JUSTICE KNOX with Leon Evans, 6-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 13. First Presbyterian Church, 620 State St., Knoxville. Speaker Leon Evans, retired President and CEO of The Center for Health Care Services in Bexar County, TX where he oversaw a dramatic system change in the county mental health care system that also decreased jailing the mentally…
Be part of the process to select delegates for the DNC Convention. Want to be a delegate at the DNC Convention in 2020? If you’re a dedicated Democrat who wants to serve your community, county, district, and state, then we welcome you to run to be a delegate for your preferred candidate and join us…
Family Friendly Child Events through Feb. 9, 2020 TEDDY BEARS FOR ABUSED & DISPLACED CHILDREN; Pellissippi State Community College Division St. Campus, 3435 Division St.; will be accepting donations of only new stuffed animals (with tags) 7:30 am-9 pm weekdays through the month of February. The PSTCC Division Street campus is the drop-off point for…
Edith E. Bridwell Stewart passed away February 7, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Jacques McMahan passed away February 07, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Knoxville, TN – Patrica Ann Reece, 70, departed this life on February 4, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was born June 26, 1949 to Ernest J. and Lenora Summerour Reece in Knoxville, and preceded in death by her parents. Pat graduated Austin High School Class of 1967 and quickly became employed at the…
Cathy Vanessa Corbitt, age 62, formerly of, Greensboro, North Carolina passed away peacefully, February 9, 20020 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, TN, after a brief illness. Memorial service, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 12 noon, Jerusalem Cathedral, 1822 Sharp Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406. Flowers, cards and condolences, may be sent to the family…
Knoxville – Sarah Kathaleen Blue Jackson, age 77, passed away peacefully at home January 29, 2020. Born March 16, 1942 to Ollie Collins and Ralph True Blue in Morristown, TN. Faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed spending her time at the Wesley House. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Ollie Blue; husband,…
Let’s Go to Milwaukee! The Tennessee Democratic Party is preparing to select the Delegation to the 2020 Presidential Convention in Milwaukee, to be held the week of July 13, 2020. If you’re a dedicated Democrat who wants to serve your community, county, district, and state, then we welcome you to run to be a delegate…
By Josh Flory Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – His musical talent brought Dexter Murphy to Knoxville and earned him acclaim, but Murphy’s second act — as an educator — was recognized during celebrations of the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Murphy, the principal of Maynard Elementary School, received the Education Award during an…
Knoxville – James Ronchelle Summerour, age 60, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020. James was born, August 1, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a life long resident. Graduate from Austin High School where he excelled in basketball and football. He was a employee of Norfolk Southern Railroad. Preceded in death by parents, James and…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gregory Vincent Payne, age 47, born August 3, 1972 to Willie C. and Ora Lee Huggins Payne in Knoxville, TN, departed this life on February 4, 2020. He was employed at Sunshine Industries from September 1988 to September 2018. He loved video games and watching wrestling. Gregory was a gentle person who will…
Clifford Walter Cunningham, born March 18, 1956 entered into the eternal life January 29, 2020. Preceded in death, father, James C. (Kathrine) Cunningham Sr.; brother, James C. Cunningham Jr.; grandparents, Raymond and Isabella Martin, Clifford and Pauline Cunningham; nephew, Ikymia Demond Woodard; devoted companion, Carla Stokley Morris. Left to cherish his life, mother, Modestine (“Peggy…
Alan Eugene “Boostie” Toms, born August 21, 1951, passed away peacefully at home, January 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Russell Toms Sr., Barbara Ruth Baylor Toms; brother, William Victor Toms. Survivors, children, Julian Toms, LaRonda Turman; former wife, Juanita Toms; grandchildren, Shania Davis, Micah Davis; great-grandchildren, Zayden Martinez, Miguel Martinez, all of Knoxville;…
Knoxville, TN – Lawanda Denise Siler White passed from this earth to her Heavenly home February 4, 2020. She was born in Knoxville on August 16, 1975. Lawanda is preceded in death by her grandparents James & Savanna Siler, Auntie Jacqueline Siler, and Uncle James Edward Siler. Lawanda is survived by her mother, Audrey Siler,…
Knoxville, TN – Jonathan Colquitt, 62 of Knoxville TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2020. Jon graduated from Rule High School, Class of ’75 and State Technical Institute of Knoxville in ’77. He was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and thoroughly enjoyed sharing his faith with others about the hope of living…
Kanika White Appointed to KCDC Board of Commissioners Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – Realtor Kanika White has been appointed by Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon to the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). White, who has 15 years of experience in real estate and property management, will fill the unexpired term of the…
The contributions of black people to America’s history across various fields have, over the years, been largely forgotten and this is also evident in the spirits industry. The story of how Jack Daniel began his distillery through the help of an enslaved African-American, Nearest Green, recently came to light. Jack Daniel was apprenticed in…
Washington, DC (January 2020) — Popular American philanthropist and entrepreneur Jay Cameron has launched the Black History Before Slavery campaign initiative with the aim of shining the light on the vast history of the African diaspora before the Arab and European slave trades. The new campaign tour which will be spearheaded by Maximum Impact Success Academies and Maximum Impact…
Knoxville, TN – Nelson Richard Williams; Feb. 3, 1952 – Feb. 9, 2019. One year ago today, Feb. 9, 2019, (Rick aka Ole School), transitioned after a brief bout with a gum cancer. Last year, Superbowl Sunday was your last earthly birthday, and you celebrated in grand style with friends and family. Sisters Patricia “Patty”,…
Mayor Indya Kincannon announced at the Jan. 28th City Council meeting that she is committed to providing body-worn cameras to all patrol officers in Knoxville. (Press Release) January 29, 2020) Mayor Kincannon announced her support after thoroughly reviewing a report prepared by Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas. Council requested that report, with a January…
Mary Louise Walker, 65, Loudon County, Tennessee received her wings January 27, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Roy F. Oderson, Ruby L. Walker, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Survived by brother Floyd L. (Vickie) Oderson, sister Eileen (Maynard) Carter of Knoxville, TN and sister Ella Williams of Corpus Christi, TX. Devoted niece, Nuquita Cunningham….
Jacquelyn Crenshaw of Charleston, TN passed away January 29, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Jacquelyn’s family, please visit our floral section.
Carmen Sharp passed away January 29, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Carmen’s family, please visit our floral section.
ORLANDO, FL – Willie Irene Lowery Lovely, formerly of Knoxville; of Orlando, FL passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. Retiree of the Knox County Election Commission (1967-1997). Funeral service, 11 am Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Mt. Olive AME Church, 2525 W. Church Street, Orlando FL 32805. Pastor Mark Crutcher, Officiating. Arrangements by Postell’s Mortuary,…