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Faye Randolph Clinton, age 87 of Loudon, passed away Thursday evening, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born to the late Rev Arthur T. "Auss" Randolph and Pearl Scott Randolph. Faye was a graduate of Loudon High School and spent many years working as the book keeper for her brother Jack Randolph at Loudon Motor Company. In later years she worked for the Board of Education in Loudon. Her passion was her family whom she adored and received great joy in her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by husband Leonard Boyd Clinton, an infant daughter, Penny Lynn, son-in-law William (Bill) Henry Davis, 5 brothers and an infant...

Mary Evelyn "Etta" Anderson Chihasz, 89, of Loudon, Tennessee, passed away on November 19, 2024. Those lucky enough to know her will remember her unwavering kindness, devotion to family and friends, and delightful sense of humor. Etta was born on December 18, 1934, to Millard C. ("M.C.") Anderson, Jr. and Carrie Lee Waller Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charlie Paul Chihasz, her sister Jo Anna "Jody" Anderson Hill, and her grandson, Caleb Chihasz. Her children survive her: son, C.P. Chihasz and wife Cindy of Abbeville, South Carolina; daughters Sara Chihasz and Lee Ann Chihasz of Loudon, Tennessee; and her niece, Susan Hill Harrison (#1) of Philadelphia,...

Shirley Sue (York) Harper, age 82, of Erie, CO passed away November 8, 2024. Shirley was born November 17, 1941, in Lenoir City, TN to William Carson York and Maude Lee (Price) York. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 42 years, Charles Ralph Harper; and sisters Roxie Alice York and Betty Ruth York. She is survived by daughters Tracey Harper Reichart (Ron), Boulder, CO; and Serena Harper McDonald (Thomas), Ashburn, VA; and grandson William Reichart. Shirley was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Loudon. She spent many years working as an environmental laboratory technician in Oak Ridge, TN, until her retirement and move to Colorado in 2006. She...

Kathren Schierbaum Weaver age 71 of Loudon, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Kathren was married to her high school sweetheart, Mike for 53 years. She was a beautician for many years and also spent nearly 20 years as the office manager at Food City in Loudon. Kathren was a huge fan of the Tennessee Vols and of the Atlanta Braves. She enjoyed taking naps, playing BINGO, and traveling to casinos to play the slots. Kathren was soft hearted, especially to her grandchildren whom she adored. Kathren is preceded in death by her father, Rosco Schierbaum; mother and step-father, Martha (Alsip) and Ervin Bright; brother, Michael Bright; sister, Janie...

Robert Blaine Metcalf, age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 21, 2024, at his home in Loudon, Tennessee. He was born and raised in California, the son of Harris Blaine and Vanita Metcalf, where his entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate several successful businesses in Southern California. He moved to Tennessee in 2009 along with his family to open Red Fox Stables. He is survived by his wife Pamela Hart Metcalf, daughter Marla Gale Metcalf, and grandchildren Jacob Ryan Cortez, Kaleigh Renee Walker (Matthew), Gabriella Rae Cortez, and Brett Robert Cortez. Private services for the family were held on Sunday, October 27, 2024. McGill Click funerals &...

Dr. James S. Ellis, 92, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He practiced oral surgery in Fort Smith for 40 years. He earned his Eagle Scout Award at age 13 and graduated from Camden High School in 1949. He then attended Henderson University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1953. In 1956, he graduated from the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry and completed his oral surgery residency at Louisiana State University in 1964. While attending Henderson University, he met his wife of 67 years, Janette Bryant. They married in 1953 in Camden, Arkansas and had two daughters, Elizabeth and...

John Theobald was born the second son of a Catholic Mother and a Jewish Father, something that could probably only happen in NYC. John grew up cheering for Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers, partly for the story, but more likely due to his brother's love for the Giants. Johnny's life may have begun in NYC, but it was Upstate NY that allowed him to develop as a delinquent or a young adult, depending on the story. Spending time with his brother, Ed, and friends, they often tried to top their father's athleticism. It's hard to imagine that a town on the Finger Lakes could provide so much summertime excitement in skiing and swimming in the crystal-clear, frigid waters and digging up the neighbor's...

