Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Charles "Charlie" Mac & Sandra "Sandy" Kathleen Armstrong
Feb 10, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Mac Armstrong, age 90 and Sandra “Sandy” Kathleen Armstrong, age 84, both of Powell, Tennessee, passed away three hours apart on the evening of Monday, February 9, 2026, at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans’ Home. Charlie and Sandy have been members of First Baptist church of Powell since 2004.
In November of 1935, Charlie was found on the doorstep...
Elizabeth Louise Reed
Feb 10, 2026
Elizabeth Louise Reed age 100 years of Knoxville passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was of the Baptist faith, she loved the Tennessee Volunteers Basketball team and the NBA. She loved to read and was very family oriented. She was the oldest of 6 children born to the late Nora and Dudley Hall. Preceded in death by siblings...
Embry Duane Gary
Feb 9, 2026
Gary, Embry D. (Nick) - Age 93, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 9. Nick was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church, Farragut. He retired as an engineer from TVA in the late 1980s and previously, Dover Elevator (in Hernando, MS). He loved working with his hands and was an accomplished artist, private pilot, ham radio operator,...
Larry "Chris" Flynn
Feb 9, 2026
Larry “Chris” Christopher Flynn, age 50, of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. Larry loved off-roading, his family including his dogs, music and working as an EMT.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Chrisman Flynn and Edith Daphne Flynn.
He is survived by his wife, Stacy Martin; sons, Brendan Flynn and Austin Martin; daughter, Isabella Martin; sister,...
Carmelo Olivares Garcia
Feb 8, 2026
Carmelo Olivares García, originario de Michoacán, falleció el domingo 8 de febrero del 2026 en Knoxville, rodeado de su familia que tanto lo adoraban. Es sobrevivido por su hijo, Sebastián; su mamá, Rocío; su papá, Carmen; y sus hermanos, Abel, Mariela, José, Giovany, Juana, Lupe e Iván.
Carmelo nació el 26 de julio de 1998 en el Ejido Jesús del Monte,...
Herman "Les" Lester Spencer
Feb 7, 2026
Herman Lester “Les” Spencer, age 76, from Morristown, Tennessee, and later of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Les’ greatest accomplishment, joy, and love was his daughter, Ashley, and his grandson, Mason.
Les held many different occupations throughout his life. In his younger years, he worked in the coal mines. He later owned his own auto parts store...
Candy Lee Howell Gentry
Feb 7, 2026
Candy Lee Howell Gentry, age 66 of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Joe Howell and her mother, Jo Ann Howell Learn.
Candy is survived by her son, Jason Stallings; brothers,...
Morgan Elizabeth McNamara
Feb 7, 2026
Morgan Elizabeth McNamara "Libby", age 39, of Knoxville, TN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Morgan’s greatest accomplishment, greatest joy, and greatest love was her daughter, Karis.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, John and Patsy Dennis and Paul and Patricia McNamara; aunt, Diane Dennis; and uncles, Mark and Johnny Dennis.
She is survived by her daughter, Karis; parents,...
Julia Ann Brewer
Feb 5, 2026
Julia Ann Brewer, age 76 of Rockford, TN passed away on February 5, 2026. She loved spending time with her family, going to the lake, and cooking, which she was amazing at. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margeline Moseley, grandmother, Telia Gilmore, and grandfather, Floyd Gilmore. She is survived by her sons, Paul, Mike, and Jason Fuston,...
Angela Michelle O'Mary
Feb 5, 2026
Angela “Angie” Capps O’Mary, 56, of Powell, TN passed away February 5, 2026. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She loved her church family at Covenant Life Church where she was a devoted member. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Mike O’Mary; son, Justin O’Mary; daughter, Melissa “Mo-Mo” O’Mary; mother, Phyllis Davis; brother,...
Steve Michael Blackburn
Feb 5, 2026
Steve Michael Blackburn, age 35, of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his home.
Preceded in death by grandmother, Linda Radford; grandfather, Paul Blackburn.
Survived by mother, Donna Lauderdale (Tony); father, Jerry Blackburn; sister, Kristie Radford; grandmother, Margaret Blackburn; grandfather, Billy Radford; niece, Keyanah Radford.
The family will receive Friends on Tuesday February 10,2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at...
Susan Elizabeth Sokoloski
Feb 5, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Sokoloski, age 81, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She proudly served her country in the United States Navy. She was a member of Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Sokoloski; parents, Harold and Elizabeth Fray; and brother, William Fray.
She is...
Bryan Elkins
Feb 4, 2026
Bryan Keith Elkins, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Loraine Elkins; sisters, Carolyn and Judy; and nephew, Jason Kiser. Survived by sisters, Dianna (David) Matsumoto and Susan (Dennis) Kiser; brothers, Alan (brother-in-law) Dunsmore, Ron (Barbara) Elkins, and Scott (Kathy) Elkins; and several nieces and nephews to the 3rd and...
Mark "Steve" Stevens Elliott
Feb 4, 2026
Mark "Steve" Stevens Elliott, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He attended Karns High School and was a graduate of Class 1974. He served his country and was a proud Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Friela Elliott; siblings, Shirley Foust, Dave Hickson, Jewel Harmon, Dean Eliott, Carter Elliott, and Cody Evans.
He is...
Wesley Alan Staley
Feb 4, 2026
Wesley Alan Staley, age 50, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Wesley fought a long battle with his heart and did it with honor and dignity but lost the battle in the end. He was a truck driver and dump truck driver all of his life and was a hard-working man. He started...
William Paul McManus
Feb 4, 2026
William Paul McManus, 83 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born in Marietta, Georgia on September 4, 1942, to Enoch and Louise McManus. He was a graduate of Halls High School, class of 1960.
Paul was a member of IBEW Local Union 270 in Oak Ridge, TN. He had an outstanding...
Dianne Marjorie Wells
Feb 3, 2026
Dianne M. Wells, age 83, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with her beloved family. Dianne was preceded in death by her son, Howard Aaron Wells, sister, Dorothy Cole and parents, G.O. Elder and Margie (Clary) Elder. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard D. Wells; daughters, Victoria L. McClain...
Betty Jean Hill Clemons
Feb 3, 2026
Betty Jean Hill Clemons, age 94 of the Bearden Community, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was a member of Knoxville Christian Center for over 40 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that will be loved and missed. Family and friends will meet at 1:45pm Monday, February 9, 2026, at Edgewood...
Sue Cordner
Feb 2, 2026
Sue Cordner, 71, of Halls, TN passed away suddenly February 2, 2026 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Sue was the proud mother of a Gold Star Veteran. She was a strong, loving and caring daughter, sister and friend as well. She took joy in the little things in life and loved spending precious time with her family. Sue was a...
Dinah Faye Blondell
Feb 2, 2026
Dinah Faye Blondell, age 73, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose presence she cherished throughout her life on February 2, 2026. Her unwavering Christian faith guided her steps, shaped her heart, and brought comfort to all who knew her.
Dinah was preceded in death by her father, James Whittaker; her mother, Lillian Billips; and...
