Loudon, TN Obituaries

Ruth Gerry Williams

Jan 7, 2023

 

Ruth “Gerry” Williams, age 92 of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023.  Gerry was born on March 9, 1930 to Ruel and Ada (Collake) Inman in Sweetwater, TN.  

In addition to her parents, Gerry is preceded in death by first husband, Denton “Bill” Thomas; Son, Gregory Thomas; and Brothers, Earl, Elworth, and Elmer Inman.

Gerry is survived...

Danny Richard Sheppard

Jan 3, 2023

 

Danny Richard Sheppard, age 67 of Sweetwater, formerly of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Danny loved spending time with his family, cooking, woodworking, Tennessee Football, and the outdoors. He worked many years as a manager at Advance Auto, Aaron’s Rental Center and previously co-owned Leo’s pulled Pig in Lenoir City. He always...

Mary Alice Tinnel

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Alice Marie Tinnel, age 71 of Madisonville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Mary loved her family, especially her grandbabies.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Tinnel; parents, Elmer and Annie Grace Harbin; brothers, Charles Harbin and Hubert “Eddie” Harbin; infant sister, Suzie Harbin; sister-in-law, Paula Harbin; great niece, Alexandria Chavarria, nephew, Jeff Johnson....

Annie Kirkland Everett

Dec 31, 2022

Annie Kirkland Everett, age 82 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord with loved ones by her side on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She loved to dance and read books. She enjoyed her time working in the Loudon Elementary School cafeteria for several years. 

  She is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Chambers and the love...

Fay D. Koltvet

Dec 30, 2022

Fay D. (Hearne) Koltvet, age 95 of Maryville, formerly a resident of California, passed away December 30, 2022. Fay was born in Perth Australia in 1927 to the late William Henry Hearne and Iva Marie Alger. Fay traveled to the United States as a war bride with her infant son following World War II.

Along with her parents she...

Patrick Henry Graves

Dec 27, 2022

 

Patrick Henry Graves, Lenoir City – Pat Graves, age 78 of Lenoir City, TN, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  Pat was a member of Ball Camp Baptist Church, loved to play golf, and loved his work at Alcoa/Arconic for over 57 years, where he was a dedicated employee even up to the time of his...

Willie Jean Brown

Dec 23, 2022

Willie Jean Brown, age 85 of Lenoir City formerly of Loudon, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at her home. She was a stay at home mom. She was a member of Loudon First Baptist Church and Eastern Star.

  She is preceded in death by her parents; BrownLee and Dessie Burden Terry, granddaughter, Brooke Torbett, infant brother, Edison Terry,...

James 'Gregg' Clinton

Dec 22, 2022

James "Gregg" Clinton, 66, of Sweetwater, TN, went to his Heavenly home Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, surrounded by his loving family.   Gregg was born March 11, 1956, in Loudon, TN, the first born of James A. "John" and Helen Elizabeth (Jaynes) Clinton of Philadelphia, TN. Gregg graduated from Loudon High School in 1974...

Robert English

Dec 19, 2022

Robert English, age 83 passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Riverview Baptist Church.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Ella Mae English; Wife, Patricia “Pat” Thompson English; Siblings, Elizabeth English, Ray English, Ralph English, Gibb English, Jimmy English, and...

Norma Atchley

Dec 13, 2022

Norma Sue Atchley, 86, went to heaven December 13, 2022 surrounded by family at her home. She was born in Amhurst off Middlebrook Pike on May 26, 1936 to John and Geneva Thompson. Sue was a faithful member of Ball Camp Baptist Church for the last 74 years. Sue graduated from Karns High School and lived in the Ball...

John 'Steve' Stevens

Dec 11, 2022

John H. “Steve” Stevens, age 77 of Loudon, took his final flight with Jesus on Sunday, December 11, 2022. John was a 50 year member of Local 102 Steamfitters and Pipefitters. He was a pilot in the 4/278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee Army National Guard. During his 37 plus years of service, CW4 Stevens commanded UH-60 and...

Terry Qualls

Dec 10, 2022

Terry Lee Qualls, age 52 of Morgan County, passed away on December 10, 2022. He is survived by wife, Candy Qualls; children, Terry Lee Qualls Jr. and wife; Angelleigha Moore and husband Tanner, and Ronald Qualls; grandchildren, Tyren, Nevaeh, and Paislynn Qualls, Myleigh Patterson and Kynzlee Pulisfer.

There are no services planned at this time.

Tommy McCollister

Dec 9, 2022

Tommy Lee McCollister, age 66 of Loudon, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Maude McCollister; sister, Carolyn Ward; brother-in-law, George Wilkerson.

Tommy is survived by his sister, Jane Wilkerson; nephew, Jason and Laura Wilkerson and their daughter Jaylen; niece, Jayme and Marcus Robinson and their children, Beniah...

Vivian Brannam

Dec 9, 2022

Vivian Brannam, age 63 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Tom Crawley, Gladys Henderson and husband Tom, and step-father, Clayton Smith, brother, Johnny Smith.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Brannam, son, Randy Overton,  brothers, Allen Crawley and...

Edith Brown

Dec 4, 2022

Edith Irene Thompson Brown, age 95 of Knoxville, formerly of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was the Director of the Tennessee School of Beauty in Oak Ridge.

Edith is preceded in death by her husband, C.B. “Buster” Brown; parents, Carl and Mary Elizabeth Thompson; sisters, Trula Hooker, Louise Dyer, Frances Schubert, Allene Rott...

Hoyt Williams

Dec 2, 2022

Hoyt H. Williams, age 88 of Maryville, passed away at home on December 2, 2022. He was a member of West End Church of Christ in West Knoxville, and a retired hairstylist. After retirement, he grew roses and joined the Tennessee Rose Society. He enjoyed the great outdoors. He will miss pruning his roses and raking leaves.

Hoyt...

Peggy Rucker

Nov 30, 2022

Peggy J. Chambers Rucker, age 85 of Loudon, passed away November 30, 2022 at Sweetwater Hospital.  She was a member of Union Fork Creek Baptist Church in Loudon. Peggy started her work career at Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company at age 16 as a switchboard operator; then worked for Sweetwater Hospital Association as an insurance clerk for many...

Herbert Oody

Nov 10, 2022

Herbert Gene Oody, age 77 of Loudon, went home on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Herbert loved his grandchildren and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Agnes Oody; brothers, Joseph Ray Oody, James “Darb” Oody, Wayne Oody and wife Betty.

Herbert is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Oody; sons, Jeff...

Judith Bright-Wallace

Nov 9, 2022

Judith Sharon Bright-Wallace “Sherry”, age 69, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 after a yearlong battle with cancer.  Sherry was born November 24, 1952 and was a 1970 graduate of Loudon High School.  She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee and Masters and Doctorate degrees from Ohio State University.  While a resident...

Dena Hill

Nov 9, 2022

Dena Maria Hill, age 65 of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022.  She attended Wildwood Church in Paint Rock.  Dena was preceded in death by Parents, Arlee and Virgie Beeler; and brother, David Beeler. She is survived by husband, Charles Edward Hill and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends...