Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Marilyn Adele Lonske
Dec 17, 2025
Psalm 103:15-18As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and it’s place knows it no more. But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who...
Lois Gail Cardwell
Dec 16, 2025
Lois Gail Cardwell, age 54, of Corryton, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a self-employed HVAC mechanic and all around “handy man”. Gail loved children and would take care of anyone’s children.
Preceded in death by parents, Leon Cardwell Jr. and Lois Maya, and son Derick Cardwell.
Survived by sons, Steven Buckner and...
Angela Beth Matthews
Dec 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela Beth Matthews, a loving mother, wife, sister and daughter. Angela's courageous battle with stroke complications came to an end on December 16, 2025. She was 59 years old.
Angela was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family and others before her own....
Jessica Kirsten Wright
Dec 15, 2025
Jessica Kirsten Wright, age 29 of Knoxville, passed away on December 15, 2025. Preceded in death by grandparents William Wright, Sr. and Connie Wright, Clarence and alma Reed, and brother Will Wright. Survived by her parents Ed and Tammy Wright, children Xander and Clarice, many other aunts, uncles, and cousins that will miss her dearly. The family is asking that,...
Windy Marie Corum
Dec 15, 2025
Windy Marie Corum, age 46, of Strawberry Plains, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. Survived by children Brittany Dukes (Javier Vasquez) and Christian Corum, son-in-law Manuel Diaz, grandchildren Hope Dukes, Liliana Dukes, and Marlia Vasquez, niece Jennifer Jaimes, aunt Karen Norris, sisters Sarah Garland and Christie Satterfield. No services are planned at this time....
David Ray Wells
Dec 14, 2025
David Ray Wells, age 83, of Powell, TN, passed away suddenly surrounded by loved ones on December 14, 2025. David was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville.
Graduating from Powell High School in 1960, he immediately joined the Air Force, serving six years in the 119th TN Air National Guard. He spent more than 40 years in air...
William Robert Welch
Dec 14, 2025
William Robert Welch, age 70 of Knoxville, passed away December 14, 2025. He was a member of West Haven Baptist Church. He also served in the Army Reserves for over 10 years. William will be remembered as a loving son and brother, who enjoyed working outdoors. Preceded in death by father Charles Welch and brother David Welch. Survived by mother...
Florence Miller
Dec 14, 2025
Florence Miller, 84, of Maynardville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born in Knoxville, TN on May 20, 1941, to the late Leroy and Ella Mae Vandergriff.
She is survived by her loving son, Rodney Miller; two grandchildren, Amy Griffey and Joey Clouse; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Christine Ellis; two brothers, Danny Vandergriff and...
June Dorothy DiLeo
Dec 14, 2025
June Dorothy DiLeo, age 75, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony M. DiLeo.
June is survived by her children, Shawn & Dawn DiLeo and Kris & Julie Malchoff; grandchildren, Sam DiLeo, Shelby DiLeo, Olivia DiLeo, Justin Malchoff, Shawn Malchoff and MacKenzie Malchoff; great grandchildren, Mechiah...
Whitney Lynn Hammond
Dec 13, 2025
Whitney Hammond, age 49, of Powell, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2025, after spending a wonderful day celebrating Christmas—his favorite time of year—with friends and family.
Whitney was the kind of man who made everyone around him feel special. He had a gift for lighting up every room he entered, and if you knew him, you loved him. He...
Gaylon Eugene Wilson
Dec 13, 2025
We celebrate the life of Gaylon Eugene Wilson, who passed peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of 13 December 2025. Gaylon grew up in north Knoxville and attended Central High School (Class of 1944). (In December of 1940, he was present when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to town for the dedication of the Smoke Mountain National Park.)...
Mildred Dolores Varner
Dec 13, 2025
Mildred Dolores Varner, known affectionately to most as “Dee” or “Aunt Red,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on June 3, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dee attended Rule High School. She later dedicated 30 years of her career to the restaurant industry, working at Open Kitchen and then Louis on...
Lisa Ann Fox
Dec 13, 2025
Lisa Ann Fox, age 58, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Lisa was a devoted mother to her two sons and a proud grandmother to 13 grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She rarely missed a game, band concert, or school event, always the loudest cheering from the stands and offering encouragement. Long before she was...
Tony Alvin White, Sr.
Dec 12, 2025
Tony Alvin White, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away December 12, 2025. He was a member of Fair Havens Baptist Church. Tony was a good soul. Preceded in death by Lillard and Opal White, half siblings Clemeth White, Lowell White, Devon White, Gerald White, Audrey Ruth Snyder, Sherry Matthews, and Linda Bayless. Survived by children Tony Alvin White, Jr. (Hannah),...
Pearlie "Christine" Knisley
Dec 12, 2025
Pearlie “Christine” Knisley, age 76, of Corryton, Tennessee, gained her heavenly wings peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 12, 2025.
Christine was preceded by her father, Elmer Williams; her mother, Mary Jean Williams; her sister, Bobbie Spears; and her brother, Larry Williams.
She is survived by her loving husband, George Knisley; her daughters, Angie Carr, Becky Williams (Dwayne), and Heather...
Patricia Ann Stipes
Dec 11, 2025
Stipes, Patricia Ann, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away December 11, 2025, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. She had lived in Memphis for several years. She joined the Air Force in 1975, and her role was a Sergeant Aircraft Pneudraulic Repair Mechanic her entire time in the military. When she left the military, she became an...
Michael William Geames
Dec 11, 2025
Michael William Geames, age 56 went to his heavenly home to be with Jesus and his loving mother on December 11th, 2025. Michael was truly an indescribable man. He was the ultimate problem solver, a loving husband, father, brother, and an amazing friend. People who knew him, knew they had someone on their side through thick and thin. He loved...
Sharon Denise Martinez
Dec 10, 2025
Sharon Martinez, 71, of Knoxville, TN has passed away on December 10, 2025. Sharon was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Sharon was most known for fierce love and dedication to her family. She dedicated her life to ensuring that her children, grandchildren, and even great children had what they needed.
Sharon is preceded in death by...
Kenny Joe Elliott
Dec 10, 2025
Kenny Joe Elliott, 40, of Powell, TN was tragically taken from his loved ones and went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth Ray Elliott, Virgie Ruth Elliott and Joe Edgar Thomas. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Joetta Elliott; grandmother, Glenda Sue Thomas; sisters, Melissa...
Kaylee Blair Shackelford
Dec 9, 2025
Kaylee Blair Shackelford, age 20 and her precious unborn child of Powell, TN was taken from us way to soon on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She was a member of Glory Church at Dante. She was a graduate of Powell High School in 2024. Kaylee was a light in a dark world and had a force in her to be reckoned with....
