Marian Edwards Johnson transitioned from her earthly home early afternoon on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Marian was born February 11, 1933 in Mount Olive, NC to the late Sandy Edwards…
Marlon Dewayne Nelson passed away August 27, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Marvin Azolia Duncan peacefully slept away on August 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 1, 1956 to Charles Azolia and Ella Mae Penn Duncan in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a devoted husband,…
Dr. D. L. Derrickson Sr., departed this life, August 19, 2020, in Knoxville, TN. For 50 years Dr. Derrickson pastored Rock Temple Church of God in Christ on Maria Ave. in Mechanicsville, which was later named First Church…
Rev. Dr. Donald Lee Derrickson Sr., departed this life, August 19, 2020, in Knoxville, TN. He was born on January 25, 1929, the fourth of ten children, to Rev. Curry and Hattie Mae Derrickson in Nashville, TN. Minister…
Knoxville – Floretta “Flo” Chaney, Knoxville departed this life at home August 18, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Flora Bates Chaney. She is survived by children; Satoria (Kirby) Saltor, Dominick Chaney, Venetra Chaney,…
Cameron Ivon Terry, received his heavenly wings on August 20, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born September 20, 1977 in Chicago Illinois Preceded in death by Mother: Rose Denise Terry; Sister, Quinn LeAnn Terry;…
Gerald Wayne “Budda” Smith, Jr. was born on September 16, 1996 to Gerald “Sunny” Smith, Sr. and Tammy Nolan Smith in Knoxville, Tennessee. On Tuesday, August 19, 2020, Gerald gained his wings. Gerald was of Christian faith. He…
Ernestine Morigne was born December 31, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She peacefully slept away to be with the Lord on August 19, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee at West Hills Health and Rehab. Ernestine was a member of Immaculate…
Monica Smith-Albright, new Director of YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center. The Phyllis Wheatley Center in East Knoxville is the central facility for all of the YWCA’s youth programs throughout East Tennessee. Smith-Albright will lead the staff in delivering and expanding…
Knoxville, TN (August 23, 2020) – The light rains on Sunday morning, nor the dangers of the coronavirus pandemic deterred area pastors from holding their annual Prayer Walk at area schools. On Friday Deacon Otis Littlejohn sent out…
Paul Jerome Johnson, Sr. departed this life, August 16, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Private viewing for the family, 10 am -2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel; public viewing after 3 p.m. Sunday….
By Josh Flory Knoxville, TN (August 2020) – The recent death of John Lewis, a longtime Georgia U.S. Representative and an icon of the Civil Rights Movement, brought back a special memory for one member of the Austin-East…
THE BOOK CONTRACT HAS BEEN SIGNED! From David Hunter There are inevitable stages in the development of a novel: usually an author has an idea for a book, which is pitched to a publisher – either as an…
Magnolia Ave. restaurants recently down by 3. Knoxville, TN (Aug. 21, 2020) – Potential COVID-19 exposure caused Pizza Palace, at 3132 E. Magnolia Ave., to close early on Thursday. The business posted the following message on its Facebook…
(Maryville, TN) – Stacy Gene Garner age 50 of Maryville died August 17, 2020. Survivors include children Kacey, Kim and Keri; brothers James, Trevor, Tracy and Lonnie; parents Lonnie Garner and Johnnie Wilson and friend Glenna and grandchildren…
Frederick E. Kennedy, Jr. was born on November 19, 1964 in Flint, MI. As a young child, Frederick moved to Detroit where he graduated Redford High School and played football. After graduation, he moved to Knoxville to attend…
The Reverend Stone N. Carr was the first African-American Commissioner of Alcoa, TN. He entered eternal rest on August 14, 2020 at the age of 88. Rev. Carr was also a retired pastor in Alcoa and Knoxville, a…
(ALCOA, TN) The Reverend Stone N. Carr, 88, entered his eternal rest on August 14, 2020, in the home built by his father, Andy Carr. Rev. Carr, the first black Commissioner of Alcoa, was also a retired pastor…
Knoxville – Cynthia Gail “Cindy” Jones-Starr, age 63, departed her life peacefully at her home in Knoxville Tn, on August 7,2020, after a battle with cancer. Cynthia was born January 6, 1957 in Knoxville, Tn. She was a…
Knoxville – Jamaica Natrice Greenlee- of Knoxville departed this life on August 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Grandmothers: Mattie Moore, and Viola Thomas, Uncles, DeWayne North, and Montrez Oattes. Jamaica leaves to cherish her…
Knoxville – Melvin Jones, Sr. of Knoxville departed this life on August 15, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lovesa Jones, as well as his 10…
Knoxville – Micheal LaVada Beatty of Knoxville passed away August 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by son Jaquan Reece, Grandparents and Uncles. Micheal is survived by Mother, Mary Beatty, Father Bishop Dwight Frazier, Two children. JaLyn…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Fred John Henry Arcera, A lost soul, departed this life Saturday, August 15, 2020. He is survived by his mother Linda Bluder, father Anthony Arcera, sister Lenore Arcera, niece Angel Rosetta Arcera, brother Gene Raymer,…
(Knoxville, TN) – On August 7, 2020, the Lord called home one of His angels, Makeda Tiye Nevels. Makeda was a graduate of Austin-East High School, Class of 2007. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Tennova…