By Bill Chappell NPR (January 22, 2021) – Hank Aaron, seen as a hero for shattering Babe Ruth’s home run record and also for his longtime advocacy for civil rights, has died….
Anita Louise “Goldie” Young
Maryville, TN – Ms. Anita Louise Young of Maryville, TN, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, was a retired nurse and was employed as security at Waldon and Alliance prior to her passing. She…
Children with parents in prison paired with Amachi mentors.
Amachi Knoxville celebrated National Mentoring Month by pairing 20 children, who have an incarcerated parent, with mentors. AMACHI [a-ma-chee] is a Nigerian word that means “who knows but what God has brought us…
Jonnie May Dean (age 82)
Jonnie May Dean was born in Alcoa, Tennessee, on April 9, 1948, at Blount Memorial Hospital and died on January 22, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, James Roy Dean Sr., Alberta Carter, and…
Lethaniel Jackson (age 86)
Knoxville – Lethaniel Jackson of Knoxville TN, 86 passed away January 12, 2021 at UT Hospital. Lethaniel aka Baby Lee was born March 7, 1934. Preceded in death by mother Leo Martin…
Marquis Anthony Nolan (age 23)
Knoxville – Marquis Anthony Nolan was born in Knoxville, TN to Mark and Tonya Nolan on January 7, 1998. Marquis will be missed and will always be loved by his family. Marquis…
James “Jimmy” Mason Sr.
James (Jimmy) Mason Sr. of Knoxville, departed this life on January 21, 2021, at University of Tennessee Hospital. He was the son of the late Samuel and Barbara Jean Jarnigan Mason. He…
Mary Margie Howell Kincaid
Knoxville – Mary ‘Margie” Howell Kincaid was peacefully called home to Glory on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Mrs. Kincaid was preceded in death…
Oak Ridge Black History Art and Poetry Competition accepting entries
In celebration of Black History Month, an Art and Poetry Competition for Anderson County students is accepting submissions through February 19, 2021. All grade levels of the Oak Ridge school system are…
Kenneth E Allmon, Jr. (age 46)
Kenneth Eugene Allmon, Jr. “Ken” departed this life on January 23, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born May 15, 1974 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Kenneth Sr. and Renee’ T. Allmon. Ken…
Frankie I Riddles (age 100)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Frankie Inez (Lorick) Riddles was born January 10, 1921 in Kussuth, Mississippi to the proud parents of Ed Lorick and Effie Norman. Frankie transitioned from labor to reward on January…
Michael Riddles (age 69)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Michael Riddles, born July 14, 1951, departed this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021, on the same day as his loving mother, Frankie Inez Riddles. He was a graduate of…
Ruth Patricia Brown (age 85)
Ruth Patricia “Pat” Brown, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Pat, a native of Knoxville, TN, was born to the late Calloway (Calvin) and…
David Hunter is Back in the Saddle
Editor’s note: David Hunter passed away shortly after submitting his last editorial piece for publication in the Enlightener. He was a friend, colleague and ally. I sought him after the Knoxville News…
Willie Booker (age 77)
Oak Ridge, TN – Willie Charles Booker was born August 12, 1943 in West Point, Mississippi to the union of the late C.D. Booker and Augusta Booker. He departed this life on January…
Wilma Jean Upton (age 74)
Wilma Jean Upton departed this life on January 15, 2021. She was born July 5, 1947, in Knoxville, TN and lived the last 20 years in Normal, IL. After retiring from OSF…
TN General Assembly January 2021 Special Session: Schools, Education, Medicaid Block Grants
The Women’s Coalition/Maryville Huddle provides accurate information that impacts the daily lives of all Tennesseans; the voting position of Tennessee and Federal elected officials and encourages citizens to connect with their elected officials. …
Anthony J Page, Jr. September 11, 1987 ~ January 13, 2021
Anthony J. Page, Jr., age 33, was born Friday, September 11, 1987, to Lisa Michelle Flemming and Anthony J. Page, Sr. in Knoxville, TN. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 13,…
Ronald Eugene Turner (age 64)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Ronald Eugene Turner was born June 14, 1956, to Mary Ann Turner and Limb Simpson in Calhoun, Georgia. He departed this life on January 12, 2021, at Fort Sanders…
Shirley A. Holloway (age 66)
Knoxville – Shirley A. Holloway, age 66, departed this life on January 15, 2021 in Knoxville TN. She was born December 23, 1955, to James E. Sr. and Helen Holloway. Preceded in…
Johnnie Mae Langston ,age 63
KNOXVILLE, TN – Johnnie Mae Langston departed this life peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1957, to parents Johnny Herndon, mother Sarah…
Jonah B Caldwell, Jr. (age 25)
KNOXVILLE, TN (UPDATED) – Jonah B. Caldwell Jr, age 25, was called to his heavenly home on January 18, 2021. He was a graduate of Austin-East High School Class of 2013, where he…
George Manning (age 72)
KNOXVILLE, TN – George Cornell “Hawk” Manning departed his earthly home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at U.T. Medical Center. George was born on December 24, 1948, to the late Mr. Amos…
Jefferson Wesley Moore (age 82)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Jefferson Wesley Moore entered into eternal rest January 16, 2021 at NHC St. Mary’s nursing home. He was born in Georgia January 31, 1938, to the union of James…
PPP application assistance available at the KAUL
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 19, 2021) – The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is offering hands-on PPP paperwork assistance for any small-disadvantaged business needing help to prepare and submit a PPP forgivable loan…