East Tennessee Enlightener

Dmitri Grant Cowan, born September 20, 1945, to William Grant Cowan and Ruth O. Bearden Cowan, departed this life on February 17, 2021 at Island Home Park Health and Rehab. He was…

Knoxville – Jewel Thompson, of Knoxville, passed away, February 18, 2021 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was widely known through the city as the “Mayor of Lonsdale.” Preceded in death by wife,…

Robert “Bobby” Lee Woodruff Sr., age 77, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was released into the arms of his Savior on February 18, 2021 at 12:10 pm at Fort Sanders Hospital with his family…

Maryville, TN – Randall Clay Harris, age 77, of Maryville,  departed this world on February 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, he was a loving father. Retired Supervisor AAM, Detroit,…

Janaria Vernita Muhammad, known as NaNa, went home to be with the Most High on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born on Thursday, November 17, 2005 to loving parents, Lawrence Alphues…

Frank Irvin Terrell, age 80, was born in Knoxville, TN, October 13, 1940, to the late William and Catherine “Mama Cat” Mallory Terrell. He peacefully departed this life, February 18, 2021, after…

Knoxville – Mr. Willie Thomas Andrews, Sr., of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born November 22, 1932 to the late Willie and Mamie Lou Willis Andrews. He…

Knoxville – Stanley Antonio Freeman Jr “Lil Stan” of Knoxville, TN. The son of Shavalyae Kyle and Stanley Freeman. Born May 21, 2004, a student of Austin East High School, departed this…

Knoxville – John Alan Smith, of Knoxville, was born on February 28, 1964 to the late Margaret Louise Smith Parks and John Marshall Parks. Mr. Smith departed this life on February 5,…

Elberton, GA – Thelma J. Hester, formerly of Elberton, GA, transitioned from this life to enter eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born, June 7, 1931 to Reverend…

Knoxville – Brian Scott Hicks, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. He is survived by Mother, Judy Adkins, Father, David Hicks, Children, Danity and Devin Hicks, Siblings, Ashley and…

Arthur Charles Robinson was born July 10, 1942, in Sherman, Alabama to the late Willie C. Moore and Aserine Robinson. He grew up in Oak Ridge, TN. Arthur Charles was part of…

Knoxville – Lorenzo “Low” Tate 63 of Knoxville departed this life Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born to Elder J.C Tate and Missionary Leonia Sims Tate. He was a U.S. Army…

LaFollette – Ernest Samuel Reagan departed life, Friday, February 11, 2021, at home, age, 74 born April 5, 1945 in LaFollette, TN. Ernest Reagan graduated LaFollette High School. He was honorably discharged…

Knoxville – Evangeline Smith Young of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, February 9, 2021 at the age of 96. Van as she was affectionately known by her family transitioned at…

Smyrna – Pearson “Doonie” Branner, JR.- went home to be with his heavenly Father, February 10, 2021 in Smyrna, TN. Preceded in death by mother, and father, Vivian Clemons Branner and Pearson…

KNOXVILLE, TN – James Edward DuBose, age 75, was born, May 18, 1945 in Alcoa, Tennessee to Embry E. DuBose and Edith I. Kelly DuBose. He departed this life, February 14, 2021….

Clinton, TN – Willis Lance Hardin, age 36, departed this life on Sunday, February 7, 2021 to unite with his father, Durward Hardin and his grandparents, Eddie and Edna Golden, whom he…

Knoxville – Lawrence H. Wynn (Larry) 65 of Knoxville departed this life Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was born to Sarah E. Wynn and L. H. Morgaine. He was a graduate of…

Nikita Monique Kennedy Nunez, born February 23, 1991, tragically passed on January 31, 2021 to be with her father Antonio Donte’ Carr, grandfather Victor Kennedy and sister Marcia Crider. She leaves to…