Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
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 industy, working at Open Kitchen and then Louis on...
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...
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...
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 Elliot; grandmother, Glenda Sue Thomas; sisters, Melissa...
Jimmy Alvin Blair
Dec 9, 2025
Jimmy Alvin Blair, age 81, of Corryton, Tn passed away on December 9, 2025. Growing up, he attended a Pentecostal Church close to home, but later on went to become of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Zola Blair; stepson, Gary Buckner; parents, Perry and Mary Blair; brothers, Jerry Blair, Raymond Blair,...
Joe Lynn Collins
Dec 8, 2025
Joe Lynn Collins, age 73 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd Collins, wife Kathy Collins, sister Brenda Baker, brother-in-law Wayne Robinson, and his sister-in-law Margaret Brown. He is survived by his sister-in-law Judy Robinson, brother-in-law Clyde Brown, daughters Elizabeth (David) Miller, Rebecca (Nathan) Durfee, son Rusty (Tina)...
Patricia "Pat" Faye Hellmund Jones
Dec 7, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Faye Hellmund Jones, age 75, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2025. She was a longtime member of New Harvest (John Sevier) Church of God. Pat retired from Knox County Schools where she worked as an Educational Assistant and a Bus Driver.
Preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick M. and Gertrude Hellmund,...
Barbara Jean Duggan
Dec 7, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Duggan, age 88, of Powell, Tennessee, passed into the arms of Jesus Sunday afternoon December 7, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil; son, David; parents, Hugh Bedford and Barbara Juanita Sutton; brothers, Larry, Howard and John.
She is survived by family and several dear friends and neighbors including Jennifer Cobb, Katherine Cobb, Shelby Haun, Wayne...
Samantha Renea Davis
Dec 7, 2025
Samantha Renea Davis born on September 8,1982 passed away peacefully with a smile on her face on December 7, 2025 at Tennova North Medical Center In Knoxville, Tennessee. Samantha was a loving mother, daughter, friend, but most of all a Nini too five beautiful grandbabies. Samantha was preceded in death by her angel son, Zachary Allen Davis, father Jerry Mills,...
Patricia Ann Hatmaker
Dec 6, 2025
Patricia Ann Hatmaker age 69, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Imogene Hatmaker and daughter, Christie Lucretia Heatherly.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela Santee Goins; grandchildren: Brandon Jones, Tristen Beeler, Russell Breeden and Gabriel Sharp; great-grandchildren: Rhaegar Jones...
Georgia Lee Surrett
Dec 6, 2025
Georgia Lee Surrett, age 88 of Knoxville, TN passed away on December 6,2025. She was preceded in death by her son Danny Lynn Hobby. She was survived by her daughters Sherry Fox Sellers (Greg), Annie Gerard (Mike), Kimberly Braden, sons Brian Mitchell, Robby Hobby (Meg), Jodie Jones (Pat), sister Bobbie Mynatt. She had many grandchildren and great grandchildren that will...
Gwendolyn Marie Smith
Dec 6, 2025
Gwendolyn Smith, age 71, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was a member of Branville Baptist Church, a 1972 graduate of Gibbs High School and a 1976 graduate of Cooper’s Institute of Business, where she learned sign language and met many of the deaf. She was preceded in death by her parents, James (J.T.) and...
Lumjuan "Kim" Wagner
Dec 6, 2025
Lumjuan "Kim" Wagner age 76 of Knoxville gained her wings on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was a resident of Williamsport, IN for 43 years and after retirement, her and her husband Terry moved to Knoxville in 2016. She worshipped at the Watamphawan Budist Temple. Kim was an avid golfer, loved being with her kids and grandkids. She was known...
Sandra Louise Keller Phillips
Dec 6, 2025
Sandra Louise Keller Phillips, age 60, of Knoxville, Tennessee, began walking the streets of gold wearing her gold Crocs Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025. She enjoyed crafting and baking carrot cake and sharing the finished goods with family and friends. She loved her fur daughters and chickens.
Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Lee Keller and brother Stephen Keller;...
Reba Jane Whitson
Dec 6, 2025
Reba J. Whitson, age 82, of Halls Crossroads, quietly passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Alta Snodderly. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, James “Bud” Whitson; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly (Pat) Brennan; granddaughters, Bethany Hurst and Jade Brennan; niece, Lindsay (Scott) Collins; several special family members...
Diane W. Hicks
Dec 5, 2025
Diane W. Hicks, age 76, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1949, in Virginia and was later adopted by her beloved parents, Steve and Lillie Woods. She was of the Baptist faith, and she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Diane, as she was affectionately known, was...
Tonua Rae Kidwell
Dec 5, 2025
Tonua Rae Kidwell, 76, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on December 5th, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1949, to Paul Clemons and Ozella Gaught Clemons.
Tonua was a loving mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to many. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, selflessness, and endless service to her family and church.
Tonua...
Ronald Edgar Bright
Dec 5, 2025
Ronald Edgar Bright, age 88, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. He was the son of Ed and Mildred Bright. Ronnie was raised on Dry Gap Pike and farmed his whole life. He was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church. He is survived by his local first cousins: Doug and Ann Snelson, Lynn and Myra Sowder...
Gerald Roger Pickel
Dec 5, 2025
Gerald R. "Jerry" Pickel, age 82, of Knoxville, TN, transitioned to his heavenly home December 5th, 2025.
He trusted in Jesus as his Savior and attended worship services/Bible studies at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1965-1969. He had a degree in Business Finance from Middle Tennessee State University. Jerry loved...
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...
