Knoxville – Thomas Lavon Maddox, “Von,” 76, Knoxville passed away, August 29, 2019 at NHC Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents: Christine and Wilmer Maddox and sisters: Sandra Gurley and Bonnie Flemmings. Survivors, niece, Christal (John “Binky”) Bourne; great-nieces, DaShawndra Stripling, Janae and Jayla Bourne, great-nephew Christian Stripling; cousins Johnneta and John Fenderson; devoted caregivers,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Joyce Elizabeth Tucker passed away August 30, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Linda Diane Jones-Banks, 63, passed away August 30, 2019 . Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
OAK RIDGE, TN – Wilma Jean Stewart entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School Class of 1977, where she was a member of the cheerleading team and an avid Wildcat fan. After High School Wilma earned a certificate from Rice College. Later on,…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Jamesena E. Easterly, departed this life, August 23, 2019, at her home. She was a member of Bethel AME Church. Her Children and their offsprings: Lawrence Williams Sr.; his children Lawrence Jr., Lorenzo and Latrice Williams; Rex and Teresa Thames Easterly’s children Jarvis Thompson, Kortney and Danielle Easterly; Kimberly Easterly son, Cleveland…
Knoxville – Jannie Lee Hunt, 81, of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She attended Canaan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother Irene, father Buddy, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 sons. She left to cherish her memory her son Aaron Hunt, daughters…
Dr. Donald Bruce, Ph.D. Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research will talk about the federal definition of poverty, inequality, and mobility and how federal and state programs measures poverty and the holes in current safety nets. The presentation will be 7-9 pm Thursday, August 29 at the Blount County Public Library. Dr. Bruce is…
CITY OPERATIONS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND City offices and recreation centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday, but Waste Connections’ pickup of garbage and recyclables will continue as regularly scheduled. Contractor Waste Connections picks up garbage and recyclables in the City of Knoxville on all holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Collection of downtown trash and recyclables…
Lunch Mob Wednesday, AUGUST 28 at Steamboat Sandwiches Bring a friend, enjoy lunch with your NKBPA friends and hang out with the cool kids at the Steamboat Sandwiches, 2423 N Central St, Knoxville, TN37917. Come anytime between 11 am – 2 pm and be sure to tell them the NKBPA invited you for their Lunch Mob. Here’s…
Loretta Cody passed away August 25, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
(CALIFORNIA) Michael Valentine, formerly of Knoxville, passed away, July, 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Walter and Velma Winton Valentine. Graveside services, 12 noon, Wednesday, August 29, 2019 at Knoxville National Cemetery, Tyson Street. Remarks by Theotis Robinson and others. Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com
(MARYVILLE, TN) Jacqueline Latrice Tate, age 55 of Maryville, made her transition from life to eternity on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Jackie was a true light to everyone she met with her heart of compassion and a smile that would brighten a room. A woman who truly…
Primary election Watch Parties will be taking place throughout the city. Some of the candidates are sponsoring watch parties. After months of supporting a candidate, here is where they will be on election night. Now if this is not your thing, you can sit back, relax and enjoy Jazz on the Square in downtown Knoxville…
Citizen Commentary The upcoming City of Knoxville’s mayor’s race is shaping up to be an interesting one for certain. The field of candidates is among the most diverse in recent times. These candidates are diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity, and political persuasion. The mayor’s race is “technically” non-partisan, there are known Democrats and Republicans…
The Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute of Tennessee team returns to Knoxville today, Monday, Aug. 25, for 2-days to share knowledge and information to interested local political activists in an interactive exchange. The BVM team is scheduled to arrive around 10 am. today at 5-Points New Harvest Plaza in East Knoxville where their…
(KNOXVILLE, TN – Aug 24, 2019) The Class with Class. Members of the first graduating class of Austin East High School celebrated their 50th-year reunion this past weekend. Editor’s note: The East Tennessee Enlightener would like to share your grand celebration with readers near and far. Please consider submitting your pictures and comments about this…
The Clinton 12 Commemorative Walk, Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. The remaining 8 living members of the Clinton 12 and other dignitaries will walk from Green McAdoo Cultural Center (the former Green McAdoo School) to Clinton Middle School (the former Clinton High School), to honor the actions of the 12 high school students…
(ETOWAH, TN) Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd. He made his departure into his new life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Denver, CO as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron grew up in Etowah, TN where he was…
Knoxville – Peggy A. Fain, 71, passed away August 17, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional surrounded by her family. She graduated East High School, Class of 1967. Peggy worked at Appalachian Insurance for many years and later with Knox County Schools at Vine Middle Magnet. She was a member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist…
Knoxville – Cothran Amogene “Jean” Schofield – age 87, of Knoxville TN peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 16, 2019. Jean is preceded in death by her mother Sarah Shell, brother Paul (Margaret) Shell, and beloved uncle Clarence Shell. Left to celebrate her memory are her brothers: Bailey (Adelina) Shell…
Watch out Kane! Menace: the Blackanese Assassin is coming to your town for a wrestling showdown. Is the Arnstein Jewish Center okay? An evening with homegrown artists will be Sunday, Aug 25th, 5-7pm, at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center at 6800 Deane Hill Dr. in Knoxville. The event features professional wrestler Menace aka The Blackanese…
(KNOXVILLE) Leeroy McDermott was born November 26, 1950 to Charles A. and Willie Mae McDermott. He departed this life, Friday, August 16, 2019. Member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in his adult years and a member of Star Bethel Baptist Church in his younger years. He graduated from McMinn Central High School in Etowah, Tennessee, where…
By Rose Weaver (OAK RIDGE, TN) The Scarboro Community Alumni Association (SCAA) held a reception to honor their 2019 Scholarship recipients on August 4, 2019 at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. The recipients were selected by their essay submissions on how these funds would assist them financially. “It was difficult as essays were well written…
City Council Movement Reaffirms Support for Amelia Parker, David Hayes, and Charles Al-Bawi Knoxville, TN — On Monday morning (August 19, 2019), Steve Hunley of the Knoxville Focus published a piece attacking City Council Movement candidates Amelia Parker and David Hayes with degrading, false criticisms and bigoted stereotypes. The City Council Movement is a grassroots movement…
Knoxville – Rolanda ” Nokie” Rogers, age 56, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 9, 2019. Preceded in death by: mother, Cora “Cookie” Scott; father, Horace Battle; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Dorothy Dix; paternal grandmother Susie Battle. Survivors, devoted daughters, Harneatha (Marlon) Mitchell; Shenitta Rogers and Vintrice and Victoria Carero; 9 devoted…