Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers’ Market Opening this Saturday, January 11, 2020 KNOXVILLE – Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday, January 11, from 10a.m. – 2p.m., for its seventh season at Central United Methodist Church, 201 E Third Ave, Knoxville. Market shoppers will find a wide variety of locally-grown seasonal produce, meats, eggs, breads,…
Jefferson City, TN – Nathaniel James Jennings, Sr. was born on November 15, 1938, in Jasper, Georgia to the union of Harvey R. Jennings, Sr. and Ruth Pitts. He was the fourth of eight children. At a young age, his family moved to Canton, Georgia where he joined Zion Baptist Church. He married Esther Christine…
Mary Geneva Clemmons Wilson passed away January 4, 2020 . Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Cleveland, TN – Larry Wendell Hickey Sr, 66 years young, was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Pauline Craven and Nathaniel Blair on April 25, 1953. He was a graduate of Cleveland high school. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, The late Rev.Clifford Craven, his sister, Paulette Mee; brothers, Monroe Hickey-Johnson, Stan…
Knoxville, TN – Robert Harold Jones, Sr., 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his home on December 20, 2019 and now is home with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Rob Sr. was born on February 3, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Jack and Ada Jones. He was a graduate of…
Knoxville, TN – Robert E. (Bobby) Miller transitioned to his final destination, Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home in the company of his loving wife. Bobby was born, March 10, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the only son of Willia Beatrice Moore Miller. He graduated from Austin East High School in Knoxville in 1951….
Knoxville – Peggy Welker Baylor, born May 18, 1930 to Roosevelt Welker Sr. and Beulah Bean Welker; she departed this life, December 30, 2019 at her home. Member of Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Kappa Delta P. La Honor Society in Education. Graduate of Knoxville College and attended graduate school at…
Knoxville, TN – Mary Beatrice McCanelley transitioned into eternal life, Sunday December 29, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Mary is the daughter of the late Hazel McCanelley Clark and Woodrow Johnson Sr. Preceded in death by brothers, Walter and Woodrow Johnson Jr.; sisters, Joyce Johnson Womble and Harriet Johnson Chandler. Mary leaves to celebrate her…
Knoxville TN – Judy Walker Porter, 72, departed peacefully, December 24, 2019. Judy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was passionate about her faith in God with a desire for the Holy Ghost to lead her. She was a lifelong active member of Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church….
Knoxville – Leola Wright of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Tue. Dec 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by Mother Betty Wright. She is survived by daughter Shaniqua (Earlie) Johnson, Son Jerimah Wright-Murray; Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Tue. December 31, 2019 from 12-1 with…
Knoxville – Judy Walker Porter of Knoxville, TN, age 72, departed this life Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She is survived by sons, Victor Marty Porter of Knoxville; Travis (Zosifel “Dhe”) Porter of Knoxville; granddaughters, Faith and Zoe’ Porter; sisters, Shirley Stephens and Denota Fain of Knoxville, TN. Funeral Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, 2823…
The Alpha Kappa Omega sorority’s Alpha Pi Omega Knoxville Chapter recently held its 30th annual Alfredda Delaney Brunch at the Convention Center in downtown Knoxville. Themed “Poinsetts, Pearls & Pizzazz” the event is the local sorority’s major annual fundraising and ‘fun’ event. It honors a local lifetime member, Alfredda Charlotte Delaney (deceased), who was…
Cleveland, TN – Sandra Reba Jean McCleary, age 69 of Cleveland, TN entered the presence of her Savior on December 22, 2019. Reba was a kind and loving woman who never met a stranger. Her love for people and her compassion for others compelled her to always share whatever she had even if it meant…
Knoxville, TN – Harriet Aquilla Cantrell, born May 20, 1940, received her wings on December 20, 2019 to spend Christ’s day with other loved ones. Raised in the Lonsdale Community and attended Knox County Schools, she became a member of Friendship Baptist Church at an early age. Later, Aquilla attended Wilder Missionary Baptist Church then…
Robert “Stink” Locke age 54 departed this life Friday, December 20, 2019. He is survived by Wife, Children, Grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many Friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 1-2 with the Celebration of Life to follow at The Unity Mortuary Chapel. Arrangements lovingly made…
Knoxville, TN – Sarah Pearl Scott- departed this life, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Island Home Health and Rehab. Survivors, daughter, Gloria Tanner; granddaughters, Arlene (Cordell) Sherman, Donna Haworth, Betty Haworth; grandson, Michael Haworth; several great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life, 3 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Church of the Savior, 934…
Ruby Nell Mathews, of Knoxville, passed away on December 20, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
James Arnold Russell, known as Mose, departed this life December 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1939 in Loudon, Tennessee to Joe Thomas and Ida Josephine Love Russell. He attended Dunbar (Loudon, TN) and Maynard (Knoxville, TN) schools. He was raised in the Baptist faith. After retiring as…
CITIZEN’S OP-ED A constituent’s plea to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) concerning the impeachment of Pres. Trump, emailed to the Senator on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. OP-ED By Stephen M. Dupree Senator (Lamar Alexander), I am a veteran of the USN (United States Navy). I served from June of ’73 to January of ’83 having joined…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 23, 2019) – On December 23, 12 noon, at the intersection of Keller Bend Road and South Northshore, representatives of the faith community and environmental advocates will memorialize the 44 workers who died from coal ash exposure in cleaning up TVA’s Kingston Coal Ash disaster. (This location is adjacent to the Knoxville…
Oak Ridge, TN (Dec. 2019) – William Latham died Wednesday, Dec. 18, at his home in Oak Ridge. He was one of the “Clinton 12” students who integrated Clinton High School in 1956 during the harsh era of Jim Crow segregation. Green McAdoo Cultural Center made the following announcement on its Facebook page. The…
Cleveland, TN – Arthel Dewey Parks departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1946, to Chester A. and Otha Mae Parks in Bradley County, TN. He was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He loved cars, fishing and playing cards. Most of all, he enjoyed spending his…
Knoxville, TN – Margaret Elizabeth “Ms. Bunny” Hardy Hall- born September 21, 1930 to Elmer and Blanche Hardy in Knoxville, Tennessee. She departed this life, December 17, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was a long-time member of Canaan Baptist Church, and retired from the University of Tennessee Presidential Cafeteria. Survivors, daughters, Vivian (Kenneth) McClellan,…
Oak Ridge, TN – Mr. William (Bill) Latham, age 79 from Oak Ridge, TN passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was born on March 20, 1940 to the late, William Holstick and Zennia Latham Elder in Powell, TN. William was among the Clinton twelve which was young African American…
Knoxville, TN – Jessie Lee Carrington, Jr., 92, peacefully departed this life December 14, 2019, to his eternal resting place. He was affectionately called, “Mr. Jessie, Mr. C, and “Poppa C.” He was born in Knoxville, TN, March 12, 1927, to Jessie Lee Carrington, Sr. and Annie Hemphill. Member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where…