Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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Peggy Hein

Peggy Hein

October 2, 2026

Peggy Hein, age 74 of Loudon passed away peacefully Friday, October 2, 2026, at her home. Peggy was a faithful and lifelong member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Loudon where she made a joyful noise in the choir and mentored many young adults in Sunday School. A graduate of Loudon High School class of 1970, Peggy played trumpet in...

Deborah "Debi' Owassa Lane

Deborah "Debi' Owassa Lane

October 1, 2026

Deborah “Debi” Owassa Lane, age 73, of Loudon, passed away on October 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a nurse for 35 years, an avid reader, loved to crochet and go camping.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James “Jr.” Lane; her parents, Bobby and Dee Arnold; and her brother, Tim Arnold.

Debi is survived...

James "Jimmy" Strange

James "Jimmy" Strange

September 26, 2026

James “Jimmy” Strange, age 60, of Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Jimmy loved his family, especially his grandkids, and loved watching his kids and grandkids play ball. He was a lifelong dairy farmer. Jimmy loved to talk, never met a stranger, and was a friend to everyone he met.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Reuben...

Carolyn Lynn

Carolyn Lynn

September 25, 2026

Carolyn P. (Brown) Lynn, age 84, of Loudon, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on September 25, 2026.

Carolyn retired from Maremont Corporation after more than 30 years of service. During that time, she formed many lasting friendships. She was a loving mother and Nanny to her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Paula Liles (Wade), Lori...

Gary L. Montgomery

Gary L. Montgomery

September 23, 2026

Gary Lynn Montgomery, age 63, passed away on September 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving sisters and canine sidekick, Peanut.

Gary was a longtime resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, where he worked laying tile. He moved to Loudon when his health declined. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and taking care of his dog.

Gary was preceded in death by his wife,...

Cheryl Jean Moats

Cheryl Jean Moats

September 21, 2026

Cheryl Manning Moats, age 69, passed away on September 21, 2026, surrounded by her family at Tennova Medical Center. Cheryl was a graduate of Farragut High School, Class of 1975. She enjoyed time with her family and cherished her time with her son, Justin. She was of the Baptist faith.

Cheryl was predeceased by her husband, Darrell Moats, and her parents,...

Patricia "Pat" Myers

Patricia "Pat" Myers

September 20, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Gail Myers, age 58, of Loudon, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was a 1986 graduate of Loudon High School. Pat loved to read.She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Hollister; stepfather, Steve Hollister; brother, Larry Nichols; and grandparents, Frank and Jean Williams and Horace and Grace Purdy.Pat is survived by her sons, Brandon Myers...

Walter Lee Tester

Walter Lee Tester

September 18, 2026

Walter Lee “Walt” Tester, age 68, of Unicoi, Tennessee, entered heaven on September 18, 2026.

Walt was born in Niagara Falls, New York, but he would want you to know he was not a Yankee, he was safely back in Tennessee before he could roll over. His family lived in Elizabethton before moving to Naples, Florida, in the 1960s. He graduated...

Betty S. Sherrill

Betty S. Sherrill

September 16, 2026

Betty S. Sherrill, age 80, of Mt. Juliet, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2026. She was a member of Providence Church of Mt. Juliet.

Betty graduated from Loudon High School in 1964. Known as GG to her grandchildren, she brought so much joy, laughter, and life to her family. She loved her people well and fed them...

Janie Rowe

Janie Rowe

September 14, 2026

Mary Jane 'Janie' Rowe, age 85, of Loudon, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. She loved going to the beach and lived for her grandchildren; she was their “Mimi.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elsie Manring; sisters, Ruby LaBarge, Gracie Linens, Catharine Moody, and Margie Herndon; and brothers, Otis, R.J., and Ed Manring.

She is survived...

Rita Kelly

Rita Kelly

September 13, 2026

Rita Kelly, age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at River Oaks Place in Loudon, TN.

Rita was born on April 22, 1944, in Bristol, VA. She grew up in Oak Ridge, TN, and attended Oak Ridge High School. After high school, she moved to Fort Myers Beach. From there, she moved to Raleigh, NC, where...

Lydia Ann Gibby

Lydia Ann Gibby

September 12, 2026

Lydia Ann Mason Gibby, age 74 of Sweetwater went to be with her Lord on September 12, 2026. She was a long time member of Reed Springs Baptist Church of Philadelphia, where she attended for many years. She helped with the PK class for several years.



She is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Van Gibby, parents,...

Rachel Mae Fair

Rachel Mae Fair

September 8, 2026

Rachel Mae Fair passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 after a courageous battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Her greatest legacy will be the family that she loved so dearly and the values she instilled in them. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, perseverance, strength, compassion, hard work and unwavering devotion to family. Her love for God and her...

Donna Kyle Kiser

Donna Kyle Kiser

September 6, 2026

Donna Kyle Kiser, age 69, of Loudon, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center.

Early in life, Donna learned the importance of faith by watching her father and mother, Don and Virginia Kyle, and their devotion to God. As a result, Donna accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young child and lived out...

Patricia "Pat" Laudermilk

Patricia "Pat" Laudermilk

September 4, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Laudermilk, age 73 of Loudon, passed away on September 4, 2026. She was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church. She retired from Thomas and Betts. She loved being with her family and doing for others. Pat enjoyed gardening, cooking, and recipes. She was a Tennessee Volunteers football fan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Laudermilk;...

Angela Branson

Angela Branson

September 3, 2026

Angela “Angie” Dawn Branson, age 56, of Rockwood, passed away on September 3, 2026.

Angie worked at Pellissippi State for 34 years. She loved going to the beach and spending time with her great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Branson; her parents, Edna and Billy Russell; and her sister, Pam Hill.

Angie is survived by her husband,...

James "Jr" Lane

James "Jr" Lane

September 1, 2026

James “Jr” Lane, age 80, of Loudon, passed away on September 1, 2026. He dedicated many years of his life to serving his community. Jr worked at Y-12 for 29 years as a firefighter and also served with Loudon County EMS and the Loudon County Sheriff’s Department. He was a lifetime member of the Loudon County Rescue Squad. He enjoyed...

Susan "Susie" Marie McDonald

Susan "Susie" Marie McDonald

August 31, 2026

Susan “Susie” Marie McDonald, age 67 of Loudon, passed away on August 31, 2026. She loved listening to country music and the Trading Post. Susie was a member of Loudon Outreach Ministries Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie McDonald; mother, Mary Underwood; father, William H. Williams; brothers, Ricky Williams and Billy Williams; grandparents, Gladys and Taft Packett...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

August 23, 2026

Shirley Smith was warmly welcomed into Heaven on Sunday, August 23rd, surrounded by her children as she left this earth to join her Savior in Paradise. She was 84 years old.

Born December 7th, 1941 in Greenfield, Indiana, Shirley was the only daughter among the four children of Clyde Lindsay and Marthena Siders Lindsay. She graduated from Greenfield High School in...

Kenny D. Everett

Kenny D. Everett

August 21, 2026

Kenny D. Everett, age 87 of Loudon, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. Kenny was a graduate of Loudon High School before serving in the Army National Guard. He worked at Viskase for 43 years, where he enjoyed his time as a powerhouse operator. He served as President of Foothills Federal Credit Union for several years. One of Kenny’s...