Nathaniel Lowery, the son of Sharon Prater Lowery and formerly of Knoxville, TN departed this life in Nashville, TN. A celebration of his life will be held, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 5:30pm at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 317 McConnell St, Knoxville, TN 37915. Final Arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.

Estelle M. Johnson, widow of the late, Rev. Carl Johnson passed away at Lyonsview Health & Rehabilitation. Service details will be announced at a later date.

Teresa Earline Barnett, the daughter of longtime Austin East High School math teacher, Earl Barnett and Knoxville College and Pellissippi State Librarian, Copplen Laster Barnett, was born June 25, 1958 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Teresa attended Nelson Merry Elementary School in Jefferson City, Tennessee and Fair Garden Elementary in Knoxville. A very bright and articulate child, Teresa excelled academically. She was recognized for her achievement at Austin East. In her sophomor

Tracy Yvette Woodard was born September 25, 1962 to Grace Woodard and Herbert L Ware and passed away on January 1, 2026. Tracy attended and graduated from Rule High School in the class of 1980. Tracy was a cheerleader. Her rooting for the best carried over into her adult life. She was always the caring and jovial friend.  Tracy answered the call from her Heavenly Father at her home on Lula Powell Drive January 1, 2026. She is preceded in death by her father, maternal grandpar

Barry Eugene Evans, Sr. transitioned from this life on January 1, 2026. He was a man of undeniable strength—often misunderstood, yet deeply rooted in loyalty, protection, and love for his family. He was affectionately known as “Big Gorilla,” not out of fear, but out of respect for the strength he carried and the burdens he bared. Born in Knoxville, TN the twelfth child to Ruby Mae Evans November 17, 1965. Barry was a member of St.Paul Missionary Baptist Church where he was ba