McGill Click Funerals & Cremations

On March 16, 2021 Bettie Ray Parker Hildreth passed peacefully to join many of her family members and friends in their eternal heavenly home. Bettie was 89 years old. Though of very humble beginnings, Bettie was blessed with parents that had a strong sense of family and chose to serve the Lord through church ministry. Born second of five children, Bettie's family served several churches in Northern Alabama and Southeast Tennessee. In her late teens, Bettie met her future husband, quit high school and worked picking cotton and in a sock mill until she and Bill were married on December 24th, 1952. Once married, Bettie and Bill settled in Lenoir City, recognizing that this would be the...

Jason Matthew Cook, age 46 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully Thursday, February 18, 2021 from an infection of his heart stemming from an injury he sustained and courageously battled for several years. Jason graduated from Cohoes High School and went on to become a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 in Albany for 25 years. He most recently worked for BBL until his retirement. He was an exceptionally talented mason who loved to work with his hands. He was a motorcycle enthusiast who lived life to the fullest with a kindness found in few. Jason left a mark on this world not to be forgotten. Jason was the beloved son of Kenneth and Donna Cook of Knoxville, TN. He is...

Carol Bowlin Abshire age 82 of Loudon passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. Carol grew up in Eaton's Crossroads and graduated from Lenoir City High School. She moved to Cleveland, Tennessee where she lived most of her life working as an office manager for various companies. Carol was a very talented seamstress and sewed most of her life, making clothes. Later in life she learned how to quilt and enjoyed making them so much she began leading a Prayer Quilt Ministry at Loudon United Methodist Church where she was a member. Additionally, she loved gardening and canning her vegetables. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Ruth (Scarbrough)...

Mark LeRoy Spears, age 66, of Knoxville passed away suddenly, Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2020 at his home. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Robert LeRoy Spears and Bettye Carol Brown Spears, McPherson, Deering Everett. He is survived by his sister, Bunnie M. Spears Peterson of Raleigh, North Carolina; two aunts. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Philip Loren Rittenhouse, age 85, of Loudon, TN passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. Philip was born to the late Loren Harry "Red" and Jeanette Azelda Monica (Girard) Rittenhouse in Piqua, OH. Philip graduated from the University of Tennessee with an advanced degree in chemical and metallurgical engineering. He worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he studied metals used in nuclear reactors, and risked his career by testifying truth to power in the A.E.C. Emergency Core Cooling Systems Hearings in the early 1970s that ultimately led to stricter reactor safety regulations. Philip then spent two years in England and two years in Germany as a guest scientist. He retired in 1997 as Head of...

Meredith Smith - age 93, of Philadelphia passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Life Care Center in Cleveland. Meredith was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He retired from Union Carbide after several years of service. Following retirement, Meredith enjoyed spending time farming. He loved God, he loved his family, and he loved life. Meredith is preceded in death by his parents, John and Dora (Collier) Smith; wife, Ruth Elizabeth (Brown) Smith; daughter, Darlene Smith; grandson, Gregory Wass; great granddaughter, Dezerea Scott; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his devoted children, sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Smith, Knoxville; Randy Smith,...

Clarence Bidwell Morris "Bub" - age 84 of Loudon, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 14, 2020. Bub was born to the late Clarence Franklin and Marie (Moore) Morris in Loudon, TN. Bub served his country in the US Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a faithful, lifelong member of the First Baptist Church, Loudon. Bub enjoyed talking about history and sharing stories with folks around town. He had his regular stops, including the Senior Center where he could be seen shooting pool with others. He was a talented woodworker and delighted many of his friends and family with one-of-a-kind pieces that he created. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce S. Niles announce her passing on Sunday, March 8th after an extended illness. Joyce was born in Fork Creek, Monroe County and received a degree in education from the University of Tennessee. She taught in Michigan, Florida and Alabama before taking a break to start her family. She then taught in Anderson and Loudon Counties before retiring as Librarian at Loudon High School. Joyce was active in her community volunteering her time and talents to her local church and charities. She was an avid sports fan and always ready to watch and cheer on her beloved Tennessee Volunteers, especially the Lady Vols. Joyce loved organizing family get-togethers...

Erma Lehman Miller, age 93, passed away February 10, 2020. Erma was born and raised in Chattanooga in the Eastdale community and relocated to Lenoir City, TN in 2015 to be nearer her son when her health declined. Preceded in death by husband, Jordan D. Miller, Jr.; brothers, Henry, A.B. Jim McGuffey and William Lehman; sisters, Georgia Mae Byer and Ann Marie Larkin. Survived by son, William David (Kathryn) Miller; grandson, William David Miller, Jr. and grandchildren, Grace and Balee Miller, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, Feb. 14th, with Pastor Chris Sheets officiating. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, 1954 Greenwood Rd., Chattanooga....

James Robert (Bob) Tullock of Loudon, Tennessee passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was 81 years old. He was a member and choir director of many churches including most recently Prospect Baptist Church. He was also retired from Martin Marietta X10 in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his father, James Russell Tullock, and his mother, Eunice Lola Tullock, and infant sister, Linda Sue Tullock. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Aileen Yarnell Tullock, sons, David Tullock (Cristy) of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Darrell Tullock of Loudon, Tennessee. Grandchildren, Ryan Tullock, Kaila Tullock, Holden Tullock, David Isaac Tullock, Sadie Grace Tullock, and Lily Anne Tullock,...

Bobbie LaNell (Watson) Presley - age 77 of Loudon passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Shannondale Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Bobbie retired from UT Medical Center as a Medical Records Coder with more than 20 years of service. Prior to her time as a coder, Bobbie was the secretary at Loudon High School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was an avid UT football fan. Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, J.O. and Remella (Patterson) Watson. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jeff Ball, Kingston; son, John Presley, Orlando; grandchildren, David Ball, Jessica Ball and Kaitlyn Ball; brothers and...

Mynhart O. "Mo" Brueckner passed away suddenly on May 4, 2019. Mo was born in Chattanooga and grew up in Loudon. He was the son of the late Mynhart Oswald Brueckner and Eva Helen Davis Brueckner. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Davis Brueckner; his wife of 41 years, Georgene Rose Deller Brueckner; and his second wife Mary McKelvey Roberts. Mo attended the Indiana Institute of Technology, served in the U.S. Army and was retired from IBM. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 204 F&AM where he served as Past Master and a member of the Scottish Rite Temple. Mo was also a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maryville, a Community Food Connection volunteer and a Duke Blue...