Edye Ellis Obituary (2024)

1. KAT honors Edye Ellis, WBIR's first Black anchor, during Black History ...

• 22 feb 2024 · Edye Ellis was WBIR's first African American anchor, and KAT honored her service to the community by sharing a photo of her. She began her ...

• "Ellis proved to be a role model and always took time out for those who looked up to her," KAT said on social media.

2. Edythe M. Ellis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

• 28 sep 2020 · Edythe M. Ellis entered into eternal rest on Monday September 28, 2020 at her home accompanied by a long time friend, co-worker and family.

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3. Black History Month: Saluting Edye Ellis, former WBIR anchor

• Geplaatst: 28 feb 2023

• Former WBIR anchor Edye Ellis began her career at WBIR in 1982.

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4. 30 years of “Straight from the Heart” - Blue Streak

• 2 mrt 2013 · Edye Ellis and Bill Williams earlier this week looking as good as they did 30 years ago when they anchored WBIR's news.

• SharePinTweetEmailLinkedIn I was invited to WBIR‘s celebration earlier this week of the 30th anniversary of its iconic slogan, “Straight from the Heart.” Most of the so-called “Dream Team” from the anchor desk 30 years ago came for the occasion. So … Continue reading →

5. Edye Ellis | C-SPAN.org

• Edye Ellis was a Co-Anchor for the WBIR-TV, Knoxville with one video in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1984 State Legislature. Appearances ...

6. Beyond History" Knoxville's Black experience firsts | wbir.com

• 1 mrt 2023 · Wilson died in 1959 and historians tried to search for ... Edye Ellis: WBIR Channel 10 signed on the air on August 12, 1956. In ...

• We're highlighting stories that played an integral role in the foundation and development of African Americans in East Tennessee.

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7. Ms. Edye Ellis - The Museum Of Appalachia

• 13 dec 2017 · 2819 Andersonville Hwy. Clinton, TN 37716 865-494-7680. Museum Restaurant · About Us · Contact Us · News & Media · Employment ...

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8. Edye Ellis to speak at Spurgeon Chapel fundraiser - Oak Ridger

• 8 aug 2009 · Ellis, now a free-lance artist, broadcaster and communications specialist, was the first African American co-anchor at WBIR television station ...

• Edye Ellis will be the guest speaker at a community dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29  at the Midtown Community Center, Wildcat Den, 102 Robertsville Road.

9. Honoring Jackie Brown, Knoxville Women's History

• 31 mrt 2019 · She died much too young of pancreatic cancer at age 52 in 2004. ... Edye Ellis (a former WBIR-TV anchor) called her a wordsmith. She was ...

• By Georgiana Vines Jacquelyn Brown’s childhood was spent living in racial prejudice in Alabama. She brought to Knoxville a dedication to racial justice when she came to work for the Knoxville News...

10. Saturday Night in the City | Inside of Knoxville

• 1 jun 2010 · The music was excellent and a little bonus was seeing Edye Ellis grooving to the tunes. ... Sadly, their incredible trumpet player, Charlie Box, ...

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11. Edie Ellis Facebook, Instagram & Twitter on PeekYou

• He died from cancer on 29 January 2007. He continued to write and give ... Former WBIR anchor Edye Ellis began her career at WBIR in 1982. Author:wbir ...

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12. DarkeJournal Obituaries: May 2012

• 31 mei 2012 · ... Ellis (Nick), Maggie Roll Knapke (Brian) and Jacob Roll: great ... Edye and Joe Head, West Carrollton, Ohio. A Celebration of Life ...

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