Loudon News-Herald

Jerry Jake Squires, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Johnny and Allie Squires. Our Dad, Papa and beloved friend spent his life adoring and providing for his family and showing us all what hard work looked like. He enjoyed 50's music, watching football, golf, stock-car racing and fine dining at Cracker Barrel. He spent over 20 years in the restaurant business, owned/operated a local restaurant in Knoxville and winded down his career around the best of friends at Avalon Golf Course. Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Squires and Winston Squires; sister, Barbara (Bobbio) Plyler; and mother of...

Darell King George, Sr. age 88, went home to be with Jesus Friday, October 1, 2021. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He taught Sunday School and RAs at different times over the years to the youth at First Baptist Church, Loudon, TN. While serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, he was assigned to the USS Sabine. He had been a master woodworking craftsman, planning wonderful patterns for his many grandfather clocks he'd built, along with many other wood projects. Collecting Indian artifacts and metal detecting were hobbies he loved over the years. He will be so missed, but he's celebrating now with his wife, and other family...

Perri Lisa Owens, age 58, of Lenoir City, passed away September 29, 2021. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Lisa is preceded in death by her father, Perry Little; mother, Ruth Matthews, and sister, Karen Bowling. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey; daughters, Samantha Vanderpool (John Sam) and Rebecka Little (Daniel), and nieces, Angela Hunt and Melissa Odum. Cremation by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lillian Kristine Lawson, aged 57 years young. She was from Philadelphia, Tennessee, and departed this world and transitioned to her Heavenly home at Blount Memorial Hospital, on Friday, September 17th, 2021. She was born Friday, July 3, 1964 to Robert Lee and Mary Jo Worley, of Grapevine, Arkansas. Mrs. Lawson was a member of Saint John Neumann Catholic Church in Knoxville. One of her many enjoyments in life included living in Mannheim, Germany for three years, where her husband was stationed with the United States Army. While in Germany, her two biggest highlights were visiting Nuremberg and celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich. Mrs. Lawson...

Ona Agnes Campbell Taylor, age 96, passed away Saturday, September 11th while a resident of Wood Presbyterian Nursing Home in Sweetwater, TN. A former resident of Lenoir City and Maryville, TN, she was a dedicated minister's wife, a loving mother, and a precious grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her joy in life was as a nurturer of her family. When she lost her own mother as a teenager, she took on the role to help her father care for her three brothers. To do so, she delayed her schooling until her youngest brother started school, and then she went back and finished high school. She was a nurturer to friends and church family as well as her natural family, and...

It is with regret we announce the passing of Wanda Faye Ridge age 80 of Hazel Green, AL. Graveside service will be conducted at 11 AM at Riverview Memorial Gardens with Reverend Father George Panthananickal and Chaplin Randy Evers officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Mrs. Ridge was born April 12, 1941 in Philadelphia, TN to the late Bee and Marine Jewell Kiser Brookshire. Wanda was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and she loved to read and loved her dogs. She passed away on August 12, 2021. Survivors include her husband Robert Lee Ridge; daughters, Robin (Ray) Campbell of Huntsville, AL and Billie (Henry) Steedley of Athens, AL; grandsons, Jeffery Allen...

Barbara L. Hartsell, age 90 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at home. Barbara was a retired elementary teacher of 31 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survived by husband of 70 years, Gilbert Hartsell; son, Jim Hartsell (Suzanne); daughter, Jane Raines (Gary); grandchildren, Angela Chaffin, Chris Raines, Rebekah Ashe, Lindsey Hartsell, Zane Hartsell. Friends may come by to sign the book and pay their respects from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Friday, August 13, 2021, at Smith East Hall and from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Smith East Hall. A private graveside service will be held by the family. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service,...

Robert Boyden Leach, passed away in Knoxville, TN at the age of 94 of August 5, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1926, in Knoxville to Dr. Robert Swepson Leach and Jennie Belle Boyden Leach at the Riverside Hospital. He had an idyllic childhood in Sequoyah Hills and attended TMI in Sweetwater, TN and UT Knoxville. He was a member of the SAE Fraternity and remained an avid UT supporter his entire life. He served in Korea in the Chorwan Valley from 1952-1954. He enjoyed his career in the life insurance business especially at Appalachian National. He was retired from Principle Life Insurance Co in St Petersburg, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anne Elizabeth...

William Merritt Bostic, age 81, of Braselton passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. Mr. Bostic was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He played basketball at Lenoir City High School and his team won the State Championship in 1958. He was an avid Tennessee Volunteer sports fan. Mr. Bostic loved music and was a talented guitar player. Mr. Bostic served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Polly Ann Gentry Bostic of Braselton; son Tim Bostic and wife Debby of Monroe; brothers David Bostic and wife Mary Jane of Buford, Jerry Bostic and wife Phyllis of TN; sisters Betty Sue Matthews and husband Steve of TN, Martha Burgess and husband James of AL and Debbie...

Brian James Giles, 50, of Lenoir City, passed away June 23, 2021 at West Hills Health and Rehab. Brian was born August 15, 1970, in Lenoir City, to Gene and Etta Louise (Glandon) Giles. He attended Tennessee Tech Cookeville, graduating with a degree in computer science and later worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Chattanooga in network security. He is survived by his brother, Brent Giles of Knoxville. Brian was passionate about animals and, in lieu of a service, the family is asking for donations in his name to the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley

Veronica McCandless, 92 of Loudon, Tennessee, formerly of Mars and Butler, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at The Neighborhood Assisted Living facility. Veronica will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Ronald McCandless (Nancy Colburn) and Patricia (John) Chuba, both of Loudon County, Tennessee; two granddaughters, Kendra (David) Fulmer of Dauphin, Pennsylvania, and Megan (Chris) Paul with two great-grandsons Logan and Austin of Cumming, Georgia, and step great-grandson, Christopher (Kiley) Paul of Halifax, Pennsylvania, as well as several nieces and nephews and their families. Veronica was preceded in death by her parents...

