All Obituaries

Johnny Ray Smith, 54 of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, John Smith. He is survived by his children, Kristi Gibson, Bridget Smith and Stoney Sturgill; longtime companion, Daisy Sturgill; and his sister, Betty Smith; The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Loudon Funeral Home.  The graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Christianburg Church Cemetery, Sweetwater, TN....

Charles Leslie Powell, Jr., (Jr.), age 64, of Sweetwater TN passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019,and entered into his Heavenly Home. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Helen Marie Miller-Powell and Father, Reverend Charles Leslie Powell, Sr., Grand-Parents Carrie Lee and Charles Leo Miller and Lawrence and Jesse Powell.He leaves behind his Daughter, Jessica (Matt) Brown, Grand-daughter, Penelope Brown of Howell, Mich., his be-loved Sisters, Linda (Porter) Carroll of...

Mary Ruth Davis, 87, went to be with her Savior on October 6, 2019. She will be lovingly missed by her children Peggy (Cork) Long, Mike (Lillie) Davis, Larry (Glenda) Davis, Kathy (Cecil) Moneymaker, Janet (Darrell) Hackworth, and Mary Davis. She will also be fondly remembered by her 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and her siblings Lois Powers, Earl Cagle, Sue Selvidge, and Betty Wood. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband James Ralph Davis; her...

Jerry “The Bear” Trout, 73 of Loudon, went home Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was a 1964 graduate of Loudon High School, where he was captain of the football team. He also worked for Loudon High School for 32 years. He enjoyed bringing Christmas joy to the community with the “Trout House of lights”. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ray Lea Trout and brother, Raymond Trout. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ann Williams Trout; son and...

Alvin Clifford “Cliffy” Bivens III, age 44, of Sweetwater, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. Preceded in death by step father, Bailey Marley. Alvin is survived by parents, Shirley Marley and Alvin Clifford Bivens Jr.; Children, Brittany Williams and husband Joshua, Cierra Bivens, and Austin Bivens; Grandchildren, Ashlynn Williams, and Malakye Bivens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 7, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Loudon Funeral Home.  There will be a...

Robert “Wayne” Morgan, age 60 of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was a member of Old Sweetwater Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd and Ruth Morgan; an infant son, and sister, Claudia McClure.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia Morgan; daughters, Sandra Kay Morgan and Renee Morgan; step-son, Mark Hill; step-daughter, Margaret Helton; grandbabies, Damon and Silas Hill; brothers, Mike Morgan and David Morgan; and sisters,...

Brittie Arizona Russell Jenkins Jones, age 98, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of East Hills Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Mary Anne Oody Russell; brothers, Will, LeRoy, Tom , Jesse, Floyd, Lonnie, John C., Arthur and Guy Russell; sisters, Mary, Dora Belle, and Gladys; husbands, Coyle Jenkins and Blaine Jones; son-in-law, Richard Hensley; and daughter-in-law, Judy...

William Kenneth “Kenny” Clowers, age 80, of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church. He worked at Monterey Mushroom and Maremont before his retirement. Kenny was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Chrisman; his parents, Gordon and Mable Clowers; a sister, Evelyn Dunsmore; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. E. H. and Marie Brock; and family dog, Tiny. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Mrs. Hazel Marie Givens Justice, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019.  She was born and grew up in the Daysville Community of Cumberland County. She later lived in Lenoir City, Rockwood and her final home was in Loudon, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Justice; son, Robert Daniel (Danny) Justice; and her mother, father, and several brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and David Gaines, of...

Melvin Justice, age 70 of Loudon, passed away on September 21, 2019.  He was an avid guitar player and musician.  He served seven years in the United States Air Force and was retired from Maremont. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Odell, Sr. and Irene Justice. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Justice; his sister and brothers, Martha Justice, Allen Justice and Odell Justice, Jr. and wife, Sandra; grandson, Colton Pressley; granddaughter, Lacey Brookshire; niece,...