ORLANDO, FL – Willie Irene Lowery Lovely, formerly of Knoxville; of Orlando, FL passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. Retiree of the Knox County Election Commission (1967-1997). Funeral service, 11 am Saturday,…
Geleh Ylva Massaquoi
Geleh Ylva Massaquoi Geleh Ylva Massaquoi, age 58, passed away the morning of January 28, 2020 after a long illness. She is predeceased by her mother, Geleh Johnson Holmes; grandparents, Momolu and…
Justin Lundy
Frank Justin Lundy, age 34, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born May 1, 1985 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Todd E. and Ingrid Mostella Lundy. Justin loved his family…
Stephen Lee Brown January 19, 1961 ~ January 21, 2020 (age 59)
Knoxville, TN – Stephen Lee Brown departed this life at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 19, 1961 in Knoxville,…
South Knoxville D-1 Council Seat Up for Grabs
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 15, 2020) – The Knoxville City Council will have a special call meeting at 5:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in the main assembly room of the City-County Building,…
African-American Suffragists: Don’t Whitewash the Movement
The women’s suffrage movement had many heroines who bravely fought for the rights of women in the United States. As the nation celebrates the 170th anniversary of the first major convention for…
Irene Clark November 11, 1924 ~ January 21, 2020 (age 95)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Irene Battle Clark, age 95, was born on November 11, 1924 in Fort Valley, Georgia to William and Ruby Drain Battle. She gained her heavenly wings on January 21,…
Mark Edward Chandler, Sr.
Knoxville, Tn – Mark Edward Chandler, Sr., born October 16, 1946 in Knoxville, to the late Rev. James H. Chandler and Evelyn Louise Griffey Chandler. He was a graduate of Austin High…
Brenda Hill
Knoxville – Brenda Hill age 71, of Knoxville departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Leola Munsey; husband’s, Ronald “Pierre” Hill and Isaac Germany; brother,…
Horace Edward Moultry 1947 – 2020
Knoxville – Horace Edward Moultry, known as “Chubby” passed away suddenly, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1947 to the late Thomas…
Sharron Modestine Hatley Fitzgerald
Knoxville – Born October 17, 1928 and passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 20, 2020 at River Oaks Place, Lenoir City, TN. Born to the Union of Rev. C.C. Hatley and Sallie Mae…
Anthony L. A. (Tony) Williams 1958 – 2020
Anthony L. A. Williams (Tony) 61 passed away Friday January 17, 2020 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, TN. Born November 19, 1958 Knoxville, TN to Ulysses Eugene Williams Sr…
Nannie Madeline Newton
Knoxville – Nannie Madeline Newton, 82 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Madeline was born in New Market, TN but lived most…
Robert Beasley
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 12-1 with The Celebration of Life to follow at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary.
Darwin K. Comer
(Knoxville, TN) Darwin K. Comer born February 1, 1963 went home to be with his Lord on January 23, 2020. Darwin graduated from West High School and attended U.T. at Chattanooga. Darwin…
Charlotte Boyd Cade
(Bloomfield, NJ) Charlotte Boyd Cade of Bloomfield, NJ, formerly of Knoxville, TN departed this life peacefully January 24, 2020 at her home. Preceded in transitioning: father Charles Boyd, Jr. and mother Dorothy…
“Bad Boys for Life” movie review
By Jered Croom (January 2020) – Movies often keep going stop after stop on the sequel train not knowing when to stop. The latest installment of the Bad Boys franchise featuring…
Joseph J Cobb (age 68)
Joseph Jermaine “Joe” Cobb went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2020. He was born in Vidette, Georgia to the late Reverend Charlie Robert and Lou Ellen Cobb. Joe was…
Mechanicsville, East Knoxville Sidewalk and Bus Shelter Projects Underway
SIDEWALK PROJECTS HELP CITY MEET GOALS KNOXVILLE, TN (January 2020) – At its first meeting of the new year, City Council voted to approve $1.6 million to fund a new sidewalk project…
Amanda McDowell February 10, 1988 ~ January 16, 2020 (age 31)
Amanda Adella McDowell, born February 10, 1988, departed this life on January 15, 2020 in Madison, Tennessee. Amanda loved sports with soccer and basketball being her favorites. She was the starting Center…
Bishop William Pankey
Pikeville, TN – Bishop William Pankey, born, November 16, 1940 in Pikeville, TN to the late Virgil and Iola Pankey, entered into eternal rest, January 17, 2020. Preceded in death by brothers,…
John Roosevelt Dorsey
Knoxville, TN – John Roosevelt Dorsey “Mr. D” was born August 16, 1933, transitioned from life to reward, January 18, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He leaves his devoted daughter and son-in-law,…
Agnes Doggett
Knoxville, Tn – Agnes Doggett (Nanny) age 93, departed this life on January 17, 2020 peacefully at home with family. She was born to the union of Benjamin and Nina Howard. She…
Leroy Sanders
Knoxville – Leroy Sanders passed away January 14, 2020. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Conrad and Emma Sanders on March 17, 1929 He loved the Lord most of all and…
Walter Roger Ballenger
Knoxville – Walter Roger Ballenger of Knoxville passed away Jan. 7 2020 at his residence. He is survived by 4 children, 7 grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends….