Geleh Ylva Massaquoi Geleh Ylva Massaquoi, age 58, passed away the morning of January 28, 2020 after a long illness. She is predeceased by her mother, Geleh Johnson Holmes; grandparents, Momolu and Rachel Massaquoi, Liberia, West Africa, and husband, Larry Russell Chaney. She leaves to mourn her loss a large and loving family including devoted…
Frank Justin Lundy, age 34, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born May 1, 1985 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Todd E. and Ingrid Mostella Lundy. Justin loved his family greatly. He also loved sports, music, and writing lyrics about real-life situations. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Ruby Wilkerson and…
Knoxville, TN – Stephen Lee Brown departed this life at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 19, 1961 in Knoxville, TN to George W. and Alice Mae (DeWise) Brown. He was a longtime employee at the University of Tennessee. Steve loved family dinners,…
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 15, 2020) – The Knoxville City Council will have a special call meeting at 5:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in the main assembly room of the City-County Building, 400 Main St., Knoxville. The purpose of the meeting is in pursuant to Section 408 of the Charter of the City of Knoxville,…
The women’s suffrage movement had many heroines who bravely fought for the rights of women in the United States. As the nation celebrates the 170th anniversary of the first major convention for women’s rights at Seneca Falls and the 98th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote — how…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Irene Battle Clark, age 95, was born on November 11, 1924 in Fort Valley, Georgia to William and Ruby Drain Battle. She gained her heavenly wings on January 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a faithful member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. In her early years, she was a Beautician in the…
Knoxville, Tn – Mark Edward Chandler, Sr., born October 16, 1946 in Knoxville, to the late Rev. James H. Chandler and Evelyn Louise Griffey Chandler. He was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1964. He was a graduate of Knoxville College where he earned his degree in Political Science in 1968. He later…
Knoxville – Brenda Hill age 71, of Knoxville departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Leola Munsey; husband’s, Ronald “Pierre” Hill and Isaac Germany; brother, Reginald Munsey; sons, Eric and Kevin Hill and grandson, Courtney Gillette. The family will receive friends, 6-6:30 p.m, Thursday, January 23, 2020 at…
Knoxville – Horace Edward Moultry, known as “Chubby” passed away suddenly, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1947 to the late Thomas and Hazel Moultry, Sr. He wa a member of Austin High class of 66, “Chubby” loved making everyone laugh. After retiring from Levi…
Knoxville – Born October 17, 1928 and passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 20, 2020 at River Oaks Place, Lenoir City, TN. Born to the Union of Rev. C.C. Hatley and Sallie Mae Kelly. Her ambition was to become a nurse. She began by washing surgical instruments and eventually became a nursing instructor at Fort Sanders…
Anthony L. A. Williams (Tony) 61 passed away Friday January 17, 2020 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, TN. Born November 19, 1958 Knoxville, TN to Ulysses Eugene Williams Sr and Geraldine Britton Williams. He was a 1977 Graduate of Rule High School and was employed at Ucore in Oak Ridge, TN and…
Knoxville – Nannie Madeline Newton, 82 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Madeline was born in New Market, TN but lived most of her adult life in Knoxville. She was the daughter of the late George Washington and Jennette Greenlee. Madeline was preceded in death…
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 12-1 with The Celebration of Life to follow at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary.
(Knoxville, TN) Darwin K. Comer born February 1, 1963 went home to be with his Lord on January 23, 2020. Darwin graduated from West High School and attended U.T. at Chattanooga. Darwin was a long-haul truck driver for 28 years, driving coast to coast. Darwin was a devoted member of Eternal Life Harvest Center, where…
(Bloomfield, NJ) Charlotte Boyd Cade of Bloomfield, NJ, formerly of Knoxville, TN departed this life peacefully January 24, 2020 at her home. Preceded in transitioning: father Charles Boyd, Jr. and mother Dorothy Boyd Blue, nephew Joel Washington, Sr., and sister Lenora B. Mullins. Survivors: Husband Rev. Henry Cade, devoted daughter Charyn H. Cade, sister and…
By Jered Croom (January 2020) – Movies often keep going stop after stop on the sequel train not knowing when to stop. The latest installment of the Bad Boys franchise featuring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence has found a way to avoid being a victim of this phenomenon. They capture the chemistry of the…
Joseph Jermaine “Joe” Cobb went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2020. He was born in Vidette, Georgia to the late Reverend Charlie Robert and Lou Ellen Cobb. Joe was a devoted member of Eternal Life Harvest Center where he served as Armor Bearer for the late Dr. James H. Davis and current…
SIDEWALK PROJECTS HELP CITY MEET GOALS KNOXVILLE, TN (January 2020) – At its first meeting of the new year, City Council voted to approve $1.6 million to fund a new sidewalk project in East Knoxville and to remove and replace 35,000 square feet of sidewalk at 32 sites across the city. The Wilson Avenue Sidewalk Project…
Amanda Adella McDowell, born February 10, 1988, departed this life on January 15, 2020 in Madison, Tennessee. Amanda loved sports with soccer and basketball being her favorites. She was the starting Center for West Valley Middle School and Bearden High School. She enjoyed playing basketball with her cousin, Ashley Splawn. Preceded in death by her…
Pikeville, TN – Bishop William Pankey, born, November 16, 1940 in Pikeville, TN to the late Virgil and Iola Pankey, entered into eternal rest, January 17, 2020. Preceded in death by brothers, Charles Edward, Steve Allen, James Herman, McArthur. and sister Pauline Pankey Bennett. Graduated from Carver High School in Dayton Tennessee; attended Tennessee A…
Knoxville, TN – John Roosevelt Dorsey “Mr. D” was born August 16, 1933, transitioned from life to reward, January 18, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He leaves his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Luvernel (Allen) Clark; sons, Gregory (Vickie) Dorsey and Anthony Dorsey, all of Knoxville; daughter, Sonya (Daune) King, Atlanta, Georgia; three loving sisters whom…
Knoxville, Tn – Agnes Doggett (Nanny) age 93, departed this life on January 17, 2020 peacefully at home with family. She was born to the union of Benjamin and Nina Howard. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Nina Howard, Siblings; Margaret Howard, Elizabeth Cannon, Frances Goley, Brothers; Charles Howard, William(Bill) Howard,…
Knoxville – Leroy Sanders passed away January 14, 2020. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Conrad and Emma Sanders on March 17, 1929 He loved the Lord most of all and was a faithful, loving devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, and a faithful member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Graduate of…
Knoxville – Walter Roger Ballenger of Knoxville passed away Jan. 7 2020 at his residence. He is survived by 4 children, 7 grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thur January 23, 2020 from 2-3 with the Celebration of Life to follow at 3 at Unity Mortuary…
By Josh Flory, KCS Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – Knox County middle school students gathered for a vaping prevention summit on Thursday, January 9, an unexpected crisis interrupted. Trainers from CADCA, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, a non-profit group that promotes drug-free communities, rushed in to announce that an army of zombies had invaded…