Nashville – William Lynn Weaver, MD, departed this life on May 25,2019 in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Anderson Weaver; sons: Kibwe (Sylvrine) Weaver, Azikiwe Weaver and Jwyanza Weaver; daughter, Kimberly Olajumoke Weaver;…
Knoxville – Ethel Bates Campbell, age 98, slept peacefully away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Ethel was a longtime member of the Greater Bush Grove Baptist Church, where she served faithfully on the…
Knoxville – Larkesha Hill Coffee, age 43, went home to be with her heavenly Father on May 21, 2019. She was a no-nonsense, fun-loving person who was full of life. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was an active member at Mount Olive Baptist…
Maryville, TN – Henry “Hent” Jackson, age 81, departed this life on May 28, 2019, in Chandler, Arizona. Henry was born on August 8, 1937 to the late Ruben and Mary Jackson in Sharpsburg Georgia.Henry was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a munitions specialist.
Editor’s note: Bishop-Elect Phoebe Roaf was in Knoxville in March. She was the guest speaker at a Celebration of The Blessed Absalom Jones that was at the Episcopal School of Knoxville and co-sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church…
Walker’s Legacy is proud to announce its ‘Women of Color in Tech’ tour powered by Comcast and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to showcase multicultural women in technology. Washington, DC —A national event series will explore opportunities…
Dr. W. Bedford Waters, age 71, passed away on May 25, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. Bedford was a driven, wise and compassionate doctor, gentleman, friend, and mentor.
A Celebration of Life gathering is to be at The Knoxville Museum of Art located at 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916 on June 22nd, 2019 from 6-9PM EST. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Irene Georgia Bedford Waters Scholarship Fund in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in his memory.
By Wire Reports ATLANTA – Robert F. Smith’s gift of paying off the student loans of Morehouse College’s 2019 graduating class stunned the school’s students and faculty, but it was just the latest act of philanthropy by the quiet…
Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has reportedly made a $3 million investment in Promise, a startup company that helps state and local governments track parolees with GPS technology – and a lot of people, even some of his fans,…
The Knoxville Police Department is conducting enhanced enforcement along Chapman Highway. Officers are focusing on citing motorists who speed, do not wear seat belts or are distracted. Following an in-depth City Traffic Engineering study of portions of Chapman…
Knoxville, TNCrystal Renee Hodge Mills, 37, earned her wings May 22, 2019. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School, Class of 1999. Crystal was a loving mother, daughter and friend whom had the biggest heart. She was a fighter yet she was up against…
Maryville, TN – Lawrence Evan Lockhart age 57 of Rockford, TN passed away May 25, 2019 at home. He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Alexander Lockhart Taylor. He is survived by children: Tevan Lawrence Lockhart and Alaina Lockhart. Brothers:…
Knoxville, TN – Bertie Witherspoon passed away May 26, 2019 at NHC Fort Sanders. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home
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U.S. Weather Bureau Kiosk in downtown Knoxville was installed in 1912 and is the last of 100 across the country. (Knoxville, TN) The East Tennessee Historical Society will host the spring meeting of the American Meteorological Society, Smoky Mountain…
Members and friends of the North Knoxville Business & Professional Assoc. recently gathered at the Fountain Lanes Strike and Spare on Broadway for the 3rd Annual Bowling for Business. The funds raised will be used to help area…
Knoxville, TN – Willis Anthony “TJ” Burse Jr. born January 22, 1981 in Knoxville, TN, passed away May 20, 2019 at his home. Preceded in death by mother, Jacqueline A. Cowan; father Willis A. Burse Sr.; sister Katenya Cash; grandparents, Henry…
OP-ED COMMENTARY By Merdies Hayes, NNPA Weekly News Editor The little girl was guilty of nothing more than hunger. When she was denied sustenance, she made the fatal mistake of demonstrating insolence, and for that infraction, her punishment…
Knoxville, TN – Clyde Lamont Young, born August 27, 1957 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday May 19. 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Rosa Young; mother-in-law, Lillie May Johnson, brother, Nino Young, brothers-in-law,…
Knoxville, TN – Mildred (Holloway) Minter met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 11, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Family members and her spiritual leaders were by her side during her transitioning. Prior to that date, she was in…
U.S. Small Business Administration Southeast Region IV agricultural industry update for Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina. By Ashley D. Bell, Region IV Administrator Entrepreneurs in the Southeast’s agricultural industry will now be better able to…
SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE AND PHILANTHROPIST HOWARD WOOLLEY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AT THE ROLAND B. SCOTT MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — Howard Woolley, Sickle Cell Advocate, and Philanthropist, was presented with a “Sickle Cell Outstanding Service Award” at…
Women’s retailer Dressbarn announced today that they are closing all 650 stores after nearly 60 years in business. It’s the latest hit for traditional retailers whose brick and mortar stores are struggling to compete. Dressbarn’s owner, the Ascena Retail Group,…