Knoxville – Paul J. Gallaher, age 69 of Knoxville, born, March 19, 1951, departed this life, December 14, 2020. Member of Goode’s Temple AMEZ Church, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, and in recent years he also attended, Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church, Knoxville, TN. Paul retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. He attended Nelson Merry High School in…
Henry Dean “Peter Gunn” Williams, went home peacefully to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 12, 2020. Henry was born to the late Betty Glenn and Edward Tom Fair. The family will receive friends, 12:30-1 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel; Celebration of Life, 1 p.m. Rev. Steve Simpson. Arrangements by JARNIGAN &…
Dora Willean Foster Cullom was born, June 2, 1929, and passed peacefully at home in Knoxville on December 17, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. John Cullom, Sr., and son, John Cullom, Jr.; parents, Sam Norman and Virgie Mary Foster; twin brother, Dan William Foster; brothers, Norman and John B. Foster; sisters, Lois Harper…
Edward Eugene Carpenter was born July 23, 1952 to Katherine Carpenter and Rev. Jessie Garner in Oak Ridge, TN. He attended Oak Ridge High School and received his Vocational Training Certification at ITT Tech. Eugene proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy man, receiving an Honorable Discharge after several years of dutiful service. Returning home from…
Knoxville – Gregory Lewis Prater of Knoxville, TN, departed this life, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Serene Manor Nursing Home. Survivors, sisters, Beaetta Prater and Sharon Lowery; son, Johnathan Brinson; daughter, Nekita Harper Prater; many other relatives, and friends. The family will receive friends, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel followed by…
Knoxville – Leonard Parker Jr., 53 of Knoxville, TN, passed away, suddenly, on December 2, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Etta and Leonard Parker, Sr. He is survived by brothers and sisters, Fess Parker, James Parker, Johnny Parker, Willie Parker, Darron Parker Blackwell, Jewel Parker, Cardela Ogle, Izetta Gayles; and many, many beloved…
Knoxville – Raymond Russell Watson passed away suddenly on December 15, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born April 18, 1961 in Belleville, Michigan. Ray was a beloved friend and dedicated mechanic at Humans BP for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mary Watson, Sister…
The Knoxville, Tennessee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Celebrated its Golden Anniversary KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 2020) – The Links, Incorporated-Knoxville, Tenn. Chapter celebrated 50 years of service to the local community. The “Golden Anniversary: 50 Years Past – 50 Years Forward” was a virtual program on Saturday, November 14, 2020, to celebrate their years…
Arthur D. Johnson “Dee” passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was born to the late Grant Sr. and Gussie Johnson. He was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1954. Arthur was employed and retired from The Army and Navy Club in Washington D.C. Arthur was an avid…
Jerry Wayne Beasley – of Knoxville passed away on December 9, 2020. He was born to the late George and Essie Beard Beasley. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Leotis, Micheal, and Robert Beasley; Sisters, Linda and Katie Beasley. He is survived by his Son, Gary Beasley of Memphis TN, Daughter,…
The Scarboro Community of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, family, and friends mourn the loss of Ann Grace Smith, a longtime resident of the community. She departed this life on December 6, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center. Affectionately called Annie, she was born October 3, 1952 to the late Charlie and Betty Smith in Cleveland, Mississippi. Annie…
Elijah Cotton was born February 12, 1998 to Shelia Williams and Charles Cotton Jr. in Newburgh, NY. As a teenager, he moved to Knoxville, TN. Elijah, affectionately called Eli, age 22, transitioned to his heavenly home on December 7, 2020. Although only 22 years of age, Eli made a lasting impact on so many people…
Helen Louvenia Phelps, age 96 was born October 27, 1924 in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She transitioned into the gates of heaven, December 13, 2020 where she was greeted by Jesus, her mother, Geneva Trent, her husband AJ Phelps, brother Gaines Lenoir Sr., daughters Betty Bryant and Judy Hall, and great-granddaughter Lacey King. She was a faithful…
Cedric B. Towns, better known as Jinx, gained his wings on Friday, December 11, 2020. Born November 4, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the eldest child of Willie Bell Towns. Jinx was full of life and always fun to be around. He was one that dressed to impress but mostly known for his words of…
Roland Bonds, Jr. age 57 of Knoxville passed away December 9, 2020. He was born July 22, 1963, to the late Roland and Carolyn Bonds. He is survived by Son, Roland Bonds III, 2 daughters, Tammeshia Bonds and Amyiah Valentine, 1 sister from of his Mother Kimy Bonds Robinson, 15 Brothers and 14 Sisters from…
James Badgett age, 71, passed away on December 8, 2020. No Services are planned at this time.
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, founder of Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens. Through the technology integration with the Walgreens Photo Prints and Store Locator APIs, in addition to the Culture Greetings’ mail-to-recipient delivery option, customers will now have the choice to…
The mechanisms needed to clear the way for a new Smokies baseball stadium to be built in downtown Knoxville are strategically underway. Tonight’s (Dec. 15, 2020), agenda for Knox County Commission meeting will include a vote on the formation of the “Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.” he…
George Reed, Sr., age 98, of Oak Ridge, TN, slept peacefully away to his heavenly home on December 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. He was a long-time faithful member of Oak Valley Baptist Church. He was always willing to assist anyone in the community that needed his service….
KNOXVILLE, TN, (Dec. 2020) – Community Voices would like to hear from you if you are in the moderate to low income brackets and are responsible to pay your utility bill without assistance at your residence. This includes homeowners and renters. To evaluate the impact your utility bill has on your monthly income, your “confidential” input is…
Knoxville – Mollie Cynthia Curry Kelso age 94, born in Knoxville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Burton and Charles Curry; one brother, four sons, and two grandsons. She is survived by children Raymond Burton, Donna Warren, Paula (Jasper) Snipes, Belinda Wimes, Gloria Williams, and Curtis Kelso; 13 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren,…
Knox County Commissioners, Tennessee State Representatives, and Health Professionals Make Urgent Appeal to the other State and Local Government officials and Residents Amid Spiking COVID-19 Cases. CAPTION: Knox County Commissioners for Dist 1 Dasha Lundy, and Dist 2 Courtney Durrett; State Representatives Dist. 13 Gloria Johnson and Dist 15 Sam McKenzie. KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec….
Four local legislators will meet with Knoxville hospital partners on Wednesday, December, 16th, to discuss the local impact of COVID-19. KNOXVILLE, TN (December 13, 2020) – “COVID and the Community – Our Next Steps Together” is set to be a roundtable discussion between local legislators and medical professionals. Local medical professionals will share current COVID-19…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Altena Ravizee, age 72, of Knoxville TN entered the gates of heaven, December 6, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital with her loving children by her side. Altena was born March 12, 1948 in Benham, Kentucky to the late Dave and Melvinia Hamilton-Ravizee. Altena was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Hamilton,…
Charles Edward “Buddy” Thompson, born November 16, 1949 to the late Samuel J. and Leomey McBrayer Thompson, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, after a brief illness. Open visitation, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel. The family will receive friends, 2-2:30 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020; Homegoing service, 2:30 p.m., Jarnigan’s Chapel….