Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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,...
Jericho Aurandt Figuero
Aug 22, 2023
Jericho Aurandt Figuero, age 53 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
He loved eating chocolate ice cream, riding his Harley, working on cars, fishing, his BMW and listening to Godsmack.
He is survived by his son, Cortland (Courtney) Hedrick; granddaughter, Caylin; grandson, Caymian Hedrick; and brother, DeAngelo Figuero.
There are no services scheduled at...
Kenneth Edward Arnold
Aug 21, 2023
Kenneth Edward Arnold, 77, passed away on August 21st, 2023, at 12:15 PM at UT Medical Center surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born on September 28, 1945, in Knoxville, TN to his parents James Floyd & Anna Arnold, and older brother, Roy Arnold, whom all preceded him in death. He was the faithful husband to Peggy Ann Caylor Arnold...
Benjamin "Ben" Matthew Kredich
Aug 21, 2023
Benjamin Matthew Kredich died Monday, August 21, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee after being struck by an impaired motorist while walking on the Kingston Pike sidewalk. Ben was born March 13, 1999 at Women and Infant’s Hospital in Providence, RI, the son of Kimberley Lathrop Kredich and Nicholas Matthew Kredich of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Ben received his education from public school and...
James "Richard" Jones
Aug 21, 2023
James “Richard” Jones, age 74 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21. 2023. He loved to watch the Tennessee Vols and the Atlanta Braves. He worked at Invensys “Robertshaw” for 40+ years after coming home from Vietnam. Richard was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Fountain City before becoming a member at...
Annie Mae Hall
Aug 19, 2023
Annie Mae "Mam" Sharp Hall, age 96, of Halls Crossroads, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Berney Hall; parents, Ross and Getha Sharp; brothers, Walter and Ernest Sharp; sister, Joyce Cox; and son in law, John Waring. She is survived by loving children, Charlotte Waring, Kenney (Sherry) Hall,...
Henry Clinton Ruth III
Aug 19, 2023
Henry Clinton Ruth III, age 73 of Seymour, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 19, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends. Faithful member of Marbledale Baptist Church, and Ron Mayes Sunday School Class, where he served many years as Youth Director, Deacon and where he enjoyed singing and playing guitar every chance he got. Henry...
Carol Anne Elkins
Aug 19, 2023
Carol Anne (Cox) Elkins, age 78 of Heiskell, passed away suddenly, surrounded by her loved ones. She had a great love for family, quilting, and sewing. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Samuel and Nola Cox; husband, Melvin Elkins; and six siblings. She is survived by loving daughters, Lisa (Kenny), Tammy (Clyde), and Sherri (Jim); six grandchildren; seven...
David Glenn Lamb Sr.
Aug 18, 2023
David Glenn Lamb Sr., 79, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on August 18, 2023 after bravely battling a long illness. David is predeceased by his parents and two brothers Charles and Bobby Ray. He is survived by brothers William Lamm and Benny Lamm, sister Barbara Cline, former spouse Kathy Lamb, their children David Lamb, Jr. and Nancy Tankersley, three grandchildren...
Barbara Jean Woods Cosey Smelser
Aug 17, 2023
BARBARA JEAN WOODS COSEY SMELSERBarbara “Bobbie” Smelser, age 92, of Knoxville, TN passed away on August 17, 2023, after a 14-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born May 29, 1931, to Kermit Mason Woods, Sr. and Willie Kate Turner Woods. She was the oldest of seven children. After Bobbie graduated from Central High School, she held various jobs including sales...
