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 worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center for over 20 years before going back to school to complete…
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 Hart County Training School in Hartwell, Georgia. She retired from the Biology Division as a lab assistant…
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., Grandchildren; Zakiyyah Davis, Preston Davis Jr, Presean Brown and Lamont Piles Davis; and a host of family…
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 thrive. Our goal is to raise $750,000 during this Homecoming Campaign. There will not be any events…
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 will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Pennye…
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 his parents; son Alfred Lamar Griffin Jr., brothers Richard Jr. and Sigmond George Griffin, Robert L. Hassel;…
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 honorable discharge from the Army, he worked at several different companies including Union Carbide, Lockheed Martin, Martin…
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; grandchildren, Launa, Devin, and Crystal Johnson, and James and Andrea Williams, and a host of other family…
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 Chapel. Graveside services, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. in Knoxville, TN, East Tennessee State Veteran’s…
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 Deconess, Sunday School teacher and choir member. Survivors, sister-in-law, Mary Hodge; nephews, Rev. Hollis (Alana) Hodge, Terry…
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 Ronald Lacy was a native of Huntsville, Alabama. He was the son of the late Joe Rice…
Knoxville – Amy Denise Williams of Knoxville, TN departed this life October 2, 2020 at home. Daughter of the late Johnny B. Williams and Elizabeth Bassett, she will truly be missed by all that knew her. She is survived by daughter, Joneisha Williams; brothers, Michael Williams and Melvin Bassett; uncle, Harold (Gloria) Bassett; companion, Kasondra…
Carolyn “Lynette” Matthews, 60, of Cleveland, departed this earthly home and reunited with family in their heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Lynette was born on Dec. 6, 1959, in Cleveland, to the late Charles L. Pitner Jr. and June Carol Tucker. She graduated from Cleveland High School, Class of ’78, where she was…
Dorothy Ann Etter Morgan, departed this life, September 29, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born to the late George Bradford and Louise Etter. Dorothy was raised in Tabernacle Baptist Church and later became a member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church. She worked in food services for the University of Tennessee…
James Ola Rowans, Sr. took his final flight to his eternal home, Sunday, October 4, 2020 peacefully at home. He began his earthly journey on May 1, 1941 in Vonore, Tennessee. He was the younger of two children born to the late James Henry Rowans and Viola Burris Rowans; sister, Mary Kathryn Rowans Blair also…
Elandria (and her twin brother Frederick) was born with on July 13, 1979 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Erven and Elnora Williams. Elandria died Sept. 13, 2020. Elandria was always a lover of books growing up and an avid reader throughout her entire life. Books were always collected, given as gifts, recommended and written with other…
William Allen Goldston was born to the late Willis and Pauline Smith Goldston. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 30th at the age of 66. He was retired from the State of Tennessee as Area Manager and graduated from Memphis State University. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was preceded…
OP-ED Submitted by Nancy Mott Dear voters, I hope you’ll support Marquita Bradshaw for U.S. Senate! Marquita Bradshaw is truly a miracle candidate. In the Democratic primary she was one of five candidates; expected to win was James Mackler, an Army veteran with a $2.1 million war chest. That was to Bradshaw’s…
OP-ED By Attorney Luke P. Ihnen (Submitted October 2, 2020) – Knox County Election Commissioners chose “party over safety.” Under state law, county election commissions are made up of five commissioners: three Republicans and two Democrats. While the makeup of the election commission is partisan, the decisions they make are not. Election commissioners decide where…
ALCOA, TN – Othella Elizabeth Dobson Jones was born on April 27, 1932, to her loving parents Lewis Sr. and B. Juanita Kerr Dobson. She was raised in a Christian family and accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at an early age. As a follower of Jesus Christ she grew in wisdom, love, and grace….
KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 2, 2020) – Elandria “E” Williams, age 41, died on Sept. 23, 2020. The Highlander Research and Education Center staff and associates are crying out with immense shock and sorrow at the death of a cherished member of the Highlander family who served on Highlander’s Education Team from 2007-2018. You can view the full obituary…
KNOXVILLE, TN – William W. “Billy” Jackson departed this life September 24, 2020 at Serene Manor Nursing Home. William was born August 16, 1933 to the late Hazel and Nebbit Jackson. Preceded in death by parents, 2 sons, 1 daughter, and brother, Sonny Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memory sister, Jackie Carter; brothers, Loin…
Bridgette Antionette Robinson was born April 15, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles Jones and Marye Robinson. She entered eternal rest joining her heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Bridgette genuinely loved serving the Lord and helping others. She has faithfully served as a church member and in ministry, beginning as a child at Grace Tabernacle COGIC…
Barbara “Jean” Pugh was born May 18, 1937 in Cleveland, TN to the late Mae O. Tibbs and Calvin W. Jarrett. She departed this life on September 30, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. She was a devoted long-time member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, Leona Westfield Mission Board, and other various…
James Thomas Jackson, 77, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at a nursing facility. He was born in Etowah, on Oct. 6, 1942, to the late Georgia and Fred Jackson. He attended J.L. Cook School in Athens, and he retired from Dr. Scholl Manufacturing Company after many years of employment. He enjoyed fishing and watching Western movies….