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 Austin East High School, Class 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 Daisy R. Johnson on August 8,…
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 Sentinel’s reconstruction eliminated most local columnists….
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 22, 2021, at Diversicare of Oak…
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 St. Joseph Medical Center in Normal,…
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. Blount County, TN – The Maryville…
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, 2021. Anthony graduated from Austin East…
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 Regional Medical Center. Ronnie was educated…
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 death by both parents; Helen Holloway…
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 Langston in Knoxville. She attended Laurel…
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 played football as a cornerback. Jonah…
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 C., Sr. and Mrs. Anna L….
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 and Susie Mae Moore. He is…
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 application. Another round of the Paycheck…
Gary Lynn Pressley (age 61)
Gary Lynn Pressley, age 61, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at UT Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Jackson, Sr. and Minnie L. Mynatt Guyton. Gary Lynn was employed…
David Howell (age 72)
David Howell passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born May 20, 1948, to the late Henry Alfred Howell and Florence Maudine Howell. David will be dearly missed by all that knew and cared for him. He…
Johnny L. Williams Jr.
Lemon Grove, CA – Johnny L. Williams, Jr. departed this life December 19, 2020 peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lemon Grove, CA. Johnny was a Fulton High School graduate, class of 1980. Preceded in death,…
Workgroup announces community effort to assist with COVID vaccine distribution
The Faith Leaders Church Initiative has formed the African American Health Care Clinician Workgroup to establish a more balanced access and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine throughout the community. (January 17, 2021) – Interested community members are invited…
Proposed Reduction of Voting Sites in Blount County
Submitted by the Maryville Huddlers BLOUNT COUNTY, (January 17, 2021) – The Daily Times reported this past week that Blount County Election Commission is considering replacing 31 precinct voting sites with 10-15 “convenience” voting locations on the next election day. This change does…
Pope Francis blesses Atlanta Hawks’ MLK jersey
In November 2020, five NBA players were part of a delegation that sat down with Pope Francis at the Vatican to talk social justice. The NBPA said the players spoke about their “individual and collective efforts addressing social and…
TNDP Elects First Black Chairman
NASHVILLE, TN (January 16, 2021) – Today the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee elected new officers to oversee the direction of the party for the next two-years. Outgoing chair Mary Mancini has held the reigns for the past…
Dorothy “Dot” Quick
Knoxville – Dorothy “Dot” Quick of Knoxville, departed this life, January 5, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio from a lengthy illness. She will be missed by Olinger and Walker families. The announcement by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Sherman McDuffey (age 80)
Knoxville – Sherman McDuffey, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Creekview Health Center. He was born July 8, 1940, to the late Daniel and Dorothy Elizabeth Brazelton McDuffey. He was a graduate of…
Kevin Jerome Roberts, age 33
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kevin Jerome Roberts was born July 11, 1987, departed this life on January 10, 2021. Kevin was a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. To know Kevin was to love him, anytime you were…
John Stone
Baltimore, MD – John Stone departed this life on January 9, 2021, at Future Care- Baltimore, Maryland where he slept away peacefully to go home to be with his heavenly father. John attended Austin High School, class of…