All Obituaries

Leonard “Kenneth” Moore, age 87 of Loudon, passed away quietly on June 23, 2019.  Kenneth served in the United States Army.  He loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Moore; parents, Albert and Goldie Moore; brothers, James and Jack; and sisters, Dorothy, Edith and Emma. He is survived by his daughter, Pam Clotfelter; son, Jeff Moore; grandchildren, Tara Clotfelter, Shaun (Andrea) Clotfelter, Jessie (Rhett) Presley, and Vaughn (Jodie)...

Mary Evelyn Woody, age 80 of Sweetwater, passed away Friday, June14, 2019.   Mrs. Woody is preceded in death by her children; Doug and Mike Woody, parents; Cad and Betty Phillips, sisters; Myrtle Dawson, Irene Nix, Blanche Simmons, brothers; Nathan Phillips and Cad Phillips Jr., and by special friend Muriel Edgemon.   Evelyn is survived by her daughter; Teresa Holland, son; James Woody and wife Tiffany, Grandchildren; April Miller and husband Marshall, Tiffany Holland, Joe...

     Gabriel Inness, Jr. age 87 of Philadelphia, TN, formerly of Connecticut, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. Born and raised in Peekskill, NY, the middle son of seven, plus 5 sisters, he grew up hunting, fishing, trapping and enjoying the outdoors. He loved watching and participating in all sports, but especially playing golf. Gabriel had many friends in both Connecticut and New York, some of whom he would play penny poker with on any Saturday they could. All the players...

Rebekah Bennett, age 54, of Loudon, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. She was an artist and loved to paint. She was an employee at Wilburn’s for 13 years and was also a huge UT Football fan.  Rebekah was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bennett; parents, Bobby Ray “Joe” and Martha Gryder; brother, James Gryder; and aunt, Martha Jane “Nanny” Gryder.  She is survived by her daughters, Shiann Bennett and partner, Matthew Spell and Shawnee Shaver;...

No services are planned at this time. 

Celesta L. Herrell, age 84, of Loudon passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, May 22, 2019, surrounded by family. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from National Can Company in 1980, and was a caregiver for many years; helping people in their time of need.   She enjoyed gospel music, gardening and was very devoted to her family.  Mrs. Herrell was preceded in death by her husband, Luther D. Herrell; parents, Floyd Henry and Nellie Russell; sisters, Hazel Glass,...

Anne H. Harmon, age 68 of Loudon, passed away May 21, 2019.  Anne loved animals and had numerous pets through out her life. Her most recent being her cat, Chucky and dog, Lydia.  She often referred to her job at Montvue Farms as her dream job, working as office manager. She took great pride in everything she did. Anne never met a stranger and could always put a smile on your face.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her and her sense of humor. Anne...

  James Gregory “Greg” Beals, age 47 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Greg loved truck driving, riding motorcycles and he loved his dogs.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James H. Beals and wife, Winifred Beals and Frank Walls and Bernice Walls. Greg is survived by his father, Dwight Beals; mother, Betty and Melvin Guider; wife, Zeena Elaine Findley; brothers, Jeffrey Beals and Kevin Guider; sister, Lori Catherine Roberson; aunts,...

Eddie L. Jones, age 75 of Sweetwater, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church and a member of Sweetwater Valley Cruisers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Smith; and sister, Louise “PeaWee” Humbert. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Jones; children, Debbie Wilson and Eddie L. Jones, II and wife, Patricia; grandchildren, Danielle “B” Jones and Andrea “Sweet Pea” Jones; sisters, Linda...

William L. Bright, Jr., age 90 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.  He was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church.  Jr. worked in the area at several hosiery mills and retired from Walmart.  He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L.(Doke) and Julie Giles Bright; sisters, Mary Mills, Ruth Caldwell, Pauline Watts and Laura Watts; brothers, John, Jake, Olo, Erskin, Virgil (Cotton) and J.D. Bright. William is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bettye Loope...