Chattanooga, TN – Stanley LaMont Dean passed away, May 10, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. Stanley was born March 12, 1972 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Sandra R. Jones and Milton Jerome Dean, Sr. Stanley was a graduate of Austin-East…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Grace Joy Williams Smith was the eighth child born to the late Elder Robert E. Williams, Sr. and Goldie Williams on July 15, 1930. Grace was called to her eternal home on the evening of…
Louisville, TN – Isabell Alice Moulden 95, transitioned to her Heavenly home on May 13, 2020. Born to the late Nannie and Edward Senters July 3, 1924. She was a resident of Asbury Place in Maryville, Tennessee at…
Knoxville – Qiana Shantail Brown Bennett, 40, passed away suddenly at home May 15, 2020. Born December 7, 1979, to Sandra “Tiese” Elder and Mack Brown. She attended Austin-East Magnet High School and was a faithful member of…
Baby Boy Wells – Knoxville passes away May 13, 2020 at Ft Sanders Medical Center. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Harriet Johnson passed away May 13, 2020 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Knoxville -Diaz Olajuwon Houston, Sr., age 29, was born March 31, 1991 and departed this life on May 12, 2020. Diaz attended South Doyle High School and was a member of the Cherokee’s wrestling team. He later transferred…
Our beloved Richard L. Benjamin age 59, formerly of Oliver Springs TN entered eternal peace on Thursday May 7, 2020 in Jacksonville Florida. He was a graduate of Clinton Senior High School. His employment included being an over…
Knoxville – Joequetta “Nana” S. Tuft- passed away, May 8, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Community Evangelistic Church in Knoxville. She was employed at Always Moore, Janitorial Service. Preceded in death by her father,…
Fred H. Foster passed away May 11, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
For those of you with graduates who are missing out on their in-person ceremonies, know that they aren’t forgotten and we are all very proud of them. On Saturday, May 16th, at 8PM EDT, President Obama will deliver a…
Lisa “Peaches” LaTrease Cody, 53, was born May 31, 1966 to William “Bill” Castle and Loretta Cody in Knoxville, TN. Due to a medical emergency, Peaches transitioned unexpectantly from a laborer to reward on May 10, 2020. Peaches…
LOUISVILLE, TN – Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Miller, Jr. went to his eternal rest on Monday May 4, 2020. He was born August 3, 1943 to the late Ralph Sr. and Emma Walker Miller. Rev. Miller pastored Emmanuel…
Joseph Garfield Long, Jr. passed away May 8, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
A letter pinned by National civil rights activists encourages all Black churches and businesses to remain closed during this critical period. The authors purport to represent more than 25 million people and more than 30,000 congregations, that intend…
Black and Brown Communities Empowerment Guide to Actions Against Senseless Killings of African-Americans Washington, D.C. (May 7, 2020) – The NAACP, the nation’s foremost social justice organization, has launched a campaign entitled #WeAreDoneDying, aimed at exposing the inequities…
Little Richard was a founding father of the genre of Rock n’ Roll from its inception. His influence included The Beatles, who opened for Little Richard as he toured Europe in 1962. He also advised Paul McCartney on…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Salinna LaTrice Hardy, age 28, passed peacefully in the arms of the Lord on May 7, 2020 at Kindred Healthcare in Chattanooga, TN after a long battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Salinna was born November 13,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert Kent Goodloe, born October 4, 1946, entered Heaven on Wednesday, May 06, 2020. Kent served in the U.S. Army and was later employed by Premier Parking for more than 20 years where his friendly personality…
Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Miller, Jr. went to his eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born August 3, 1943, to the late Ralph Sr. and Emma Walker Miller. Rev. Miller pastored Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church,…
ALCOA, TN – McKinley Flowers, Jr., 92, passed from this world on May 2, 2020. McKinley was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley Sr. and Priscilla Flowers, and his siblings: Hattie Mae, Thomas, Pauline, Ethel, Mamie, Nathaniel,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – It is with great sadness the family of Johnnie Mae Patterson shares her passing on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 79 years old. She was born on July 29, 1940. She was predeceased by her…
KNOXVILLE, TN – On Wednesday, April 28, 2020, George M. Phillips, devoted father, family member and friend, passed away at age 80. He was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Austin High School. He worked…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Bessie Mae Jackson, age 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 4, 2020. She was born June 2, 1942 in Newberry, SC. Accepting Christ in 1962, she was a life-long…
May Huddle Meeting includes conversations w/Sens. Warren & Klobuchar. Tune-in. Dear Huddlers, I hope this finds you well and enjoying the beautiful weather. I’m pleased to tell you that the speaker for the May 28th Huddle Meeting, Sam…