Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Stella Pauline Jett
Jan 14, 2026
Stella "Pauline" Jett, 86 of Knoxville, TN passed into the arms of her Savior, January 14,2026. She was of Christian faith and a member of Son Light Baptist Church. One of her greatest joys was spending time with family and friends.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Retha McMahan, Mother and Father-in-law, Elwood...
Shirley Anne Chesney
Jan 14, 2026
Shirley Ann Chesney, lovingly known as Mimi, passed away January 14, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee at the age of 83.Shirley was known for her sharp wit and generous spirit, whether it was filling a room with laughter or offering a kernel of wisdom that stayed with you long after it was spoken. Her wisdom lives on through her children and...
Clyde Lee Taylor
Jan 13, 2026
Clyde Lee Taylor, age 77, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Clyde was born September 15, 1948, in Clinton, Indiana to the late Clyde and Madelyn Taylor. Clyde served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Bertha Taylor and several siblings to...
Debbie Darlene King
Jan 13, 2026
Debbie King, age 72, of the Halls Community, entered her Heavenly home the afternoon of January 13, 2026 at her home. She was a member of Knox Connect. She retired after thirty years of driving a school bus for the Halls School district. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
Debbie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gary Leland Davis
Jan 13, 2026
Gary L. Davis went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 13 at the age of 79. He was born October 23, 1946, to Glyn and Ruth (Watson) Davis. Gary graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a degree in Electrical Engineering. It was here he met his wife, Dianah. Gary was devoted to his...
Ruth Susan Smith
Jan 13, 2026
Ruth Susan Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the age of seventy-eight.
Ruth was born on April 28, 1947 in Long Island, New York; she graduated with a degree in education at Cumberland College and moved to Tennessee after graduation. For forty-five years, she devoted herself...
Thomas Augusta Cardwell III
Jan 12, 2026
Thomas A. Cardwell III, born July 25, 1943, in Oklahoma City, son of Thomas and Hilda Cardwell, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Knoxville, TN. A loving husband, father, friend, he lived a life of service, devotion, and distinction.
Dr. Cardwell earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University (1965), a Master of Science from the University of...
Nancy Jean Carlisle
Jan 12, 2026
Nancy Jean (Wood) Carlisle, age 71, went home to be with the Lord and her precious son Philip on January 12, 2026. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. Nancy was dedicated to her service to the Lord’s house for over 30 years. She enjoyed decorating cakes, whether they were for weddings or birthdays, spending time with her family...
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...
