Knoxville – Delores Eugenia “Dee Dee” Higley was called home to receive her wings, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10:45 a.m. Surrounded by family and showered with love as she made her long journey to her eternal resting place. Born in Knoxville,…
Knoxville – Angela Yvonne McKenzie Brodie, 54, of Knoxville, departed this life on Friday, June 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Brodie; father, Wilford Billingsley; mother, Barbara Jean McKenzie; grandmother, Cassie McGee;…
Knoxville – Zacharia “Ocho” Nahimana was born on July 19, 1998 in Tanzania, Africa to Alex Barinzigo and Penina Hakizimana. They came to America in February 2008. Zacharia attended Stone Mountain Middle School and Austin East High School. He…
Inner-city Organizers providing a platform for residents’ to share their concerns through the Community Voices Survey, and methods of resolve at planned Community Concerns gatherings. A diverse group of local inner-city organizers is taking the pulse of those…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Recent events in Knox County have made it abundantly clear how important it is that we proudly stand in support of the LGBTQ+ community. I invite you to walk with me in the Knox Pride Parade…
Knoxville, TN – Miller J. Dowdell- departed this life, June 10, 2019 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. He was the one of the lead singers of the M.J. Dowdell Gospel Singers. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Hannah Dowell; sisters, Rev. Maudene Hicks,…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) This dynamic Watoto Children’s Choir has performed for presidents and royalty in the White House, Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant in the UK, the United Nations, and is featured on Chris Tomlin’s album, “Hello,…
CHURCH WITH DAD Danish and Doughnuts for Dads 9:15 am, Mount Zion Baptist Church – Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9 and 10:45 am, Life Church Knoxville · Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9 and 10:45am, Life Church Knoxville, 1015…
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MADELINE ROGERO ON LGBTQ+ EQUALITY (KNOXVILLE) As Mayor of Knoxville, I am outraged at the statements by Knox County Sheriff’s Detective Grayson Fritts. To clarify, the Detective is not a City of Knoxville employee but…
Knoxville – William Clifford Wilson Sr., age 67, departed this life peacefully, Thursday June 6, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Born April 8, 1952 to the late Jessie “Joe” and Annie Ruth Wilson. He was a 1970 graduate of Rule…
Louisville – Samuel “Sam” L. Jackson, age 70 of Louisville, passed away, June 6, 2019 at Park West Hospital. Born to Robert and Ruby Jackson December 20, 1948. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ruby Jackson, sister, Mary Upton and nephews,
Dial “Chester” Davis age 86, departed this life June 13, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory, son Rev. C. Tyrone (Anne) Steen, daughter Renee’ Manuel (Rev. Billy) Bates. A host of…
Maryville, TN – Ruth Naomi Howard Joseph departed this life on June 8, 2019. Born on March 31, 1935 in Greenback, TN to Leo and Dana Howard, Ruth grew up in Alcoa where she attended Charles M. Hall High School. She went to college at Tuskegee University,
In a 6-3 vote, Knox County Commissioner Evelyn Gill was in the minority of commissioners who voted to continue funding indigent health care in the 2020 Knox County budget. By Evelyn Gill, Knox County Commissioner As your Knox County Commissioner,…
Knoxville – James E. Reid, Jr., passed away June 8, 2019 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab in Knoxville, TN. He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted wife, Rev. Nancy Reid; sons, Chris (Neoschia) and Troy (Anita) Reid, Dayton, OH and Jimmy…
Knoxville, TN – Jewel Ann Cason, born May 25, 1945, was the 8th of 11 children born to the late Oscar and Pauline Hale Cason. She graduated from Austin High School, Class of 1963. Jewel was a devoted member of New Friendship Baptist Church since 1970…
Prospect – Ethel Louise Lightbourne took her final flight to her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the UT Medical Center. Born December 2, 1926, she was the only child of the late Jesse and Richard Young. Ethel accepted Christ…
Knoxville, TN – Edward Earl Beatty (aka Tiny and Ed) age 72 native of Knoxville, TN and resident of Guy B Love Towers passed, Monday, June 3, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center after complications from an biking accident.
Knoxville, TN – William Wilson- departed this life June 6, 2019 at U.T. Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
By Patricia Williams If you were at a loss for things to do this weekend, you were not in Knoxville. With the exception of one event, I didn’t get beyond East Knoxville. On Saturday, I stopped by the…
Knoxville – Freddie Hoskey ,96, departed this life Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was born January 1, 1923 to the late Thomas Hoskey Sr and Lena Mae Debose Hoskey in Egypt, Alabama. He was employed by Y-12 as an Domestic Engineer…
Knoxville – Mae Joyce Turner, transitioned from this life with God’s perfect peace, June 2, 2019 at 5:55p.m. Preceded in departure by her father, Benjamin Turner; sister, Myra Turner, twins, Ruthie Turner and Ruth Turner and Verna Williamsons.
KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2019) The Knox County Commission will be voting on decreasing funding to indigent health-care, from a budget that has a surplus, in a special call meeting 4 pm, Thursday, June 6, at the City-County Building….
Freddie Eugene Mattress, “Peanut” was born February 13, 1959 to the late Cal Willis and Essie Mattress. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Walker; brothers, John Mattress and Greg Mattress; sister, Almead “Skippy” Murphy; nephews, Joshua …
Knoxville, TN – Bertie Marie Kyle Witherspoon departed this life on May 26, 2019 at NHC Fort Sanders. Bertie was born July 3, 1943 to Andy Sr. and Sally Kyle in Lee County, VA. She worked in the Hotel/Hospitality industry for over 30 years.