Knoxville, TN – Jewel Ann Cason, born May 25, 1945, was the 8th of 11 children born to the late Oscar and Pauline Hale Cason. She graduated from Austin High School, Class of 1963. Jewel was a devoted member of New Friendship Baptist Church since 1970…
Prospect – Ethel Louise Lightbourne took her final flight to her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the UT Medical Center. Born December 2, 1926, she was the only child of the late Jesse and Richard Young. Ethel accepted Christ…
Knoxville, TN – Edward Earl Beatty (aka Tiny and Ed) age 72 native of Knoxville, TN and resident of Guy B Love Towers passed, Monday, June 3, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center after complications from an biking accident.
Knoxville, TN – William Wilson- departed this life June 6, 2019 at U.T. Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
By Patricia Williams If you were at a loss for things to do this weekend, you were not in Knoxville. With the exception of one event, I didn’t get beyond East Knoxville. On Saturday, I stopped by the Parkridge Porchfest in East Knoxville that was hosted on the grounds of a home on the west…
Knoxville – Freddie Hoskey ,96, departed this life Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was born January 1, 1923 to the late Thomas Hoskey Sr and Lena Mae Debose Hoskey in Egypt, Alabama. He was employed by Y-12 as an Domestic Engineer…
Knoxville – Mae Joyce Turner, transitioned from this life with God’s perfect peace, June 2, 2019 at 5:55p.m. Preceded in departure by her father, Benjamin Turner; sister, Myra Turner, twins, Ruthie Turner and Ruth Turner and Verna Williamsons.
KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2019) The Knox County Commission will be voting on decreasing funding to indigent health-care, from a budget that has a surplus, in a special call meeting 4 pm, Thursday, June 6, at the City-County Building. Participants under the indigent care program are mostly single adults 64 and younger, with a household income…
Freddie Eugene Mattress, “Peanut” was born February 13, 1959 to the late Cal Willis and Essie Mattress. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Walker; brothers, John Mattress and Greg Mattress; sister, Almead “Skippy” Murphy; nephews, Joshua …
Knoxville, TN – Bertie Marie Kyle Witherspoon departed this life on May 26, 2019 at NHC Fort Sanders. Bertie was born July 3, 1943 to Andy Sr. and Sally Kyle in Lee County, VA. She worked in the Hotel/Hospitality industry for over 30 years.
Nashville – William Lynn Weaver, MD, departed this life on May 25,2019 in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Anderson Weaver; sons: Kibwe (Sylvrine) Weaver, Azikiwe Weaver and Jwyanza Weaver; daughter, Kimberly Olajumoke Weaver;…
Knoxville – Ethel Bates Campbell, age 98, slept peacefully away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Ethel was a longtime member of the Greater Bush Grove Baptist Church, where she served faithfully on the…
Knoxville – Larkesha Hill Coffee, age 43, went home to be with her heavenly Father on May 21, 2019. She was a no-nonsense, fun-loving person who was full of life. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was an active member at Mount Olive Baptist…
Maryville, TN – Henry “Hent” Jackson, age 81, departed this life on May 28, 2019, in Chandler, Arizona. Henry was born on August 8, 1937 to the late Ruben and Mary Jackson in Sharpsburg Georgia.Henry was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a munitions specialist.
Editor’s note: Bishop-Elect Phoebe Roaf was in Knoxville in March. She was the guest speaker at a Celebration of The Blessed Absalom Jones that was at the Episcopal School of Knoxville and co-sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Knoxville. For more information on Bishop Roaf, go to the MENU and select American History….
Walker’s Legacy is proud to announce its ‘Women of Color in Tech’ tour powered by Comcast and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to showcase multicultural women in technology. Washington, DC —A national event series will explore opportunities and resources for minority and women entrepreneurs to grow and expand their entrepreneurial endeavors and will highlight…
Dr. W. Bedford Waters, age 71, passed away on May 25, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. Bedford was a driven, wise and compassionate doctor, gentleman, friend, and mentor.
A Celebration of Life gathering is to be at The Knoxville Museum of Art located at 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916 on June 22nd, 2019 from 6-9PM EST. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Irene Georgia Bedford Waters Scholarship Fund in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in his memory.
By Wire Reports ATLANTA – Robert F. Smith’s gift of paying off the student loans of Morehouse College’s 2019 graduating class stunned the school’s students and faculty, but it was just the latest act of philanthropy by the quiet billionaire tech investment executive who is concerned that economic opportunities for African-Americans have narrowed. “My family is…
Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has reportedly made a $3 million investment in Promise, a startup company that helps state and local governments track parolees with GPS technology – and a lot of people, even some of his fans, are not happy about it.
The Knoxville Police Department is conducting enhanced enforcement along Chapman Highway. Officers are focusing on citing motorists who speed, do not wear seat belts or are distracted. Following an in-depth City Traffic Engineering study of portions of Chapman Highway, the speed limit has been reduced on a stretch of the road that is inside the…
Knoxville, TNCrystal Renee Hodge Mills, 37, earned her wings May 22, 2019. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School, Class of 1999. Crystal was a loving mother, daughter and friend whom had the biggest heart. She was a fighter yet she was up against…
Maryville, TN – Lawrence Evan Lockhart age 57 of Rockford, TN passed away May 25, 2019 at home. He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Alexander Lockhart Taylor. He is survived by children: Tevan Lawrence Lockhart and Alaina Lockhart. Brothers:…
Knoxville, TN – Bertie Witherspoon passed away May 26, 2019 at NHC Fort Sanders. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home
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