Joy L. Howard (age 57)
Knoxville, TN – Joy L. Howard, age 57, departed this life at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, August 5, 2020. Born November 29, 1963 to the parents, Sandra Tate and George O. Tate Sr. Preceded in death sisters,…
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Agnes M Bush (age 86)
Agnes Goins Bush was born on December 14, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee to her late parents, Herman and Edmona Goins. She resided in Knoxville until Jesus welcomed her into her heavenly home on July 30, 2020 at 7pm….
Edith Geraldine Jackson (age 91)
Knoxville, TN – Edith Geraldine Jackson 91, born April 6, 1929 to the late Fred Lee Jackson. She transitioned August 4, 2020 into the Master’s hand. She was a member of Payne Avenue Baptist Church. Survived by daughters,…
Yvette Arnetta Williams (age 56)
Yvette Arnetta Hickson Dotson Moulden Williams, 56, went to be with our Lord and Savior, August 2, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical center, Nashville, TN. Yvette was a Christian woman, always taking her bible everywhere, speaking of salvation…
John A. “Dickey” Goss
John A. “Dickey” Goss, formerly of Knoxville, TN, departed this life July 26, 2020 in Killeen, Texas. Preceded in death by parents, John Henry, and Augusta Williams Goss; brother, Richard Carrington; aunt, Lovell Dixon; cousin, C. W. Sheets….
Brian Keith Starks
Brian Keith Starks, went home July 14, 2020. Preceded in death by mother Juanita T. Robinson; brother, Todd B. Starks; grandmother Izora Starks. Survivors, son, Phillip Starks; daughter, September R. Starks; stepfather, Robert E. Robinson; four grandchildren; one…
Harneathia Thompson March 25, 1938 ~ July 31, 2020 (age 82)
Knoxville, TN – Harneathia Massengill Thompson,” Mama Tita,” 82, passed away peacefully July 31, 2020 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 25, 1938 to the late James M. and Hattie Roe Massengill in…
Knox County Public Forum: Politics vs Science
KNOXVILLE, TN (Aug. 3, 2020) — At 5 p.m. Wednesday, the Knox County Board of Health will convene as usual via Zoom for its weekly meeting. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has proposed that the Board observe 30…
Adlena Shell (age 85)
Knoxville – Adlena Shell, born in Baldwyn, Mississippi, and resident of Knoxville, Tennessee and Broomfield, Colorado went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2020 at the age of 85. Adlena was preceded in death by her…
Commissioner Gill opposes pushed school opening dates
A statement regarding the scheduled opening date of Knox County schools for the 2020-21 school year as victims of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate. KNOXVILLE, TN (July 20, 2020) – As Knox County Commissioner of District…
Global educator offers help for teachers, parents to thrive during pandemic
Nationwide BlackNews (Aug. 3, 2020) — Experiencing a pandemic may be new to some of us, but it is not a new experience for many other countries in the world. In fact, North Carolina-native, Gahmya Drummond-Bey taught through…
KAUL’s Shoes for School provides shoes, supplies and mask
Knoxville, TN (August 2, 2020) – The Knoxville Area Urban League’s 18th annual Shoes for School program became a drive-through and pickup event this year. The traditional festival in…
Tennessee is in Trouble
Six days away from the August 6 election and Tennessee is in trouble. Our public schools are underfunded, people are being incarcerated on a massive scale, hospitals are closing, and our climate is in crisis. I’m running for…
Charlesena (Charlie) Smith (age 83)
Knoxville, TN – Charlesena (Charlie) Smith 83, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Charlesena was born, July 24, 1937 in Chattanooga, TN . Charlesena was preceded in death by husband, Nathaniel…
Annita (Nona) Carter Fain age 73
Knoxville – Annita (Nona) Carter Fain age 73, received her heavenly wings Monday, July 27, on her mother’s birthday, with her family by her side. Annita was born December 18, 1946, in Rockford, TN, to the union of…
Roberto Juan Francisco
Knoxville – Roberto Juan Francisco passed away on July 20,2020. Mr. Juan will lie-in state on Saturday August 1 at the Unity Mortuary Chapel from 1-7p.m. The graveside service will be held Sunday August 2 at Mt. Olive…
A-E Alums, Donors, Exceed Goal for WATE Project GRAD 2020 Telethon
KNOXVILLE, TN (July 28, 2020) – Project GRAD supporters stepped up in a big way this month for the 3rd annual WATE Project GRAD Laptop Telethon, topping all previous totals and surpassing the telethon’s original goal. Last year…
KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS: BUSINESS BRIEFS
KCS Transportation U bus driver program celebrated it’ first class of graduates. Trainer Doug Romig (left) stands with graduates Anita King, Bonnie Gillespie and Cheyenne Rickman. (Photo submitted)Knox County Schools recently honored the first three graduates of…
Register KCS Students for Free Chromebooks
By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE, TN (July 28, 2020) – Providing a Chromebook to every KCS student is a complicated task, but preparations have begun at schools across the county. In May of this year, the Knox County Board…
Vine Middle Hosted Summer Virtual Boost Camp
As Knox County Schools gears up to offer virtual learning for many students across the district, one middle school gained some valuable experience over the summer. By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE, TN (June In July 21, 2020) – Vine…
Kincannon Appoints Citizen Volunteers to Commissions
So far this year, Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed 54 community members and people with specialized expertise to serve on boards, commissions and committees. “I am thankful to the many people who volunteer their time and share their…
Robert Barry DuBose (age 59)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert Barry DuBose, 59 entered into eternity, Friday, July 24, 2020 at Tennova Turkey Creek. Devoted member of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ Inc, and the Knoxville District Baptist Association. He is remembered by his…
Angela Booker (age 62)
Knoxville – Angela “Angie” Booker went home to glory, Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was born December 31, 1957 to McKinley Andrews and Eloise Battle in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was raised in the Lonsdale…
Emma Lou Sutton (age 85)
Our dearly beloved Christian mother, Emma L. Sutton of Oak Ridge, Tennessee departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Friday, July 24, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in…