Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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Edward L. Smith

Edward L. Smith

Oct 6, 2025

Edward Lee Smith, age 80, of Loudon, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He retired from Maremont. He enjoyed playing golf, collecting things, and listening to the trading post.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Smith; parents, Warren and Margie Smith; sister, Polly Johnson; and brothers, Tony Smith, Kyle...

Billy F. Bishop

Billy F. Bishop

Oct 4, 2025

Billy F. Bishop, age 77 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church. He retired from Maremont and he also worked at Riverview Golf Course.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Margaret Bishop, and sister, Freida Stafford.

He is survived by his wife...

Cheryl Lynn LaFountaine

Cheryl Lynn LaFountaine

Oct 1, 2025

Cheryl LaFountaine (Brown)

67 years old

Loudon, Tennessee

10/8/57-10/1/25



Cheryl was peacefully called home to our Lord on Wednesday, October 1st 2025, while surrounded by her immediate family.

She was born and raised in Downriver, Michigan, where she went on to build a beautiful life with her loving husband of 44 years. Cheryl's calling in life was being a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. She...

John William ‘Jay Bird’ Moore

John William ‘Jay Bird’ Moore

Sep 30, 2025

John William ‘Jay Bird’ Moore, age 79, of Loudon passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Jay Bird loved woodworking and gardening. He had a talent for creating, whether shaping wood or gardening. He found joy in watching things grow. He was a veteran of the U.S Navy.

He is preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.

He is survived by...

Mary Elizabeth Shell

Mary Elizabeth Shell

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Shell, 73, passed away on the night of September 23rd after a long and courageous battle with multiple health challenges. Through it all, her unwavering faith in the Lord and her deep love for her family carried her through extraordinary hardship, pain, and discomfort. She spent some of her final weeks being comforted by family, looking at pictures...

James 'Jim' Franklin Hanson Jr.

James 'Jim' Franklin Hanson Jr.

Sep 21, 2025

James Franklin Hanson Jr. “Jim” Knoxville, TN 

September 8, 1963 – September 20, 2025 

James “Jim” Franklin Hanson Jr., 62, of Knoxville, passed away on September 20, 2025. Jim was a proud Tennessean and a die-hard Vols fan who truly bled orange. From football Saturdays filled with cheering and laughter to lively debates about the team’s greatest moments, Jim’s passion for the...

Robert Louis Dominick

Robert Louis Dominick

Sep 13, 2025

Robert Louis Dominick, age 86, passed away September 13, 2025 at 1:30PM. He was a wonderful loving husband and the love of Margaret’s life.

Donna Kaye Townson

Donna Kaye Townson

Sep 11, 2025

Donna Kaye Townson, age 72 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2025. She loved boating and being on the water.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dub and Ruth Smith; brothers Terry and Johnny Ray Smith and nephew Brandon Smith.

She is survived by husband, Walter J. Townson; niece Misty Smith-Hoell and nephew Johnny Ray...

Mark 'Doug' Douglas Atkins

Mark 'Doug' Douglas Atkins

Sep 5, 2025

Mark “Doug” Atkins, age 62, of Loudon, went to be with Jesus on September 5, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Doug deeply loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. He was a devoted Loudon Redskins fan and had a passion for music. Doug worked in construction as a carpenter for CDM Builders and loved...

Mary Ann Longmire

Mary Ann Longmire

Sep 2, 2025

Mary Ann Longmire, 75, of the Paint Rock Community passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 2nd, 2025. She was the daughter of John M and Reva Robinson. She was a devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Longmire as well as her brother, Charles Robinson.

She is survived...

Albert Veverka

Albert Veverka

Sep 2, 2025

Albert Day “Skip” Veverka, age 76 of Sweetwater, passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025. Skip loved singing, playing guitar, and especially spending time with his family. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, proudly serving in The United States Navy.

Skip was preceded in death by Wife of 36 years, Jane Veverka; Parents, Albert and Nancy Veverka; Son in...

Vickie Fay Stringfield

Vickie Fay Stringfield

Aug 21, 2025

Vickie Fay Fagg Stringfield, age 70 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Betty Fagg.

She is survived by her husband John Stringfield, children, John Stringfield III, Jack Stringfield, and Kenneth Stringfield, sisters, Delores Guffey, Claudine Griffin, Wanda West, and Brenda Cooey.

The family...

Norman Wilhelm LaVigne

Norman Wilhelm LaVigne

Aug 12, 2025

Norman Wilhelm LaVigne, 72, passed away on August 12, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1953, in Ludwigsburg, Germany.

Norman spent 25 years as an engineer before transitioning to a 15-year career as a Special Education teacher. A proud Army veteran, he carried the values of service, discipline, and hard work throughout his life. He loved building and repairing things...

Glenda Marie Snider

Glenda Marie Snider

Aug 11, 2025

Glenda Marie Snider passed peacefully at home on August 11, 2025 holding the hands of her sister and son. Lovingly known as “Ginny” her sarcastic humor and undying mean streak will always be loved and missed. The word of God assures us God will not be mocked whatsoever a man sows that shall he also reap. Glenda lived a rough...

Samuel  'Sam' Thomas Hart

Samuel 'Sam' Thomas Hart

Aug 6, 2025

SAMUEL THOMAS HART, 80, aka “Poppy” and “G Daddy”, passed away August 6, 2025, at his Prospect community home. He was often described by people who knew him as one of a kind, a blessing, and a joy to be around. To his family, he was the best of men, the best father, friend, husband and partner imaginable.

He will be...

Thomas 'Tommy' Nanni

Thomas 'Tommy' Nanni

Aug 5, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Mario Nanni, 44, of Clinton, Tennessee, and longtime resident of Philadelphia, Tennessee, passed away on August 5th, 2025.

Tommy was a graduate of Loudon High School and earned his college degree with honors from ITT Technical Institute. He built a successful career in the field of information technology, most notably working with SAIC in Oak Ridge. More recently, Tommy...

Larry 'Hoot' Gibson

Larry 'Hoot' Gibson

Aug 2, 2025

 Larry “Hoot” Gibson, age 61, of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2025.

Hoot had a love of the outdoors, especially spending time fishing and working in the yard. 

He is preceded in death by his parents. Hoot is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Gibson; children, Angela Thomas of Tellico, Kerry (James) Shelton of Loudon, and Nicole...

James 'John' Clinton

James 'John' Clinton

Jul 31, 2025

James “John” Clinton, age 95, of Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. John was employed at Bacon Hosiery Mill in Loudon and spent the majority of his career at Maremont in Loudon, where he retired.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62...

Deborah Dries

Deborah Dries

Jul 30, 2025

Deborah Dries, age 73, of Loudon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025.

Born February 12, 1952, in Mendota, Illinois, Deb was the daughter of Leslie and Etta Belle (Smith) Butts. She lived a life full of compassion, resilience, and love. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and strength touched everyone who knew her.

Deb loved...

Michael 'Dain' McNabb

Michael 'Dain' McNabb

Jul 27, 2025

Michael 'Dain' McNabb, age 34 of Loudon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Dain loved hunting, fishing, sports, especially football and baseball, but most of all spending time with his son, Michael Cash. He loved Loudon baseball and was an all-state catcher at Loudon High School. He loved Coach Bill Thompson, and counted him as a life-long mentor....