Knoxville, TN – Alfred “Frog” Williams, 83 of Clinton, TN passed away, Thursday March 14, 2019 at the Waters of Clinton, Clinton, TN following an extended illness, born December 6, 1935 in Anniston, AL. He moved to Clinton…
James Thomas Davis
Knoxville, TN – James Thomas Davis, born on July 8, 1950, was called home to be with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He graduated Rule High School where he excelled in sports especially basketball. After high school,…
Robert Ervin Dickey
Knoxville, TN – Robert Ervin “Bobby” Dickey was born January 14, 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late James P. Dickey and Jessie Mae Dickey. He was the second child born to the union. He attended and graduated…
Local Legendary Saxophonist, Lancelot Owens Dies
Editor’s note: I offer my utmost apology to the family and fans of Mr. Lancelot ‘Lance’ Owens. Mrs. Em Turner Chitty submitted this acknowledgment to the East Tennessee Enlightener on Feb. 18th….
Willie G. Jordan
Knoxville, TN – Willie G. Jordan, 65, born October 31, 1953, took flight over the Rainbow to meet his Lord, March 16, 2019 at Beverly Park Rehab.Faithful member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church,…
Precious Monique Bates
Knoxville, TN – Precious Monique Bates, age 26, departed this life March 13, 2019 at home. She was employed by Addus Home Health Care. Survived by children; Decauri, Verity, and Tonyah, Bates, and Olivia Rose Woodruff,…
Magdalene W. Ghosten
Knoxville, TN – Magdalene W. Ghosten, July 25, 1944 – March 12, 2019. Born one of ten siblings in Knoxville, Tennessee to Mr. John Weaver and Mrs. Fannie Mae Weaver. She was educated at Green Elementary School, Vine Junior…
Alfred Williams, One of the “Clinton 12” Dies
CLINTON, TN – (March 15, 2019) – On behalf of the Green McAdoo Cultural Organization, the City of Clinton, and the State of Tennessee, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family…
Patricia P. Ballenger Hale
Knoxville, TN – Patricia P. Ballenger Hale, age 65, departed this life on March 13, 2019 at UT Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1971. Patricia was employed at UT Medical Center as a Surgical…
Infant Stacy Lamar Carmichael
Knoxville, TN – Infant Stacy Lamar Carmichael III – departed this life, March 10, 2019 at home. Preceded in death by grandfather, Joseph Davis. Survivors, mother, Delishia Brown; father, Stacy Carmichael II…
Wilma Faye Curtis
Knoxville, TN – Wilma Faye Curtis, 72, of Knoxville, departed her life peacefully on March 10, 2019 at home.She is preceded in death by her sister: Joyce D. Petty Calloway; daughter: Vanessa Flemming; grandson, Lonnie…
Johnetta D. Whitmire
Knoxville, TN – Johnetta Whitmire, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home. She was a secretary at the University of Tennessee Police Department.
Sherrie D. Rucker
Knoxville, TN – Sherrie D. Rucker was born on November 20, 1964, to the late Marvin Sr. and Jeanette Rucker. She was a graduate of Rule High School, Class of 1983. She…
Cornelia Fisher
Knoxville, TN – Cornelia Fisher, a long-time resident of Knoxville, was welcomed into the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on January 31, 2019. Ms. Fisher was born in Huntsville, Alabama on…
Donna Jean Griffin
Knoxville, TN – Donna Jean Wilson Griffin, affectionately known as “Pie” was called home by God on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born in Kentucky but was a resident of Knoxville….
Eric T. Penson, Sr.
Knoxville, TN – Minister Eric Tyrone Penson Sr., age 51, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Knoxville, originally from Los…
Beulah Lee Mitchell
Knoxville, TN – Beulah Mitchell was born on October 22, 1938, to Ophelia C. Sarden in Lake Providence, Louisiana. At the age of 80, she departed this life on Saturday, January 12,…
Carolyn Goss-Jones
Knoxville, TN – Carolyn Goss-Jones, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Knoxville, Carolyn graduated from Austin High, Class of…
Travis Henry Wooley, Jr.
Knoxville, TN – Travis Henry Wooley Jr passed from this life and into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2019 at the age of 84. Travis…
Cynthia Eunetta Dunnigan
Oak Ridge, TN – Cynthia Eunetta Dunnigan, age 47, passed away peacefully March 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1971 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter T. Dunnigan and Jacqueline Brown.
Agnes Johnson
Nashville, TN – Agnes Johnson passed away peacefully Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Vanco Manor Health and Rehab in Nashville Tennessee.Born in Knoxville Tennessee to the late Grant and Gussie Johnson…
Beverly Yvonne “Belle” Nolan
Knoxville, TN – Beverly “Belle” Yvonne Nolan born January 16, 1955 went peacefully to be with the Lord at her residence, March 5, 2019.Preceded in death by mother, Callie E. Nolan; father, Arthur Nolan; siblings…
Ellen E. Johnson
Knoxville, TN – Ellen E. Johnson-age 83, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. Born October 4, 1935, to Ernest and Bertha Mae Smith Steele. Ellen graduated…
Kathy Harris Griffie
Knoxville, TN – Kathy Harris Griffie – 64, of Stone Mountain, GA, peacefully departed this life and gracefully entered the kingdom of heaven, at her daughter’s home in Knoxville, TN. Left to cherish her memories are…
Benjamin Frank Coleman
Knoxville, TN – Benjamin Frank Coleman, age 93, was born on July 12, 1925 to the late Eddie and Mattie B. Coleman of Tigall, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2019 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center.