Loudon, TN Obituaries

Jan 13, 2022

Donnie R. Cranfill, age 65 of Lenoir City, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jamie Cranfill; parents, Chester and Florence Cranfill; brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Cranfill; sisters, Susie Sneed and Karen Cranfill; father and mother-in-law, Curtis and Lucille Evans. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Doris Cranfil; children,...

Jan 7, 2022

Evelyn Kerr Norris, age 87 of Loudon, went Home to join her Heavenly Father and be reunited with her family on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was a member of New Providence Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. Norris, her son, Bryan David Norris, parents; Thomas and Bessie Kerr, brothers; Mason,...

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Kate Wicker, age 92 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2022. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church.

Mrs. Wicker was preceded in death by her husband, Dirl Edward Wicker; parents, Elige and Kate Alexander; 7 brothers and 2 sisters.  She is survived by her son, James E. Wicker and wife Jackie; granddaughters,...

Jan 2, 2022

Roger Lee Ritchey, age 56 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday January 2, 2022. He was a member of Maranatha Church of the Harvest.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Florence Ritchey; paternal grandparents, Walter and Maybell Ritchey; maternal grandparents, Wesley and Ada Gardner.  He is survived by his wife, Helen Ritchey; brother, Larry Ritchey; special friends,...

Jan 2, 2022

Gary O’Neal, age 69 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, MO on December 26, 1952 to Milton “Tom” O’Neal and Margaret O’Neal-Failes. Gary served in the U.S. Navy (1971-1979) and worked as a milwright in various locations.  He was a member of Milwright Union 1529, Moose Lodge 1093, and USS Towers...

Jan 2, 2022

Deloris “Lois” Hill, age 75 of Loudon passed away on January 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by her son, William Lanter; sister, Sue Oody; father, Edward Benton Shubert; brothers-in-law, Leon Hill, Charlie Hill and Kevin Hill.

Deloris is survived by husband and best friend, Danny Hill; Daughter, Chasity Kagley and husband William; Mother, Pearl Stanz; Grandchildren,...

Dec 26, 2021

Earl “Leon” Hill, age 64, of Sunnyside Road went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday December 26, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. He was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church. He was a great husband, father, son, brother,  a loving “pap” and a hard worker. He was an avid Tennessee football fan. He...

Dec 21, 2021

Edward Lee Moore, age 68 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Edward was preceded in death by siblings, Rachel Moore, Dora Purdy, John Moore, Artie Lowe, Pauline White, Mary Mincy, Sara Jane Russell, Frances Taylor, Betty Davis, and Kaye Harris; Parents, Robert Patrick and Nancy Elizabeth Moore.

Edward is survived by wife, Linda Moore; Sister,...

Dec 21, 2021

Ronnie Green, age 66 of Loudon passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. He loved his grandsons. He was a hard worker and loved farming and selling produce. He loved cutting firewood and picking turnip greens.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; Bud and Ella Green.

He is survived by his daughter; Misti Green...

Dec 18, 2021

Wanda Faye Ballard “Nana” age 73 of Sweetwater passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.  Wanda loved her red birds, adored her grandbabies, going catfishing, and all things sports. Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ballard; Parents, Denver Red and Iva Marie Wilson; Siblings, Donnie Ray Wilson, Troy Wilson, Roy Wilson, Freddie Wilson, Lois Day, and Barbara Harris...

Dec 8, 2021

Sue Ridings, age 91 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church. She loved reading and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Little; sister, Dora Mae Milligan; and brother, James Harrison Little. She is survived by her husband,...

Dec 4, 2021

Wendell Wayne Conner, Sr., 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  Wayne was a lifelong resident of the Knoxville area, served in the U.S. Army, was a professional truck driver for over thirty years, and was an avid guitarist.  He loved camping, canoeing, traveling, and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Glass, age 89 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Glass; father, Charlie Willis; stepmother, Della Willis; mother, Martha Oody. She is survived by her children, Charles Steven Glass and wife Nancy, Sam Glass, Dan Glass and wife Sharon; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 11...

Nov 21, 2021

Bryan “Bruno” Williams, age 58, of Kingston, formerly of Lenoir City, left this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He is no longer in his wheelchair and is walking in Heaven. He is now playing guitar and singing in God’s choir. Preceded in death by his father, Homer Melvin Williams; grandparents, Roy and Edna Mae Williams; Estell and Ollie...

Nov 17, 2021

Mark A. Kibler, age 65 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Mark was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of West Fork Masonic Lodge #648 F & AM, the American Legion, 3 Degrees Motorcycle Club and the VFW. He liked to stay as active as possible...

Nov 15, 2021

Anna Ruth Rogers, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.  She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  Some of Anna Ruth’s passions included gardening, cooking, crocheting, sewing, and reading. Anna Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Bill Rogers; Brothers, Clyde Huff, Edward Huff, and Roy Huff; Sister, Ellen King; Parents,...

Nov 11, 2021

Priscilla “Cricket” Bennett, age 72 of Madisonville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She worked at Monterey Mushroom in Loudon for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her son, Swain Bennett, parents; Ira and Rose Willis, ex-husband, Steve Bennett, sisters; Pearl McKee,...

Nov 10, 2021

Donald “Doc” Eugene Mitchell, age 82, of Maiden, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence in North Carolina.  Born December 29, 1938 in Atlanta, GA, he was a son of the late Robert Mitchell and the late Mildred Moore Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Mitchell and ex-wife...

Nov 7, 2021

Virgle Davis Montooth Jr., age 90 of Paint Rock passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Cansler Montooth; son, Jeffery Montooth; parents, Virgle and Wilmer Montooth. He is survived by his daughter, Jo Ann Montooth and husband James C. Stair Jr. and sisters, Joyce Key and Janice Greer. A graveside service will be held...

Nov 5, 2021

William Alfred Arden Sr. age 82, of Sweetwater, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 5, 2021. He was a Pastor at Antioch Baptist Church in Ballplay, and an Evangelist for many years. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry Arden, parents; Hoyett and Della Arden, granddaughter, Misty Arden, Daughter-in-law, Melissa Arden, several brothers and sisters. He...