Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN
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James A Valkenaar Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
James (Jim) Valkenaar of Loudon, Tennessee passed away on October 3, 2003 after a twenty-year struggle with multiple sclerosis.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, the youngest of three children, he moved with his family to south Florida in the early 1960s, completing his high school years at Pine Crest Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was a competitive swimmer throughout...
Roy Floyd Melton
Sep 30, 2023
Roy Floyd Melton Sr., age 76 of Philadelphia passed away on September 30, 2023. Roy loved his family and enjoyed farming.
Roy was preceded in death by son, Roy Floyd Melton Jr. of Philadelphia; Infant grandson, Jacob Trent Kyle of Philadelphia.
Roy is survived by wife, Brenda Melton; Daughter, Callie Kyle and husband Chad; Son, Jerry Melton and wife...
John David Dunkin
Sep 29, 2023
John David Dunkin, age 58, of Philadelphia, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Mr. Dunkin was preceded in death by his parents, James and Essie Dunkin; brothers, James Edward Dunkin and Donald Wayne Dunkin; sister, Deborah Sue Dunkin. He is survived by daughter, Miranda Dunkin, of Sweetwater; sisters, June Green and husband Buddy, of Ringgold, GA;...
Robert “Bob” Leonard Kelch
Sep 22, 2023
Robert “Bob” Leonard Kelch, born October 7, 1947 passed away on September 22, 2023. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Kelch, father and mother William Kelch and Mary Kelch Lowery, and sister Sylvia McCage. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star for heroism. He went on to...
Sheila Lynn Willis
Sep 22, 2023
Sheila Lynn Willis, age 57 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. Sheila had a kind heart and a precious soul.
She is preceded in death by her mother Fayda Jennings, daughter, Lacy Carter, and brother Troy Revis.
She is survived by her husband, Jason Willis, father, David Jennings,...
John "Injun" Brown
Sep 20, 2023
John Lee ‘Injun’ Brown, age 92 of Lenoir City, formally of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was a 1950 graduate of Loudon High School, a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Fighting 809 Squadron, retired from State Farm Insurance after 44 years of being an Agent, member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Loudon,...
Raymond E. McJunkins
Sep 20, 2023
Raymond E. McJunkins, age93, passed away Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023 with his family at his side. He retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge after 38 years 2 months and 29 days of service. He was a bi-vocational Pastor for many years and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church until his death. He had a lifelong love of gospel...
Paulette Ingram Farrar
Sep 17, 2023
Paulette Ingram Spurgeon Farrar passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. She was a member of Valley View Free Will Baptist Church. Paulette worked for many years at Barrett Carpets in Dalton, GA. She was known for her delicious biscuits and spent many mornings through the years baking for the events at church. In more recent years, Paulette liked...
Linda Rager
Sep 17, 2023
Linda Gail Rager, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Linda is survived by husband, James Rager; Son, James Barbee; Daughters, Tracy Barbee and Melissa Barbee; Grandkids, Allison Barbee, Jacob Barbee, Paul Barbee, Alyssa Taylor (Michael Thacker), Isaac Pisz, Jalyn Pisz, and Tabitha Pisz; Great Grandkids, Mayli Marshall and Isla Thacker; stepsons, Steven and James Rager.
The...
Wayne Hinds
Sep 13, 2023
Robert Wayne Hinds, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
He was a 1965 graduate of Loudon High School, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired machinist with TVA. He was a very outgoing person that never met a stranger. He had a great sense of humor and loved conversation, fishing, growing vegetables, especially green beans and tomatoes. He will be...
Kelli Doss
Sep 13, 2023
Kelli Lee-Ann Doss went to be with our Heavenly Father early on the morning of September 13th, 2023, in the presence of her loved ones.
Kelli was preceded in death by her husband, James Doss; Father of her two children, Donnie Fields; Brother, Keith Cornett; Stepfather, Malcolm Williams; Grandparents, Elizabeth Maynard & Claude Cornett, and Bob & Alma Nix....
Ron McCandless
Sep 6, 2023
Ronald G. McCandless, 69, of Loudon, TN, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Ron was born on May 30, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the son of Kenneth and Veronica (Kleber) McCandless. Ron graduated in 1972 from Butler High School, Butler, PA. He went on to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West...
Gordon Russell
Sep 5, 2023
Gordon Oscar Russell, age 83, of Piney community, Loudon, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was a member of Blairland Baptist Church and retired member of Carpenter Local 50. He was a farrier and has done side jobs all over the country. He was a simple, hard-working man who his faith and...
Faye Stamey
Sep 5, 2023
Faye E. Stamey, age 88, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Her longing to be with her Savior and to be reunited with the love of her life, husband Carl Stamey, has been fulfilled by God’s precious promises.
Faye was born October 11, 1934 in Loudon, TN. She married Carl...
Gary Sexton
Sep 2, 2023
Gary Michael Sexton, age 68 of Loudon, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Gary loved classic cars, motorcycles,traveling, and doing upholstery.
He is preceded in death by parents; D.T. and Opal Sexton, brothers; Stephen Sexton and Dwayne Ray Sexton.
He is survived by wife, Clara “Mickey” Gump Sexton, children; Gary Ray Sexton...
Jeremy Ridings
Sep 1, 2023
Jeremy David Ridings, age 48 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023. Jeremy was a long time employee of Kimberly Clark. He loved watching his boys play ball. He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan.
He is preceded in death by grandparents; Ann B. Hanson and Jack Otis Hanson, Don Avery Ridings,...
Leonard "Lee" Justice
Sep 1, 2023
Leonard “Lee” Justice, age 60 of Lenoir City passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Lee had a passion for animals, and especially enjoyed his dogs. Lee worked at Food City as a butcher for many years, where he made many friends, both co-workers and customers.
Lee is preceded in death by father, Leonard Justice; Sister, Connie Fife; Nephew,...
Jesse Mack Lawhon
Aug 25, 2023
Jesse “Bear” Lawhon, age 77 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023 surrounded by family. He was a member of Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church and was a deacon for many years. He retired from Yale Securities. Jesse loved fishing, farming, Atlanta Braves baseball, and Tennessee sports.
Jesse was preceded in death...
Juanita Davis
Aug 21, 2023
Margaret Juanita Davis, age 82 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and loved singing for the Lord. She loved traveling, crossword puzzles, painting ceramics, square dancing, and mostly, spending time...
James Underwood
Aug 20, 2023
James Douglas Underwood, age 81 of Sweetwater, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He loved attending Community Baptist Church in Madisonville. He loved going to church and he loved Christian music. He loved to fish, travel, watch westerns and play games. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
Mr. Underwood was preceded in...
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