Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William Brian York
Sep 2, 2023
William York age 38 of Knoxville passed away on September 2 2023.
He is preceded in death by Father Willis York, Son William York Jr, Daughter Harley York, Grandparents Tommy Miller and Linda Raby.
He is Survived by Mother Rose Miller, Daughters Adalyn and Shyanna, Sons Schuylar and Timmy, Sister Linda Atwood, Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. He will...
James Jennings Brock
Sep 2, 2023
James J. Brock, age 67 of Knoxville, passed away September 2, 2023, at Parkwest Hospital surrounded by friends and family. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and sang gospel music. James was a 1973 graduate of Halls High School and was a proud member of Halls wrestling team. He was also the co-owner of Brock Brothers Painting Company...
Robert "Dude" Spradlen
Sep 2, 2023
Robert “Dude” Spradlen, age 71 of Powell, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 2,2023.
He worked at S&S Wholesale Tires for over 33 years. Graduated from Powell High School in 1970 Robert was a very hard worker and was a friend to everyone. His daughter and grandchildren were the light of his life.
He was Preceded in death by his...
James Edward Yarber Sr.
Sep 1, 2023
James Edward Yarber Sr., age 59 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and his job installing carpet for customers.
Preceded in death by wife, Candi Yarber; and father, James Ezra Yarber
Survived by his sons, Jordan Yarber, Skyler Yarber, and Nick Yarber; daughter,...
Jerry Britt Wrinkle Sr.
Sep 1, 2023
Jerry Britt Wrinkle, Sr., born August 6, 1934, passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, September 1, 2023, at The University of Tennessee Medical Center after a 5-month illness. Dad grew up in North Hills and attended Central and Knoxville High Schools. He was a member of the first graduating class of Fulton High School in 1952. Dad was a proud...
Shirley Ann Ridenour
Sep 1, 2023
Family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on Monday, September 4, 2023, from 1:00-3:00PM. Service will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 2:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel officiated by Chaplain Jeremy Gilmer. Graveside service to follow at Ridenour Cemetery.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com
Joyce Ann McNeal
Sep 1, 2023
“Granny” Joyce Ann (McGill) McNeal was welcomed home into the arms of her Jesus on Friday, September 1, 2023. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Victor Lon McNeal; parents, Roy and Marie McGill; many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Survived by her children, Tonya (Creg) Carter, Becky (Donnie) Hamock, Victor Ray (Katie) McNeal and...
Brady Alex Reeder
Aug 31, 2023
Brady A. Reeder passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Brady was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Glessie T Reeder; Parents, Brady S. Reeder and Annie May Reeder; sister, Shirley Sunderland; and stepson, Dave Harmon. Brady leaves his daughters, Bridgid Mentzer, and Bobbi Jo Hart; step daughter, Brenda McCloud; sister, Cindy Spangler;as well as several...
Shelby Jean Folden
Aug 31, 2023
Folden, Shelby Jean- Knoxville (previously Corryton)- age 86, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 31, 2023. Shelby was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church, Corryton, TN. She was retired from CVS in Corryton. She is preceded in death by her parents Luther and Della Parker Folden; brothers, Clarence and Elmer Folden; and niece Terri Gardner. She...
Delbert Dugger
Aug 30, 2023
Reverend Delbert Dugger,
From Knoxville, Tennessee, born 12/29/1936 was 86 years old.
Left to be with the Lord 30th
August 2023.
He was a retired truck driver and drove for 20+ years, coached baseball and football for many years. He loved going fishing, camping and traveling all over the world. He was loved by many.
...
Kathleen Donaldson Hicks
Aug 30, 2023
Kathleen Donaldson Hicks, age 86 of Halls passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church Fountain City. Kathleen was an organist at Mynatt Funeral Home for many years.
She is preceded in Death by her husband Lindsey Hicks and Parents Fred and Eula Mae Donaldson
Kathleen is survived by brother, Randy Donaldson; and...
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,...
