Edye Ellis Obituary (2024)

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

• Feb 22, 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. Black History Month: Saluting Edye Ellis, former WBIR anchor

• Posted: Feb 28, 2023

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

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3. 30 years of "Straight from the Heart" - Blue Streak

• Mar 2, 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 →

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

• Sep 28, 2020 · Read the obituary of Edythe M. Ellis (1943 - 2020) from Kinston, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

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

• Mar 1, 2023 · Wilson died in 1959 and historians tried to ... Edye Ellis. Credit: toburk. Bill Williams and ... Pictured From left: Bob Kesling, Margie Ison, Edye ...

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

6. 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 ...

7. Ms. Edye Ellis - The Museum Of Appalachia

• Dec 13, 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

• Aug 8, 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.