Eric Eugene Harper passed away May 18, 2020 in Williamstown, KY. Arrangements are forthcoming. Patton Funeral Home in charge 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Black Veteran’s Memorial Day Tribute, Alcoa, TN
(ALCOA, TN) The “5th Annual Memorial Decoration Day Celebration” was Monday morning at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. About 100 citizens were there to honor black veterans and their families. Attendance was deterred by drizzling rain. The event has attracted over 300 participants in prior years.
The celebration of black veterans began promptly at noon with Blount County veterans raised the flag during a 21-gun salute and bugle taps performed by members of the volunteer East Tennessee Honor Guard under the direction of Reid Gephardt.
Richard L Benjamin (age 59)
Our beloved Richard L. Benjamin age 59, formerly of Oliver Springs TN entered eternal peace on Thursday May 7, 2020 in Jacksonville Florida. He was a graduate of Clinton Senior High School….
Elizabeth Warren Endorses TN State Rep. Gloria Johnson
NATIONWIDE (May 2020) – Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and former 2020 presidential candidate . Although she didn’t reign as the nominee, she continues to her work for the betterment of working and…
Rowland, TN State House Candidate Supports Expanding Medicare
(Editor’s note: This does not imply that Lauren Rider or any other member of the Knoxville City Council have committed their support for candidate Rowland. It only emphasizes that the two entities’…
Brian Wesley Winton (age 43)
Brian Wesley Winton passed away May 16, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Velma Ruth Harmon
Velma Ruth Harmon was born September 20, 1941 to Raymond and Prudy Goforth. She was preceded in death by her two daughters Connie Marie and Sharon Ruth Harmon, her late husband of…
Barbara Anita Jones Anderson Johnson (age 85)
CLINTON, TN – Barbara Anita Jones Anderson Johnson, 85, transitioned this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Athens, Georgia where she finished Athens High…
Qiana Shantail Brown Bennett (age 40)
Knoxville – Qiana Shantail Brown Bennett, 40, passed away suddenly at home May 15, 2020. Born December 7, 1979, to Sandra “Tiese” Elder and Mack Brown. She attended Austin-East Magnet High School…
Chris Blue Virtual Concert Fundraiser for Jane George State Senate D-6
“The Voice” winner Chris Blue headlines the event with dinner provided by “America’s Friendliest Place” Yassin’s Falafel House KNOXVILLE, TN – It isn’t every day that a candidate for state office throws a gala fundraising…
*** URGENT *** CHURCH REOPENING TOOLKITS AVAILABLE TODAY
FAITH LEADERS CAN PICKUP REOPENING TOOLKITS KNOXVILLE, TN (May 21, 2020) Tool kits to assist with reopening churches will be distributed from 11am till 1pm, Thursday, May 21st at CONNECT Ministries office,…
ProjGRAD 2020 Scholars Bring Home College Degrees
KNOXVILLE, TN, (May 16, 2020) On Saturday, Project GRAD Knoxville celebrated its 2020 college graduates with a socially distanced auto parade. It was a great way to celebrate the graduates in a…
Project GRAD Promotes Two
Project GRAD Promotes Two as Work Continues KNOXVILLE, TN (May 2020) – Project GRAD Knoxville Executive Director Vrondelia Chandler announced the promotion of two of its long-tenured leaders. Tanisha Fitzgerald-Baker is the…
UT Knoxville Appointments
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Tyvi Small has been named as the vice chancellor for diversity and engagement at the University of Knoxville. Small will report to the chancellor and serve on…
A Death Sentence: COVID-19 Blacks with Symptoms Denied Tests are Dying
Nationwide — Federal data has confirmed that most of the dead victims of COVID-19 in the United States are African-American. However, many news reports are not reporting that many of those who…
Qiana S. Bennett
Knoxville, TN – Qiana S. Bennett passed away May 15, 2020 at home. Open visitation 11am – 8pm Friday May 22, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel Services 2pm, Saturday May 23, 2020 at…
Donald Ryan
Knoxville, TN – Donald Ryan passed away May 25, 2020 at home. Open visitation, Friday, May 22, 2020, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Jarnigan’s Chapel. Services, Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11am Jarnigan’s…
Frank “Pete” Boyd Mallory
Knoxville, TN – Frank “Pete/Sweet Pea” Boyd Mallory, Sr., age 86, was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was a devoted provider and loving husband, father,…
Stanley LaMont Dean (age 48)
Chattanooga, TN – Stanley LaMont Dean passed away, May 10, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. Stanley was born March 12, 1972 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Sandra R. Jones and Milton Jerome Dean, Sr….
Grace Joy Williams Smith (age 89)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Grace Joy Williams Smith was the eighth child born to the late Elder Robert E. Williams, Sr. and Goldie Williams on July 15, 1930. Grace was called to her…
Isabell Alice Moulden (95)
Louisville, TN – Isabell Alice Moulden 95, transitioned to her Heavenly home on May 13, 2020. Born to the late Nannie and Edward Senters July 3, 1924. She was a resident of…
Wells (infant son)
Baby Boy Wells – Knoxville passes away May 13, 2020 at Ft Sanders Medical Center. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Eateries in East Knoxville Open with Guidelines
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (May 2020) – East Knoxville eateries are gradually emerging from the coronavirus shutdown, while practicing sanitation, social distancing, limited seating, or drive-up service. For your safety, protective…
Harriet Johnson (age 75)
Harriet Johnson passed away May 13, 2020 at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com