Knoxville, TN – Charles Edward Brown, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Born October 27, 1955 to George Wilson Brown and Alice Mae DeWise Brown in Knoxville, TN, “Charlie Brown” was known as the best mechanic in town. At 13 years old, he was learning to build engines…
Kai James Colquitt was born October 31, 2019 and went to be with the Lord, November 12, 2019. Those left to cherish his memory: parents James and Stephanie Colquitt; Knoxville relatives, grandparents, James and Esther Colquitt. Funeral arrangements, Friday, December 20, 2019 in Boise, Idaho. Announcement by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY. www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Knoxville, TN – Elizabeth “Midge” Bailey, departed this life at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Friday, December 13, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born to the union of Green and Ella Bailey, April 23, 1926 in Whitesburg, Tennessee. Preceded in death by both of her parents and children, Earl, Annette, and Lenora; sisters…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee partnered with Mayor Glenn Jacobs on Read City USA “Mission Completed” Event at Phyllis Wheatley YWCA in East Knoxville. KNOXVILLE, TN (December 17, 2019) — Mayor Glenn Jacobs will host a Read City USA “Mission Completed” celebration for youth served by this Knox County Mayor Jacobs will read…
Mayor-Elect Kincannon Announces Communications Director Knoxville, TN (December 17, 2019) – Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon continues to roll out her leadership team. Today she named WATE 6 On Your Side Anchor Kristin Farley as her Director of Communications. Farley is an Emmy Award winning journalist who has worked in television news for 26 years, 15 of those…
Clean water advocate Renee Hoyos continues her work against corruption KNOXVILLE, TN Dec. 17, 2019) – Community leader Renee Hoyos released a statement today regarding the upcoming vote regarding President Trump’s impeachment. “Tomorrow the US House of Representatives will vote on two articles of impeachment regarding President Trump’s conduct in Ukraine. Tennesseans are no strangers…
Knoxville, TN – Sarah Elizabeth DeBurns, peacefully transitioned to her new home in glory on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. Her departure was sudden and unexpected to us, but not to her heavenly Father. He called her home to rest from her labor on this side of eternity. Sarah was…
Knoxville, TN – Danny “Pete” Simon, owner of Pete’s Plumbing and native of Kingsport, TN peacefully passed away Monday, December 9th, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Pauline Simon and brother, Victor Simon. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Zialcita-Simon, sons, Dumaka, Marek, Kwan, Trey, Zack, and daughter Morgan….
Former UTK macebearer and professor Dr. John H. Morrow, Jr. is the recipient of the 2019 Pritzker Military Museum & Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. By Patricia Williams CHICAGO, IL (Nov 2019) – In 1971, Dr. John H. Morrow, Jr. became the first African-American faculty member in the College of…
Knoxville, TN – Inell Stewart, born December 12, 1938, departed this life on December 9, 2019 at Oakwood Senior Living in Knoxville, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was known to all as “Nanny.” She loved to cook, knit, crochet and take long walks. When she wasn’t using her gifted…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — If you are like the millions of individuals who go to work on Monday and say, “I can’t wait until Friday,” then you can definitely relate to Martinique Brown, Founder of Today I Want to Be. Even in her mid-30’s she struggled to figure out what she wanted to do with her life professionally,…
Knoxville – Tyrese Dashaun Wyrick- age 20, passed away, December 8, 2019. Attended Central High School. Survivors, mother, Johanna Johnson; father, Christopher Wyrick; children, Tyrese and Toriyah; 13 brothers and sisters; grandparents, Vanda McAuley and Ernest Reagan; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, many other devoted friends. The family will receive friends, 3-4…
Knoxville – Carl Eugene Kelso born May 9, 1958 – December 6, 2019 Preceded in death by father, Billy Saffell, and four brothers. Survived by devoted mother, Mollie C. Kelso; sisters, Donna Warren, Paula (Jasper) Snipes, Belinda Wimes, Gloria Williams, Lil Mary Saffell, and Priscilla Saffell; brothers, Raymond Burton, and Curtis Kelso; uncle, Joe (Shirley)…
Theotis Robinson, Jr. acknowledged with 2019 Distinguished Alumnus Award and an honorary Doctorate from the School of Social work for over 60-years advocating for social justice. A Volunteer, trailblazer, and an advocate for equality, Theotis Robinson Jr. has diligently served the University of Tennessee since working to open its doors for African American undergraduates in…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – During the Knox County School Board Workshop on Dec. 4, 2019, Project GRAD Knoxville announced that it exceeded every Year One metric established under its 5-Year Memorandum of Agreement with Knox County Schools. Graduation rates went up at Austin-East and Fulton last school year. More of our graduates have…
Mayor-elect Kincannon Announces Senior Leadership Appointments KNOXVILLE, TN (December 9, 2019) – Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon has announced additional members of her cabinet. “Strong leadership and effective management are core to any organization,” said Mayor-elect Kincannon. “My leadership team is aligned around the issues that matter to the people of our City: high quality and efficient…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gloria Maude Garner, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born March 17, 1937 in Bean Station, Tennessee to Steve and Maude Burton Brown. Gloria began her career at the Knoxville Area Urban League in February 1969 as a Community Organizer. Her responsibilities were…
Inell Stewart passed away December 9 2019 at Oakwood Senior Living. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kevin “BlackJack” Price, 51, died December 2, 2019, Survived by mother Revelta Price, grandmother Evelyn Thompson, sister Sabrina Price, nephews Throne Price and Ronnie Johnson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 12-1 with the service to follow at 1 at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev Steve Simpson officiating….
Johnson University is sponsoring a series of free high school skate nights on the second Saturday of every month. Johnson University High School Skate Nights are free and open to the public and will be held from 7-10 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. In addition, the café, gift shop and arcades will…
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 2019) – Terry Walker-Smith is a mom who raised 4 sons. She values that title first and foremost. In 2007, she became a member of a group that no mom wants to join: Moms Demand Action – For Gun Sense in America. In 2007, her son DeJuansay was…
CAPTION: A map from the Center for a New American Security’s report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans,” shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from a low of eight in the District of Columbia to a high of 60 in Illinois, with an average of 36 benefits offered….
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Mayor-elect Kincannon will be announcing additional cabinet appointments, including those in deputy positions at 9 am, Monday, December 9th, in the foyer outside of the Main Assembly Room at the City County Building (400 Main St SW, Knoxville, TN 37902). Mayor-Elect Kincannon and the new appointees will be available Monday…
On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, Mayor Rogero, City Council members, City staff, TDOT staff, representatives of the project team and neighborhood stakeholders will cut a ribbon to celebrate the streetscape improvements near the intersection of Gibbons Street and Magnolia Avenue. The $7 million Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project is nearing completion. The first phase of…
Uhai, SaaS (Software as a Service), will be launching a permission-based messaging & collaboration solution in 2020 for the modern organization. Nationwide, BlackNews.com (Dec. 6, 2019) — David Abeiku Cole, Jr, CEO of Uhai, comments, “I realized there is an opportunity to provide small to mid-size African-American owned companies with a solution to create their own…