Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ralph Staton
Feb 14, 2026
Ralph Staton, age 94, entered into his heavenly rest on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He is preceded in death by first wife Betty, second wife Carol, father, Felton, his mother, brothers Wayne, Hoyt, and Junior; and sisters Betty and Louise. He is survived by his daughter LaNae, son-in-law Chris, grandson Hunter, step-daughter Melody, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Ralph was...
Thomas Donald Hinkle
Feb 14, 2026
Thomas Donald Hinkle, age 91, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Beverly Park Place. He served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean War. He was a member of Jefferson City Assembly of God Church. He retired from Container Corporation of America after a lifetime of dedicated service. Thomas enjoyed walking outside...
Janet Carolyn Nunn
Feb 13, 2026
Janet Carolyn Nunn, age 88, passed peacefully into the presence of her Heavenly Father on February 13, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. Janet lived with hearing loss, meeting the challenge with quiet strength and resilience. She carried with her throughout her life the memory of her father and her sister, Wanda, who were tragically...
Elizabeth "Ann" Atkins Pierce
Feb 13, 2026
Elizabeth “Ann” Atkins Pierce, 91, of Knoxville, TN passed away February 13, 2026 at Wellington Manor. She is survived by daughter, Kathy Atkins Thornhill; son, Steve Atkins (Cyndy); grandchildren, Chris Atkins (Lora), Nicole Troutt (Dustin) and Tonya Thornhill and a host of great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Ross and Edna Grubb; 1st husband, Roy...
Albert L. Sherlin
Feb 13, 2026
Albert L. Sherlin, 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was a beloved father, grand-father, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Albert was a member of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. By trade, Albert worked on small engines for 45+ years with many loyal customers and friends. He is survived by...
Linda Mae Stansberry
Feb 12, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife, Linda Mae (McMurray) Stansberry, who went home to be with our Savior on February 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Linda was the heart of our family — steady, loving, and fiercely devoted. She carried a quiet strength and a gentle, playful spirit that...
Jake Altes
Feb 12, 2026
Jake Altes, age 85, of Knoxville, TN passed away February 12, 2026. Jake loved food, life and most importantly, his dogs and family. He was preceded in death by Bertha Marie Altes and later by Alice Altes. He is survived by his son, James Altes; daughter in law, Annette Altes; step-grandchildren, Misty Lopez and Travis Wright; and sister-in-law, Edna West....
Patricia Ann Ramsey
Feb 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Ramsey, age 64 of Knoxville, TN passed away on February 12, 2026. She loved shopping on Temu.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Edna Miller. She is survived by her Husband Timmy Ramsey.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel.
Condolences can be made...
Ruth Ann Pyle
Feb 12, 2026
Ruth Ann Pack-Pyle, 87 , of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, from natural causes.
Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Pyle, daughter, Lee Ann Tallent, sister, Neva Ann Pack and Brother, Larry Pack. She is survived by brother Bill Pack, grandchildren Ruth Ann Ballinger and Justin Tallent, great grandchildren Autumn Byars, Alex Byars,...
Michael Herbert Victor
Feb 11, 2026
Michael H. Victor, age 71 of Menominee, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026. Michael was a singular spirit and a vibrant man, a loving father and husband. He was a skilled mechanic, a lover of music, and proudly served his country in Vietnam in the Navy. He lived life fully, loved his family and friends...
Bennie Hoskins
Feb 11, 2026
Bennie Hoskins, 55, of Knoxville, TN passed away February 11, 2026. Bennie was employed for 32 years at UPS and a member of Teamsters Local Union #519. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Hoskins; son, Brandon Hoskins and his wife, Beth Hoskins; sister, Tami Head; loving in-laws, Irving and Diana Blalock; brother-in-law, David Blalock. Bennie was a second dad...
Tulley Gene Widner
Feb 11, 2026
Tulley Gene Widner, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. Tulley was proud to have served his country in the United States Army.
He has been a faithful deacon for over 40 years and was a member of Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Tulley loved...
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,...
