Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Wanda Kate Courtney
Aug 30, 2023
Our precious and beloved mother, Wanda Kate Courtney, age 90 of Powell, TN, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She will be dearly missed. She was an amazing mother to her two daughters and the best “Nana” to her three grandsons. Married her husband Jack Courtney on March 6, 1949. She was retired from the Standard...
Wilma Ruth Potter
Aug 29, 2023
Wilma Ruth Potter, age 77 of Strawberry Plains, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She enjoyed spending her time hunting with her father while growing up, riding motorcycles, air-boats, and horses, and playing Yahtzee and working puzzles. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, John Potter; and granddaughter, Tori Mitchell Furst. She is survived by loving children, Libby...
John Everett Trent
Aug 29, 2023
John Everett Trent, age 63 of Powell, TN, passed away peacefully at his home August 28, 2023, with his wife Sharon Trent, brother Barry, and family by his side. He is preceded in death by parents, Paul and Sue Trent of Powell, TN. He leaves behind loving wife, Sharon Trent, daughter Tiffany Trent of Nashville, TN, that he deeply cherished,...
Steve Dewayne Archer
Aug 28, 2023
Stevie Dewayne Archer (Steve), age 63, of Heiskell, passed over to his eternal home on Monday, August 28, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Steve was a lifelong resident of the Fairview community in Anderson County. He graduated from Norris, Class of 1978. Upon the retirement of his father and mother, Steve became a local businessman as the...
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Horner
Aug 28, 2023
Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Horner, age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.Liz was a member of Atkins Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a sweet and loving mother andmemaw. A 5-year-old Sunday School Teacher for over 15 years, she loved teaching children about theBible. Liz was also an avid cook and baker who loved to...
Robert K. Hopson
Aug 27, 2023
Robert K. (Bob) Hopson departed this mortal world Sunday, August 27, 2023, to join the embrace of his Heavenly Father. Bob was born January 26, 1938, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to H. Clayton and Fay Hopson. Bob graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1956, where he met his loving wife of 65 years, Mona Hopson (nee Adcock). After graduating...
Connie Sexton Williams
Aug 26, 2023
Connie Sexton Williams, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away August 26, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Cuz and June Sexton, brothers Larry, Jimmy, and Bobby Sexton. Survived by husband Eddie Williams, son DeWayne Rader, granddaughter Maci Rader, sister Holly (Mike) Simmons, brothers Sonny Sexton and Donnie (Sue) Sexton, brothers in law Jim (Karen) Williams, and Joe (Janice) Williams, as...
James Lawrence Weaver, Sr.
Aug 26, 2023
James Lawrence Weaver, Sr., age 84, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his son, daughter, and granddaughters. Lawrence was the owner of Weaver Excavating and a member of Living Waters Baptist Church. Lawrence was a hard-working man and very loved by his family and church family. Preceded in death by loving wife of...
Carson Fred Carpenter
Aug 26, 2023
Carson Fred Carpenter, age 79 of Powell, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was of the Christian faith.
Preceded in death by his parents, Tip and Belle Carpenter; brothers; J.C. and Vaughn Carpenter; sisters, Annis Keys, Pauline Sands, and Stella Lowery.
Carson is survived by his brother, ODell Carpenter; sister, Loula Clevenger,...
Jay Lee Metz
Aug 26, 2023
On August 26th 2023, Jay Lee Metz suddenly passed away to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jay is survived by his devoted wife of nineteen years, Kristi Metz. Jay is preceded in death by his father, James Addison Metz, and his mother, Barbara Taylor Metz Pressprich. Jay is survived by his brother Robert Taylor (Gloria) and their 2 children:...
Michael Paul Patterson
Aug 26, 2023
Michael Paul Patterson (Mike) age 72 of Williamsport, MD formerly of Knoxville, TN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Arlene, parents; Raymond and Shirley and his much-loved yellow lab, Jazz.
Mike is survived by his loving children, Beth (John) Mendez and...
James Andrew Beeler
Aug 25, 2023
In loving memory of James (Jimmy) A. Beeler. 02/08/1968-8/25/23
Jimmy went to be with the Lord, Friday August 25,2023.
He leaves behind his beloved fiancé Marie Foster.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents Gary Beeler and Patsy Beeler, and his brother Scott Beeler.
Survived by his brother Johnny Beeler and his fiancé Missy.
Nephews; Cameron, Landon,...
Evelyn Williams
Aug 25, 2023
Evelyn Roberts Williams passed away peacefully just before midnight on August 25, 2023 at the age of 80. Evelyn was born to Murphy and Zebeda Roberts on September 14, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David Roberts and Philip Roberts, and her sisters, Jeanette Vineyard, Martha Keck, and...
Robert Steven Farrington
Aug 25, 2023
Robert Steven Farrington, age 70 went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Robert enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, watching UT Football games, and living a simple life.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Farrington Sr., and mother, Irene Farrington.
Robert is survived...
Paul Elliott Carney
Aug 25, 2023
Paul Elliott Carney, age 67, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 25, 2023. He enjoyed spending his time drag racing, fishing, and being with his family. He was preceded in death by beloved wife of 50 years, Kathy Carney. He is survived by loving children, Kay Carney, Paul Carney Jr., and Kelly Carney; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and...
David Lynn Stephens
Aug 24, 2023
David Lynn Stephens passed away August 24, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther Andrew and Betty Vandergriff Stephens, brother, Robert Lee Stephens and sister, Vicki Ann Stephens Blalock. He is survived by wife of 54 years, Sheri Rines Stephens, sons, Adam Stephens and Matt (Jennifer)...
Timothy Edward Crain
Aug 24, 2023
Timothy Edward Crain of Michigan age 67, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was of Christian faith. Timothy loved to travel and got to visit 46 out of the 50 states.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Beverly Crain.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
Michael Eugene King
Aug 23, 2023
Michael Eugene King age 67 of Walland, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 23, 2023 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Screen Arts of Knoxville for many years. He enjoyed working on antique cars. He was an avid fan of the Beatles and Taylor Swift. Preceded in death by his parents...
Mary Ellen Cassady
Aug 23, 2023
Mary Ellen Cassady, age 82, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was a long-time member of Sharon Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and volunteered in the nursery for many years. Mary Ellen loved children, and was instrumental in the care and education of numerous children over the years. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by...
Sharon Yvonne (White) McDaniel
Aug 22, 2023
Sharon Yvonne (White) McDaniel went to be with Jesus late Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital after a 41 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Sharon was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and member of North Hills Baptist Church. She studied nursing at Knoxville College, was a talented seamstress, prolific Tole painter, advocate for Americans with Disabilities,...
