ALCOA, TN – Vincent Kelver Fowler, 74, of Decatur, GA passed away on November 22, 2020. Vincent was born on September 24, 1946, to Bert and Eartha Crossing Fowler in Alcoa, TN. After graduating from Charles M. Hall School in 1964, he went on to study auto mechanics at Western Kentucky Vocational School in Paducah,…
Gena Gequetta Jackson, age 103, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020, with her family by her side in Knoxville, TN. She was born on February 11, 1917, in Madisonville, TN to Samuel Leonard Henderson and Flora Holley Henderson. She was the third of fourteen children. She always had strong faith and belief, and at…
Knoxville – Konatae Abdul Glover departed this life on November 12, 2020. He was born October 4, 1991 to N’Kenge Willis and John Linzy. He was a graduate of Grainger County High School. Preceded in death by grandfathers, John Jones, and Charles Glover Jr.; aunt, Brenda Linzy. Survived by devoted companion Samatha Tapp; mother N’Kenge Willis;…
Born Alice Faye Puckett in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 17, 1959 to the late Lindsay Turner and Ophelia Ross, Alice Faye “Pookie” was the youngest girl of seven children. In 1975 Alice moved to Detroit, Michigan with her mother and siblings where she attended Detroit public schools. In 1981 she met the love of her…
KNOXVILLE, TN – (Updated) Barbara Jean Harshaw, affectionately known as Ms. Bobbie, departed this life on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home. She was born July 22, 1937 to Madison and Mary Lawrence Harshaw in Knoxville. TN. She attended Knoxville City Schools and soon after received her General Education Development certificate to enter the workforce. She worked…
Cecil D. George Jr. departed this life November 15, 2020 at Signature of Rockwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held this Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 2:30 at Jarnigan’s chapel. Final arrangements by Jarnigan and Son Mortuary.
Knoxville – Vincent Deante Edkis “Vee”, age 29, departed this life, November 15, 2020. He was born in Knoxville, TN, and was a graduate of Austin East High School, class of 2009. He leaves to cherish his memories, children Kaelani Denise Edkis, future son to be, Vincent Deante Edkis Jr., parents; Glinda Edkis, Vincent Williams,…
Knoxville – Leroy Watkins, Jr. of Knoxville, TN, age 81, departed this life on November 18, 2020, at Roane County Medical Center. He was a devoted member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents Leroy Watkins, Sr. and Leola Williamson; stepmother, Lydia Fulton. Survived by wife, JoAnn Watkins; daughters, Regina…
Deborah Ann Holmes Hines, passed away, November 10, 2020, daughter of the great late Delorse Holmes; sister to the great Tyrone Eastern Holmes, Danny Holmes; husband, Joe Hines; she lives through her sons, Adrian Holmes, Demetrius Holmes, Lucky Clark; family members, Holmes, Dixion, Clark, Williams, Pains; grandchildren, friends, we will always be grateful for the…
Sophia Olivia Morris, born and raised in Bellefontaine, Ohio, departed this life on November 10, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. As an adult, she relocated to her mother’s hometown of Knoxville Tennessee to raise her four children. Sophia loved her family and was the glue that held everyone together. She had a great…
Evelyn Louise Nelson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at U.T. Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1947, to the late Charles and Ellen Jones. She worked at Children’s Hospital for 45 years. She leaves to mourn her passing; her devoted daughter Martie (Darren) Dunlap; two devoted grand-daughters,…
Knoxville – Jamie R. Mills of Knoxville, TN. passed away November 1, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Jamie was the youngest of 4 children. She loved to have fun and enjoyed everything that life had to offer. But she lived for her 4 beautiful daughters, who will miss her deeply! Preceded in death…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Emmett Bowman Yette was the thirteenth child of thirteen children born to Cora Lee Rector Yette and Frank Mack Yette. Emmett was born on September 25, 1932, in Harriman, Tennessee. He died peacefully on November 13, 2020, at his home in Knoxville Tennessee. Emmett served two years in the United States Army during…
Amari Cruze Berry was born September 19, 2020, and passed away on November 15, 2020 at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. He is survived by his mother MarKeeda Louise Berry; brothers Mark Aaron Hickson, Jr. and Rylan Ace Berry; grandmother Valencia Scott-Berry; grandfather Mark Anthony Berry, Sr.; great grandmothers, Peggy Berry and Louise Scott; a host…
Strawberry Plains – Charles M. Brown of Strawberry Plains, TN, departed this life on November 15, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Retired Military. Mr. Brown was a member of Goodes Temple AME Zion Church. Employed at Luxicotta as an Optical Technician. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Sallie McBee Brown….
Sarah Nell Freeman, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Knoxville, TN on November 15, 2020 surrounded by family. Sarah was born on July 15, 1935, in Rayle, GA to the late Willie and Inell Gresham. Sarah is preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Freeman Parker, grandson, George Freeman III, granddaughter Amanda…
As swiftly as an eagle spreads its wings and captures its prey; the angel of God so swiftly came and carried you heaven’s way. Priscilla Louise Love Holland of Rockford passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 peacefully. She was born April 30, 1964 to the parents of Ray and Dot Love. She grew up in the Rockford community and educated…
Knoxville – Jarvis L. Stacy, age 49, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in a car accident during a medical emergency. Jarvis grew up in Jefferson City, TN, and was educated in the Jefferson County School System. He was a 1989 graduate of Jefferson County High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree…
Jonathan Mutisya Gichure was born November 4, 1986 in Lancaster County in Pennsylvania, USA. He went to be with the Lord on, Sunday November 8, 2020 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Son of Bishop Geoffrey and Mary Gathoni Gichure of AIC Church, Kirenga; wife, Tabitha Githengu and son, Dylan Gichure: brothers, John Koigi and…
LaQuilla Margaret Ann Forbes was born on October 20, 1978 to Mamie L. Forbes and Virgil Minefield, Sr. She departed this life on November 6, 2020 due to kidney failure. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse, and Margaret Forbes; uncles, Glen and Ernest Forbes, Ken and Sed Minefield; cousins, Tashawn and Zykiese Forbes and Derrick…
The dedicated men of the Beta Theta Boule’ Foundation awarded five local scholars with college textbook scholarships and recognized non-profits for their ongoing contributions to the community. For 18 years, The Beta Theta Boule’ Foundation has sponsored a “Father’s Day” and fundraising gala at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. College-bound high school scholars, fathers,…
Knoxville – John Henry Woods Jr., age 73 of Knoxville passed away, Wednesday, November 4, 2020. John graduated from West High class of 1966. John was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service and a lifelong member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, and a member of TN Valley Elks Lodge #1152….
Brodrick LaMont Hayes, born December 29, 1978, transitioned from this life November 1, 2020 at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital at 9:17 am pacific time. Brodrick was a loving dad; son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was employed at House Hasson Warehouse. He left Knoxville on October 28, 2020 on a flight to Phoenix,…
Sarah Olivia King, departed this life on November 5th. Born February 28, 1944 to the late Bertha B. & Henry B. Green Sr. Preceded in death by husband Napoleon B. King and son Kenneth B. King. Brothers Henry B. Green Jr, Alozono A. Green and William J. Green. She loved reading and her favorite Motown…
Knoxville – Mrs. Levoice Reece of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, Mrs. Reece joined Bush Grove Baptist Church in 1951, the same year she married Samuel Reece who preceded her in death in 1997. She leaves to rejoice her homegoing children: Clayton Whittington, Valerie (Lester) Whittington-Upton, Shannon Whittington. Niece and nephews: Louis…