Willie Henry “Bayboy” Slater
Willie Henry Slater “Bayboy”, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Mt. Meigs, Alabama. The family moved to Oak Ridge, TN and later…
Ronnie Lee Lowery (age 74)
JEFFERSON CITY, TN – Ronnie Lee Lowery, born December 14, 1944 in Mooresville, NC, departed this life at Jefferson City Healthcare on November 14, 2019. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by…
Zelma Carson
Knoxville – Zelma Walker Carson was born December 25, 1935 in Knoxville, TN and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin, Sr….
LeRoyce Renea Johnson Bailey
KNOXVILLE – LeRoyce Renea Johnson Bailey, 60, formerly of Knoxville, TN departed her earthly life in Marietta, Georgia, November 11, 2019. Born, May 21, 1959, in Knoxville, TN to Margaree Rollins Johnson and Leroy Johnson. At the age…
Maurice K. “Moe” Waters
KNOXVILLE – Minister Maurice K. “Moe” Waters, age 67, peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born November 12, 1951, to the late James K. and Helen…
James Dodd
Knoxville – James Dodd, age 60 affectionately called “Mitch” to all who knew him passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was preceded in death by father, James Miller; mother,…
Ernest W Johnson Sr. (age 80)
KNOXVILLE – Ernest W Johnson Sr passed away November 11, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
A SOLDIER’S SALUTE TO SERVING AND TO THOSE WHO SERVED
November 2019 By Darvin Williams with contributions from Patricia Williams Over 27 years ago, I️ left my hometown in Tennessee to embark upon one of the greatest journeys in what has been a lifetime of great journeys. I️…
Tequila Johnson to lead talk on black, brown voter suppression
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 10, 2019) – Tequila Johnson is an award-winning community organizer and strategist whose work focuses on creating equality and increasing civic engagement among Black Americans and communities of color. She has been featured in The…
Mary Nell Lee
Mary Nell Lee passed away November 7, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
Avery Scott Moore
KNOXVILLE – Avery Scott Moore, born October 12, 1959 was received peacefully by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Preceded in death, his mother Barbara Moore; father Calvin Goins; daughter, Stephanie Moore; sister, Renee Williams;…
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Leroy B. Buchanan
MARYVILLE, TN – Leroy B. Buchanan was born on March 18, 1949 and transitioned from this life on November 5, 2019. Leroy was preceded into eternity by mother Candice Scott, father Claude Thomas, stepfather Leroy Scott, brothers Tyrone…
Willie E. Conner
Knoxville – Willie E. Conner passed away November 5, 2019 surrounded by his family; born to Tolbert and Fannie Lee Conner, April 7, 1939 in Aliceville. Alabama. Educated at Summerville High School in Aliceville, Alabama. Willie was employed…
Mahlon Tyrone Prater
Knoxville – Mahlon Tyrone Prater, departed this life at UT Medical Center, November 1, 2019. Mahlon graduated from Austin East High school and UT Culinary Arts. A very outgoing person who will be missed by all that knew…
Shyteshia Dionne Gant
Knoxville – Shyteshia Dionne Gant, passed from this world, Thursday, October 31, 2019. A resident of Knoxville, provided cheerful customer service. Shyteshia is survived by, devoted son, Trevante Gant; mother, Bridget Jordan; sister, Shanice Gant; grandmothers, Barbara Gant,…
Adrian E. “Tip” Jones
KNOXVILLE, TN – Adrian E. “Tip” Jones passed away Adrian Eugene Jones, 51, affectionately known as Tip, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Tip graduated South Young High School Class of 1986 followed by Job Corp….
Alice Williams
Knoxville – Alice Williams Hardin- age 62, of Knoxville, TN entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born June 29, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN. Alice was preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Myrtle Williams. She…
Alma Jean Arnold Carter
Memphis – Alma Jean Arnold Carter, born January 13, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Mrs. Annice McEwen Arnold and raised in Memphis, Tennessee by her grandparents after the death of her mother. She went home to be…
LC Manley, Jr.
LC Manley, Jr, age 90 of Oak Ridge passed away October 31, 2019. He was born February 25, 1929 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was preceded in death by father, LC Manley Sr; mother, Leola Manley; and sisters, Ruby…
William D Mathis
William D Mathis passed away November 1, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
James D. Berry
KNOXVILLE – James D. Berry departed this life on October 27, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. James was born May 23, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a United States Navy Korean War Veteran. James served a…
Mary Katherine MeBane
Knoxville – Mary Katherine MeBane, 61, gained her wings, Friday, October 25, 2019. She was born on December 3, 1957. Mary K was preceded in death by parents, Sgt. First Class Percy Dave and Elizabeth Ann MeBane. Mary…
Ernestine “Tenie” Hayes
KNOXVILLE – Ernestine “Tenie” Hayes, was the seventh of nine children born to Charlie and Emma Hayes. She was born November 30, 1952 and departed this life on October 22, 2019 to be with our heavenly Father. She…