Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Charles Palmer

Charles Palmer

Apr 28, 2025

Charles U. Palmer, age 77 of Loudon, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Charles was preceded in death by parents, Ulice and Anna B. Palmer; sisters, Jane Palmer and Phyllis Henry.

He is survived by wife, Linda Palmer; children, Chris Palmer, Brandi Markowicz, niece who was like a daughter, Samantha Phillips; grandchildren, Kody Hughes, Alex Hughes, Amber Carver, Anneka Carver, Ariel...

Marie Mitchell White

Marie Mitchell White

Apr 27, 2025

Marie Mitchell White, age 91 of Paint Rock, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was a member of Stockton Valley Baptist Church. She loved being outside and working in the garden.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob White; parents, Ebb and Bessie Mitchell; three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by sisters,...

Robert 'Bobby' Giles

Robert 'Bobby' Giles

Apr 25, 2025

Robert 'Bobby' Giles, born July 7, 1943 passed on April 25, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time.

Marie Bettis

Marie Bettis

Apr 18, 2025

Marie Bettis, age 87, of the Cedar Fork Community went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church. She loved gospel music and listening to preaching on the radio. The joy of her life was taking care of her special needs daughter Deb Bettis.

Marie was preceded in death...

Verna Rolen

Verna Rolen

Apr 8, 2025

Verna Rolen, age 89 of Loudon, left her earthly home and entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was a longtime member of Jackson Chapel Baptist Church.

Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Rolen Sr.; parents, Robert “Bob” and Bessie Mae Britton; Sons, Hubert Rolen Jr. and Garry Rolen; granddaughter, Madlyn Wilson. She is...

Nancy Liford Simpson

Nancy Liford Simpson

Mar 30, 2025

Nancy Jane Liford Simpson, age 87, of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was a member of East Hills Baptist Church and managed Carl’s Drive-In for over 50 years. She enjoyed thrifting and yard sales.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, J.B. Liford and Bob Simpson; her parents, George and Pauline...

Chris Dunkin

Chris Dunkin

Mar 29, 2025

I’m Chris Dunkin, age 46 of Madisonville, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He enjoyed spending time with his family and children. He was a God fearing man. He enjoyed being outdoors and feeling the wind in his face. He was an excellent electrician.

Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Essie Dunkin; parents, James Edward Dunkin...

Virginia "Jenny" Curtis

Virginia "Jenny" Curtis

Mar 24, 2025

Virginia Faye Curtis, better known as Meo, after a long life filled with love, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2025. March 24th was already special, as it was her sweet husband’s birthday. What a joyous celebration they are having together.

Jenny was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allen Curtis; parents, Cliff and Irene Williams;...

Bill Chambers

Bill Chambers

Mar 19, 2025

Thomas Bill Chambers, age 89, of Loudon, passed away March 19, 2025. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Bill was preceded in death by his precious wife, Celesta; son, Joey Chambers; parents, Buck and Della Chambers; brothers, J.O., Charles, Bob and sisters, Mary Jane and Ann Evans. He is survived by his sisters, Polly and Bob Giles and Jeanette...

Evelyn Miller

Evelyn Miller

Mar 18, 2025

Evelyn A. Miller, age 98 of Loudon, gained her Heavenly wings to meet her loving husband on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Loudon. She loved doing crafts, playing bingo, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Quinton E. Miller; grandson, Michael Liford; parents,...

Melissa "Missy" Snyder

Melissa "Missy" Snyder

Mar 17, 2025

Melissa “Missy” Snyder, age 57 of Loudon, passed away on March 17, 2025. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, watching them play sports, and taking them swimming and fishing.

Missy was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Snyder and Patricia Rolen Snyder, and sister, Vicki Devaney.  She is survived by her son, Bill Lee and spouse Genesis; grandchildren, Steele...

Marlene Sethney

Marlene Sethney

Mar 15, 2025

Marlene Sethney, 86, passed away March 15, 2025, in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was a devoted wife to her husband and was loved and treasured by all those who knew her. She dedicated herself to caring for others, both in her career as a nurse and in her personal life. Her capacity for love and compassion was unmatched and will be...

Angela Cook

Angela Cook

Mar 15, 2025

Angela Cook passed away March 15, 2025, in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was a devoted and loving mother and wife who brought joy and happiness to all those in her life. She had recently retired from a career in insurance to join her husband and brother in a family business that continued her uncle Jerry’s passion for aviation. Her hobbies included...

Ira Sue Bunch

Ira Sue Bunch

Mar 6, 2025

Mrs. Ira Sue Raby Bunch, age 74, of Dalton Ga, formerly of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:55 pm. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Edward and Mrs. Louise Bright Raby, born in Loudon, Tn on Tuesday, March 7, 1950. Sue was a very easy going, Lord loving, peace...

Sally Brock Clowers

Sally Brock Clowers

Mar 5, 2025

Sally Brock Clowers, age 80, of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was a longtime member of Valley View Free Will Baptist Church and a graduate of the Loudon High School Class of 1962.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Kenny Clowers; daughters, Denise Clowers Chrisman and Missy...

Lucy Katheryn Russell

Lucy Katheryn Russell

Feb 28, 2025

In Loving memory of Lucy Katheryn Russell.

Lucy Katheryn Russell went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, at 10:31 AM, surrounded by her family and friends. She deeply loved her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter very deeply. She also loved her church and was a devoted member of Clay Hill Baptist Church of Athens.

She was preceded in death...

Brenda Sue Melton

Brenda Sue Melton

Feb 26, 2025

Brenda Sue Melton, age 76 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Melton Sr.; son, Roy Melton Jr.; grandson, Jacob Kyle; parents, Frank and Christine Harrison; brothers, Charlie Harrison, Stanley Harrison, Franklin “Buddy” Harrison, Jimmy Harrison and Freddy Wayne Harrison; sisters, Nancy Gage, Sarah Moses,...

Jimmy Austin Woodruff

Jimmy Austin Woodruff

Feb 24, 2025

Jimmy Austin Woodruff, age 78 of Sweetwater, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was an active member and Sunday School teacher at Reed Springs Baptist Church. He retired from Y-12 National Security Complex. He loved vehicles, farming, gardening, and his bluebirds. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lelia Woodruff, and...

Bill Baker

Bill Baker

Feb 18, 2025

William K. “Bill” Baker Sr. age 79 of Loudon, departed this earthly life to be with his Heavenly Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Bill was born on October 3, 1945 in Greenwood, S.C. His family is from Piedmont, S.C. area. Bill lived in S.C., Trenton, N.J., and Loudon, TN. He was married for 60 years to his blessed wife...

Philip Brannam

Philip Brannam

Feb 16, 2025

Philip Wayne Brannam, 63 of Paint Rock, passed away February 16, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. 

Philip was preceded in death by his father, John Benjamin (Bennie) Brannam and mother, Ada Geraldine Cox Brannam; his brother, John Edward (Butch) Brannam; sister in law, Vickie Brannam and brother in law, Billy Scott. He is survived by brothers, Allen (Debra) Brannam,...