Leonard Brown Sr.
Maryville, TN – Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine(Means) Brown. He was a star athlete at Charles M. Hall…
Maryville, TN – Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine(Means) Brown. He was a star athlete at Charles M. Hall…
Will Your Child’s School Get Adequate Funding? SUPPORT ADEQUATE SCHOOL FUNDING, Board of Education regular session meeting 5-6 pm Weds, April 17, City-County Building. The NAACP Knoxville chapter encourages your attendance and participation. The board meets bi-monthly on…
(BLOUNT COUNTY, TN) The first regular meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee will be April 11, 2019 starting at 6:30 PM at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Alcoa, TN. The Blount County Democrats elected new…
By David Hunter Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a very young woman, by the standards of today, who pulled off a remarkable feat by unseating a veteran Congress member in her New York district. Like many young people, she seems…
Knoxville, TN – Betty Cade Drake, age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was a loving, devoted, and compassionate mother, grandmother and wife. Betty was a 1954 graduate of Austin High School.
Knoxville, TN – James, known by most as “Papa,” was a Knoxville native. He was a proud member of Open Door Church. He grew up throughout the city of Knoxville. He attended Beardsley and Vine Jr High, and then he later attended both Rule and Austin High.
Knoxville, TN – Elizabeth Perry Jones was born April 23, 1924 in Marion Junction, (Dallas County), Alabama. She was the eighth child born to Reverend Willie Elijah Perry and Laura Bell Goldsby-Perry.She departed this life on March 29, 2019…
Knoxville, TN – Harriet Jean Johnson Chandler born May 5, 1960 was called to grab her wings, Monday April 1, 2019. Preceded in death by father Woody Johnson, mother Hattie Johnson. Her beautiful soul leaves to cherish her husband…
Knoxville, TN – Victor Johnson went home to be with the Lord, March 31, 2019. Born January 3, 1979 to Judy Johnson and Victor Moore.He leaves to celebrate his life, parents, Judy Johnson and Victor Moore; daughters,…
Knoxville, TN – Jessie Roberts – departed this life, March 31, 2019, born, January 27, 1994.She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved life, and enjoyed travel. She loved music and movies as a past time.
Knoxville, TN – Ernest “Buster” Forbes, Sr., born June 25, 1953 and departed this life March 30, 2019.Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Margaret Johnson Forbes; brother, Glen Forbes; sister, Gene Alridge, and nephew, Zykeise Forbes.
Knoxville, TN – Sherril Danielle Johnson passed away March 30, 2019. Arrangements will be announced later by Patton Funeral Home.
COMMUNITY FAMILY ARTS AND CULTURE Dogwood Arts Festival, Apr 26 at 11 AM – Apr 28 at 9 pm, 58th Annual Dogwood Arts Festival will be in the heart of downtown Knoxville. This spring celebration features a…
By Georgiana Vines Jacquelyn Brown’s childhood was spent living in racial prejudice in Alabama. She brought to Knoxville a dedication to racial justice when she came to work for the Knoxville News Sentinel in 1981. She died much…
Knoxville, TN – David Lee Murray 73,went to be with the Lord, March 27, 2019.Member of Harvest Christian Fellowship Church.Preceded in death by mother, Lorene McNair; daughter, Vanessa G. Smith; mother-in-law,…
Knoxville, TN – Moshanda Renee Ash-McNair retired her earthly wings on March 28, 2019. At 45, this angel took up a higher calling and finished her time here on earth. Those she’ll always love but watch from afar are her 5 heartbeats,…
Knoxville, TN – Alice Janet Green, age 65, of Knoxville, passed peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the comfort of her home. Alice was born to Pless and Alma Carter on January 17, 1954. She met her beloved husband…
Oak Ridge, TN – Charles Maurice Gleaton 54, departed this life, March 16, 2019, (T.B.D.) at home. He was employed by Kroger. Survivors, wife Debbie Gleaton; children, Maurice Gleaton, Lakara Reed, Chabrelle Haigler,…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) The 2nd Annual ProjectGRAD telethon is today, Thursday, March 28, 2019. WATE-6 On-Your-Side will be live, on-air through most of the day raising funds to purchase laptops for ProjectGRAD 2019 graduates of Austin-East and Fulton High…
Project GRAD is in its second season of recruiting and training students for Hands on the Future paid summer internships. This competitive opportunity is available to qualified juniors and seniors from Austin-East and Fulton High Schools. Fourteen local…
If you’re looking for a way to help families in need, now is a perfect opportunity to support the KCS / PTA Clothing Center. The Center is holding its Spring Clothing Drive through Friday afternoon, with donations of…
If you need application information for the current year (2018-19), please call our office at 594-1529 to request an application. Applications for Pre-Kindergarten are scheduled at area Knox County schools from April 1-10 for the 2019-20 school year. …
By Josh Flory Bradley Clayton knows that his students want to meet their potential, but for many of them the challenges of life are like clouds that make it hard to see where they’re headed. Clayton, a therapist…
Knoxville, TN – Bertina Inez White, daughter of the late George and Bertie White of Detroit, Michigan, received her call to be present with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Alcoa, TN – Beulah Bell Black, 93, returned to her heavenly home on March 22, 2019 after a valiant battle. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.