Knoxville – James Ronchelle Summerour, age 60, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020. James was born, August 1, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a life long resident. Graduate from Austin High School where he excelled in basketball…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gregory Vincent Payne, age 47, born August 3, 1972 to Willie C. and Ora Lee Huggins Payne in Knoxville, TN, departed this life on February 4, 2020. He was employed at Sunshine Industries from September 1988…
Clifford Walter Cunningham, born March 18, 1956 entered into the eternal life January 29, 2020. Preceded in death, father, James C. (Kathrine) Cunningham Sr.; brother, James C. Cunningham Jr.; grandparents, Raymond and Isabella Martin, Clifford and Pauline Cunningham;…
Alan Eugene “Boostie” Toms, born August 21, 1951, passed away peacefully at home, January 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Russell Toms Sr., Barbara Ruth Baylor Toms; brother, William Victor Toms. Survivors, children, Julian Toms, LaRonda Turman;…
Knoxville, TN – Lawanda Denise Siler White passed from this earth to her Heavenly home February 4, 2020. She was born in Knoxville on August 16, 1975. Lawanda is preceded in death by her grandparents James & Savanna…
Knoxville, TN – Jonathan Colquitt, 62 of Knoxville TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2020. Jon graduated from Rule High School, Class of ’75 and State Technical Institute of Knoxville in ’77. He was…
Kanika White Appointed to KCDC Board of Commissioners Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – Realtor Kanika White has been appointed by Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon to the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). White, who has…
The contributions of black people to America’s history across various fields have, over the years, been largely forgotten and this is also evident in the spirits industry. The story of how Jack Daniel began his distillery through…
Washington, DC (January 2020) — Popular American philanthropist and entrepreneur Jay Cameron has launched the Black History Before Slavery campaign initiative with the aim of shining the light on the vast history of the African diaspora before the Arab…
Knoxville, TN – Nelson Richard Williams; Feb. 3, 1952 – Feb. 9, 2019. One year ago today, Feb. 9, 2019, (Rick aka Ole School), transitioned after a brief bout with a gum cancer. Last year, Superbowl Sunday was…
Mayor Indya Kincannon announced at the Jan. 28th City Council meeting that she is committed to providing body-worn cameras to all patrol officers in Knoxville. (Press Release) January 29, 2020) Mayor Kincannon announced her support after thoroughly…
Mary Louise Walker, 65, Loudon County, Tennessee received her wings January 27, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Roy F. Oderson, Ruby L. Walker, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Survived by brother Floyd L. (Vickie) Oderson, sister Eileen…
Jacquelyn Crenshaw of Charleston, TN passed away January 29, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Jacquelyn’s family, please visit our floral section.
Carmen Sharp passed away January 29, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Carmen’s family, please visit our floral section.
ORLANDO, FL – Willie Irene Lowery Lovely, formerly of Knoxville; of Orlando, FL passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. Retiree of the Knox County Election Commission (1967-1997). Funeral service, 11 am Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Mt. Olive…
Geleh Ylva Massaquoi Geleh Ylva Massaquoi, age 58, passed away the morning of January 28, 2020 after a long illness. She is predeceased by her mother, Geleh Johnson Holmes; grandparents, Momolu and Rachel Massaquoi, Liberia, West Africa, and…
Frank Justin Lundy, age 34, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born May 1, 1985 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Todd E. and Ingrid Mostella Lundy. Justin loved his family greatly. He also loved sports, music,…
Knoxville, TN – Stephen Lee Brown departed this life at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 19, 1961 in Knoxville, TN to George W. and Alice…
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 15, 2020) – The Knoxville City Council will have a special call meeting at 5:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in the main assembly room of the City-County Building, 400 Main St., Knoxville. The purpose…
The women’s suffrage movement had many heroines who bravely fought for the rights of women in the United States. As the nation celebrates the 170th anniversary of the first major convention for women’s rights at Seneca Falls and the…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Irene Battle Clark, age 95, was born on November 11, 1924 in Fort Valley, Georgia to William and Ruby Drain Battle. She gained her heavenly wings on January 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was…
Knoxville, Tn – Mark Edward Chandler, Sr., born October 16, 1946 in Knoxville, to the late Rev. James H. Chandler and Evelyn Louise Griffey Chandler. He was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1964. He was…
Knoxville – Brenda Hill age 71, of Knoxville departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Leola Munsey; husband’s, Ronald “Pierre” Hill and Isaac Germany; brother, Reginald Munsey; sons, Eric and Kevin…
Knoxville – Horace Edward Moultry, known as “Chubby” passed away suddenly, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1947 to the late Thomas and Hazel Moultry, Sr. He wa…
Knoxville – Born October 17, 1928 and passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 20, 2020 at River Oaks Place, Lenoir City, TN. Born to the Union of Rev. C.C. Hatley and Sallie Mae Kelly. Her ambition was to become…