Loudon, TN Obituaries

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...

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,...