KNOXVILLE – Avery Scott Moore, born October 12, 1959 was received peacefully by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Preceded in death, his mother Barbara Moore; father Calvin Goins; daughter, Stephanie Moore; sister, Renee Williams;…
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MARYVILLE, TN – Leroy B. Buchanan was born on March 18, 1949 and transitioned from this life on November 5, 2019. Leroy was preceded into eternity by mother Candice Scott, father Claude Thomas, stepfather Leroy Scott, brothers Tyrone…
Knoxville – Willie E. Conner passed away November 5, 2019 surrounded by his family; born to Tolbert and Fannie Lee Conner, April 7, 1939 in Aliceville. Alabama. Educated at Summerville High School in Aliceville, Alabama. Willie was employed…
Knoxville – Mahlon Tyrone Prater, departed this life at UT Medical Center, November 1, 2019. Mahlon graduated from Austin East High school and UT Culinary Arts. A very outgoing person who will be missed by all that knew…
Knoxville – Shyteshia Dionne Gant, passed from this world, Thursday, October 31, 2019. A resident of Knoxville, provided cheerful customer service. Shyteshia is survived by, devoted son, Trevante Gant; mother, Bridget Jordan; sister, Shanice Gant; grandmothers, Barbara Gant,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Adrian E. “Tip” Jones passed away Adrian Eugene Jones, 51, affectionately known as Tip, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Tip graduated South Young High School Class of 1986 followed by Job Corp….
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 2019) “In Her Threads” is a collection of short stories that portray the cultural struggles and the pure will to survive that has driven countless refugees to take on the challenge and hope of a better…
Knoxville – Alice Williams Hardin- age 62, of Knoxville, TN entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born June 29, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN. Alice was preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Myrtle Williams. She…
OAK RIDGE, TN (Oct, 2019) 6X60 ENTERTAINMENT presented a check for $1,000 to the Men Of Tomorrow mentoring program that will go towards scholarships. The mission of 6X6O ENTERTAINMENT is to provide cultural entertainment events in Oak Ridge,…
“Before this website, it was impossible to search the web and find an accurate scope of the history of American lynching. The names have always been kept safe but distant, in old archives and scholarly books and dissertations….
The most diverse City Council in Knoxville history. KNOXVILLE (Nov. 6, 2019) The top vote winners of yesterday’s city election got their first invitation from outgoing Mayor Madeline Rogero. Following a tradition, the Mayor hosted a breakfast in…
Memphis – Alma Jean Arnold Carter, born January 13, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Mrs. Annice McEwen Arnold and raised in Memphis, Tennessee by her grandparents after the death of her mother. She went home to be…
Peace and blessings, I ran for one purpose: I want for my neighbor what I want for myself. The issues of poverty, substance abuse, violence, and mental health struggles, as well as the stigma around them, have reached…
LC Manley, Jr, age 90 of Oak Ridge passed away October 31, 2019. He was born February 25, 1929 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was preceded in death by father, LC Manley Sr; mother, Leola Manley; and sisters, Ruby…
William D Mathis passed away November 1, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
KNOXVILLE – James D. Berry departed this life on October 27, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. James was born May 23, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a United States Navy Korean War Veteran. James served a…
Knoxville – Mary Katherine MeBane, 61, gained her wings, Friday, October 25, 2019. She was born on December 3, 1957. Mary K was preceded in death by parents, Sgt. First Class Percy Dave and Elizabeth Ann MeBane. Mary…
KNOXVILLE – Ernestine “Tenie” Hayes, was the seventh of nine children born to Charlie and Emma Hayes. She was born November 30, 1952 and departed this life on October 22, 2019 to be with our heavenly Father. She…
KNOXVILLE – Darrell Lane Colbert, age 66, answered God’s call on October 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 19, 1953 to Vernia and the late L.V. Colbert in Knoxville, TN. Darrell…
OP-ED As an active member of the District 1 Democrats, I am shocked at the support for a Republican candidate for mayor among elected Democratic officials who have gladly received funds from the local Democratic party, and its…
SEVIERVILLE, TN (Oct. 2019) Sevier County Commissioners discussed an impending vote on becoming a gun sanctuary city at its commission meeting on Oct. 21, 2019. Sevier Commissioner Warren Hurst used no diplomacy when expressing his position on the…
Op-Ed (Oct. 31, 2019) Knoxville’s mayoral election is pitting Indya Kincannon, who trained in public affairs at the prestigious Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and served as Mayor Madeline Rogero’s Special Program Manager for 3 years…
Knoxville – Joseph B. “Butch” Kimbrough, III of Knoxville, TN passed on October 23, 2019 at his residence. He was employed for 11 years at the University of Tennessee in the Facilities Service Department. He was preceded in…
Mayor Madeline Rogero is encouraging Knoxville residents without health insurance to explore their options available through the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace. Open enrollment (and re-enrollment) begins Friday, Nov. 1 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 15. “This…