All Obituaries

Gary Fred Watts, age 72 of Philadelphia, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.  He loved horses, birds and dogs. He was preceded in death by this parents, Homer and Margaret Watts; brother, Tater Watts; sisters, Wanda Millsaps and Lou Strickland.  Gary is survived by his daughter, Kristie McCollister and husband, Brian; grandchildren, Timothy Kuenzel, Cameran Kuenzel and Jessica Kimbrel; great grandchildren, Karolina Kimbrel, Holden Kimbrel; sister, Jane Moss; and brother, Boyd...

Charles “Keith” Cornett, age 47 of Loudon, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  Keith was a car enthusiast, and former member of Wheels of Time and current member of Piney Outdoors.  He attended Valley View Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Bob and Alma Nix, and Claude Cornett and Elizabeth Maynard; mother in law, Flonnie Green; father in law, Dennis Ward; and brother in law, James Doss. Keith is survived by...

Lois Ann Wilson, age 67 of Lenoir City, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020.  She loved helping her neighbors and being of service in any way she could. She was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Iva Wilson; brothers, Donny Ray Wilson, Roy Lee Wilson, Troy Lee Wilson and Freddy Eugene Wilson. She is survived by her children, Donnie Day and wife, Stacy and Lisa Day; grandchildren, Dallas Day and Marie McNabb; great grandchildren, Declan and Hagan Day; brother, Billy Wilson;...

Ursa P. McCallie, age 81, of Loudon went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2020 surrounded by her family. Ursa was a member of Jackson’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was an avid Loudon Reskins fan. The Nanny to many. She gave her life to raising her kids and grandkids. Ursa was proceeded in death by husband; David McCallie; parents; Thomas and Either Russell; great-granddaughter, Darby Cooley; brother, Oley Russell, Wilburt Russell; and sister, Imogene Haney. She is survived by...

Ruby E. Hicks, age 96 of Sweetwater passed away and went to Jesus on January 16, 2020. She was a member of Lees Chapel Baptist Church.  She also worked at the Lost Sea for 37 years. Ruby was preceded in death by husband, Raymond Hicks; daughter, Barbara Duke; and son, Pastor Dennis Hicks; brothers, Charlie, Mack and G.C. Harrison; sisters, Thelma Rushing and her beloved twin sister, Reba “Ebby” Campbell. She is survived by daughters, Brenda Underwood, Linda...

Michael “Shane” Garner, age 42 of Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  He was a deacon, teacher, and member of Jackson’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was always ready to do the Lord’s work.  He was an engineer at Protomet Manufacturing in Oak Ridge for many years. Shane loved his family, friends, job, church, bicycling, outdoors, and hiking.  But nothing compared to the love he had for God. He loved to study and teach God's word. If...

Mary “Ann” McMahan, age 66 of Loudon, passed away on January 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Jerry McMahan; daughter, Christie McMahan; son, Danny McMahan; sister, Martha Johnson; and parents, Junior Murrell and Beulah Murrell. Ann is survived by partner of 31 years, Dutch Lance; daughter, Megan McMahan; stepdaughters, Tonya Yates and Cindi Bibee; sister, Dicie Woody; and brothers, James Murrell and Gene Murrell. She is also survived by several nieces,...

Stormy Gale Cole, age 44, of Loudon, went home on the wings of the angels, with George, Binx and Mable by her side.  Stormy knew and loved her Lord, animals, books and Elvis! Stormy was gifted with the love and compassion for working with special needs children and adults.  She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Hardy Cole, Jr.  She is survived by her mother, May Frances Cole Carline; two brothers, Stuart Cory Cole, and Jim Hardy Cole and wife, Katie; several...

Wanda J. King, age 75 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Wanda loved being with her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James King; parents, Oliver and Hazel Gentry and brother, Bill Gentry.  Wanda is survived by her children, Carlene Thearp Likes and husband, Howard, Renee Turpin and Rose Joslin; grandchildren, Gary Wayne Gibson, Christopher Dean Rowe, Brandin Marie Gage, Daniel Addison Delaney, Brandon Alex Likes, Kisha Renea Morgan, Amber...

Leonard D. Kyle, age 82 of Paint Rock, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020.  He was a member of Maranatha Church of the Harvest. He was a farmer and enjoyed camping and woodworking.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle Kyle; grandson, Jacob Kyle; sister, Marjorie Thompson and brother, Milbourn Kyle. Mr. Kyle is survived by his wife of 63 years, Emma Lou Kyle; his children, Keith Kyle and wife, Cynthia, Denise Tidwell and husband, Jeffery and Chad Kyle and wife,...