All Obituaries

Helen Marie Mehaffey Maynard, age 83 of Madisonville, formerly of Loudon, passed away at Madisonville Health and Rehab.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Irene Vineyard Mehaffey; brothers, Jack and Johnny Mehaffey; husband of 57 years, Donald Hugh Maynard; son, Joe Edward Maynard and great grandson, Mason Allen.  She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary (Wilford) Brewington,...

James L. Bunch, age 69 of Dalton GA,formerly of Loudon, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 with his wife of 48 years by his side.  James loved to hang out at his shop.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Bunch; daughters, Robin Bunch and Cindy Quarles (Jesse); grandchildren, Mandy Colter (Anthony), Christian Hope, Ryan Quarles (Courtney) and Bayli Quarles; great grandchildren, Braydon,Tayla and Heston Colter, Keegan and Kolton Hope and R.J. “Turtle” Quarles; and...

Bobby Blair Hembree, age 82, of Loudon, departed from this world Saturday, March 09, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1936 in Loudon, TN and was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Reece Hembree of Loudon; son, Bobby “Boo” Hembree, of Loudon; grandson, Jason Hembree, of Madisonville; great granddaughter, Keirsten Hembree of Loudon; brothers, Billy Hembree, of Loudon and Carl Hembree, of Kingston;...

Brenda Gail Watson, age 69 of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Watson; and parents, Paul and Mildred White. She is survived by her daughter,  Cheryl Young;  sons, Joe Lynn and wife, April and Chris Watson and wife, Jessica; grandchildren, Caleb Young (Bobbijo), Matt Young, Brodi Lynn and Adrianna Watson; great grandchild, Sawyer Young; siblings, Donnie and Diane. The family will receive friends 5pm...

Michael M. Maples, age 66, aka Smoky Mountain Jedi, passed away March 5, 2019 after a brief battle with brain cancer.  He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Maples; brother, Mickey Maples and half-brother, David Maples.  He is survived by his mother, Zula Ann Cantrell Maples; brothers, Paul Maples and Carolyn and Mark Maples; half-sister, Elizabeth Potter; nieces, Jeannie Ullrich and Peter and Susanne Guy and Mason; great nieces, Jennica Ullrich and Bridget Guy; great...

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Larry Anderson Goodman, age 76 of Loudon, formerly of Riverdale, GA, passed away Sunday March 3, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. Larry loved all sports and coached girls softball in Georgia for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Goodman and Stella Goodman Rider; brother, Dale Goodman; and sister, Vivian Goodman Cobb.  He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Almedia Goodman; daughter, Michelle Goodman, of Knoxville; son, Larry E. Goodman and wife,...

Frank R. Mitchell Jr., age 60 of Greenback, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. Frank was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and a computer enthusiast.   Mr. Mitchell is preceded in death by his parents Franklin Mitchell Sr. and Ada Ramsey Mitchell; sisters Nancy Ann Mitchell, Phyllis Mitchell, and Bernice M. Earls   He is survived by a son, Jason Mitchell and wife Heather of Florida; sisters, Frankie Lee Stinnett of Lenoir City, Betty June Smith of Lenoir City; and by a...

We sadly announce the passing of Marion Anderson, most recently a resident of Loudon, TN, on February 12, 2019.  Marion was born in Clydebank Scotland on June 25, 1935 and resided with her parents Duncan and Joan Bowman during her formative years, becoming a teacher in the Scottish school system.  She immigrated to the United States in the mid 1950’s to join her future husband, David, who had immigrated earlier.  Marion and David lived the majority of their years in New...

Ray Wear, age 90, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. Preceded in death by his son, Danny Ray Wear; parents, Will and Orpha Wear; siblings, Jimmy, J.B. and Bob Wear, and June Evans.  He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mason Wear; son, Tim Wear; grandchildren, Nicholas and Christin Anne Wear; great grandchildren, J.R. and Alyssa Fields; and brothers, Ralph, Don and Bill Wear.  Graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Loudon County...