Loudon, TN Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

Salvador Olvera, age 57 of Kingston, Tennessee, died at home on November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by father, Moises Olvera and mother, Esther Aguilera. He was 1 of 13 children and has several nieces and nephews. Salvador was a longtime employee of Whitestone Country Inn in Kingston, Tennessee for 20 years and a current employee of...

Oct 31, 2021

Robert Houston Purdy, age 89 of Lenoir City, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Fort Loudoun Medical Center. He was a dairy farmer in Philadelphia TN and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Hester Purdy; brothers, Arnold Purdy and Ray Purdy; sisters, Myrtle Barr, Eulah Still and...

Oct 30, 2021

Barbara Mae Luke passed away on October 30, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Larry Luke; her children, Suzy McNamar (Colin) and Larry Luke Jr.; her three grandchildren, Lauren and Jordan McNamar, and Grace Luke; two sisters-in-law, Lynn Dickinson and Peggy Krong, and multiple nieces and nephews. She was born on July 8th, 1938, and grew up in...

Oct 29, 2021

Oscar “Gene” Grigsby, age 74 of Loudon, passed away on Friday October 29, 2021. Gene was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He worked as a tech press operator at Maremont. He was a member of Steekee Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Oscar and Margaret Lane Grigsby; and girlfriend, Nancy Selvidge. He is survived by...

Oct 21, 2021

Clarence Wayne Hogg, age 67 of Sweetwater, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 21, 2021.  He served as a Sunday School teacher in Cleveland, TN for 24 years; served as youth leader, and served as pastor of Sweetwater First Church of the Nazarene for 20 years.  Clarence also worked at Georgia Pacific for 43 years. Clarence...

Oct 19, 2021

David G. Cross, age 68 of Maryville, went home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. His grandchildren were the love of his life. He loved hunting, fishing, and tinkering with things. He was a truck driver for many years. He worked at Kellems Mulch Company in Alcoa. He is preceded in death by a son, David Paul...

Oct 19, 2021

Dwayne Baker, age 53 of Athens, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He loved the outdoors, cooking with cast iron cookware; and was very active in boy scouts when his children were young. He was a member of North Englewood Baptist Church. Dwayne is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Kathryn Baker; mother-in-law and...

Oct 19, 2021

Lowell Raby, age 84 of Loudon County, passed away on Tuesday October 19, 2021. He was a dairy farmer for most of his life. He was a member of Madisonville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Ruby Raby; brothers; Arnold, Frankie, Austin, and Alan; sister, Geneva Mullins.  He is survived...

Oct 17, 2021

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...

Oct 15, 2021

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...

Oct 12, 2021

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...

Oct 12, 2021

Mary Lou Brookshire, age 68, passed through heavens gates to be with her lord on October 12, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Brookshire; parents, William and Nellie Cothran; and brother, William (Bill) Cothran.  Mary is survived by her children, Shelia and Randall Miller, Tonya and Tony Harper, Melissa Copen, and Jason and Emily Brookshire;...

Oct 7, 2021

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,...

Oct 7, 2021

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...

Oct 6, 2021

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...

Oct 6, 2021

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...

Oct 4, 2021

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;...

Oct 4, 2021

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...

Oct 4, 2021

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...

Oct 3, 2021

Beulah Faye Donoho, age 79 of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. She was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church and loved her church family. She is preceded in death by husband of 29 years, Patrick Donoho; parents, Henry and Amy Lay; and eleven siblings. She is survived by her children, Theresa Newsome, Lora Swartwout and husband Terry,...