UPDATED ANDERSON CO. TN (Jan. 14, 2020) – Local organizations and congregations in Oak Ridge and the Anderson County area are joining together to offer opportunities for residents to come together to get to know each other and…
“Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …
By Michael Covington KNOXVILLE, TN (Jan 14, 2020) – County Mayor Glenn Jacobs held a special call meeting of Knox County Commission on Monday night. At issue was whether or not Knox County Schools should be moved to…
Knoxville, TN – Mary (Murray) Davis transitioned peacefully to heaven on Thursday, January 9, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old. Her beloved late husband, William Edward Davis Jr., daughter Sylvia Murphy, sister Rosa Lee…
Knoxville – Tina Smith – (56) Born January 31, 1964, transitioned from life, January 9, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Sara J. Smith-Turner and Charles Crippen. She leaves to cherish her memory: brother,…
Knoxville – Rev. Dr. Paul Young Marchbanks, Sr., born February 12, 1927 in Putnam County, TN to the late Charlie and Nannie Murphy Marchbanks, entered into eternal rest, January 10, 2020. Paul grew up in Algood, Tennessee. He…
Paloma Olivia Harris, 12 years young, died suddenly of the flu on January 14, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Paloma loved so easily. She had a light and charisma that with just one encounter with her you would…
Knoxville – Marvin Leonard Cantrell age 75 passed away January 7, 2020 at NHC Fort Sanders. He is proceeded in death by his mother and Father Judge and Elnora Cantrell as well as his brother Paul L. Cantrell….
Knoxville – Gerald M. Stanford, age 49, passed away, January 5, 2020 at his home. He loved everyone and was also loved by everyone. Preceded in death by grandmothers, Carrie K. Smith and Mary Katherine Stanford; brother, Phillip Stanford; niece,…
Knoxville – Marvin Greenlee, departed this life December 30, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Marvin was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Chuck Carter and Daisy Mitchell Greenlee Fitzgerald. He was employed by Broadway Foods;…
Martha Renee Hall, departed this life, December 28, 2019 at Tennova North Medical Center. Martha Retired from the Courtyard by Marriot Hotel in Spartanburg, SC. Survivors, children, Derrick Chambers, Spartanburg, SC, and Shelita Hall, Georgia, 13 grandchildren, a…
Alcoa, TN – Betty Jane White Watts Williams answered the call of her Heavenly Father at her home on December 29, 2019 at 5:05 PM. She was a member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville for over…
By Janice L. Mathis WASHINGTON, DC (January 6, 2020) – In the Spring of 2019, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole convened a meeting of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) affiliate leaders. Two dozen officers of leading national women’s…
Knoxville, TN – George (Scrappy) Herbert Flack III gained his heavenly wings on Dec. 31, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends Fri. Jan 10, 2020 from 11-12 noon with The Celebration of Life to follow…
Knoxville – Patrick Jayvon Mack, age 15, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born in Knoxville July 3, 2004 to LaShonda Reneasha “Neasha” Reeves and John “Johnny” Timothy Mack, Sr. Patrick was preceded in death by his mother;…
Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers’ Market Opening this Saturday, January 11, 2020 KNOXVILLE – Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday, January 11, from 10a.m. – 2p.m., for its seventh season at Central United Methodist Church, 201 E…
Jefferson City, TN – Nathaniel James Jennings, Sr. was born on November 15, 1938, in Jasper, Georgia to the union of Harvey R. Jennings, Sr. and Ruth Pitts. He was the fourth of eight children. At a young…
Mary Geneva Clemmons Wilson passed away January 4, 2020 . Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Cleveland, TN – Larry Wendell Hickey Sr, 66 years young, was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Pauline Craven and Nathaniel Blair on April 25, 1953. He was a graduate of Cleveland high school. He is preceded…
Knoxville, TN – Robert Harold Jones, Sr., 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his home on December 20, 2019 and now is home with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Rob Sr. was born…
Knoxville, TN – Robert E. (Bobby) Miller transitioned to his final destination, Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home in the company of his loving wife. Bobby was born, March 10, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the only…
Knoxville – Peggy Welker Baylor, born May 18, 1930 to Roosevelt Welker Sr. and Beulah Bean Welker; she departed this life, December 30, 2019 at her home. Member of Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and…
Knoxville, TN – Mary Beatrice McCanelley transitioned into eternal life, Sunday December 29, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Mary is the daughter of the late Hazel McCanelley Clark and Woodrow Johnson Sr. Preceded in death by brothers, Walter…
Knoxville TN – Judy Walker Porter, 72, departed peacefully, December 24, 2019. Judy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was passionate about her faith in God with a desire for the…
Knoxville – Leola Wright of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Tue. Dec 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by Mother Betty Wright. She is survived by daughter Shaniqua (Earlie) Johnson, Son Jerimah Wright-Murray; Grandchildren and a host…