Martha Renee Hall, departed this life, December 28, 2019 at Tennova North Medical Center. Martha Retired from the Courtyard by Marriot Hotel in Spartanburg, SC. Survivors, children, Derrick Chambers, Spartanburg, SC, and…
Betty Jane Watts Williams
Alcoa, TN – Betty Jane White Watts Williams answered the call of her Heavenly Father at her home on December 29, 2019 at 5:05 PM. She was a member of Rogers Memorial…
NCNW Joins Chief Justice Roberts’ Support for Civics Education
By Janice L. Mathis WASHINGTON, DC (January 6, 2020) – In the Spring of 2019, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole convened a meeting of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) affiliate leaders. Two…
January Business & Prof Meetings
NORTH KNOXVILLE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL ASSOC. The first NKBPA meeting of 2020 will be on January 10th at BESCO, 1800 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917. President George Bove starts the new year off right…
George Flack III
Knoxville, TN – George (Scrappy) Herbert Flack III gained his heavenly wings on Dec. 31, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends Fri. Jan 10, 2020 from 11-12 noon with…
Patrick Jayvon Mack (2004 – 2019)
Knoxville – Patrick Jayvon Mack, age 15, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born in Knoxville July 3, 2004 to LaShonda Reneasha “Neasha” Reeves and John “Johnny” Timothy Mack, Sr. Patrick was…
POLITICAL EVENTS & MEETINGS in East TN, JANUARY 2020
KNOX COUNTY, TN (www.KnoxvilleDemocrats.org) The 2020 KCDP Kick-off will be 6-8 pm, Friday, Jan. 10 at Holly’s Gourmets Market, 5107 Kingston Pike. Candidates, party officials, volunteer sign-ups, election information, and representatives from…
Winter Farmers’ Market Opens Saturday
Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers’ Market Opening this Saturday, January 11, 2020 KNOXVILLE – Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday, January 11, from 10a.m. – 2p.m., for its seventh season at…
Nathaniel James Jennings, Sr.
Jefferson City, TN – Nathaniel James Jennings, Sr. was born on November 15, 1938, in Jasper, Georgia to the union of Harvey R. Jennings, Sr. and Ruth Pitts. He was the fourth…
Mary Geneva Clemons Wilson (age 66)
Mary Geneva Clemmons Wilson passed away January 4, 2020 . Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Willie Henry “Bayboy” Slater
Willie Henry Slater “Bayboy”, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Mt. Meigs, Alabama. The family moved…
Larry Hickey, Sr. (age 66)
Cleveland, TN – Larry Wendell Hickey Sr, 66 years young, was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Pauline Craven and Nathaniel Blair on April 25, 1953. He was a graduate of…
Robert Jones, Sr.
Knoxville, TN – Robert Harold Jones, Sr., 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his home on December 20, 2019 and now is home with Jesus, our Lord…
Local musician Robert E. (Bobby) Miller, died
Knoxville, TN – Robert E. (Bobby) Miller transitioned to his final destination, Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home in the company of his loving wife. Bobby was born, March 10, 1934,…
Peggy Welker Baylor
Knoxville – Peggy Welker Baylor, born May 18, 1930 to Roosevelt Welker Sr. and Beulah Bean Welker; she departed this life, December 30, 2019 at her home. Member of Lennon-Seney United Methodist…
Mary Beatrice McCanelley
Knoxville, TN – Mary Beatrice McCanelley transitioned into eternal life, Sunday December 29, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Mary is the daughter of the late Hazel McCanelley Clark and Woodrow Johnson Sr….
Judy Walker Porter
Knoxville TN – Judy Walker Porter, 72, departed peacefully, December 24, 2019. Judy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was passionate about her faith in…
Leola Wright
Knoxville – Leola Wright of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Tue. Dec 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by Mother Betty Wright. She is survived by daughter Shaniqua (Earlie) Johnson, Son…
Judy Walker Porter
Knoxville – Judy Walker Porter of Knoxville, TN, age 72, departed this life Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She is survived by sons, Victor Marty Porter of Knoxville; Travis (Zosifel “Dhe”) Porter of…
AKA Knoxville 30th Affreda Delaney Brunch that supports youth
The Alpha Kappa Omega sorority’s Alpha Pi Omega Knoxville Chapter recently held its 30th annual Alfredda Delaney Brunch at the Convention Center in downtown Knoxville. Themed “Poinsetts, Pearls & Pizzazz” the…
Sandra R McCleary (age 69)
Cleveland, TN – Sandra Reba Jean McCleary, age 69 of Cleveland, TN entered the presence of her Savior on December 22, 2019. Reba was a kind and loving woman who never met…
Aquilla H. Cantrell (age 79)
Knoxville, TN – Harriet Aquilla Cantrell, born May 20, 1940, received her wings on December 20, 2019 to spend Christ’s day with other loved ones. Raised in the Lonsdale Community and attended…
Robert “Stink” Locke
Robert “Stink” Locke age 54 departed this life Friday, December 20, 2019. He is survived by Wife, Children, Grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many Friends. The family will…
Sarah Pearl Scott
Knoxville, TN – Sarah Pearl Scott- departed this life, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Island Home Health and Rehab. Survivors, daughter, Gloria Tanner; granddaughters, Arlene (Cordell) Sherman, Donna Haworth, Betty Haworth; grandson,…
Ruby Nell Mathews (age 81)
Ruby Nell Mathews, of Knoxville, passed away on December 20, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com