Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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Frances Marie Schrimsher

Frances Marie Schrimsher

September 20, 2024

Frances Marie Schrimsher, age 86 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved her church and her Sunday School class. She raised champion bloodline boxers.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dan Schrimsher, son, Steven Richard Schrimsher, parents, Moultry and Leona Dailey,...

Linda Coleman

Linda Coleman

September 19, 2024

Linda Darnell Coleman, age 78 of Loudon, joined those that have gone before her on September 19, 2024.  

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Joyce Akins; sister, Sharon Akins, brothers, Kenneth and David Akins; great nephew, Brayden Kirkland. She is survived by her children, Robert and Claudia Coleman, Dennis Coleman and Lisa Coleman; grandchildren, Jordan Davis,...

DeWayne Arp

DeWayne Arp

September 17, 2024

Charlie “DeWayne” Arp Sr., better known as Coach Arp, age 79 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was raised at Corinth Baptist Church. He was a member and Lay Leader of Loudon United Methodist Church. He was a 58 year member and Past Master of Tennessee Lodge 204 F&AM, and a member...

Martha Flanagan

Martha Flanagan

September 17, 2024

Martha Faye Maggard Flanagan, age 69 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was a loving wife, blessed mother, and beloved mimi to her grandchildren. She was strong in her faith with a vast knowledge of the bible. She loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior. 

Martha was preceded in death by...

Henry "Butch" Sledge

Henry "Butch" Sledge

September 2, 2024

Henry Eugene “Butch” Sledge, aged 73, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1951 in Athens, Tennessee. He grew up in Chattanooga, until he moved to Loudon while in high school. He was a proud resident of Loudon and was a 1969 graduate of Loudon High School where he met the...

Nancy Johnson

Nancy Johnson

August 31, 2024

Nancy Ann Johnson, age 79 of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by family and friends August 31, 2024. She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a loyal and hard worker on the farm for 46 years. She was an avid animal lover and cherished her birds. She was preceded...

Lonnie Best

Lonnie Best

August 28, 2024

Lonnie Best, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Lonnie worked at Maremont for over 30 years. He served in the National Guard for six years. 

Lonnie was preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Drope; step-children, John and Lisa Brown; parents, Luther and Pearl Best; brothers, Willie, Jim and Jake; and sister, Nina Miller. He is survived...

Richard Stratton

Richard Stratton

August 27, 2024

Richard Lee Stratton, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 at home with his family and friends by his side. He was a member of Old Country Baptist Church in Sweetwater.  

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Reid and Marie Stratton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson; several aunts, uncles and...

Harrison Presley

Harrison Presley

August 23, 2024

Walter Harrison Presley

8/6/1964-8/23/2024

Harrison left this world peacefully at his home after battling cancer for over 2 years. He was a warrior and has shown us great strength and courage. He was a 1982 graduate of Vonore High School. He was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps, a loving husband, a caring father and the best papaw ever. The...

Christopher Eugene Murrell

Christopher Eugene Murrell

August 13, 2024

Christopher Eugene Murrell “Chris”

September 13, 1969 - August 13, 2024

Chris was a devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Chris was a member of Marble City Baptist Church in Knoxville. Chris passed away Tuesday, August 13th at Fort Loudon Medical Center after losing his battle to a chronic illness. 

He is preceded in...

Dortha B. Francis

Dortha B. Francis

August 11, 2024

Francis, Dortha Brackett- age 98, of Philadelphia in the Paint Rock community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1926, in Loudon County. She was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church, a graduate of Roane County High School and retired from Gemtron Corp. in Sweetwater. 

She enjoyed being outside and...

Edward Ray Webb

Edward Ray Webb

August 10, 2024

Edward Ray Webb, 58, of Sweetwater, passed away on August 10, 2024.

Ray dedicated 40 years to working at Crescent and Renfro Hosiery Mills. He was a multiple-time, multi-state arm wrestling champion.

Ray was a devoted father who took great pride in his children. He also spent many years coaching little league football and baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Raymond Yates

Raymond Yates

August 9, 2024

Raymond Yates- beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend- peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Raymond was born in Clintwood, Virginia on March 20, 1943, to Reuben and Myrtle Yates but became a long-time resident of Loudon, TN.

He was a Vietnam veteran who enlisted in the US Army in 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1970.

Five years...

Ella B. Jones

Ella B. Jones

August 7, 2024

Ella Jones was born on December 4, 1941 in Loudon TN.

God called her home on August 7, 2024 at the age of 82.

Ella’s faith in God was very strong. She loved the Lord. She joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and stayed devoted throughout her life. She was president of the Missionary Club and the Loudon...

Evelyn L. Dotson

Evelyn L. Dotson

August 3, 2024

Evelyn Louise Russell Dotson, age 88 of Greeneville formerly of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Evelyn loved playing bingo. She was a former member of Corinth Baptist Church before she moved to Georgia.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Dotson, son, Gary Lynn Dotson, parents, Tom and Ether Russell, siblings,...

Jack Williams

Jack Williams

July 30, 2024

Jack L. Williams, age 96 of Chattanooga, formerly of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Jack was born March 14, 1928 to Charlie and Susie (Purdy) Williams in Loudon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gerry Williams; son, Larry Williams; brother, Lawrence Williams; and sister, Helen Williams....

James 'Bear' Webb

James 'Bear' Webb

July 30, 2024

James 'Bear' Webb, age 62, passed away on July 30, 2024.

A dedicated public servant, Bear devoted his entire adult life to the Loudon community, serving with the Loudon Police Department from 1987 until his retirement in May 2022. He proudly held the position of Police Chief from 2003 to 2022 and was a valued member of the Loudon City Council.

Bear...

Melvin Eugene Johnson

Melvin Eugene Johnson

July 27, 2024

Melvin Eugene Johnson

Born in Loudon, TN on May 8, 1935 to the late Clarence Johnson and Edith Snider Johnson, Gene was a long-time member of Living Hope Church of God, in Greensboro. He was a past member of the Greensboro Lions Club and retired from Gilbarco after 34 years of employment. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother,...

Anita McNew

Anita McNew

July 23, 2024

Anita Shubert McNew passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – perhaps the first peaceful thing she ever did. Anita was always full of life: energetic, loving, and a Jedi Master of the Dad Joke. When she loved someone or something, she did it with all her heart, whether it was the band KISS, her pet rock, or Ritz...

Billy ‘Chompers’ Roberts

Billy ‘Chompers’ Roberts

July 15, 2024

Billy Mack ‘Chompers’ Roberts, age 75 of Loudon, formerly of Sevierville, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. He liked to collect guns and racing. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Annie Roberts; brothers, James Roberts, Glen Roberts, Lonnie Roberts, and Gene Roberts. He is survived by nieces,...