Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Ioan "Timothy" Evans
Feb 9, 2021
Tim Evans, age 61, of North Knoxville, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home. He is preceded in death by beloved parents Ioan and Doris Evans, and brother Mark Evans. He is survived by Brothers; Mike (Leslie) Evans, and Paul Evans, Sisters; Annie (Steve) Wynn, and Ella Evans, Step-children; Chris and Kenny Bruce, and several nieces and...
Donald Dean Simmons
Feb 8, 2021
Simmons, Donald D. age 85, of Knoxville, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 8, 2021. Graduate of Rule High School 1954, U.S. Army Veteran, Retired from KUB, member and past master oriental lodge #453, 32 Scottish Rites Mason, Kerbela Shriners, Past Masters Club, Shriners Hospital Transportation driver for the children for 25...
Esther Delores Mills
Feb 8, 2021
Esther Delores Mills, of Morgan county, passed away Monday February 8, 2021. Esther was a loving and caring mother, wife, and friend. She loved wildlife, feeding birds, squirrels, and her little dog Brooke. She is preceded by husband, Gary Mills; Father, Ester Chandler; mother, Elma Chandler; brothers William and John Chandler; sister Dora Chandler Cox. She is survived by son,...
Donald E. Joiner
Feb 8, 2021
Donald Joiner, age 95, died of natural causes. He went to be with his Lord and savior; Jesus Christ, on February 8, 2021. He was a long-time member of Concord Baptist Church. Our dad was dependable, honest, and a devoted Christian, husband, and father. He was married for 72 years to our mom who loved him and saw to his...
Katherine Lorraine Pendergrass
Feb 8, 2021
Knoxville, TN – Katherine Pendergrass, 82 (a/k/a Miss Kay or Nanny) passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side on February 8, 2021. She courageously fought a thirteen-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease that was complicated at the end by a bout with the COVID-19 virus. Kay was born on November 14, 1938 in St. John’s Newfoundland,...
William Edward Coatney
Feb 7, 2021
William Edward “Bill” Coatney, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 after a brief illness. He was a longtime member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his late wife, Ruth Ann Coatney, daughter Tina R. Belz, son-in-law Paul L. Belz, Jr., parents, William R. and Nellie D. Coatney, and sisters; Iva McGhee, Roberta Hammett,...
Chadrick Keith Vick
Feb 7, 2021
Chadrick Keith Vick, age 48 of Powell, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was a Powell High School graduate, class of 1990. He was baptized in April of 2009 at Dante Baptist Church. Chad had a very humble heart that allowed him to be a massive giver to many organizations. He asked for...
Margaret Kyle Hill
Feb 6, 2021
Margaret Kyle (Arnold) Hill, age 81 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord February 6, 2021. She was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church, an avid angel figurine collector and UT Sports fan. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Margaret was a longtime food service employee of Knox County Schools. Preceded in death by husband of...
A. D. Earl
Feb 6, 2021
Alvis “A.D.” Earl, age 77, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was a member of Massachusetts Church of God and he was an avid UT Sports Fan. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Alvin and Lula Earl. He is survived by loving wife of 28 years Sharon (Griffin)...
Nancy Irene Robbins
Feb 5, 2021
Nancy Irene Robbins, age 80 of Knoxville went home to meet her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2021. Nancy was a member of Black Oaks Heights Baptist Church, where she served in the nursery ministry. She was also a very spirited woman who was an avid tennis player. Her greatest accomplishments were being a wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded...
Betty Jean Quinn Gambill
Feb 5, 2021
Betty Jean Quinn Gambill of Ocoee, Florida has a new residence in heaven as of Friday, February 5th, 2021. Betty was of the Presbyterian faith. Betty was a 1970 graduate of Fulton High School and the University of Tennessee in 1974. After working her way through school, she was chosen by the K-Mart Corporation to become the first female to...
Shirley Vineyard Nash-Pitts
Feb 5, 2021
Nash-Pitts, Shirley V. of Knoxville. Shirley passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, she is preceded in death by her loving husband James B. (Jim) Pitts, Parents; Jack and Ruth (Monday) Vineyard, Brother; Tom Vineyard, Sister-in-law; Charlotte Vineyard. Shirley was retired from WVLT-TV where she spent 16 years and will be remembered for the restaurant segment where she always ended...
Joe Clyde Miller
Feb 5, 2021
Our Dad, Joe C. Miller, Jr., 86 of Knoxville, on February 5, 2021 received an honorable discharge from the Earthly army of God and now serves along side his Savior among the multitude of angels, including his wife of 67 years, Janice Rutherford Miller, who preceded him in death on March 7, 2020. Joe was a faithful soldier of God....
Margaret Ann Cathey
Feb 5, 2021
Margaret (Green) Cathey, widow of James “Jim” Cathey was greeted into the arms of Jesus on February 5, 2021. Born May 12, 1938 in Michigan, she lived most of her life in Knoxville, TN. She and her late husband were high school sweethearts and graduates of Powell High School. They were married for 47 years, co-owned Cathey’s RV and were...
Clarence Ulas Foust
Feb 5, 2021
Clarence Ulas Foust, age 68 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on February 5, 2021. Clarence had retired from Wilbur's garage as a mechanic. Preceded in death by his parents Willie and Linda Foust; two brothers: James "Bodie" and Bill Jr.; three sisters: Juanita, Joy and Donna. He is survived by his wife Elaina Foust; sons: Clarence (Angela), Eric (Dixie) and...
Joseph Houston Whaley
Feb 4, 2021
Joseph (Joe) H. Whaley, age 77, of Corryton, TN passed away in his home on Thursday February 4, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1943 in Garland, KY. One of six siblings, he grew up in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy in 1961. A proud veteran and one who loved his country dearly, he served in...
Kenneth Dean Johnson
Feb 4, 2021
Kenneth Dean Johnson passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born on February 1, 1939 in Knoxville, TN to Herbert and Margaret (Sis) Johnson where he was one of 9 siblings: Henry Johnson, Vonceal Jenes, Huey Johnson, Billie Blankenship, David Johnson, Sue Lawson, Mary Keck, and Lillian DeFord. He graduated from...
Chloe Raylond Renee Young
Feb 4, 2021
Chloe Raylond Renee Young (Bugette), age 4 of Blaine, went home to be with the Lord February 4, 2021. Our precious baby was only 4 years old, but she had such a great love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She never passed up a chance to give anyone an invite to church. She loved her family and friends,...
Betty Jean Gaddis
Feb 4, 2021
Betty Jean Gaddis age 84 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home. Employed by Bellsouth Telephone Company as an operator for 38 years. A member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns. Preceded in death by her parents John and Pearl Allen; brother John R. Allen. Survived by her daughter Kelly Riggs (Danny); sisters Peggy Boatman, Mary Jane...
Joshua Paul Pittman
Feb 3, 2021
Joshua Paul Pittman, age 31 of Kodak, passed away February 3, 2021. He will be remembered as a caring and loving man, who always treated those around him with kindness. Josh had an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed doing jiu jitsu and skateboarding and was good at anything he tried to do. Preceded in death...
