Loudon, TN Obituaries

James Bowers, Jr.

Jan 28, 2021

James Earnest Bowers II was Born in Lenoir City Tenn. on July 17, 1925.  He left this world on January 28, 2021 at the age of 95 surrounded by his loved ones in  Ridgecrest California. He was sworn into the United States Navy July 21, 1942 at the age of 17. He served in WWII and the Korean war.  James E Bowers married the love...

Betty Gentry

Jan 24, 2021

Betty Sue Gentry, age 79 of Madisonville, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2021.  She loved ceramics and going to softball games.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gentry; parents, Hoyt Arden and Della Cansler; and twenty-five brothers and sisters.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Tammy Clark and husband, John; grandchild, Michael...

Robert Meyer

Jan 21, 2021

Robert W. Meyer, age 72 of Philadelphia, formerly of Chicago Illinois, went to his eternal home on January 21, 2021. He loved singing, dancing, and listening to music. He was a sports guru who loved watching all sports and taking walks at the church with his dog Enzo. He is preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Irene Meyer...

Harold Brogdon

Jan 17, 2021

Joseph Harold Brogdon, age 66 of Loudon, went home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Harold was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Minnie Brogdon; Siblings, Reva Jean Carey, Johnny Alfred Brogdon, Edna Mae White, Dorothy Lorene Posey, Sam Garfield Brogdon, Pat Romine, Chester Raymond Brogdon and Herschel Paul Brogdon. Harold is survived by siblings, Betty Irene Keck, Anna Ruth Gray,...

Pauline Shell

Jan 10, 2021

Pauline Rucker Shell, age 89, was called to heaven on January 10, 2021.  She was born July 16, 1931 in Loyston, TN, moving to Philadelphia, TN shortly after. Pauline was a member of First Baptist Church of Philadelphia for most of her life.  She married her grammar school sweetheart, Herbert, and raised their two beautiful children on the Shell...

Johnny Williams

Jan 8, 2021

Johnny Wayne Williams, age 71, passed away suddenly at Fort Loudoun Medical Center, January 8, 2021.  He was a Christian of the Baptist Faith, member and deacon of Union Fork Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years.  Johnny was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge Tennessee 204 F & AM.   He was a welding inspector and...

Lydia Cordell

Jan 6, 2021

Lydia Nichols Cordell, age 92 of Lenoir City passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She enjoyed talking and spending time with her friends, her word searches, and flowers.  One of her favorite things to do was cooking a large meal for all of her family and friends. Lydia was preceded...

Mary Raby

Jan 5, 2021

Mary Elean Raby, age 90 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She loved her family and loved to travel. She retired from Maremont Corporation. Mrs. Raby is preceded in death by her husband Arnold Raby; brothers Jasper, James and Narvel Beaty; sisters Elsie Bradshaw and Maxine Beaty;...

Peggy Melton

Jan 4, 2021

Peggy Melton, age 83 of Johnson Valley, passed away on January 4, 2021.  She loved fishing, puzzle books, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, her flowers, and Tennessee basketball. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Melton; Son, Sammie Joe Melton; Daughter, Deborah Lynn Melton; Parents, Frank and Christine Harrison; Brothers, Buddy, Stanley, Jimmy, Charlie, and Freddie Wayne Harrison; Sisters,...

Judy Spell

Jan 2, 2021

Our dearly-loved mom and grammy, Judy Spell, 77, passed away unexpectedly and was called home to be with The Lord on January 2nd, 2021. It was widely known how much she loved Jesus and her family, lived generously, and cared immensely. Born in Georgia and coming from the wonderful & loving Harper family, she grew and found the love of...

Charles E. (Tom) Walker

Dec 31, 2020

Charles E. (Tom) Walker, age 86, July 27th, 1934-December 31st 2020 Tom was a traveling school photographer for over 40 years with McEachern Photography of Loudon. Tom took thousands of school photos of kids all over Tennessee and Kentucky. His favorite phrase to get a good shot was “Smile Curley.” Tom was an avid woodworker and had many skills...

Lonnie Roberts

Dec 31, 2020

Earl “Lonnie” Roberts, age 73 of Paint Rock, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was a member of The Church In the Wildwood. He loved his family, helping people, farming, and watching western movies. Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Annie Roberts; brothers, James, Glenn, and Gene...

Marcus Williams

Dec 30, 2020

Marcus Wayne Williams, age 47 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, after a brief illness, not COVID related.  He gave his heart to the Lord at an early age and was a member of Union Fork Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Loudon High School, Class of 1991. Marcus loved being a whitewater rafting guide...

Fayda Russell

Dec 29, 2020

Fayda Demarse Russell, age 83 of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She is preceded in death by her son, Troy Revis; parents, Floyd and Nellie Russell; brothers J.R. Russell, Edward Russell and Eugene Russell; sisters, Hazel Glass, Celeste Harrell and Joyce Smallen. Fayda is survived by spouse, David Jennings; children, Jesse Crabtree,...

Cora Huff

Dec 29, 2020

Cora Lee Huff went home Tuesday, December 29, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Cora enjoyed fishing, gardening and canning. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church and retired from Maremont. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Huff; parents, Rueben and Myrtle Yates; brothers, Robert, Gayther, Ray, and Jerry Yates; sisters, Kathryn White and Rita Cooper; nephew, Mike Yates...

Addie Shaver

Dec 27, 2020

Addie Sue Shaver, age 78 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Sue loved gardening, being outdoors, music, and her children and grandchildren.  She is preceded by her husband, Joe Shaver; parents, Earl and Francis Thompson; brothers, Butch Thompson, Benny Thompson and Van Thompson; Grandchildren, Daniel Shirk and Myah Shaver “Finkle”.  Sue...

Mabel Hickey

Dec 27, 2020

Mabel Clark Bingham Hickey, age 91, of Loudon, TN passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Wood Village in Sweetwater, TN.  She was a member of East Hills Baptist Church and retired from Maremont.  Preceded in death by parents, Sam and Mattie Clark; husbands, Grady Bingham and Gene Hickey; children, Robert “Bob” Bingham, Kathy Hickey and Tim Bingham;...

William Donovan

Dec 23, 2020

Private graveside service held at Freedom Crossing Church Cemetery, Clinton, TN

Susan Johnson

Dec 23, 2020

Susan Ann Johnson, age 54, of Ten Mile formerly of Loudon, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She loved her family and grandchildren, she enjoyed reading, puzzles, and working.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mildred Johnson.

Susan is survived by her children; Jeremy Johnson and wife McKayla,...

William Smith

Dec 21, 2020

William “Bill” Smith, 77, of Loudon, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on December 21st, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. William was born on September 13, 1943 in Conneaut, Ohio to parents William and Genevieve Smith (nee Kellogg). He was raised by Genevieve and Homer Devereaux, after losing his father at a young age.

William grew up in Northern Illinois...