Loudon, TN Obituaries

Georgia Lawson

Jan 29, 2022

Georgia Scott Lawson, age 83 of Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. She will miss her Brutons snuff and black coffee. She loved to sing and play guitar. Georgia is preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Doc” Lawson; daughter, Connie Gail Allmon; brothers, Toby Scott, Dickie Scott and an infant brother; sisters, Shay and James Limburg, Lillian...

Gary Shirk

Jan 27, 2022

Gary R. Shirk, age 66 of Loudon, passed suddenly on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He had a love for the river whether he was fishing or walking the banks. He was always picking the guitar. He loved all of his many animals over the years. He is preceded in death by his parents; William “Dub” and Geneva “G” Shirk, grandson,...

Christopher Collins

Jan 26, 2022

Christopher A. Collins, age 60 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Chris is best known for his love of music, friends, but most importantly his family. His greatest desire in life was to have all his children together in one place. He is a father that showed unconditional love to...

Robert Lawson

Jan 24, 2022

Robert “Doc” Lawson, age 88 of Philadelphia, passed away on January 24, 2022, leaving his wife of 43 years, Georgia Lawson; children, Kim Mason, Brandon Watts, Allen Lawson, Roy Lawson, Larry Allmon, Ronnie Allmon, Tommy Allmon, and Kevin Allmon; sisters Geneva Presley and Wilma McKelvey; brothers Fred Lawson and Floyd Lawson; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in...

Kenneth Kerr

Jan 24, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Kerr, age 60 of Loudon, passed away on Monday January 24, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Leranda Mason Kerr; parents, Raymond and Lorene Kerr; brother, Edward Lawrence Kerr; and niece, Angela Dawn Scott Cox. He is survived by sister, Kathy Shubert; step-son, Tyler Walters and wife Elizabeth; grandson, Colton Walters; niece, Christy Kerr; nephews, Elijah O’Neal...

Betty Putman

Jan 23, 2022

Betty Lou Putman, age 76 of Loudon, passed away on January 23, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Ervin Putman, Sr.; and sons, Marvin Deihl and Ervin Putman, Jr.

No services are planned at this time.

Donnie Clowers

Jan 21, 2022

Donnie Clowers, age 54, of Loudon went home on Friday, January 21, 2022. He attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenny Clowers; sister, Denise Clowers Chrisman; maternal grandparents, E.H. and Marie Brock; paternal grandparents, Gordon and Mable Clowers.  He is survived by a daughter, Jasmine Clowers of Englewood; mother, Sally Clowers of Loudon; sisters,...

Donnie Cranfill

Jan 13, 2022

Donnie R. Cranfill, age 65 of Lenoir City, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jamie Cranfill; parents, Chester and Florence Cranfill; brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Cranfill; sisters, Susie Sneed and Karen Cranfill; father and mother-in-law, Curtis and Lucille Evans. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Doris Cranfil; children,...

Evelyn Norris

Jan 7, 2022

Evelyn Kerr Norris, age 87 of Loudon, went Home to join her Heavenly Father and be reunited with her family on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was a member of New Providence Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. Norris, her son, Bryan David Norris, parents; Thomas and Bessie Kerr, brothers; Mason,...

Mary Wicker

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Kate Wicker, age 92 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2022. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church.

Mrs. Wicker was preceded in death by her husband, Dirl Edward Wicker; parents, Elige and Kate Alexander; 7 brothers and 2 sisters.  She is survived by her son, James E. Wicker and wife Jackie; granddaughters,...

Roger Ritchey

Jan 2, 2022

Roger Lee Ritchey, age 56 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday January 2, 2022. He was a member of Maranatha Church of the Harvest.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Florence Ritchey; paternal grandparents, Walter and Maybell Ritchey; maternal grandparents, Wesley and Ada Gardner.  He is survived by his wife, Helen Ritchey; brother, Larry Ritchey; special friends,...

Gary O'Neal

Jan 2, 2022

Gary O’Neal, age 69 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, MO on December 26, 1952 to Milton “Tom” O’Neal and Margaret O’Neal-Failes. Gary served in the U.S. Navy (1971-1979) and worked as a milwright in various locations.  He was a member of Milwright Union 1529, Moose Lodge 1093, and USS Towers...

Deloris Hill

Jan 2, 2022

Deloris “Lois” Hill, age 75 of Loudon passed away on January 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by her son, William Lanter; sister, Sue Oody; father, Edward Benton Shubert; brothers-in-law, Leon Hill, Charlie Hill and Kevin Hill.

Deloris is survived by husband and best friend, Danny Hill; Daughter, Chasity Kagley and husband William; Mother, Pearl Stanz; Grandchildren,...

Earl Hill

Dec 26, 2021

Earl “Leon” Hill, age 64, of Sunnyside Road went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday December 26, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. He was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church. He was a great husband, father, son, brother,  a loving “pap” and a hard worker. He was an avid Tennessee football fan. He...

Edward Moore

Dec 21, 2021

Edward Lee Moore, age 68 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Edward was preceded in death by siblings, Rachel Moore, Dora Purdy, John Moore, Artie Lowe, Pauline White, Mary Mincy, Sara Jane Russell, Frances Taylor, Betty Davis, and Kaye Harris; Parents, Robert Patrick and Nancy Elizabeth Moore.

Edward is survived by wife, Linda Moore; Sister,...

Ronnie Green

Dec 21, 2021

Ronnie Green, age 66 of Loudon passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. He loved his grandsons. He was a hard worker and loved farming and selling produce. He loved cutting firewood and picking turnip greens.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; Bud and Ella Green.

He is survived by his daughter; Misti Green...

Wanda Ballard

Dec 18, 2021

Wanda Faye Ballard “Nana” age 73 of Sweetwater passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.  Wanda loved her red birds, adored her grandbabies, going catfishing, and all things sports. Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ballard; Parents, Denver Red and Iva Marie Wilson; Siblings, Donnie Ray Wilson, Troy Wilson, Roy Wilson, Freddie Wilson, Lois Day, and Barbara Harris...

Mary Ridings

Dec 8, 2021

Sue Ridings, age 91 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church. She loved reading and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Little; sister, Dora Mae Milligan; and brother, James Harrison Little. She is survived by her husband,...

Wendell Conner, Sr.

Dec 4, 2021

Wendell Wayne Conner, Sr., 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  Wayne was a lifelong resident of the Knoxville area, served in the U.S. Army, was a professional truck driver for over thirty years, and was an avid guitarist.  He loved camping, canoeing, traveling, and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Jean Glass

Dec 1, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Glass, age 89 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Glass; father, Charlie Willis; stepmother, Della Willis; mother, Martha Oody. She is survived by her children, Charles Steven Glass and wife Nancy, Sam Glass, Dan Glass and wife Sharon; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 11...