Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN
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Darrell Brady
Mar 16, 2026
James “Darrell” Brady, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on March 16, 2026. He attended Old Sweetwater Baptist Church. He owned Brady Builders for over 35 years and was an animal lover.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lydia and James Brady.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Brady; children, Karen Brady Hammontree and husband Bart, and Danny...
Joyce Faye Lusby
Mar 15, 2026
Joyce Faye Brown Lusby, age 89 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was a member of Central Baptist where she was dedicated to the church kitchen. She is known for her great cooking and her secret recipes.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jarrell “Tom” Lusby; parents, John...
David Larry Smith
Mar 13, 2026
David Larry Smith, age 76, of Loudon, passed away on March 13, 2026. He was a veteran of the United States Army. David loved fishing and classic cars and was a talented woodworker and skilled get-it-done fabricator who could fix or build just about anything. He worked at Maremont for over 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Larry Gene Cate Sr.
Mar 13, 2026
Larry Gene Cate Sr., born February 9, 1939, passed away at home on March 13, 2026.
He was the publisher and editor of the Loudon County Herald, now known as the News-Herald of Loudon County. He was also the founder of LC Office Supply on Leeper Parkway in Lenoir City. Later, he had a brief career in real estate in Tellico...
James William Logan Powell
Mar 9, 2026
James William “Logan” Powell
December 11, 1982 – March 9, 2026
James William Logan Powell, of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.
Logan was preceded in death by his life partner of over nine years, Ms. Sheri Millard; his father, Edward Powell; his mother, Mary Rogers Crisp; and his stepmothers; Dianne Powell and Gale Powell.
He is survived by Sheri’s children, Amanda Millard,...
Ronnie Tuttle
Mar 1, 2026
Ronnie L. Tuttle, age 61, of Sweetwater, TN, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on March 1, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1964, in Crossville, TN.
Ronnie devoted his life to preaching the gospel and pastored several churches throughout his ministry. He was a member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Paint Rock, TN, where he...
Ron Jones
Feb 26, 2026
Ron Jones, age 66 of Lenoir City, was born in Loudon on March 28, 1959, and passed away on February 26, 2026. Ron was a Christian man and enjoyed services at Bell Avenue Church every Sunday. He was a loving husband and father and a devoted Papaw to his many grandchildren. Ron retired from his job as Deputy State Fire...
David Charles Ridings
Feb 26, 2026
David Charles Ridings, age 75 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026. He loved fishing and was a very talented carpenter. He was a member of Blairland Baptist Church. He was an avid spectator at all of his grandchildren's sporting events.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Ridings; father, Don Ridings; and...
Elizabeth Ann Ridings
Feb 25, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Ridings, age 60, of Loudon passed away on February 25, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Mary Sue Ridings.
There will be a visitation on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 12-1PM at Loudon Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Corinth cemetery at 1:30PM.
David Wayne Merchant
Feb 25, 2026
David Wayne Merchant, age 69, of Sweetwater, previously of Bradenton, Florida, passed away February 25, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Annie Merchant; his brother, Larry Paul Merchant of PA; and his sister, Annette Alice Merchant of Bradenton, FL.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Anne and her husband, James J. Ganske; Diana Lee Gray; and...
David Frank Jennings
Feb 24, 2026
David Frank Jennings, Trader Dave, born November 19, 1940 passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Trader Dave loved all things antiques and collectibles and it was said that he could sell ice to an eskimo. He cherished his pets and time spent with his grandkids.
David was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Martha Jennings; Wife, Fayda Jennings;...
Joni Mae Harris
Feb 22, 2026
Joni Harris, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1978.
She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Clarence Harris and Barbara Wilson-Harris.
She is survived by her brother, Clarence “Petey” Harris, and sister-in-law, Shandi Inman. Also surviving are her nieces, Sheila and Addison, and her nephews, Ryan, Jonathan, Philip, Gerald, and...
Richard L. Settlemire
Feb 13, 2026
Richard Lawrence Settlemire, age 94 of Loudon, formerly of Redlands, CA, went to go be with the Lord on February 13, 2026.
He was an Army veteran and backhoe operator. He had a kind heart and helped many people, he would give anyone the shirt off his back.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernine Joanne Settlemire; and son, Larry...
Charles Ray Edgemon
Feb 12, 2026
Charles Ray Edgemon, age 79 of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away on February 12, 2026. He loved working on mechanical projects and taking things apart to see how they worked. He was a God-fearing and loving man who had a deep appreciation for his semi-trucks, equipment, and his horse, Chance.
He was the son of Roy and Mary Lee Edgemon.
He was preceded...
Helen Lee McKee
Feb 9, 2026
Helen Lee McKee, age 57, of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026. She loved spending time caring for the children in her family. Helen enjoyed fishing and attending church at Old Sweetwater Baptist Church. She was a longtime employee of McDonald’s and JB’s in Lenoir City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie McKee;...
Hazel M. Riddle
Feb 7, 2026
Mrs. Hazel McNabb Riddle of Philadelphia, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 99. She was residing at Life Care Center of Hickory Woods, a long-term skilled care facility in Antioch, TN.
Mrs. Riddle was born and lived for 90 years in her beloved Loudon County. She attended Loudon High School and was in the...
Tony Wayne Sitzlar
Feb 5, 2026
Tony Wayne “Slim” Sitzlar went to be with God on February 5, 2026. He was a beloved father and a valued member of his community. Tony had a kind heart and a deep love for his family and friends.
He was well known for his musicianship and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard...
Stephen 'Steve' Joseph Vodila
Feb 3, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Vodila, age 77, of Kingston, TN, passed away doing what he loved on his tractor on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Steve proudly served his country in the Navy from 1969–1974 aboard the USS Whale. Born and raised in northeast Ohio, he made his forever home in East Tennessee for the past 30 years. He was known for his...
Richard Davis Sampson III
Feb 3, 2026
Richard Davis Sampson III, age 64, of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2026. He was a graduate of Loudon High School and retired from Webb and Sons Construction. Richard was a member of First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. He was a bluegrass musician who played several instruments and enjoyed fishing, bowling, and motorcycles. He was...
Ervin L. Putman
Feb 3, 2026
Ervin L. Putman, age 80 of Loudon, passed away on February 3, 2026.
He is preceded by wife, Betty Putman.
He is survived by and sons, Marvin Deihl and Ervin Putman, Jr.
No services are planned at this time.
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