All Obituaries

Billie Sue Cross Thacker, age 77 of Loudon, went home on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She liked gardening, planting flowers, and feeding her birds. She worked at Maremont for several years. She was a Registered Medical Assistant while in Ohio. She retired from Crescent Hosiery Mill, in Loudon.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Thacker; parents, Lester and Effie Cross; sisters, Barbara J. Cross, Doris Cross, Geraldine Kerr, and Margie Kerr; brothers, James Cross and...

Monty “Wade” Britton, age 56 of Paint Rock, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. He worked at Maremont. He liked watching old shows and classic movies.   He is preceded in death by his parents; Loyd and Blanch Britton, brother, Jackie Britton, nephew and best friend, Josh Rucker.   He is survived by his sister, Sharon Rucker, niece, Brandi Rucker, nephew, Michael Britton and wife Vicky, great-nephews, Joseph Britton, Nathanuel Rucker, and Sam Rucker, his beloved...

Mary Lou Lane, age 70 of Maryville, died Tuesday morning at Blount Memorial Hospital from complications due to the Covid 19 virus. She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Nettie Cable; Brothers, William Macie Cable, Guy Cable and Calvin Theodore Cable. Mary is survived by her husband, Daniel R. Lane; Sons. Mark Lee Sauls and Bradley Jason Sauls; and grandchildren, Justin Lee Sauls and Allison Hope Sauls.   A Celebration of Mary's Life...

Diane L. (Saltzman) Beckler, 77, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Philadelphia, TN. She was born June 19th, 1944 in Milford, Nebraska; the daughter of Clinton and Doris (Stutzman) Saltzman. She graduated from Milford High School; class of 1962.  She married Norman Beckler on August 31, 1963 and settled on the family farm in Milford, Nebraska where they raised their family.  In 1993, they moved to Phoenix, AZ and then in 1995,...

Benny Ray Oody, age 70 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Iva Oody, brother, Ronnie Deen Oody. He is survived by daughters; Mandy Oody, Crystal Oody, Samantha Oody, and Gidget Russell, 8 grandchildren, siblings; Oscar Oody, James Oody, and Sara Miller.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 5:30-7pm at Loudon Funeral Home. Funeral service will...

Ernest Lee Nelson “Fuzz”, age 73 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  Ernest was a proud 50 year member of Stooksbury Lodge #602 F&AM.  Ernest drove a truck for almost 50 years, and he especially enjoyed spending time camping and fishing.  Most of all, Ernest loved his family. He is preceded in death by son, Joseph Lee Nelson; and Mother, Cora Lee Nelson. Ernest is survived by wife, Wanda Nelson; Daughters, Cindy Smith, Sandra McCullough...

Diane McCurry Carr, age 67 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. Diane loved fishing, and was a faithful member of Faith Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Anna McCurry; Brother, George McCurry, Cletus McCurry, and Little Joe McCurry. Diane is survived by husband, Don Carr; Children, Jamey Jenkins and wife Mary, Dennis Jenkins and wife Tanya, Nora Berry and favorite son-in-law Randy; Jason Reynolds, who was like her son; Grandkids, Amanda Scott and...

Virgil Allen Russell, age 59 of Loudon, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was an electrician by trade. He loved helping people. He is preceded in death by his parents; James and Juanita Russell and sister, Janet Eller. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Russell; children, Jeremy Russell, James Russell and wife Ashley, Zakery Russell, Angie Ernest and husband Isaac; grandchildren, Jayden Ernest, Aaniyah Russell, Zander Russell, Mekenzie Russell, Aubree Russell, Mia Ernest,...

Terry “Beaver” Williams, age 66 of Loudon, passed away at his home on Monday, October 4, 2021. He loved the Tennessee Vols and working on old cars. He loved his dog “Spunky”.    He is preceded in death by his parents; Floyd and Dorothy Williams, father and mother-in-law; Arless John and Viola Mae Morgan, brother; Bill Williams, brother-in-law; Junior Morgan, sister-in-law Aileen Johnson, brother-in-law; Glen Roberts.   He is survived by his wife of...

Louise Joiner Wilson, age 68 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 4, 2021. She loved her family and spent her time taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Troy Lee Wilson, son, Richard Wilson, parents; Willie and Marie Joiner. She is survived by son, Matthew Bright and fiance Sarah, daughter, Lora Bright, granddaughter, Natashia Bright, great-grandchildren; Elana Sanes, Gus Phillips, Gracie...