Loudon, TN Obituaries

Feb 9, 2021

Leonard Eugene Presley, age 73 of Loudon, passed away suddenly at his farm on February 9, 2021. Mr. Presley was a member and Deacon of Blairland Baptist Church. He was a machinist at X-10 Laboratory for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Kate Presley. Leonard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Presley; daughters,...

Feb 8, 2021

Gerald Dale Holt, age 85 of Loudon, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He loved cars and was the owner of Keene Street Motors. Mr. Holt is preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Artie Mae Holt; brothers, Marion Holt and James Holt; sister, Juanita Coffey Husky. He is survived by daughters, Teresa Settles and Suesy Heflin; granddaughter,...

Feb 8, 2021

Bobby Allen Moore, age 52 of Loudon, passed away Monday, February 8 2021. Bobby loved fishing and playing pool. He was known for his great sense of humor and making people smile. Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Katherine Hicks and father, Ray William Moore; grandparents, Pauline and Walt Galyon; sister, Wanda Cline; brother, Jack Moore; uncles...

Feb 7, 2021

Betty TenBroeke Kamps, age 80 of Sweetwater, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. She was an AVON representative for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Wilma TenBroeke; sisters, Delores and Nancy; brothers, Sherwin, Roger and Bill. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Grant Kamps;...

Feb 6, 2021

Sandy Shubert, age 54 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021 after an aggressive battle with cancer. She was a proud member of the Philadelphia Fire Department for many years. She was also a member of the Tennessee Red Knights Chapter 7. She was a hands on momma and Mimi, who loved...

Feb 4, 2021

Deanna Diane Cox Clemmer, age 42 of Philadelphia, was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2021.  Deanna was born on January 11, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN. She will be missed and is so loved by her family and friends.

Deanna enjoyed being around her loved ones and was most definitely...

Feb 2, 2021

Alice Sue “Cricket” Todd, age 66 of Vonore passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021.  She was a faithful member of South Holston Baptist Church. Alice was preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Aileen Collins; Sister, Ann Tinker; Brother, Gene Arden. Alice is survived by husband, J.C. Todd; Children, Teresa Owens, Melissa White, Teresa Lynn Black, Shannon Patterson, Timothy Patterson,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...