Jarvis L. Stacy (age 49)
Knoxville – Jarvis L. Stacy, age 49, of Knoxville, TN passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in a car accident during a medical emergency. Jarvis grew up in Jefferson City, TN, and was educated in the Jefferson County…
Chilhowee Park Neighbors Praise Long Awaited Speed Humps
The City of Knoxville budget for 2020 allowed for 6 neighborhood traffic calming projects – with one in East Knoxville. Knoxville, TN (September 2020) – As recently as a few months ago, day and night, impatient (or thrill-seeking) motorists…
Jonathan Mutisya Gichure 1986 – 2020
Jonathan Mutisya Gichure was born November 4, 1986 in Lancaster County in Pennsylvania, USA. He went to be with the Lord on, Sunday November 8, 2020 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Son of Bishop Geoffrey and Mary…
Laquilla M Forbes (age 42)
LaQuilla Margaret Ann Forbes was born on October 20, 1978 to Mamie L. Forbes and Virgil Minefield, Sr. She departed this life on November 6, 2020 due to kidney failure. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse, and Margaret…
Beta Theta Boule’ Awarded Scholarships, Civic Grants
The dedicated men of the Beta Theta Boule’ Foundation awarded five local scholars with college textbook scholarships and recognized non-profits for their ongoing contributions to the community. For 18 years, The Beta Theta Boule’ Foundation has sponsored a…
Sign up to speak to the Police Advisory & Review Committee by Nov. 15th
The Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) 3rd Quarter public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at the City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Ave. Hosted and attended by; Police Advisory…
John Henry Woods Jr. (age 73)
Knoxville – John Henry Woods Jr., age 73 of Knoxville passed away, Wednesday, November 4, 2020. John graduated from West High class of 1966. John was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service and a…
Brodrick LaMont Hayes (age 42)
Brodrick LaMont Hayes, born December 29, 1978, transitioned from this life November 1, 2020 at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital at 9:17 am pacific time. Brodrick was a loving dad; son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was…
Sarah Olivia King (age 76)
Sarah Olivia King, departed this life on November 5th. Born February 28, 1944 to the late Bertha B. & Henry B. Green Sr. Preceded in death by husband Napoleon B. King and son Kenneth B. King. Brothers Henry…
Levoice Reece
Knoxville – Mrs. Levoice Reece of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, Mrs. Reece joined Bush Grove Baptist Church in 1951, the same year she married Samuel Reece who preceded her in death in 1997. She…
Darius A. Brown (age 48)
Darius A. Brown, born August 5, 1972 in St Louis, Missouri, left this earth on Thursday, November 5th, 2020. The oldest of four children born to Pamela Brown (6/3/55-1/1/12). Family and friends will be accepted on November 21,…
James Kindred, Sr. (age 82)
James Kindred Sr. age 82 of Maryville died November 8, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be in Dallas, Texas. Local arrangements by Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com To send a flower arrangement or to plant…
Catherine B. Drew
Catherine B. Drew of Alcoa died November 8, 2020. Family will receive friends Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Alcoa with a funeral to follow at 4 p.m.with Rev. Benjamin Lewis Jr. officiating….
Charles Harold Scott (age 67)
On November 5, 2020, Charles Harold Scott went home to be with the Lord. He was born January 15, 1953 to Warren and Mary (McAliley) Scott, Sr. in Knoxville, TN. Charles was the youngest of 12 children. Charles…
Gwendolyn Chesney (age 82)
Gwendolyn Chesney, age 82, of Knoxville departed this life Sunday, Novemeber 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by Parents, Robert James and Hattie Mae Johnson; Brothers, Robert and Charles Johnson; Sister, Ruvenia Jenkins. She leaves to cherish…
Glenn William Butts Jr.
Glenn William Butts Jr. departed this life, Friday, October 30, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He served in the United States Army at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri. He was a dedicated worker for General Shale Brick…
Laquilla M Forbes (age 42)
LaQuilla Margaret Ann Forbes was born on October 20, 1978 to Mamie L. Forbes and Virgil Minefield, Sr. She departed this life on November 6, 2020 due to kidney failure. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse, and Margaret…
Get Up, Get Out, Get Online Local events
Don’t succumb to the drama of 2020! There are many safe ways to let your hair down, relax and enjoy some much needed adult recreation. Some events are live streamed, and most in-person events are enforcing COVID-19 safety…
Mabel LaVerna Bianchi (age 90)
Mabel LaVerna Bianchi was born August 4, 1930, to Abner and Sallie Bianchi in Fairburn, GA., departed this life at home Tuesday, November 3, 2020 She was a graduate of Morristown High School and was the Valedictorian. She…
Senior Drive-thru Expo today at O’Connor Center
Knoxville, TN (Nov. 3, 2020) – Aging a Family Affair will kick-off its 36th year with a Senior Expo Drive-thru from 9 am to noon on Thursday, Nov. 5 at O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. Knoxville. Vendors…
Jimmy H Robertson (age 67)
The Tennessee Conference sadly lost a pillar on Monday, November 2, 2020, when Mr. Jimmy Howard Robertson, age 67, transitioned to his heavenly home with his wife by his side. Born in Parson, Tennessee on February 21, 1953,…
Sandra K McKissick (age 76)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Sandra K. McKissick, age 76, passed away November 1, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband, Norman McKissick; sons, Ralph M. Robinson, and Jacques Robinson; parents, Arthur and Katherine Revels; two brothers,…
Leo “Chucky” Easterly, Jr. (age 53)
Leo Easterly, Jr., departed this life on Saturday, October 31, 2020. With his larger than life personality. Leo lovingly went by the name “Chuckey” or “Chuck Chill Out” for years. He was a graduate of Austin-East High School…
Lemuel Caldwell Appling (age 41)
Lemuel Caldwell Appling, of Detroit, MI, passed away October 28, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Julia Mae Boyd (age 67)
Julia Mae Boyd, age 67, of Knoxville, TN, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 27, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Born to the late Isabell and Marcellous Moulden on July 10, 1953, she was a member of…