Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Roy Stanton Loveday
Feb 11, 2021
Roy S. Loveday, age 76, born October 25, 1944, passed away February 11, 2021. Graduate of Central High School. He was a Navy Seal Veteran who fought in Vietnam. Retired from Norfolk Railroad, and spent time as a Free Mason. He taught Isshin-Ryu Karate for over 40 years, and was a 7th Degree Blackbelt. Some know him as Sensei Roy...
Nathan Carroll Lawless
Feb 11, 2021
Nathan Carroll Lawless, age 48, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was a born-again Christian. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Charlotte in Florida. Nathan loved his family dearly and enjoyed fall weather, The Smoky Mountains, Football (Especially Auburn), and loved super corny dad jokes! He is survived by his...
Randy Ileen Repass
Feb 10, 2021
Randy Ileen Repass, age 56 formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Randy was a retired school teacher who enjoyed gardening, reading, and travel. Preceded in death by her parents Milton and Rose Weiner; daughter Megan Repass. Survived by sons Joshua Repass and Samuel Repass; daughters-in-law Heather Repass and Hope Newman. A receiving of friends for...
Susan Jeanette Cooper
Feb 10, 2021
Susan Jeanette Cooper, age 63 of Knoxville, passed away February 10, 2021. She attended Halls High School and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Susan was the glue of her family and the person everyone relied on. Her family meant everything to her. Preceded in death by parents...
Phillip Lewis Lovorn
Feb 9, 2021
Phillip “Phil” Lewis Lovorn, born December 1, 1947 (age 73), journeyed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Beloved son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, veteran, and self-made businessman; Phil is preceded in death and now reunited with parents Glen and Dorothy. He is survived by devoted and loving wife of 53 years Carla Sue; siblings Raymond (Carolyn)...
Randal Lynn Spears
Feb 9, 2021
Randal L. Spears of Knoxville -59- born February 25, 1962, passed away at home February 9, 2021. Randy was a kind compassionate man who loved to fish. Randy was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, Ronald (Johnny) Spears Sr.; grandparents, Howard and Doll Roach, Roy and Ruby Spears; several aunts and uncles; twin great nephews, Justin and...
Roman Michael Davenport
Feb 9, 2021
Roman Michael Davenport returned to the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2021. Survived by parents Jeffary and Kayla Davenport; siblings Kadin, Hezekiah, and Lukas Davenport, grandparents James and Nicki Faulkner and Scott and Kimberly Hall, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, February 22, 2021, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with service to follow...
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....
