Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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...

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...

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...

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.

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Nov 7, 2022

Trena Dian Lawhon, age 68, passed away Monday, November 7th 2022, at Caraday of Ft. Worth, TX.  Daughter of the late Jerrell and Mildred Hyde Lawhon.  Members of Blairland Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ectlis Lawhon.  Survived by her brother, Jerry Lawhon; children, Tabitha Barrett, Terry McAfee, Joseph McAfee, Nathalie McAfee and Jonathan Lawhon; grandchildren, Wilquisha (Tinky)...

Nov 4, 2022

Ralph W. Monger, age 79 of Lenoir City, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Ralph was retired from the United States Air Force. Ralph was preceded in death by his son, Ryan Monger; and parents, Raymond and Virgie Monger.  He is survived by his wife, Lane Monger; daughters, Nikki Halko and husband Michael,...

Oct 25, 2022

Joyce (Burns) Brookshear, age 46 of Knoxville, departed this world Tuesday, Oct 25,2022.  Joyce loved fishing with her farther and loved going to church on Sunday. She loved spending every second possible with her children and grandchildren.  Joyce is preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Bean. She is survived by farther, Ralph Burns; Brother, Ben Burns; Children, Ciara Holmes...

Oct 24, 2022

Walter “Buddy” Hall, age 81 of Paint Rock, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  Buddy was born on September 29, 1941. He had a love for coon hunting. He spent a lot of time in the woods with his son, nephew and friends on coon hunts. Most of...

Oct 20, 2022

Ross Edwin Young, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on October 20, 2022 at age 75 from esophageal cancer at home in Loudon, TN.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Wilma Young, his sister Konnie Woodruff and his son, James Otis Young.  He is survived by his wife Teri, daughter Heather Lee,...

Oct 16, 2022

John Larry “Tiger” Hughes, age 68 of Loudon, passed away October 16, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a retired fireman from the Loudon City Fire Department. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by wife, Rebecca Henderson Hughes; parents, John L. and Mary Nelle Giles Hughes; mother-in-law, Georgia Marie Anderson; father-in-law, Thomas Payne. He is survived by wife, Susan...

Oct 16, 2022

Larry Vaughn Ridings, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022.  Larry loved everything outdoors, especially taking care of his lawn. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ridings; Siblings, Jean Ridings, Allen Ridings, Jack Ridings, Ted Ridings, June McCollister, Britton "Pod" Ridings and Don "Dude" Ridings, Kenneth Ridings and Joan Ridings; Parents, Luther Robert...

Oct 14, 2022

Pauline Franks, age 85, of Loudon, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 14th. Pauline was married to her husband Roy Franks for 62 years. They had two children, Pam and Jeff, and two grandchildren, Zachary and Samantha. In 1962, they moved to Dayton, Ohio for Roy’s job. She played softball until the age of 52. During this time, she began...

Oct 13, 2022

Ramona Angelika Coursey, age 54 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She loved doing crafts and gardening.  Mrs. Coursey is preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Braunig.  She is survived by her husband, Doug Coursey; children, Steven Coursey, Darrell Coursey and wife Ashley, Michael Coursey, and Mandy Coursey; grandchildren, Makala, Baylee, Chloe and Carsten Coursey; sister,...

Oct 9, 2022

Earl L. Ammon Jr. age 81, of Tellico Village, Loudon County, passed on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Earl retired from Ford Motor Company and was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  He was a 33rd Degree Mason, a 50 year member and Past Master of Tennessee Lodge No. 204 F&AM and McNeil Lodge No. 586 F&AM of Lebanon...

Oct 8, 2022

Edgar Cook, age 89 of Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Cook and parents, Walton and Dorothy Cook.

Mr. Cook is survived by children, Michael Edward Cook and wife Linda, Robert Jacob, Anna Schoenherr, and Shawn Jacob; grandchildren, Emily Cook, Madison Cook, David Cook, Raven Lineham, Nick Stamper,...

Oct 3, 2022

James Allen Russell age 89 of Loudon passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022.  Throughout his younger years he was an avid and successful baseball and softball player. Allen enjoyed spending his time fishing, coon hunting, and trading.  Usually trying to beat you out of everything.  Most of all, he loved his family and friends.

Allen was...

Sep 25, 2022

Charlie Samuel “Sam” Lawhon, age 69 of Paint Rock, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022.  Sam enjoyed fishing, tinkering on old cars and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Sam was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Joe and Mary Ruth Lawhon; Brothers, Claude and Freddy Lawhon; Sister, Anna Grace Lawson.  He is survived by...

Sep 24, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Gage, age 75 of Philadelphia, went home on September 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She loved flowers and working in the yard.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Donnie Gage, parents; Walter and Alma McKinley, brother, Glen McKinley, sister, Faye Hamilton, infant grandson, Nicholas.

She...

Sep 24, 2022

Donna Darlene Bridges, age 66 of Loudon passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Donna was preceded in death by Mother, Freida Cronan; Father and Step Mother, Jerry R. North Sr. and Bettye North; Brother, Christopher Gale North.

She is survived by Siblings, Joy Phillips (Bill), Jerry R. North Jr. (Shirley), Pam Harper (Herb), Nancy...

Sep 23, 2022

George Michael Ellis, age 69 of Maryville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. George loved his children and family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ellis, parents; Carolyn and Luther Gregory, sister, Kim Gregory, brother-in-law, Rex Hamilton.

George is survived by his sons, Toby Ellis and Kenneth Hicks, sisters, Mellisa Norris and Anne Hamilton,...