All Obituaries

Josh Rucker, age 36 of Paint Rock, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. He had a fierce love for his boys and his dog Chance. Josh loved working in the woods, cutting timber with his grandfather and continued to do so after his passing. He loved the outdoors, working on vehicles, and especially working with heavy equipment.  He was always willing to help anyone in need, and loved his boys more than anything. Preceded in death by his wife, Delilah Caldwell Rucker; Grandparents,...

Charles A. Gray, age 86, of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.  He loved his church and was a Deacon at New Macedonia Baptist Church for 60 years. Charles was preceded in death by son, Michael Wayne “Shady” Gray; Grandson, Patrick Dalton; Parents, George and Minnie Shults Gray; Brothers, Earl and Glen Gray; and sister, Evelyn Rogers. He is survived by wife of 63 years, Louise Campbell Gray; Children, Pam Gray and Brad Gray; Sisters, Betty Millsaps,...

Alma Everett Kirkland, born March 15, 1932, passed peacefully Friday, May 15, 2020 with her sister and niece by her side at River Grove Healthcare Center. Alma grew up in Riverview Baptist Church. She always had a funny story to tell and loved to make others laugh. Preceded in death by her husband, William Ed Kirkland; by her parents, Floyd and Myrtle (Oody) Everett; sister, Ruth Massengill; and brother, C.E. “Dude” Everett. She is...

Brenda Kay Hamil Brown, age 70 of Loudon, passed away on May 12, 2020. Brenda was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Myrtle Hamil. She is survived by husband, Dana Brown; son, Dana Andrew Brown and wife, Germaine; daughter, Dr. Janet Dedmon and husband, Robbie; grandchildren, Chris Brown-Emanuelli, Sean Dedmon, and Isabel Brown-Emanuelli; brothers, Ricky Hamil and wife, Donna, and David Hamil and wife, Patti; sister, Kathy Kollock and husband, Bill. Special thanks to...

Daniel “Danny” Langley, age 51 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020. Mr. Langley is survived by wife, Eva Langley; daughters, Amyia Langley and Elizabeth Alguire; son, Daniel Christopher Langley; mother and step-father, Pat and Ben Robinson; brothers, David Langley and family, Ronnie Smithers and family, and Bradley Robinson; step-brother, Chris Robinson and family; step-sisters, Lavonda Baker and family, Tia Ramsey and family; grandchildren, Mason Alguire and...

Kellie Abert, age 50, of Loudon, passed away on May 5, 2020.  Kellie enjoyed devoting her time to helping and serving others, as well as spending time with her family. Kellie was preceded in death by her mothers, Doris Cross and Susan Lawson; sister, Elizabeth Tillman; and brother, Billy Lawson. She is survived by her children, Sheena Stallcup and husband, Eric, Matthew Harvey and wife, Emily, Joseph Flanery and Justin Abert; father, Floyd Lawson; brothers, Eddie Lawson and...

Carol Ernestine Cook, age 83 of Philadelphia, passed away on May 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Maxine Bell; children, Melody Blake, Dana Kitson, and Andrew Jacob; brother, Robert Bell; sisters, Judith Bell, Leslie Goggins and Renee Sears. She is survived by her husband, Edgar Cook; children, Robert Jacob, Anna Schoenherr and Shawn...

Jeffrey Ben Belcher, age 61 of Loudon, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2020. Jeff loved going camping with his family. He enjoyed working on cars with his son Andy, and going to car shows with his family. He was a member  and Past Master of Tennessee Lodge 204 F & AM. He worked for the Loudon Utilities for 38 years. He was a member of Blairland Baptist Church. He loved his grand-daughters.  He was preceded in death by his dad, Ben W. Belcher and ...

Billy G. “Bill” Lankford, age 77 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  Bill was a member of East Hills Baptist Church.  The absence of Bill will leave a void in the hearts of those he left behind. He was loved by all. He was soft spoken, caring, and a gentle man.     Bill was a graduate of Loudon High School, and afterwards he served in the US Army.  Bill retired from ORNL X10 plant in Oak...

Kathy Lee Badiu Eppers, age 57 of Sweetwater, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning April 29, 2020 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing with her grandchildren, and being a devoted wife.  Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Aileen Badiu; sisters, Elizabeth Price and George June Harrison, and brother, Danny Badiu.  She is survived by...