Loudon, TN Obituaries

Ann Smallen

Jul 10, 2022

Ann Grimes Smallen, 65, went to her Heavenly home, after an illness, on July 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Bobbie (Blankenship) Grimes. She leaves behind her daughter, Melissa Smallen,  and sisters, Amy Grimes Koch (Scott), and Paula Grimes Price. A private graveside service will be held at New Hope cemetery.

Ernie Hendrickson

Jul 10, 2022

Ernie A. Hendrickson, age 75 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Ernie is preceded in death wife, Peggy Hendrickson; Parents, Jack and Irene Hendrickson; and Brother, Danny Hendrickson. He is survived by children, Tracy Sopoci, Ken Hendrickson, Ernie Hendrickson Jr., and Beth Shannahan; Brothers, Terry and Bruce Hendrickson; 10 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren. Ernie is also survived...

Leveda Laudermilk

Jul 7, 2022

Leveda Euvone Laudermilk, age 78 of Sweetwater passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Leveda is preceded by husband, Thomas J. Laudermilk; Parents, Alvie and Willie Mae Freeman; Daughter, Penny Pilgrim; Great Grandson, Devon Pilgrim; Brothers, Charles Freeman and Glenn Freeman; and Sister, Alline Wroten.  She is survived by daughters, Karen Pell and husband David, Judy Latham and husband Charles,...

Carolyn Maples

Jul 7, 2022

Carolyn Sue Maples lived a wonderful and inspiring life. Carolyn passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, July 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ruby Smith, as well as her brother Stephen Smith. She is survived by her husband of nearly 41 years Paul Maples, her sister Janie Black, her stepchildren Jeannie...

William Little, Jr.

Jul 5, 2022

William “Bill” Little, Jr was born to William and Anne B. Little on February 22,1947 in West Chester, Pennsylvania where he lived and grew up along with his sister, Joanne. He graduated from West Chester High School in 1965. He joined the US Marine Air Corp in 1966 and served in Vietnam before an honorable discharge in 1970.  After...

Edith Huff

Jul 2, 2022

Edith Casteel Presley Huff, age 93 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Woods Village in Sweetwater. Edith was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of 10 and lived a Christian life. Edith was co-owner of Edith and Frances Beauty Shop until she retired in 1981 to...

Freida Buckner

Jun 29, 2022

Freida Nell Buckner, age 95 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Loudon for over 65 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Hugh Buckner; son, Danny Hugh; and mother, Alice Hooker. She is survived by daughter, Lucinda...

Mamie Forester

Jun 21, 2022

In loving memory of Mamie Elizabeth Limburg Jenkins Forester, age 107.  Born November 22, 1914, she passed on to her LORD Jesus Christ June 21, 2022.   Recently she was residing in Powell, TN with her precious caregivers, Rev. Larry and Elizabeth Hewitt,  She was a long-time resident of Roane County TN.  Mamie was the daughter of late John Henry...

Margaret Bishop

Jun 17, 2022

Margaret Louise McCrary Bishop, age 97 of Loudon passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.  Margaret loved her Lord and read her Bible every night.  She was a longtime and devoted member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church.  Margaret enjoyed horseback riding, water skiing, camping, and loved gardening and farming.  Margaret also enjoyed her work family, spending 37 and...

Kimberly Palmer

Jun 7, 2022

Kimberly Michelle Palmer, age 49 of Loudon passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2022.  Kimberly never met a stranger, and loved her “regulars” from the 72 Market and Deli. Some of her favorite things included her children, grandchildren, her makeup and her chickens.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Gibson.

Kimberly is...

Luther Cross

Jun 3, 2022

Luther C. “Fuzz” Cross age 82 of Loudon passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022.  Fuzz loved anything where he could ride a tractor and enjoyed spending his time farming and fishing.  Fuzz was a member of Steekee Creek Baptist Church, and will be remembered as someone who never met a stranger.

Fuzz was preceded in death...

Dorothy Purdy

May 27, 2022

Dorothy Jane Dills Purdy, age 82 of Loudon, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of New Providence Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by husband; Arthur Tuck, father; Pete Dills, mother; Marie Kerr Tate, siblings; Roger Tate, Deloris Largen, and Linda Best....

Frankie Moore

May 19, 2022

Frankie Elease Cooper Moore, age 100 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She loved her family and She loved to travel and go out to eat.

Frankie is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Moore; children, Wayne Moore and Judy Moore Johnson; great-granddaughter, Sarah Murfield; parents, Dewey and Martha...

Greg McFalls

May 12, 2022

Greg Alan McFalls, age 45 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022.  Greg was a Journeyman Wireman Electrician by trade and initiated into IBEW Local Union 270 on November, 1 2010.  He was a proud union member and was serving as job Steward on the UPF project at Y-12.  He assisted on numerous committees for Local 270,...

Frank Buchanan

May 11, 2022

Frank “Rebbie” Buchanan, age 63 of Loudon, went home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Rebbie loved people and loved gardening. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nell Buchanan and Frank Buchanan; niece, Crystal Jenkins Hickman; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Harper; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by sisters, Terry Buchanan Carpenter and husband Tim, Kimberly Buchanan...

Roy Brandon

May 10, 2022

Samuel “Roy” Brandon, age 89 of Paint Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He retired from the United States Army and spent 46 years as a volunteer fireman for South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Wildwood Church in Paint Rock.

Roy is preceded in...

Timothy Hart

May 9, 2022

Timothy Hart, age 61 of Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Faye Hart. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Hart; sons, Corey Hart and Andrew Hart; sisters, Donna Simpson and husband Rick, Karen Wade and husband RIchard,

There are no services planned at this time.

Andrea Tallent

May 4, 2022

Andrea McAmis Tallent, age 46 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 4, 2022. Andrea was a sweet and loving person who always gave more than she received. She had a beautiful voice and loved singing. She had an intoxicating smile and made everyone she came in contact with smile.

Andrea is preceded...

Willie Clowers

Apr 30, 2022

Willie Ruth Lee Clowers, age 79, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center. Willie was born January 31, 1943 in Knoxville, TN. She was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Loudon and was retired from Loudon Utility Board.

Willie was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Willie Selvidge Lee; sister, Eula...

Charles Thompson

Apr 26, 2022

Charles E. “Chic” Thompson, age 86 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chic loved to talk and never met a stranger.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Dora Thompson; grandson, Matthew Jacob...