Carolyn Lee Beard Truesdale passed away at home in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2021. Carolyn was a retiree of the Knox County Schools system where she employed for over thirty years; Life Member of National Education Association; devoted member and Deaconess of Mt. Zion Baptist Church; Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Society Incorporated…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mae Lee Thompkins-Tally departed this life, March 31, 2021 at Island Home Park Health and Rehabilitation Knoxville, TN. She was born February 20, 1929 to the late Mr. Elijah and Willie C. Arnold Thompkins; and was the third child of five children. Mae Lee confessed Christ at an early age and joined…
OP-ED By Erik Wiatr Wednesday, April 7, 2021 I respectfully encourage anyone who is an opponent of prioritizing taxpayer money for a baseball stadium to benefit private entities – including the Smokies and Gem Development – with massive profits, that now is the time to take action. In a Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee meeting on…
James Hoyt Porter, Jr. 45 years young of Alcoa went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 21st of 2021 in the local hospital. He was raised in St. Paul Methodist Church in Alcoa, TN. He was an I.T. Tech at S.A.I.C and attended Roane State in Knoxville, TN. He leaves to cherish his memory, mother…
Knoxville, Tenn. – Eric Cutwright, age 37, of Knoxville Tn, passed unexpectedly, March 30, 2021. Preceded in death by grandparents, Willie Mae and Nebuchadnezzer Cutwright; and Vera and JB Smith; stepfather, John Harley. Survived by daughters, Bre’Erica Cutwright, Jadia and Eur’yan Rucker; parents, Wanda Cutwright Hartley, and Clifford Smith Sr.; sister, Kithyandra Cutwright; brothers, Clifford…
Knoxville – Tommy Bennett, passed away, March 28, 2021. He was a graduate of Austin East High School, class of 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Qiana Bennett. Survivors are his father, Adrian Holmes; grandmother, Sandra “Tiese:” Bennett; sisters, Alexus, Massiah; aunt, Latash Gillette; uncles. Ronald Elder, Robert Bennett and Andre Elder;…
OAK RIDGE, TN – Ms. Jessie M. Porter Hardaway, age 86, a resident of Oak Ridge, TN for 54 years, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. She was born September 13, 1934 in Gaston, AL to the late Estella and Roy Porter, Sr. She attended True…
Saturday, April 3, 2021, a graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel M.B. Church Cemetery in Hamilton, MS. Professional services provided by Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 and assisted by Belle Memorial Funeral Home, Alberdeen, MS (662) 369-3376
KNOXVILLE, TENN. – Elnora Sutton entered peaceful rest on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was the only daughter born to Norman Sutton, Sr. and Lillian Sutton. She entered this life on March 12, 1938, in Washington, Georgia. She was of the Christian faith. She loved to cook, decorate, and travel. A natural caregiver, she used her…
Highlander Center Annual Report for the years 2018-2020. Your support through these trying times has helped to make it all possible and is much appreciated. New Market, Tenn. (April 3, 2021) – The Highlander Research and Education Center is excited to share our 2019-20 Annual Report, with the deepest appreciation for the outpouring of support…
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 26, 2021) – Residents of the Western Heights Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC) community were treated to an Easter egg hunt, food, fun, prizes, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, while also taking care of business. The week of the event was one of torrential rain and thunderstorms except for that…
Knoxville, Tenn. (March 26, 2021) – Design work has been underway, since 2019, on a new 2-mile greenway in East Knoxville that will connect Harriet Tubman Park with the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. The greenway will skirt Austin Homes and Vine Magnet Middle School on the western end. It will cross through Dr. Walter…
Phillip Jeffery Allen, 62 of Maryville died March 26, 2021. Graveside service will be held Friday, April 2, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com
Clifford Goins, sunrise September 28, 1934, sunset March 27, 2021. Born to the late John Alfred Goins and Flora Green Goins of Maryville, TN. He was one of nine children born from that union. He joins his deceased siblings; Johnny Alice Goins Scruggs, Roy Lee Goins, Clarence Goins, Charles Floyd Goins, Hazel Irene Goins Mail,…
Yolanda Marie “Landy” Lovely, age 59, departed this life peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born on July 24, 1961, to the late Howard Lovely and Martha L. Jackson Lovely. She was a graduate of Austin East High School before continuing her education at the University…
Flossie Jane Jackson was born on the seventeenth day of May 1927 to Nettie and Jerry Newton in Prentiss Mississippi. Flossie was affectionately known as “Fiffie” by family and close friends. Flossie was the youngest of thirteen children often referred to as “the last pea in the pod” by her siblings. Her siblings preceded her…
Douglas Samuel McCray Sr., age 71, passed away March 21, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Doug was born December 28, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio. He worked for Y-12 in Oak Ridge for over 30 years. Doug was preceded in death by his parents Douglas L. McCray and Ernestine McCray; and former spouse, Patricia…
Edward William Garner, Jr., age 66 passed away at his residence on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward William Garner, Sr. and Thelma Porter Garner, older sister Katherine Hale along with both maternal and paternal grandparents. Edward was born in Blount County, Tennessee. He was the firstborn of his…
Knoxville – Willie Mae Glenn, 81, of Knoxville, TN was welcomed home into the arms of Our Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home with family. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and LouElla S. Cannon; brothers, Oscar and James Dillard; sisters, Mary Alice, Lena Harris, and Lilla Boyd; daughter, Patricia Longshore;…
Eric Anthony Burris was the son of the late James Burris and Bettye Burris. He was born April 23, 1962, in Knoxville Tennessee and was predeceased by his father, James Burris; grandmothers Lena Boyd and George Ann Collins and grandfathers, Freddie Boyd and Tommy Collins. Eric was an Episcopalian and attended both St. James Episcopal…
WASHINGTON (March 26, 2021) — FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance…
Panama City – Marcus Jones born September 16, 1982 in Panama City, Panama to Cristina Bellamy Jones and Marcus Jones. Marcus attended Palm Middle School and Moreno Valley High School in Moreno Valley California. While growing up Marcus was a lover of football. As an adult football became his passion he devoted his time and…
Knoxville – Evadene Bradford Harris, was born August 29th 1922 in Harriman, TN to the union of Walter and Vandaline Bradford, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021 at Trinity Hills Senior Living Community. She was a member of St Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Dayton, Ohio. Evadene Bradford Harris, as a young girl was educated…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mark Anthony Nolan, born March 16, 1965, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2021; one day after celebrating his 56th birthday. Known to never meet a stranger, he was a very social and outgoing person with a big personality. To know Mark was to love Mark! He was a family-oriented person…
At the family’s request, a private service was held. Professional services provided by Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com