James J Beasley (age 84)
James J Beasley passed away January 1, 2020 at home. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Homeless Shelter, Humiliating Experience
OP-ED: By Barbara Bridges I lived for 4-plus months at a Knoxville shelter for women and children when my kids were little. It was during my first year of architecture school. While I appreciate the support they provided, I…
Affordable Housing Complex Under Construction in East Knoxville
Burlington Commons at 4530 Holston Drive planned to be ready for occupants in the fall of 2021. It is income-based affordable housing with two, three-story buildings with a total of 50 units. KNOXVILLE, TN (December 2020) –…
Dennis Bullard
Dennis Bullard passed away peacefully at his home, December 31, 2020, Dennis was born to Sol and Callie Walton Bullard in Elberton, GA. He was the youngest of five children. He moved to Knoxville in 1960, where he…
Gun Safety Convention for African-Americans in Atlanta
The National African-American Gun Association to host the first African-American Firearm Convention in U.S. history. The 3-day Inaugural Convention will be August 20 – 22, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA, GA, Black PR Wire (January 1, 2021)…
Marvin and Katherine Nave
Philadelphia, PA – Formerly of Knoxville, TN, Marvin and Katherine Nave went to be with their heavenly father. Marvin passed away October 10, 2020 and Katherine joined him, December 29, 2020. Knoxville survivors to include sister Annette Battle,…
Marc Alan Curry (age 36)
Marc Alan Curry, 36, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Marc was a graduate of Farragut High School where he was a three-year letterman on the Admirals Basketball team. He was also named as…
Eric Martelle’ Abrams (age 41)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Eric Martelle’ Abrams was born August 9, 1979, the third child born to the union of Drew and Wanda Abrams. Eric passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by father Drew Abrams…
Samuel E. O’Neal, age 62
KNOXVILLE, TN – Samuel E. O’Neal went home to be with the Lord, December 24, 2020. He was the youngest son of seven brothers and sisters born, February 20, 1958 to the late Alzonia and Alonzo O’Neal. In…
Ronald Lee Smith (age 68)
Ronald Lee Smith, affectionately known as “Ronnie”, was the fifth child born to the late Frank and Lillie Mae Smith on June 5, 1952, in Knoxville, TN. In his younger years, Ronnie was a member of Mt. Zion…
Avon Sewell
Avon Sewell, born in Knoxville, TN, passed away at home, December 26, 2020. Son of the late Alene Edward-Sewell and Eugene Sewell. Survivors, sisters, Gwendolyn Sewell-McGraw and Denise Nance; brothers, Alex (Oksun) Sewell and Eric Sewell; sisters-in-law, Sherry…
CTV to host Community Focus Groups
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 30, 2020) – On Christmas Eve, Community Television of Knoxville celebrates 45 years of service to the residents of Knoxville, including many of the people who live in your neighborhood! As we prepare for 2021, we are…
Business owners, neighborhoods should weigh-in on the process to improve “Y interchange” at Magnolia, Rutledge, Asheville Hwy.
Since 2009, the City has been looking at ways to improve the Y-shaped configuration where Magnolia Avenue (between Prosser Road and Hardee’s) splits into Rutledge Pike and Asheville Highway. KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 29, 2020) – After years of…
MAYORS UNVEIL COVID-19 MEMORIAL
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 30, 2020) – Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs held a brief, private ceremony unveiling a COVID-19 memorial on the front lawn of the City County Building. The living…
Jimmy Louis Clemons (age 87)
Jimmy Louis Clemons was born December 8, 1933. Our family is sad to announce Jimmy slept peacefully away, Monday, December 28, 2020, at U.T. Hospital after a long battle with dementia. Retired from the U. S. Navy. He…
Stephanie Nicole Moulden, age 46
Knoxville – Stephanie Nicole Moulden, 46, of Knoxville, TN, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her mother Brenda S Lane. Survived by her father Charles O Moulden, Daughter Cierra Nicole Moulden, Son Joseph…
Mary Florence Chandler, 92
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mary Florence Chandler, 92 passed Monday, December 28, 2020 at 3 a.m., Island Home Park Health and Rehab. Left to cherish her memory are, husband Harold F. Chandler; daughter Brenda (James) Chambers; son James Eugene…
HBCU Knoxville College hospital saved thousands during 1920 pandemic
By Dr. Franklin Tate Patricia Williams contributed KNOXVILLE, TN (September 2020) – Exactly 100 years ago, the first worldwide pandemic outbreak– detected two years earlier in 1918 — finally subsided. Tennesseans experienced their share of suffering and death. Knoxville College began educating freed slaves and…
Cassi A Davis (infant, age 22 days)
Cassi A. Davis joined the heavenly angels on December 26, 2020 at East TN Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are forthcoming. Cared for by Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Knoxville-area Restaurant Recovery Program Offers Resources
Proof Incubator Launches Knoxville-area Restaurant Recovery Program The virtual program, a collaborative effort made possible by numerous Knoxville-area organizations, empowers restaurant owners and operators with the knowledge and resources to maneuver through, and emerge from, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Jeremy Shawn King (age 49)
Jeremy Shawn King, age 49, of Maryville passed away suddenly on December 26, 2020 at his home. He is survived by twin sons, Jack and Jerry. www.foothillsfh.com
Chandra Unique Sherles (age 33)
Knoxville – Chandra Unique Sherles-age 33 of Knoxville passed away on December 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents Robert Sherles Sr, and Aubrey Sherles, Maternal Grandmother Martha Rose Wells. She is survived by Father,…
Randy Drake Gibbs (age 66)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Randy Drake Gibbs, born February 2, 1954 departed this life Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Monica Gibbs. Randy was educated in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Cuyahoga Community College-Eastern…
Julia Haley Boring
Knoxville – Julia Haley Boring-of Knoxville departed this life on December 18, 2020. She is survived by Father, Joseph Hunt, Mother, Tonya Boring, Grandparents, Roy and Lona Ford, Barbara Harvey, Brothers Joseph Boring, Arsenio Moulden, Demetrius Moulden, Tamis…
Fred Campbell (age 85)
Fred W. Campbell Jr. gained his heavenly wings at Tennova Healthcare on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Affectionately known as “Butter Cup”, he was 85 years of age, born July 15, 1935 in Cleveland, Tn. to the late Lola…