Merlyn Gale Knepp age 89 of Loudon, Tennessee passed away peacefully September 11, 2024. Merlyn was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. She knew early in her childhood she wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Clearfield High School in 1950, she attended Reading School of Nursing where she became a registered nurse in 1953. Merlyn married her high school sweetheart Gerald "Jerry" on November 23, 1957. Beginning in 1963, Merlyn set her career aside to raise her two children. During this time her hobbies included sewing, knitting, and crocheting, which were all passions until her final days. Together, Merlyn and Jerry were members of the Lions Club at Tellico Village. They volunteered at...

Robert Daniel Bertoli "Bob" went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 5, 2024. Bob was born Nov. 17, 1939 and was raised in the north end area of Boston, MA. He enlisted in the Marines at age 18 and served as a PFC helicopter mechanic. Bob participated in the Fast-Landing Force Fleet Marine Force. During the Atlantic Amphibious Exercise pf 1958, which was the first landing exercise in history where a force of such magnitude was landed by helicopters from bases of nearby US Navy Aircraft Carriers. He married Dora "Dorly" Widmer of Zurich Switzerland on April 8, 1967. Bob and Dorly lived in Michigan where Bob worked at General Motors as a welder/millwright until he retired in 2000. ...

James Charles Pittman, age 76 of Loudon, former Mississippi State Senator and staff member to former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, passed away in Loudon, TN Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024. Charles was born July 6, 1948, at Knoxville's St. Mary's Hospital. He lived 64 years in MS and was the son of the late Louise Horton and John Timothy Pittman of Clarksdale, MS. Having a great musical gift and love of music, in 1989 he founded the "MS Singing Senators" performing at the MS State Capitol Building, Mississippi's New York and Washington, DC Picnics, the Neshoba County Fair and many radio media outlets. Charles was very honored to have been elected to represent Grenada, Yalobusha &...

Theresa (Rousseau) Hayes Henderson, age 93 of Vonore, TN passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness, Sunday, Aug. 25th, 2024. Born Oct. 11, 1930 to the late Howard and Bertha (LaValley) Rousseau, Sr. Theresa worked at General Electric until her retirement and spent many years as a home health aide. Theresa was proud to be a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert "Moose" Henderson. Theresa was a longtime resident of Gansevoort, NY. She and her husband moved to West Palm Beach, FL to retire until after his passing, she moved to Tennessee. Theresa was also predeceased by her siblings, Alice Hamner, Elroy Rousseau, Richard...

Theresa (Rousseau) Hayes Henderson, age 93 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness, Sunday, August 25th, 2024. She was born October 11, 1930, to the late Howard and Bertha (LaValley) Rousseau, Sr. Theresa worked at General Electric until her retirement and spent many years as a home health aide. Theresa was proud to be a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert "Moose" Henderson. Theresa was a longtime resident of Gansevoort, NY. She and her husband moved to West Palm Beach, FL to retire until after his passing, she moved to Tennessee. Theresa was also predeceased by her siblings, Alice...

Phillip Elwood Scott, age 70 of the Tellico Village Community, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home. Phil was born to the late Thomas and Bobbie (Robinson) Scott in Moline, IL. He was a proud veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. Phil moved to Michigan in 1992 and lived in Monroe and then Woodhaven. He was a member of the American Legion of Trenton, MI and more recently the Tellico Lake Post 256. Phil was a member of the Trenton-Wyandotte Masonic Lodge #8 having served as the Worshipful Master in 2008. During his work career Phil was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25 in Rock Island, IL. Later he transferred to Pipefitters Local 636 in Detroit,...

Virgie Rader Harris age 85 of Philadelphia, passed Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Wood's Nursing Home in Sweetwater. Virgie spent her whole life living on a farm. She was raised among her mother's people where she learned the importance of family and hard work. After retiring from Monterey Mushroom, Virgie spent her time cooking, gardening, raising chickens, enjoying her cats and dogs, and taking care of her favorite uncles until they died. Virgie had a heart of gold; she was a kind and gentle spirit who loved to laugh. Virgie is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Viola (Sewell) Rader; brothers, Bob Rader and Roy Alan Rader; husbands, Ralph Snowden and Oscar Harris; special Uncle...

