Boyzie Turner 75, passed away March 8, 2021 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Boyzie Turner Sr. and Marjorie Kay Turner; sister, Gloria Turner Robinson; nephew, Chris Robinson. Survivors, wife, Sara D. Turner; daughters, Angie Day, Knoxville, Myesha Turner, Cleveland, TN; stepchildren, Brandon, Brandi, Johnathan Hardin; brother, Rosemond (Mary Alice) Turner; sisters, Sandra (Jack)…
Barbara Jean Tate Whittington was born to the late George and Parolee Tate in Mascot, TN on February 20, 1936. On the morning of March 1, 2021, our Heavenly Father called Barbara Jean to her eternal home. She was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Horace Whittington; three brothers and one sister: George…
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has entered into a collaborative partnership with two regional postsecondary institutions: Knoxville College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville. KNOXVILLLE, TN (February 25, 2021) – As the state’s flagship land-grant university and a community-engaged institution recognized by the Carnegie Foundation, UT seeks to create and sustain empowering partnerships. In a letter of…
Knox Education Foundation’s Leaders for Readers program is providing books to participants just in time for Spring Break reading. More than 200 Knox County first-, second-, and third-grade elementary school students will have the chance to pick out free books for their very own this week. Students at the 15 Knox County elementary schools in…
Pay It Forward campaign offers 32 HBCU students from 16 colleges from across 6 states will receive a week of training and a $1,000 school stipend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.– Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED is seeking applicants for the 2021 edition of the company-wide “Pay It Forward” program, which aims to provide African-American youth with opportunities…
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 2021) – Theotis Robinson didn’t want the admissions office to know he was Black. So after graduating from Knoxville’s Austin High School, he left off the school’s name when he submitted his application to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1960. They found out anyway. Robinson fought for the right to attend…
“Black people today, for all our righteous anger and forceful dissent, still believe in the American Dream. And we must, in this year of doubt and confusion, remind a forgetting nation that this land is ours, too. This nation too often forgets that this land is sprinkled with our sweat, watered with our tears, and…
Sabrina Diana Harper was born March 9, 1974, to Mrs. Ella Mae and Mr. Jimmy Harper in Winston-Salem NC. She departed this life, February 27, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by mother, and one brother. Left to cherish her memories, father, Mr. Jimmy (Eydie) Harper; son, Tevin Lamar Harper; brothers, Ricky (Monique), Keshawn…
Morristown, Tn – Shelby Brooks passed away on Monday, March 02, 2020. Shelby Brooks was a resident of Rochester, New York at the time of her passing.
The BOSS Network has partnered with Syreeta Talbert, a certified tax preparer, and the PPP Second Chance Program to assist African Americans in applying for business loans. Nationwide (March 2021) – The BOSS Network in collaboration with Syreeta Inc. and the PPP Second Chance Program will assist more than 200 minority businesses to apply for…
SFC William Don Wykle, Jr. peacefully transitioned on March 2, 2021 at his home. He was born March 28, 1945 to William Sr. and Corine Jones Wykle in Knoxville, Tennessee. William graduated from Austin High School, class of 1963. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army with 23 years of service. He…
Geraldine Clara Warrington- departed this life, March 1, 2021 at home. She was born May 15, 1932, in Talcott W. VA, to parents Clarence and Alberta Sanders Haynes. Preceded in death by husbands Josh Warrington, and Twint Fryson; children, Roy, Teresa and Lorraine Warrington. Retired from Charleston Area Medical Center and Holston Health Care Center….
Knoxville, TN – Whitney Smithers, 75, passed suddenly, February 25, 2021. Whitney graduated from Austin High School. He retired from the University Medical Center. He had a passion for Barber/Cosmetologist, aquarists, and crafts. He was one of a kind, a man of many gifts, talents, and a great sense of humor. Preceded in death by…
CLEVELAND, TENN. – Oscar Stanley Kelley, age 84, reigned victorious in his battle of sickness. He went home to be with the Lord and gained a brand-new body on Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021. Oscar was born in 1936 to the late Mr. Gene Kelley and Mrs. Sarah Pride, whom he richly adored. He was preceded in…
Geraldine Clara Warrington- departed this life, March 1, 2021 at home. She was born in Talcott West VA, on May 15, 1932, to Clarence and Alberta Sanders Haynes. She retired from Charleston Area Medical Center and Holston Health Care Center. Preceded in death by husbands Twint Fryson then Josh Warrington; children, Roy, Teresa and Lorraine…
Spratling awarded Civil Rights and Liberties Excellence Teaching Award. Oak Ridge, TN – John Spratling’s dedication to his students at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge, TN has brought much attention to his work. The most recent is the Civil Rights and Liberties Excellence Teaching Award that included $250. This year Spratling has also been…
Oscar Stanley Kelley passed away March 2, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Oscar’s family, please visit our floral store.
William Don Wykle, Jr. passed away March 2, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to William’s family, please visit our floral store.
Knoxville – Douglas Eugene Crawford-age 65 of Knoxville departed this life on February 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Crawford, Mother, Kathleen Lauderback, Brother George Crawford Jr., Sister Anita Moore, and other relatives. He is survived by Son, Victor Crawford (Day), Step-Son Ikee Castle, Daughters, Joetta (Dennis) Crawford, Crystal (Joe)…
Knoxville – Barbara J. Moore (BJ)- age 76 of Knoxville departed this life on February 24, 2021 at her residence with her daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Moore, Sr., Children Tommy Moore, Jr., Joyce Ann Moore, Jackie and Lucille Moore and most recently Granddaughter, Shay Hicks. She…
Johnny Lee Wilson, Sr., age 78, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home in Alcoa. He was born July 22, 1942 in Madison County, GA and moved to Alcoa with his parents, Willie B. and Mary Wilson at an early age. He was a graduate of Charles M. Hall School,…
Knoxville – Melvin Russell Kemp Sr., (Buge), age 85 of Knoxville, TN departed peacefully from this life, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at NHC Farragut Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 30, 1935 and was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1954. He retired from 3 employers (Valley Fidelity Bank, TVA and Y-12 Oak…
Gary Tyrone Nolan, Sr., 68, swiftly entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Preceded in death by his son, Gary Nolan Jr.; father, Arthur Nolan; mother, Callie Nolen and siblings, Linda Cherry, Beverly, Glenda, Jessie, Michael and Marvin Nolan. Left to cherish his memory: wife, Esha Nolan, son, DeMarcus (Angela) Nolan; stepchildren, Ayauna Blair,…
Knoxville – Annie Ella “Nannie” Walker, received her wings, Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021 at the age of 89 years old. Born, August 28, 1931 in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Lessie Walker; sister, Zelma Carson; brothers, Melvin Walker Jr. and Thomas Walker. Survived by daughter, Josette Neal; sons, William Joe…
Knoxville – John W. Green, age 78, of Knoxville, TN departed peacefully from this life, February 24, 2021. John was an Air Force veteran and a graduate of Austin High School, class of 1961. He was a long-time active member of Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, and would later attend Lomax Temple A.M.E. Zion…