional Concrete Finisher for over 50 years. He was employed for various companies in Knoxville and surrounding areas. He enjoyed traveling and going to Flea Markets, “Two Dollar Man.” Preceded in death by parents,…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Allen “Frank” Davis, departed this life, August 11, 2020. Born February 16, 1960 to the union of the late Howard Davis Sr. and Katherine Fine Davis. Preceded in death by father Howard L. Davis, Sr. and sister, Rosalyn P. Davis. Left to mourn his passing, mother, Katherine Davis Rucker; sister, Lucinda D. Jackson;…
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State Representative Gloria Johnson’s Legislative Update on the August “Not So Special Session” that cost taxpayers $100,000 to protect bad actors and punish peaceful protesters. Nashville, TN (August 2020) Constituents and fellow Tennesseans, I’m back from Special Session and I have to admit, it wasn’t very special, at least not for hard-working Tennessee families. It…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Mary Rebecca Hare “Becky” departed this life August 8, 2020. She was born to the late Samuel Edgar and Mary Wilma Broskey Hare. Becky retired from CAC Office on Aging, where she was RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Manager. Becky leaves to cherish her memory, sister, Deborah Ann Hare Traver, Greeneville SC; nephews,…
Maryville, TN – Rev. Sydney Howard Coffin, transitioned to his heavenly home on August 7th, 2020, at UT Hospital. Sydney was born in Maryville, TN., on September 16th, 1945. He was the second of four sons born to the union of George Harold Coffin Sr., and Myrtle Porter Coffin. He was a lifelong member of…