Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Mattie Lucille Sweet
Jan 12, 2026
Mattie Lucille Ammons Sweet, born August 31, 1929, entered her Heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2026. Lucille was an active member of both the former New Hope Presbyterian Church of Knoxville and currently Powell Presbyterian Church serving in many capacities such as Ruling Elder, Clerk of Session, Sunday School Teacher, and Choir Member. Her greatest joy was in working...
Donald Lee Swanson
Jan 11, 2026
Donald Lee Swanson (84) passed away on January 11, 2026 at Park West Hospital. Born in Enid Oklahoma on December 2, 1941 to Harold Swanson and Violet Mason Swanson.
Don attended Beggs High School. Upon graduation, Don and three of his friends decided to enlist in the Army. When they arrived at the Army Enlistment center, they were told that they...
Gerald Coffman
Jan 11, 2026
James Gerald Coffman, age 92, of Washburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was a distinguished, hardworking member of the community. He taught for 17 years as the agriculture teacher at Washburn High School. He was the FFA advisor, where his students won many awards. He went on to work as the regional vocational...
Sharon Louise Combs
Jan 11, 2026
Sharon Louise Combs, age 69, passed away on January 11, 2026. Sharon worked for Sunshine Industries for 30 years and was a very active member of Woodlawn Christian Church. She was very active in various clubs and recreation activities for the handicap. She was preceded in death by her father, John Walter Combs II, mother Patricia June Lynch Combs, sister...
David Harold Greene
Jan 10, 2026
David Harold Greene, age 70 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Jan. 10, 2026 after an acute battle with long time and short-term health problems. David was employed by Temkin manufacturing as a machinist for years, also past employed at Luxottica as a lens technician, Melaleuca Manufacturing, St. Mary’s and Baptist Hospital. Kmart and numerous other sites. David is survived...
Ronald Carl Tolliver
Jan 10, 2026
With deep sorrow but with faith in God’s plan, my brother Ronald Carl Tolliver, 75, of Knoxville, TN. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026.
He served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Navy where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Afterwards, he went to work for the Southern Railway where he retired after 30 years...
Julia Deanne Edwards
Jan 9, 2026
Julia Deanne Edwards (Landers), age 61, of Knoxville, was promoted to be with our Heavenly Father on January 9, 2026. Julia was born to Albert and Margaret Landers in Chattanooga, TN on April 22, 1964. Julia grew up in Etowah, TN, graduating from McMinn Central High School in 1982. Julia (Jules) was a long time standing employee of Cracker Barrel,...
Timothy Todd Jones
Jan 9, 2026
Timothy Todd Jones, born May 26, 1961, in Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by the thoughts and love of those who knew him.
He was a man of great wit and intelligence, whose humor could light up any room. Above all, he loved his family deeply and was a compassionate friend to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by...
Glenda Faye O'Hearn
Jan 9, 2026
Glenda “Faye” O’Hearn age 77, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026 at her home. She enjoyed playing golf and singing Karaoke. Faye retired from Geico, after 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Doug O’Hearn; daughter, Angela Honeycutt; and grandson, Austin Anderson.
She is survived by her daughters, Skyla (Steve)...
Patricia Ann DePew
Jan 8, 2026
Patricia Ann DePew age 80, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Eugene DePew; father, Omar Ralph Mounger; mother, Margaret Isabell Flanagin; daughters, Angela Denise Moss and Lisa Michelle Wheeler; and sister, Wanda Sue Lange.
Patricia is survived by her sisters, Ina Faye Vineyard and Sherry J. Mize; daughter,...
Delilah June Pendleton
Jan 7, 2026
Delilah Pendleton, age 69, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband Tony Pendleton, mother and father Gracie Thompson and William Hounschell, stepfather Charles Thompson, daughter Margie Ray, grandsons Dustin and Trenton Ray, sisters Maryrose Young, Loretta Mitchell, and Paula "Maggie" Ledford, brothers William Hounschell Jr., Paul Hounschell, Daniel Hounschell, Marvin Hounschell, and Dennis...
Elmer Woodrow Foust
Jan 7, 2026
Elmer Woodrow Foust age 90, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was a longtime member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for 69 years. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and retired from Levi Strauss after 43 years. Elmer had a love for being a skilled...
Leanne Michelle Wyrick
Jan 6, 2026
Leanne Michelle Wyrick, 52 , of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, under the care of Sacred Ground Hospice.
Born September 30, 1973, Leanne lived life fully and joyfully, bringing laughter and warmth wherever she went. A hairdresser by trade and a people-person by nature, she had a rare gift for making everyone feel seen and cared...
Ronald Eugene Hutchison
Jan 5, 2026
Ronald Eugene Hutchison was born on December 31, 1967 in Knoxville Tennessee, and passed away peacefully in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at the age of 58. He was survived by his mother Judy, his younger sister Angela, his oldest son Andrew and his youngest son Lane.
Ron was a musician for 54 years, he played in churches, bars,...
John Michael Brown
Jan 5, 2026
John Michael “Mike” Brown, age 78, of East Knox County passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a member at St. Paul’s East United Methodist Church. He retired from UPS as a Feeder driver after 37 years of service. He loved working for UPS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lucille Brown and granddaughter,...
Nathaniel Stewart
Jan 5, 2026
Nathaniel Stewart Jr., 77, of Memphis, TN, passed away on January 5, 2026. He loved Gospel music and his snacks, especially his popcorn, peanut butter, and sprite zeros. He also loved watching YouTube, Bewitched, and Westerns. Nathaniel worked as a truck driver for 4-5 years before retiring in 2009. Previously, he worked as a Manufacturing Supervisor for most of his...
Johnnie Ray Haynes
Jan 5, 2026
Johnnie Ray Haynes, 77, of Knoxville, TN passed away January 5, 2026. He was retired from Briggs Industries and preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Haynes; sister, Judy and brother, Terry. He is survived by wife of 50 years, Donna Wilson Haynes; son, Brian Haynes (Misty); brother, Ralph; sister, Shelia; grandchildren, Megan Haynes and Brian Haynes and...
Marilyn Sue Simpson
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Sue Simpson, 74, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on January, 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. Marilyn had over 30 years of experience working at Hillcrest Beverly as a CNA. She was always there for her family at all cost. She also was a tough cookie and loving person. She never liked others telling her what to do. Marilyn...
Mary Elizabeth Hill
Jan 4, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Baird Hill, 99, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born in the Ashbury Community (now the Fork of the River Industrial Park) to Daniel and Irene Burkhart Baird. Betty Graduated from Central High School and U.T. Knoxville. Upon graduation she moved to Bristol, TN and...
Rebekah Lee Adkins
Jan 3, 2026
Rebekah (Becky) Lee Adkins, of Knoxville, TN was born on November 25, 1955, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the age of 70. Becky dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She was a devoted member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, an employee at Atria Weston Place for over 20 years, and was adored by all of her...
