Amy Denise Williams
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…
Carolyn L Matthews (age 60)
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…
Dorothy Ann Etter Morgan
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…
James Ola Rowans Sr., age 79
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…
Elandria “E” Christine Williams, age 41
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…
William Allen Goldston (age 66)
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…
OP-ED: TN Senate Candidate Bradshaw worthy of support
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…
Knox County Election Commissioners chose party over voter’s health and safety
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…
Othella Jones, age 88
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…
Elandria “E” Williams, a Highlander organizer, visionary leader dies
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…
William W. “Billy” Jackson 1933 – 2020
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,…
Bridgette A Robinson (age 60)
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…
Barbara Jean Pugh May 18, 1937 ~ September 30, 2020 (age 83)
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…
James Thomas Jackson (age 60)
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…
OP-ED: Inequalities are Intensified in a Crisis, Pandemic
By Kanika White I’ve been thinking deeply about the effects that this pandemic will have on black people and our communities and I must say for a brief moment, I thought to not address or discuss it along…
“Travel Greenbook” lists Black Businesses and Communities Worldwide
Inspired by “The Greenbook” by Victor Hugo Green’s Negro Motorist Guide, Black travelers can again have a resource that collectively lists Black-owned businesses, neighborhoods, and online communities in every country and connect travelers to black culture, hotels, restaurants,…
Sherman D. Henry, age 86
MARYVILLE, TN – Sherman D. Henry age 86 of Maryville died Sunday in Huntsville, AL. He graduated from Charles M. Hall High School and retired from American Airlines. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Alcoa….
Mary Lee Sheadrick-Johnson, age 95
Mary Lee Sheadrick-Johnson was born June 6, 1925 in Opelika, Alabama. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly reward Monday, September 28, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Funeral service, Saturday, October 3, 2020,…
Jacobs joins Kincannon in WCI contract saving taxpayers $Millions
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 30, 2020) – In the first September meeting, City Council members unanimously agreed to authorize Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute a 10-year contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. (WCI) for disposal of solid waste…
Virtual Coworking, an alternative to Zoom
The world’s first 24-hour virtual coworking community with built-in video conferencing has attracted the attention of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Robert Herjavec, as well as celebrities and influencers seeking an alternative platform to Zoom. Nationwide (Sept. 30, 2020)…
Barbara Jean Howard August 28, 1940 ~ September 23, 2020 (age 80)
Barbara Jean Howard, the loving daughter of Levi and Mildred McGhee Gary, born August 28, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on September 23, 2020. She was a member of Kingdom Hall (Jehovah Witness). She attended Austin High School (Class…
Minister Kevin Brown 1965 – 2020
KNOXVILLE, TN – Minister Kevin Brown entered eternal peace on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville, TN. He was born on August 27, 1965, in Bridgeport, CT. The seventh child of Joseph and Bernice…
Arhonda Sherrise Blake
Knoxville – Arhonda Sherrise Blake- of Knoxville departed this life on September 20, 2020, She was preceded in death by Mother; Marilyn Yarbrough Dawkins, Father; William Blake, Sr. Arhonda is survived by Daughters; Rod’Meysa Blake and Destiny Blake,…
KNOXVILLE COLLEGE DAY OF GIVING: A Plan to Reopen
On Saturday, September 26, the Knoxville College Alumni Assoc. kicks-off a National Day of Giving. Contributions will be accepted at any time. WORLDWIDE – Sept. 25, 2020) – This worldwide event is a solicitation to ALL Knoxville College…
David A Turner, age 29
KNOXVILLE, TN – David Allen Turner, born February 14, 1991, departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020. David was very family-oriented and loved big hugs. He was always willing to help family and friends alike whenever needed….