All Obituaries

Betty Swaney Cannon Waller, 84, of Loudon went to be with Jesus on April 14, 2019. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Loudon. Betty was employed by the Goody’s Clothing Store and Friendly Florist. She enjoyed making floral arrangements, working in her flower beds, reading, and traveling. Betty is now with her husband, Homer Cannon, parents Otis and Mable Swaney, and brother Jerry Swaney. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, James Waller and son, Steve Cannon...

Billie Sue Harp, age 85 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019.  She enjoyed gardening.  Preceded in death by her parents, siblings and daughter, Ruth Morgan. She is survived by husband, Glen Harp; son, Charles Harp and wife., Debra of West Virginia; daughter, Mary Katherine Leonard and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Shane, Shelley and Bo; great-grandson, Brannen; and special friends, Sandy and Shorty Russell and Ralph and Elizabeth Best.  Funeral service will be...

Kenneth Wade Nix, age 59 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday April 8, 2019. He was a former firefighter with the Sweetwater Fire Department and Christianburg Fire Department. He liked hunting, fishing, dirt bikes and tinkering with cars. Preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Nix and Irene Phillips Nix; brother, James A. Nix; sister-in-law, Lisa Gibson and grandparents, Cad & Betty Phillips and Niler & Lynis Thompson.  He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Nix Stiefel and...

The family will greet friends 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Loudon Funeral Home and Cremations.  The memorial service for Ms. Beard will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Please contact the family for service information.

David L. “Termite” Akins, age 69, of Paint Rock, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was a motorcycle and antique car enthusiast, and he loved bluegrass music. He was retired from the United States Air Force.  Preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Joyce Akins and sister, Sharron Jewell.  He is survived by his wife, Dianne Akins; children, Jason Akins, Crystal Williams and husband, Randy, Melanie Dreher and Judy Bloom and husband, Dave; granddaughters, Harper...

Joyce Ann Cross, age 51 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Brown Cross; sister, Debbie Brown; uncle Curtis Watts; aunts, Martha Brown, Betty Shubert and Thelma Hoskins. She is survived by her father, Luther “Fuzz” Cross; sister, Sandra Jean Cross Walker and husband, Robert; nephew and niece, Geoffrie and Jaqulina Lee.  Funeral service for Ms. Cross will be 7:00p.m. Monday, April 1, 2019 at Loudon Funeral Home with Rev....

There are no services planned at this time. 

Roy L. Coffman age 77, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Loudon, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home. He was an avid fisherman, and friend to many. He loved to drive his favorite hot rod around town. He was the foundation and inspiration to his wife and children. He will be sadly missed by many.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Gertrude Coffman; sisters, Louise Barger, and Rosie Wiseman; brother, Frankie...

Patricia “Trish” Rucker Bradshaw, age 65 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. Trish was a member of Stockton Valley Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Bradshaw; parents, Sam and Bessie Kate Rucker.   Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by her son, Jonathan Bradshaw and girlfriend Leslie Dyer; step- son Dale Bradshaw; sister, Barbara Rucker Reynolds and partner Delmer Collier; Grandchildren Jonathan Jr., Savannah, Thomas, Austin,...