Barry Maurice Timmons
(OAK RIDGE, TN) Barry Maurice Timmons, age 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Meridianville, AL. He was born May 2, 1962, the youngest of ten sons, to Freddie Lee and…
Sareeta Tawain Morgan
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Sareeta Tawain Morgan peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on August 5, 2019, in Knoxville, TN. Sareeta was born on June 4, 1975 in Farmington Hills, Michigan She was the oldest of four siblings to Ms….
Andrew Lee Flowers Jr
(KNOXVILLE) Andrew Flowers, Jr., age 46, entered eternal peace and divine healing on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born August 29, 1972 to Andrew “Bubba” Flowers, Sr. and F. Belinda Lee in Knoxville, TN. “Drew” enjoyed many…
Joshua Warren Gheen
(CORRYTON, TN) – Joshua Warren Gheen, of Corryton, TN, passed away August 10, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
National BlackJobs Network Offers Work-At-Home Jobs
AMAZON IS LOOKING TO HIRE MORE THAN 700 EMPLOYEES FOR WORK-AT-HOME JOB OPENINGS Nationwide — BlackJobs.com, created by the founders of BlackNews.com and BlackBusiness.com, has partnered with Amazon to promote their virtual (or “work-from-home”) positions available to qualified individuals who…
Olga Lash Barnes, Celebrated Centenarian Dies at 103
Republished from December 2015 in the Knoxville News-Sentinel to honor Mrs. Olga Lash Barnes who died in June 2019. Go to the ETE Obituaries for more information. By Patricia Williams (KNOXVILLE, TN – Dec. 2015) – Mrs. Olga…
END OF SUMMER BLOWOUT III in Oak Ridge
6X60 Entertainment is a local group with a dual purpose. Proceeds from events are used to provide scholarships for local youths, community upgrades, and more. Don’t miss the End of Summer Blowout III. An evening of live music, dancing,…
KaiReese L. Bradley (Infant)
Knoxville – KaiReese Lamont Bradley, 2 months old, of Knoxville, departed this earth on August 2, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Micheal & Juwanna Bradley, and great-grandfather Charles Ellis. He is survived by his…
Jaxxon Flood (Infant)
Knoxville – Jaxxon Flood, 2-month-old infant, passed away July 31, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He is survived by his parents: Jessica Cross and Stedman Flood; grandparents: Angela (Rodney) Smartt, Jesse (Lynette) Anthony, Sharon Flood and TJ Reed;…
Ernest E. Hall Jr.
Knoxville – Ernest Eugene Hall, Jr., departed this life into eternal rest and tranquility on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was 61. He graduated from Rule High School in…
A Father Seeking: How Do We Protect Children From the Wounds of Hate Speech
By Charles Washington A brave new world. America made great again – not so much last night. What’s going on in America made its way to my neighborhood, my home, down my driveway, past the protection of my…
Yasha Yvette Tate
Knoxville – Yasha Yvette Tate, 32, born September 19, 1986 gained her wings Monday August 5, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She attended West High school and attended Pellissippi State Community College with an inspiring desire…
Melissa Dailey-Gordon
Knoxville – Melissa Diane Dailey-Gordon was born on July 2, 1973 to Errol and Wilma Dailey. She transitioned from this life on July 30, 2019. In her early years, she attended Knox County Elementary School and Austin-East High…
First Black Woman to be Crowned Miss Tennessee
Knoxville, TN — Brianna Mason, a 23-year-old Nashville native, has recently been crowned Miss Tennessee, making her the first-ever Black woman to win the title since the competition started over 80 years ago. And Mason had to try…
Mayoral Candidate Says No To Recode
Eddie Mannis is a candidate on the 2019 ballot for Knoxville Mayor. Knoxville, TN May 14, 2019 – Knoxville Mayoral candidate and local business owner Eddie Mannis today called for a halt to the current effort to pass the proposed Recode,…
Changing Seats Was A Life Changing Move
Indya Kincannon, a 2019 candidate for Mayor, recalls the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church shooting. Eleven years ago, our Sunday (July 29, 2008) started out pretty normal. My husband, Ben had to catch an early flight to go…
The Stranger at My Door Became My Candidate
There I was, recently retired, new to Knoxville and working hard on the house I’d just bought: when the doorbell rang. I know, you shouldn’t open the door to strangers, but I did it anyway – I hadn’t…
Stair Supports Public Schools, Equity in Education
Marshall Stair is a candidate on the 2019 ballot for Knoxville City Mayor Education has always been important to me, but having a daughter offered a new perspective. Ensuring we have top quality schools in the city of…
Single Black Seniors Networking Seeks to Expand
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Single Black Seniors Network (SBSN) is proud to announce that it is expanding their network beyond the Chicagoland region. SBSN is a socialization network of like-minded seniors who come together to interact and enjoy planned activities….
Christopher Lavada Walker
San Diego, CA – Christopher Lavada Walker departed this life July 30 2019 in San Diego, California. Preceded in death by father, Bishop George A. White; grandparents, Louis and Violet Thompson and grandfather, Norman Walker. Survived by wife,…
Michael Leroy Valentine
Riverside, CA – Michael Leroy Valentine departed this life, July 22, 2019 in California. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Velma Winton Valentine, brothers; Richard, George, James, and Gerald Valentine. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife,…
Mildred Louise Keith
Knoxville – Mildred Louise Keith died peacefully at home and took her final flight to her eternal heavenly home, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was born April 21,1931 in Canton, Georgia to the late Charles and Daisy Keith….
Jeffery A. Wagoner
Knoxville – Jeffery Allen (“Snakie”) Wagoner was born December 10, 1958 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He peacefully made his transition on Sunday, July 28, 2019 to his Heavenly Home. He grew up in the Mechanicsville- College Homes Area and…
Dion Mikeil Glass
Knoxville – Dion Mikeil Glass, born December 31, 1994, entered eternal peace Sunday, July 28, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Dion graduated Austin East High School, Class of 2014 and was employed at D & S Community. He…
Donald Carey
(MARYVILLE, TN) – Donald Carey (Snow) Alexander of Rockford, TN passed away Monday July 29, 2019 at Asbury Place Maryville. He was preceded in death by parents John and Katheryn Alexander, one sister and four brothers. Donald is…