Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Gerald Edward Samon
Dec 5, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Samon, age 61, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He shared his life with Janet Samon, the love of his life, and was the father of Malaina Samon and Amaya Samon (Spencer). Nothing brought him greater joy than being “Papaw” to his treasured granddaughters — Malaysia, MaKinley, Avalyn, and Vada — each...
Patsy Lynn Miller
Dec 4, 2025
Patsy Lynn Miller went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Ruby Ray, her sisters, Brenda and Connie, her brother Bo, her sons, Tony and Danny, and her in-laws, Bill and Lucille Miller.
Survived by her husband, Jerry Miller, daughter Tina, sons, Michael Paul, Adam, Jerry Jr. and Steve; 17...
Theodore Baehr,Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
A man of great curiosity and deep thought, Ted quietly loved the spotlight. He reached his first moment there early, born on January 1, 1940, the first day of the new year and the new decade, in Holland, Pennsylvania, where his parents, Theodore Sr. and Millie (Millimento Ketchum Dryden) operated a farm, growing tomatoes for the Campbell’s Soup Company on...
Clovis Taylor
Dec 4, 2025
Clovis Taylor, 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved and lived his life devoted to. Born on July 1, 1933, in Franklin County, Alabama, Clovis grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors—a love that would shape every chapter of his life. Whether he was hunting, fishing, boating, camping,...
Justen E. Brown
Dec 4, 2025
Brown, Justen E., age 43, of Knoxville, went home suddenly on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. Justen was an avid Vols fan and patriot. He was a long-time member of the recovery community where he was affectionately known as "Goldfish." Justen had a heart of gold and loved helping people. After he reached his sobriety, he helped lead many to find...
Kim Reneè Harrison
Dec 3, 2025
Kim Reneè Harrison, a kind-hearted, friendly, supportive, and generous spirit, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Tennova Healthcare in Powell, TN, at the age of 62.
Born on February 13, 1963, in Tazewell, TN, Kim built her life in the Knoxville area, eventually residing in Powell. She was a deeply respected and highly capable professional who...
Shirley Lee Blanton
Dec 3, 2025
To most she was known as Shirley Johnson Blanton, but to her family she was known as “Mamaw Curly”, “Mamaw” and “Mom”. The warmth you felt when you were in her presence was palpable. The happiness that she brought to everyone’s lives, even strangers, was apparent. The love she showed her family and friends was always unconditional. She was the...
Benjamin Malcolm Kidwell
Dec 2, 2025
Benjamin Malcolm Kidwell, age 78, of Oak Ridge, born in Athens, GA, has went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025. He was a retired navy veteran who served in both the Six Day War and the Vietnam War. He was given many commendations during his time. He was a known ham radio operator. He belonged to the...
Julie Michelle Kidd
Nov 30, 2025
Julie Michelle Kidd, age 51 of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She loved the outdoors, biking, and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by parents, Juanita Hodge and Wayne Kidd; grandparents, Mamaw and Papaw Bernard, and Gladys and Dock Kidd. She is survived by siblings, Debbi...
Valerie Herlong Thurman
Nov 30, 2025
Valerie Herlong Thurman, 93, of Corryton, TN, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. Valerie was born on March 5, 1932, to the late Wallace and Mary Herlong.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thurman; sister, Jean Parris; brother, Wallace Watson Herlong; and grandson, Chris Davis.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Hall; son, R.D. Thurman; daughter, Gayle Davis...
Nancy Brock Lewis
Nov 30, 2025
Nancy Brock Lewis, age 92, of North Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. Nancy worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center as a med tech before she had her 3 children, following the birth of her children she became the secretary at Oakwood Elementary School. Following the closure of Oakwood Elementary, Nancy moved to the new Christenberry Elementary where she...
Robert Lee Hiefner
Nov 30, 2025
Robert L. Hiefner age 85, of Louisville, TN., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a member of Grandview Baptist Church. As a retired U.S. Army Veteran, he was 1 of 80 distinguished recipients of the White House Service Certificate for his duties as a Military Policeman...
Valerie Ann Lambdin
Nov 30, 2025
Valerie Ann Lambdin, age 53, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Chastity Lambdin; grandfather, Jeff Hellard; grandmother, Alice Hellard; sisters, Jamie Hellard & Rachael York; and grandchildren, Jeffery, Macy, Sadie and Rayan.
She is survived by daughter, Brittany; grandchildren, Skyler & Ryleigh; parents, Jimmy & Patty Hellard;...
Shirley Sue Hunter
Nov 29, 2025
Shirley Sue Hunter age 90, of Knoxville, TN., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith and a 1953 graduate of Fulton High School. Shirley was an excellent cook and baker, known to make the best snickerdoodle cookies around! She worked in the Halls Middle School Cafeteria for 31 years.
She...
James Nelson Purdom, Jr.,
Nov 29, 2025
James (Jim) Purdom Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the city where he was born and spent his life.
Born on July 29, 1941, in Knoxville, Jim was the son of James and Marcella Purdom. He built a life rooted in hard work, family devotion and quiet passions that brought him joy throughout the years.
Jim...
Leonard Mason Wood
Nov 28, 2025
Leonard Mason Wood, age 81, of Woollem, KY passed away in his grandson's home in Jacksboro, TN on Nov. 28, 2025.
His wife of 23 years was at his side. He was a beloved son, dad, husband, brother, uncle and grandpa. He loved being called Grandpa and Papa. Golfing, boating, shooting, racing any vehicle, scuba diving and flying his single engine...
Lesa Renee Tyler
Nov 28, 2025
Lesa Renee Tyler, age 52, of Knoxville TN, went home to live with her heavenly Father on November 28, 2025, where she is finally at peace. She was a member of the Kim Watt Baptist Church. Lesa was dearly loved by her family and all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dot and Kay Bales.
She is...
Aletta Kathleen Brooks
Nov 28, 2025
Aletta Brooks, age 73, of Knoxville, TN, in the early morning hours of November 28, 2025, met Jesus face to face. She was a member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Her greatest joy was her family and going to church.
Preceded in death by her son, James Edward Brooks; her parents, Lon and Hazel Hayes; brothers,...
Judith Elaine Hodge
Nov 27, 2025
Judith Elaine Witt Hodge, age 71, passed away on November 27th, after a year long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in her final days.
Judy was raised in Loudon, TN and lived there until her graduation from the University of Tennessee. She earned her master’s degree while working for Knox County Schools. Judy worked in education for more...
Ronnie Edward Condry
Nov 26, 2025
Ronnie Edward Condry age 76, of Corryton, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was a graduate of Holston High School, and a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cherly Ann Condry, parents, Macy and Nettie Ann Condry; brothers, Bill Condry and Paul Condry; and sisters, Frances Thornhill and...
