OBITUARIES

Knoxville – Ernestine Bomar of Knoxville, transitioned from this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Ft. Sanders NHC. Ernestine was born on June 16, 1951 to the union of James…

KNOXVILLE, TN -James Leonard Hudson II, age 71, joined our Lord and Savior on November 23, 2020. He was a devoted family man, friend, activist, and mentor. He was a retired teacher from Knox County Schools and volunteered…

KNOXVILLE, TN – Mary Agnes Simpson “Dot” born June 1, 1958; departed this life November 20, 2020. Survived by sons, William Lamont Simpson (Buster) Robert Jerome Simpson (60) and daughter, Judith Marie Simpson (Turk); 3 grandchildren;5 sisters, nieces…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

(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,…

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;…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…