Loudon, TN Obituaries

Apr 9, 2022

Sarah Elizabeth Oody Miller, age 82, of Mason Lane in Loudon, died suddenly in the afternoon of April 9, 2022. Sarah was a loving mother of 3 sons and proud grandmother of 2 grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by husband, William “Bill” S. Miller; parents, Carl & Iva Oody; brothers, Ronnie and...

Apr 6, 2022

JoAnn Renner Wayman, age 79, passed away on April 6, 2022 at South High Senior Living in Knoxville. JoAnn was a member of Blairland Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.  She was a hairdresser for many years at Sammy’s Beauty Shop in Loudon.

JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Wayman; father...

Apr 1, 2022

Judith Faye Nichols, age 79 of Loudon, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Nichols, son, Michael Nichols, brothers, Benny Davis, Larry Davis, and Robert Davis, sister, Mary Ruth Davis, father; Eugene “Shorty” Davis and step-mother Syebelle Davis, mother, Lillie Stinnet.

She is survived by children;...

Mar 31, 2022

Paul Mason Watts, age 65 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was a career Soldier, serving from 1976 to 2005. He enjoyed playing the guitar and racecars. Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Watts; parents, William and Venola Watts, and his beloved dog Bella. He is survived by daughter, Jennifer Beeler and husband...

Mar 30, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Williams, age 80 of Loudon, went Home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed caring for her family. She loved to be outdoors, camping with her family, and traveling. She was the best Mamaw. She retired from Elm Hill-Family Brands as a bookkeeper after...

Mar 28, 2022

Peggy Gentry Kelley, age 76 of Lenoir City passed away at River Grove Healthcare on March 28, 2022.  She was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church.

Peggy was preceded in death by parents, James (Jay) and Irene Gentry; Sister, Carolyn Gentry; Niece, Rhonda Taylor and husband James Razer Sr. She is survived by husband, Ronnie Kelley; Daughter,...

Mar 27, 2022

Larry Alfred Rolen Sr., age 73 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022.  Larry was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.  He was also a longtime and devoted member of Tennessee Lodge #204 F&AM and the Scottish Rite.

Larry is preceded in death by parents, Dorsey D. and Wilma Rolen; Sisters, Doris Rolen and Mary...

Mar 26, 2022

David Lamar Sledge, age 67 of Sweetwater passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022.  David is preceded in death by parents, John Henry and Juanita Ramsey; Half brother, Gary Bethune.

David is survived by brothers Henry “Butch” Sledge, Freddie Sledge, Keith Sledge and Michael Bethune; Sisters, Sherrie Harris and Brenda Gail Brown; Step Mother, Mary Sue Sledge; Special aunts, Rosie...

Mar 25, 2022

David “Sleepy” Bridges, age 73 of Lenoir City, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was an Atlanta Braves baseball fan.

He is preceded in death by an infant son, Stanley Lynn Bridges, parents; Earl and Mary Bridges, brothers; Pete and Jim Bridges, and sister, Linda Clemons.

He is...

Mar 19, 2022

Sherry Lee Richesin Spurgeon went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2022, at her residence, with family by her side. Sherry lived most of her life in Sweetwater. She was born in January 1954 in Sweetwater to the late Arnold and Doris Richesin. She recently retired from Malibu Boats in Loudon TN. She loved spending time with...

Mar 18, 2022

Dr. Albert Joseph Mokal, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died on March 18, 2022, at the age of 86. Albert, son of Albert and Mary Mokal, was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on January 17, 1936.  Albert was a retired radiologist from Fort Loudon Medical Center.  Prior to Fort Loudon he spent 17 years at Crawford Long...

Mar 15, 2022

Shelby Jean Shaver, age 84 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  Jean was of the Baptist faith and was a longtime member of Union Fork Creek Baptist Church.  She retired from Viskase after 38 proud years of service.

Jean was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Lillie Reed; Sisters, Mildred Elkins, and Jewel...

Mar 11, 2022

Alauna Faye Smith, of Ocala, FL, born with the angels on 03/11/2022 at Advent Health Hospital. Alauna was born in Advent Health Hospital to Kimberly & Nathaniel Smith on 03/11/2022. Alauna had made her arrival at 6:59am silent into this world but her life spoke volumes. Alauna spent only a moment in our arms, but she is forever in...

Mar 8, 2022

John K. England, age 79 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for Knox County Sheriff’s Department. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Denton England; son, Jimmy Franklin; parents, James and Rebecca England; brothers, Gene and Roy; sisters, Margie, Alice and Juanita. John is survived...

Mar 4, 2022

Alvin McCree Maynard, age 75 of Tulsa Oklahoma, formerly of Loudon, went home on Friday March 4, 2022. He enjoyed fox hunting, listening to music and watching stock car racing. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elsie Shaw Maynard; brothers, James A. Maynard and Raymond H. Maynard and sister, Pauline Glass. He is survived by his sisters,...

Mar 3, 2022

Tommy S. Smith, age 75 of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Ionia Smith.

Mr. Smith is survived by his sons, Travis Smith and wife Brandy, Derrick Shanahan and wife Beth and Greg Smith; grandchildren, Cayci, Shayla, Victoria, Bailey, Dean and Liam; great-grandchildren, Zayden, Aaliyah,...

Feb 28, 2022

Shirley Hutchinson Jones, age 80 of Sweetwater passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022.  She was a devoted lifetime member of Reed Springs Baptist Church, where she enjoyed serving in the Bread of Life Food Pantry.  Shirley loved sports, especially watching and cheering on her grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by husband, Eddie Jones. She is survived by children, Eddie Jones...

Feb 27, 2022

Debbie McConkey Presley, age 63 of Loudon went to meet her Blessed Father on Sunday, February 27, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar McConkey and Deloris Dodson; husband, Freddie Presley; stepson, Marty Presley; nephew, Jonathan Brewster; and her dog Snuggles. She is survived by spouse, Rick Moser; son, Freddie Lynn Presley; sisters, Linda Dover and...

Feb 25, 2022

Howard “Huck” Finis Melton Jr., age 74, of Knoxville passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Pauline Melton; sister, Anna Lynn Hill; and brother, Johnny Melton.  He is survived by son Michael Melton and wife Tina; former wife, Patty...

Feb 24, 2022

Deloris Ann Pruitt McAmis, age 74 of Lenoir City, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. She loved her children and grandchildren. She loved to be on the beach and collecting seashells. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tracey Hope Walter Hensley; mother, Mildred Pruitt; step-father, Joe Awalt; grandparents, Myrtle and John Pruitt; sisters, Doris Lee Turner and...