Luther O. Smallen, better known as Duke, age 83 of Loudon, passed Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness. Duke was a member of Jackson Chapel Baptist Church, where he loved worshiping the Lord. He retired from Tennessee Asphalt and later went to work for Loudon County Road Commissioner Don Palmer. Duke had a passion for racing, some would say he lived for it. Whether he was watching a race on tv or attending an Outlaw Dirt race at the track, Duke was always cheering on his favorite driver; but no one was more his favorite than his late nephew, Aaron Smallen. Duke always encouraged Aaron, believing he would win every race. He had great confidence that Aaron could...

Lillie Ann Lawson Millsaps age 93 of Loudon passed away Friday morning at the Parkwest Medical Center with her family by her side. Lillie was a long-time member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Lillie and her husband, Lloyd, spent much of their time singing. Through their singing they ministered to many families who had lost loved ones. Growing up on a farm with her large family, Lillie learned to love gardening, harvesting and preserving the vegetables that were prepared for the table. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers to beautify her surroundings. Lillie is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Betty Mae (Randolph) Lawson; husband of 71 years, Lloyd Millsaps; son and...

The Lord sent His angels to escort our Mom into His presence from this world last Tuesday afternoon, May 28th. It is with confident assurance we know she is dwelling there with our Father, Jack, our other family saints, and all those whom have accepted the call of Salvation from our Lord Jesus. Mom was blessed to live a very full and active life. Her priorities were her relationship with the Lord and service within His church, unswerving devotion to her husband for over 61 years, love and care of us children, and as they came into the family love and care of her daughters-in-love, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She sent cards for all the special events and occasions in the family....

Jeffery Bryant Nichols, age 65 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. It is with the heaviest hearts that we bid farewell to Jeff Nichols, a beloved brother, father, Papaw, and friend who touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him. Jeff is preceded in death by his father, James Marion "Tom" Nichols; and his mother, Geraldine Akins Nichols. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jacob Nichols, Jeffrey and Stephanie Nichols; granddaughter, Julianna Nichols; sister and brother-in-law, Quinn and Joe Black; mother of his sons, Marcie Nichols; several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family members. Jeff's roots ran deep in the Loudon community, where...

William Frank Deates, 83, of Lenoir City, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. Bill was born on June 1, 1940, in Chicago, IL. He retired from Schiffmayer Plastics after many years of dedicated service. Following retirement, Bill and his beloved wife, Linda, enjoyed their time in Ft. Myers, FL, before settling in Lenoir City to embrace the joys of country living. Bill cherished his time with Linda, his constant companion, as they traveled, spent quality moments with family and friends, and shared 41 incredible years together. An experienced single-engine pilot, Bill and Linda embarked on thrilling aerial adventures. In recent years, Bill...

Dolores O'Neal Daniel age 85 passed on November 15, 2023. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, brought Dolores Daniel, "Lolo" , home to rest by His side. She was surrounded and comforted by her family: her husband of 66 years, Col (Ret.) James E. "Jim" Daniel; her children Denise Tinney (Pat) and BGen (Ret.) James E. "Ed" Daniel, Jr. (LeAnne); her sister, Dicksie May and her cousin, Allen Beebe. Also surviving her are her four grandchildren, Patrick (Laura) Tinney, Allison (Chris) Tinney Maher, James E. "Trey" Daniel, III and Karey Daniel; and her four great-grandchildren, Ryder, Wyatt, Halle Beth, and Harper. A loving, faithful, and committed wife, mom, sister and friend, Dolores was...

Ruth Aileen Tullock passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was 84 years old. She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. She was retired from Loudon County Farm Bureau where she was secretary for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Tullock, father, Henry Russell Yarnell, and mother Mary Lee Moore Yarnell, brothers Joe Yarnell, Henry Lee Yarnell, and Billy Yarnell, and sister Eula Gray Yarnell Hickey. She is survived by her sons, David Tullock (Cristy) of Cleveland, TN and Darrell Tullock (Edna) of Knoxville; Grandchildren Ryan Tullock (Kathy), Kaila Tullock, Holden Tullock, David Isaac Tullock, Sadie Grace Tullock, and Lily Anne Tullock; and sister, Peggy Yarnell...