Knoxville – Sandra Carolyn Hall passed away on May 19, 2020 at home. She was born to parents Ray and Mary Watson in Belleville, Michigan on July 17, 1962. The family relocated to Knoxville when Sandra was at an early age. She loved her family and never met a stranger. She was preceded in death…
(ALCOA, TN) The “5th Annual Memorial Decoration Day Celebration” was Monday morning at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. About 100 citizens were there to honor black veterans and their families. Attendance was deterred by drizzling rain. The event has attracted over 300 participants in prior years.
The celebration of black veterans began promptly at noon with Blount County veterans raised the flag during a 21-gun salute and bugle taps performed by members of the volunteer East Tennessee Honor Guard under the direction of Reid Gephardt.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Eric Eugene Harper, age 33, was born February 23, 1987 to Van E. Harper, Sr. and Angela L Nolan in Knoxville, TN. As a child, Eric was always so kind and loving and had the same demeanor as an adult. If you met Eric, you knew there would be a lasting impression. He…
NATIONWIDE (May 2020) – Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and former 2020 presidential candidate . Although she didn’t reign as the nominee, she continues to her work for the betterment of working and middle class Americans. Warren has endorsed candidates across the country who are recognized proven leaders in the fight to equalize the distribution of…
(Editor’s note: This does not imply that Lauren Rider or any other member of the Knoxville City Council have committed their support for candidate Rowland. It only emphasizes that the two entities’ mutually support Medicaid expansion in the State of Tennessee.) Candidate Elizabeth Rowland for TN State House, and Knoxville City Council members support Medicaid…
Brian Wesley Winton, age 43, finished his earthly course on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was a devoted son to Sharon Byrd and Hubert Winton, a supportive brother to Courtney Winton and loving and devoted fiancé to Tamala Anderson. Brian loved his family and was a good friend to many as well. He graduated Austin East…
Velma Ruth Harmon was born September 20, 1941 to Raymond and Prudy Goforth. She was preceded in death by her two daughters Connie Marie and Sharon Ruth Harmon, her late husband of 55 years Ishmael Lloyd Harmon. She is survived by her son Darrell Lloyd Harmon, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, sisters Wanda (Buck)…
CLINTON, TN – Barbara Anita Jones Anderson Johnson, 85, transitioned this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Athens, Georgia where she finished Athens High School as the Valedictorian of her class at the age of 17. After high school she left Athens to attend Morris Brown College…
“The Voice” winner Chris Blue headlines the event with dinner provided by “America’s Friendliest Place” Yassin’s Falafel House KNOXVILLE, TN – It isn’t every day that a candidate for state office throws a gala fundraising event by encouraging everyone to stay home. But that’s exactly what Jane George, the District 6 candidate for Tennessee State Senate, is doing in…
FAITH LEADERS CAN PICKUP REOPENING TOOLKITS KNOXVILLE, TN (May 21, 2020) Tool kits to assist with reopening churches will be distributed from 11am till 1pm, Thursday, May 21st at CONNECT Ministries office, 3615 Martin Luther King Avenue. The kits contain recommended products, safety gear, CDC guidelines and more to help safely reopen churches. A diverse…
(UPDATED June 2, 2020) KNOXVILLE, TN, (May 16, 2020)- On Saturday, Project GRAD Knoxville celebrated its 2020 college graduates with a socially distanced car parade that was in the rear parking lot of Pellissippi State Community College Magnolia Avenue campus. “Graduating from higher education is a big deal and we wanted our scholars to know…
Project GRAD Promotes Two as Work Continues KNOXVILLE, TN (May 2020) – Project GRAD Knoxville Executive Director Vrondelia Chandler announced the promotion of two of its long-tenured leaders. Tanisha Fitzgerald-Baker is the new Project GRAD Program and Analytics Director, and Terreka Holloway-Smith will be the Project GRAD College/Career Access team leader at Austin-East Magnet High…
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Tyvi Small has been named as the vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at the University of Knoxville. Small will report to the chancellor and serve on the chancellor’s cabinet. Small served as interim in the position for 10 months before becoming permanent in September 2019. “Tyvi has proven himself…
Nationwide — Federal data has confirmed that most of the dead victims of COVID-19 in the United States are African-American. However, many news reports are not reporting that many of those who have died from the virus were denied tests. These stories have created a national uproar within the Black communities nationwide. Activists, educators, preachers…
Knoxville, TN – Donald Ryan passed away May 25, 2020 at home. Open visitation, Friday, May 22, 2020, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Jarnigan’s Chapel. Services, Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11am Jarnigan’s Chapel Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Knoxville, TN – Frank “Pete/Sweet Pea” Boyd Mallory, Sr., age 86, was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was a devoted provider and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was supportive and caring to his entire family, friends and community. Frank was a member of Bethel AME Church….
Chattanooga, TN – Stanley LaMont Dean passed away, May 10, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. Stanley was born March 12, 1972 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Sandra R. Jones and Milton Jerome Dean, Sr. Stanley was a graduate of Austin-East High School, Knoxville Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Stanley was preceded in death…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Grace Joy Williams Smith was the eighth child born to the late Elder Robert E. Williams, Sr. and Goldie Williams on July 15, 1930. Grace was called to her eternal home on the evening of May 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and one sister:…
Louisville, TN – Isabell Alice Moulden 95, transitioned to her Heavenly home on May 13, 2020. Born to the late Nannie and Edward Senters July 3, 1924. She was a resident of Asbury Place in Maryville, Tennessee at the time of transition. Preceded in death by her husband Marcellous Moulden, brother Edward Senters Sr., Sister…
Knoxville – Qiana Shantail Brown Bennett, 40, passed away suddenly at home May 15, 2020. Born December 7, 1979, to Sandra “Tiese” Elder and Mack Brown. She attended Austin-East Magnet High School and was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Mack Brown; grandmothers, Christine Elder and Helen Brown….
Baby Boy Wells – Knoxville passes away May 13, 2020 at Ft Sanders Medical Center. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (May 2020) – East Knoxville eateries are gradually emerging from the coronavirus shutdown, while practicing sanitation, social distancing, limited seating, or drive-up service. For your safety, protective Plexiglas shields have been installed at the customer contact points when ordering and payment at many businesses. Most all close at earlier than…
Harriet Johnson passed away May 13, 2020 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Knoxville -Diaz Olajuwon Houston, Sr., age 29, was born March 31, 1991 and departed this life on May 12, 2020. Diaz attended South Doyle High School and was a member of the Cherokee’s wrestling team. He later transferred and graduated Powell High School, Class of 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elma…
Our beloved Richard L. Benjamin age 59, formerly of Oliver Springs TN entered eternal peace on Thursday May 7, 2020 in Jacksonville Florida. He was a graduate of Clinton Senior High School. His employment included being an over the road truck driver, many years with the Department of Energy, and had many years of owning…