Charles Franklin Crisp, age 87 of Maryville passed away April 14, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a retired from the US Army with the rank of Sergeant Major and retired from the Veterans Administration. He is preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Hannah (Jones) Crisp; brothers, George, Jr., J.B., Jim; sisters, Nellie Williams, Ruth Steele, Velma Chapman, Shirley Dozier, Charlotte Goodwin. His survivors include wife, Kim; sister-in-law, Cindy Crisp, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at your convenience from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 18, 2021 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 PM, Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial...

Johnny Dan Butler of Loudon TN passed away peacefully March 28th from complications of stroke. Dan was a graduate of Rockwood High School Class of 1981. He attended Roane State Community College where he was Student Government president from 82-83, as well as being on the cheer squad for the basketball team. He loved to draw and paint and studied art while attending Roane State. Dan attended church at the Seventh Day Christian Assembly in Knoxville, TN. Dan is preceded in death by his father Johnny Dean Butler and survived by his mother Evonne Lewis Butler, wife Angie Boston Butler, brothers Keith Butler (Susan) and Matthew Butler (Shelia) and sister Rachel-Ann Monger (Jerry). Sons Timothy...

Floyd Worth Hughes died peacefully at home of natural causes on March 12,2021 at the age of 90, in Lenoir City, Tennessee. He was a member of Faith Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was born on July 3, 1930 in Green Mountain, North Carolina to Charles and Zenna Hughes. He married Barbara Ann Hutton on July 7,1952 in Marion, North Carolina. Having received a draft notice from the army, he decided to enlist in the United States Air Force the following day. He retired after serving 26 years, enjoying assignments in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Istanbul, Turkey, South Carolina and 2 assignments in Alaska. Floyd was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to tell the tale of...

Dr. Michael Edward Bowman, age 69, of Farragut passed away Thursday morning, March 4th, at Parkwest Hospital. Dr. Bowman was a member of Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church. He owned a dental practice in Loudon, TN since 1976. He was a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Southeast Academy of Prosthodontists, International College of Dentistry, and President of the American Endodontic Society. He was a devoted father, husband, son, brother, and uncle. He loved UT athletics, travel, and making friends everywhere he went. Dr. Bowman is preceded in death by his parents, Edward (Ed) Skaggs Bowman and Jessie Mae Jones Bowman; wife, Carolyn Hall Bowman. He...

George Daniel Boone 6 June 1949 - 7 February 2021 Daniel was born to Willard and Rozella Boone. He grew up in Oliver Springs. His Siblings: Fred, Roy (Vickie), Debbie Killian. Son: George Daniel Boone, ll (Tara). Grandson: Daniel Hayden Boone Wife of 30 years: Naomi Boone Daniel retired from Vytron in Loudon after 36 years. Daniel's favorite Bible passage is Psalms 23. Thanks to Dr. Conway. Becky. Tasha. Daniel has requested cremation, no services, no receiving friends. Notes of memories of Daniel and words of encouragement are welcome! Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.

Tracey Hope Walter-Hensley, age 56, passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born September 18, 1964 in Mobile, AL. She is survived by her step-father & mother Bill(Deloris) McAmis; father Glenn Walter; brothers BJ Deciere, Beau Brown, Brandon Walter, Daniel Walter; sister Mandy Walter; daughter Brittnee(Jeremy) Johnson, Teresa Hensley; grandkids, Travis & Madelyn Watson, and Camden Roach. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Barbara Jean Houser, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Her neighbors called her the "Plant Lady" because she loved to garden and work in her flowers. She loved to travel whenever she could. One of her favorite things to do was sitting outside on her screened-in porch. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland and always loved attending her Sunday School Class before she became ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Lucille of Knoxville; her husband of 46 years, Robert "Bob" Houser; and...

Jacqueline Elizabeth Hall Orr, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at home on the morning of January 3, 2021 after a short but brave battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1961. Jackie was a lifelong Greenback resident and graduated from Greenback High School in 1979. She took pride in her friendships, new and old alike, the business, and home she and her husband Sammy built; but most of all, her family. Their home was a place for friends and family to gather and celebrate, whether it be for holidays, birthdays, weddings, reunions, or just a nice afternoon. All were welcome to sit and visit on Jackie's porch. She is...

William Robert "Bob" Younger, 82 of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020. Bob was born on August 13, 1938 in Knoxville, TN and was raised in Oliver Springs on Old Hen Valley Road. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hubert "Nub" and Laura E. Cox Younger. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lana R. McDaniel Younger; sons, Robert Anthony "Tony" Younger of Oliver Springs, Michael Todd Taylor and wife Amber of Lenoir City and Timothy Ray Younger of Oliver Springs. He is also survived by grandsons, Lucas and Hudson Taylor of Lenoir City, Tynan Younger and wife Jessi of Kingston, and great-grandson, Bennett Younger of Kingston. Also, survived by...

Major Dewey Wilkerson, age 75, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A burial service will take place on the following Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 2 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Lenoir City, TN. Major Wilkerson was a man of few words and impeccable comedic timing; that which he did say drew laughter. He was a wonderful husband for 42 years, exceptional father, exemplary grandfather, and patriotic countryman. He was a member of the 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry, 11th Infantry...