All Obituaries

Glenn Starling, age 59 of Loudon, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Glenn was a member of Central Baptist Church.  He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan, a devoted listener of the Trading Post, and especially loved his dogs. Glenn is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Percy and Pearl Starling; Father, Everett Starling; and Grandmother, Ruby Brown. He is survived by Parents, R.C. and Janice Moore; Sister, Jackie Harrell and husband Larry; Stepsister, Angela Moore; and...

Linda Gayle Jenkins Brooks, age 67 of Philadelphia, went home Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, James Brooks; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Jenkins and wife, April; father, Jim Jenkins; and sister, Elizabeth Glandon.  She is survived by children Tommy Morgan, John Brooks and wife, Hannah, Bridgett Green and husband, Cody and Jessica Brooks; mother, Catherine...

Berta Presley, age 58 of Paint Rock, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  Berta was an avid reader and was also a member of Paint Rock Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by foster mother, Myrtle Ward; Parents, Charles Paul and Mary Westmoreland; Father-in-law, Jimmy Presley; Niece, Whitney Beck; and Brother, Gene Keylon. Berta is survived by husband, Danny Presley; Daughter, Christina Monks; Son, Paul Davidson and wife, Mallory; Grandsons, Michael Monks and Dante...

Mary Elizabeth McKelvey Patterson, age 83, of Loudon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 5, 2021.  She was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church.  She worked for 44 years before retiring from Viskase. Mary loved spending time with her family and her animals.  One word to describe Mary was devoted. She was a devoted wife, daughter, aunt, and caregiver.   Mary was preceded in death by husband, William Carl “Pat”...

Julia Ann Lakeman Pettegrow, age 66 of Madisonville, went home peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021. Julia was loved by many nieces and nephews. She spent her time helping the poor and less fortunate. She was a graduate of Beals Business College in Bangor, Maine. She was a business manager/accountant at Job Corps in Bangor, Maine. She was a member of Brewer Calvary Baptist Church. She was the head accountant over three campuses for Houston College. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Fred L. Quillen, 81 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. Graveside service 10:00 AM Monday, July 5, 2021 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Greenback.               

Pastor Ted A. Halcomb, age 80 faithfully finished his course on June 25, 2021 and stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A faithful believer, a loving husband, wise and loving father, and a wise godly pastor to many, he spent his entire life serving his Lord and others. His driving force in life was in sharing the gospel message of Jesus Christ and living the love of Christ by helping many in any way possible. Faithfully serving for 26 years as pastor of Wildwood...

Nathan 'Nate' Roberts, age 44 of Dexter, Oregon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. An enthusiastic Ducks fan, he loved his friends and family, his country, and his girls with all that he had. He loved to travel and lived all across the United States, settling in Tennessee in the last month of his life. Nate is preceded in death by his grandmother Phyllis Hammond, and step-grandmother Dolores Roberts. He is survived by grandparents Merle and Iris Kloster and Edgar...

Scott Dee “Big Bird” Larsen, age 56 of Lenoir City, formerly of Texarkana TX, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday June 12, 2021. Scott was an avid drag racer and extreme toy collector. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed working at his Super Shop with his friends and grandkids.    He is preceded in death by his father; Vernon C. Larsen, grandma and grandpa Larsen, grandma and grandpa Lessman.    Scott is survived...

Gladys Faye Furrow age 72 of Philadelphia, went home on Saturday June 12, 2021. Gladys loved going to Cades Cove. She worked at Crescent Hosiery Mill. She is preceded in death by her parents; Stella and Bub Furrow, siblings; Robert Furrow and Beulah Furrow, Aunt and Uncle; James and Edith Hughes. Gladys is survived by her son; Randall Glass, of Lenoir City, sisters; Margaret Furrow, of Loudon, Louise Furrow Jenkins of Murfreesboro, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There are...