Author: Living Legends
On Saturday at around 2:23 a.m., Deputy Holden Atkinson observed a Ford F-150 traveling on Sparta Highway with non-functioning tail lights. The deputy initiated a traffic stop where he made contact with a driver and identified him as Dominick Barlow who then stepped out to see the lights for himself. At this point, the deputy […]
Irv Gotti, renowned music producer and founder of the hip-hop label Murder Inc., has passed away at the age of 54. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he left this world, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him and the many lives he impacted,” his family said in a statement. They described him as “an extraordinary man and a true visionary who revolutionized the hip-hop industry, shaping the future for artists and…
Irv Gotti, renowned music producer and founder of the hip-hop label Murder Inc., has passed away at the age of 54. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he left this world, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him and the many lives he impacted,” his family said in a statement. They described him as “an extraordinary man and a true visionary who revolutionized the hip-hop industry, shaping the future for artists and…
Lois Whitaker, age 89, was born on November 27, 1935 to the late Fred and Zona (Lawson) Randolph and passed away on February 2, 2025 in Sparta, TN. She is survived by her children- Barbara Blaylock Gunter of Crab Orchard and Kathy Blaylock Beaty (Richard David) of Sparta; stepsons- John Whitaker (Tisha) of Pleasant Hill, […]
Luanna Tollett, age 71, was born on July 27, 1953 to Herman and Betty (Kendrick) Scherrer in Indianapolis, IN and passed away on February 2, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. Luanna was the beloved and cherished wife of Phillip Tollett for 52 years. She was the mother to 2 sons Jonathan Tollett and Jeremy Tollett, and […]
Luanna Tollett, age 71, was born on July 27, 1953 to Herman and Betty (Kendrick) Scherrer in Indianapolis, IN and passed away on February 2, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. Luanna was the beloved and cherished wife of Phillip Tollett for 52 years. She was the mother to 2 sons Jonathan Tollett and Jeremy Tollett, and […]
Faith Waterman Batistich, a 20-year-old from Te Puke, New Zealand, tragically lost her life after a party activity went horribly wrong during her daughter’s first birthday celebration. Faith had joined other guests in a common party stunt—breathing in helium to create a high-pitched voice—after inflating balloons from a canister. Although initially hesitant, she eventually participated when encouraged by a fellow guest. Unfortunately, a fatal mistake occurred while she inhaled the gas directly from the canister. Despite frantic efforts from her family to revive her, Faith was pronounced dead just an hour later. Her twin sister, Eden, recalled how the party…
Roger W. Sharp, age 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Roger was born on August 4, 1953, in Lake City, TN, to the late Russell & Elizabeth Martin Sharp, and was a 1971 graduate […]
Mr. Vincent “V” Martin, age 75 of Harriman, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. He was born June 29, 1949, in Harriman, TN. Affectionately known by family and friends as “V” or “The Veester”, he was a member of New Century United Methodist Church and […]
Selina Ferguson Glover age 43 of Spring City, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1982 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Ricky and Lola Thurman Ferguson and has been a resident of the area for 30 years. Selina was a graduate of Rhea County High School. She liked […]