Professor Robert E. Boyd was a passionate educator. He retired in 2018 from Pellissippi State Community College where he taught for 50 years. Before returning to Knoxville in1995, he was a middle school and high school English teacher…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert E. Boyd was born May 25, 1933 in Sevierville, TN and went home on October 17, 2020. He lived his early years on Drew’s Alley in Knoxville, TN. Professor Boyd ended his 50 yr….
Washington, DC – Richard Charles Taylor, named after his greatuncle, Richard “Dock” Taylor, physically left this earth on September 28, 2020, at 3 a.m. after a long illness. He looked as though he just fell asleep while surrounded…
Knoxville, TN – John Douglas Upshaw, Jr. lost his battle with liver disease in the early morning hours of Monday, October 12, 2020. John had just spent the previous day surrounded by family and friends that spoke of…
Louisville – Derrick Devon Evans, 21, died unexpectedly in a tragic motorcycle accident on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Louisville, TN. Derrick was born on September 29, 1999 in Hermitage, TN. to Kendra Evans and Derrick Campbell. Derrick…
Patricia Ann Gordon Crawford entered eternal rest on October 14, 2020. Our beloved Pat was born on June 28, 1948 to the late Thomas and Margaret Gordon in Knoxville Tennessee. Pat was the matriarch, the Queen, of the…
Elizabeth Clersie McKinney of Knoxville gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Rucker, and Ruth Etter Rucker, and grandparents who raised her, Charlie and Eliza Cain, Step-Mothers,…
John Derrick Townsend, Jr., age 58, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. John was born April 30, 1962 to Vera and John Townsend, Sr. at Medical Center Hospital in Harlem, New York. Throughout his adolescence,…
YMCA invites you to join a free challenge to reenergize spirit, mind and body during the ongoing coronavirus suppressions and restrictions. For all ages – We got this! KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2020) – We are all…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2020) – A donation from UScellular has made a “maker space” at the Walter P. Taylor Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley located in East Knoxville. The new maker space is equipped…
John Henry Byrd departed this life on October 12, 2020, at his home. He was born March 10, 1952, in Monroe, North Carolina to the parents of Harry Lee Byrd and Maggie Anna Byrd. He was preceded in…
Nancy Ann Downs Mack departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 to be with her heavenly Father. The funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary.com.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Sarah Rawley Crippen Nelson went home to be with the Lord on October 13th, 2020. She was born on September 15th, 1927 in Mt. Airy, NC; to the late Herman and Lucy Rawley, Sr. Sarah…
Robert Terry Weaver Jr. was born in Knoxville, TN to Robert Terry Weaver Sr. and Millie-Yvonne Brown on June 14, 1984. Terry grew up in Oak Ridge as the eldest son and big brother to his sister, Anniece….
Sister Vanda Marie Earles entered eternal rest to be with her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born on a Wednesday in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 10, 1956 to Calvin Tuggle and Wilbur Frazier McKinney. Vanda…
Knoxville – Eunice Kincaid Wilkerson, departed this life on October 8, 2020 at West Hills Rehabilitation. Born in Hartwell, Georgia, on August 31, 1930, to the late Mance and Hattie Mae (Rucker) White. Eunice was a graduate of…
Angluss “Princetta” Davis received her wings; September 12, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents Edward (Dorothy) Williams. Husband, Theotis Davis; Brother, Steven Williams; Sisters, Yvette McMahan, and Vickie Cullum. She’s survived by her son Preston Davis Sr.,…
NATIONWIDE (October 12, 2020) – The vision for HBCU Knoxville College’s 145th year and beyond is on re-accreditation, renovation, and rebuilding. Help protect our house. We are not simply trying to survive, it is our goal to…
Gary La’ Costa Yette, age 72, transitioned peacefully, October 7, 2020. He was a retiree of United Parcel Service (UPS), with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Robert Yette and Clara Lewis Galbreaith He…
Alfred Lamar Griffin Sr. was born May 24, 1940, in Knoxville, TN to the late Richard & Katie Griffin. He transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by…
Wylie Cornelius King Sr. was born October 17, 1946 to the late Julius and Ella Mae Murphy King. He was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, he enlisted the United States Army. Upon…
Knoxville – Queen Beatrice Thompson, formerly of Detroit, MI passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family, September 24, 2020. She was an affiliate of Honey Rock Victorious Church. Knoxville survivors include daughter, Veronica Johnson; son, Cornell Thompson;…
Atlanta – James L. “Jimmy” Fox – Atlanta, GA, formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away, October 2, 2020. Public Viewing will be held in Atlanta, Saturday, October 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Murray Brothers Cascade…
Jefferson City, TN – Mrs. Carrie McMillian, passed away, October 7, 2020 at Tennova Hospital in Jefferson City, TN. Retired from U. T. Hospital, Dietary Dept. Lifetime member of Goodes Temple AME Zion Church, where she served as…
Reverend Ronald Lacy lived a life that was pleasing to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He believed that as a Christian preacher, he was called to be a humble servant for the Lord and His people. Reverend…