Knoxville – Charles J. Rader, age 89, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home March 4, 2020. Waiting on his arrival was his parents Noah and Mamie Rader. Grandson Bronson…
Sarah Frances Fuller
ALCOA, TN – Sarah Frances Voydeen Peace Fuller age 82, was born July 6, 1937, in Nash County of North Carolina to the late Lewis and Susie Peace. Sarah Voydeen was called…
Emanuel Martin Jr., age 88
KNOXVILLE, TN – Emanuel Martin, Jr. was born May 22, 1932, in Knoxville Tennessee and departed this life on March 6, 2020 at Fort Sanders NHC. He was a graduate of Austin…
William Farris, Jr, age 74
William Farris Jr age 75 passed away at UT Medical Center on Friday, March 6, 2020, after a brief illness He is preceded in death by his parents William Farris Sr and…
Sylvia Fransine Siler Page, age 89
Sylvia Fransine Siler Page, born November 16, 1961, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 6, 2020 at Island Home Park Health & Rehab. She will truly be…
Shannon Lanette Matthews
KNOXVILLE, TN – Shannon Lanette Matthews departed this life, March 7, 2020 at 50 years old. She was a graduate of Austin East School’s class of 1988. She was loved by everyone….
Carl A. Taylor
Knoxville – Carl A. Taylor, Age 87, passed away on March 9, 2020. He was a member of Sought Out Ministries Christian Center. Carl had a great sense of humor and loved…
Samuel Dickson
Knoxville, TN – Samuel Dickson was called home Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was a retiree of Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by mother, Ida Belle McClellan,…
Harriet Tubman National Day of Recognition, March 10th
By Patricia Williams Today March 10th is Harriet Tubman Day, a National holiday signed into law on March 9, 1990, by President George HW Bush. This is the date of her death. Born…
Anna Delores Davis, age 74
Knoxville – Anna Delores Davis went from labor to reward on March 8, 2020. She was born June 23, 1945 in Lexington, KY to the late John Will and Mary Elizabeth Brown….
Mary Alice Doney
Knoxville – Mary Alice Doney, age 58, of Knoxville formerly of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home. She was a very giving person volunteering to…
Yvonne Jamesette Bransford Smith
Yvonne Jamesette Bransford Smith (Age 78) was born July 5, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Reverend James Bransford and Myrtle Meredith Hawkins. As an only child from the union, Yvonne…
Austin High Grad Fred Lowery named to Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees
Fred Lowery is the newest Tennessee Tech University Board of Trustee member appointed by Gov. Bill Lee. By Karen Lykins, TTU COOKEVILLE, TN – In Sept. 2019, Fred Lowery became the first…
Ardina Hopkins, age 57
Ardina Hopkins passed away March 5, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
NWPC Endorsing Renee Hoyos for Congress
National Women’s Political Caucus, founders include Shirley Chisholm, Gloria Steinem, and Fannie Lou Hammer, Endorse Renee Hoyos for Congress. KNOXVILLE, TN – This week, Congressional Candidate Renee Hoyos received the endorsement of…
Buy a Share of a Local Farm for Fresh Produce All Season
The Winter Farmers’ Market, in the Historic 4th and Gill neighborhood, will host farm & food vendors selling pasture-raised meats, eggs, winter produce, honey, baked goods, artisan foods, and more. Outside,…
Carpetbag Theatre Youth Camp & Ensemble Auditions
Artist Meet-Up History Project with guest artists from Last Call New Orleans Dyke Bar; 6-8 pm, Tuesday, March 10 location TBD. Did you go to Dyke bars in the 70’s, 80’s or…
Douglas C. Blair
Mr. Douglas C. Blair Sr. 83 of Solway, TN, a long time Lyons View Community resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 29, 2020. A faithful member of Lomax Temple…
James Edward Jamison Sr.
James Edward Jamison Sr. passed away February 28, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com. To send flowers to James’ family, please visit our floral section.
Robert “Bob” Truesdale
Knoxville – Robert “Bob” Truesdale passed away at Park West Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee, February 28, 2020. Retiree of the Air Force and Postal Services; devoted member and Deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist…
Tennesseans Endorsing Bernie Sanders for President
Local Leaders, Pastors, Activist in Nashville and Memphis Tennessee Endorse Bernie Sanders for President WASHINGTON (February 29, 2020) -Days before the Super Tuesday primary, seven elected officials, community and religious leaders in…
Juanita Cannon Celebrates 80th Birthday: Life, Career & Service
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (January 4, 2020) – A lot can be accomplished in 80 years. Juanita Usher Cannon celebrated her 80th birthday in grand style. She threw a free for…
A Freedman’s Response to His Tennessee Master’s Request to Come Back
AMERICAN HISTORY THAT TIME JORDAN ANDERSON SENT HIS “LETTER FROM A FREEDMAN TO HIS OLD MASTER” By Karl Smallwood June 22, 2016 – During the 19th century, there were many freed slaves…
Lakeysha S Tuggle (age 35)
Lakeysha Sheree Tuggle passed away a little before dawn on February 25, 2020. She was born August 28, 1984 to loving parents Gregory Jerome Tuggle and Brenda Sheree Perry Tuggle in Knoxville,…