Loudon, TN Obituaries

Katelyn Russell

Dec 17, 2020

Katelyn Nicole Russell, age 32 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She is survived by her mom, Marcy Jackson; dad, Steve Russell; brothers, Tyler and Stephen Russell; Nana and Pa, Charlene and Ernie Stevens; Uncle Chuck and many cousins. She will be deeply and dearly missed by family and friends she leaves behind. A graveside service will be...

Lois Viar

Dec 10, 2020

Lois M. Stair Viar, age 83, of the Paint Rock community, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and many siblings.  She is survived by daughter, Jo Ann (Bill) Phillips; Grandchildren, Brandy (Cindy) Burnette, Kristy (David) Hillard, Tabetha (Jimmy) Kerr, Missy (Jason) Raby; Great Grandchildren, Jesse, Kylie, Brayden Hillard, Gabe Burnette,...

Betty Scarbrough

Dec 8, 2020

Betty Jo Scarbrough, age 92, of Loudon, went to eternal rest on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was a member of Loudon United Methodist Church. She loved to do oil painting and she loved children and animals. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Clella Scarbrough; sisters, Jewell Brabston and husband, Ernest, Dorothy Miller and husband,...

Fred Keener

Dec 6, 2020

Fred Carl Keener, age 80 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He loved his family, riding horses, dogs, his church family, his neighbors, and children. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his children, James Anthony Keener, and Timothy Fred Keener; parents, Carl and Lora Keener; Step-Father, Joe...

Zachary Silvey

Dec 4, 2020

Obituary is forthcoming.

No services are planned at this time.

Teddy Kopczyk

Dec 1, 2020

Teddy Kopczyk, age 83 of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  He loved life as he lived it, and loved the beautiful countryside of Tennessee.  Teddy is best described as having a very giving, and loving heart. Teddy is preceded in death by sisters, Wendy Dolinski, Helen Zubkow, and Jean Stashokiewicz. He is survived by nieces, Terry Burr, and...

Otha Francis

Nov 16, 2020

Otha Leeo Francis, of the Paint Rock Community, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, November 16, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimers.  She was of the Christian faith and attended Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.  She loved life and spending time with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her father, Pryor Watson; mother, Leeo Watson; brother,...

JoAnn Scott

Nov 9, 2020

Jo Ann Scott, age 78, of Ten Mile, took her heavenly flight on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family. She loved Jesus and serving her God. She was a seamstress and quilt maker. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, H.C. Scott; parents,...

Patrick Donoho

Nov 8, 2020

Patrick L. Donoho, age 80 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2020. He was a truck driver and mechanic. He loved to spend time in the garden and tinker with anything that had a motor. He was an active member of Reed Springs Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie...

Billy Coker

Nov 5, 2020

Bill Coker, age 67, of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. He loved horseshoes, cornhole, and working on lawnmowers. Bill always took care of his family. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothy Coker; brother-in-law, Doug Russell; and nephew, Darrell McDonald. He is survived by his wife, Lilah Coker; daughters, Hannah Hensley, Jill Carter and...

Wanda Scott

Nov 1, 2020

Wanda Lucille (Lonas) Scott, age 71 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2020.  She was a faithful member of Freedom to Worship Baptist Church for the last 30 years.  She was known as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Wanda was preceded in death by husband, Frankie James Scott; Parents, Walter E. and...

Hazel Johnson

Oct 27, 2020

Hazel Marie Johnson, age 73 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday October 27, 2020. She was a gospel singer and attended Freedom House of Worship. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Johnson; parents, Tom and Della Ricker; grandson, Leson Crawley; and sisters, Margaret Gray, Bernice Yates and Lula Belle Moses. Mrs. Johnson is survived by daughters, Kimberly Borneby, Tammy...

Rudi Berge

Oct 25, 2020

Rudi H. Berge age 68, of Philadelphia passed away on Sunday October 25, 2020. Rudi was a veteran of the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Captain. He had a passion for science and nature. Friends may visit Loudon Funeral Home on Saturday October 31, 2020 from 9am-10:30am. Graveside services will follow at 11am in the Loudon County...

Roy White

Oct 21, 2020

Roy J. White, age 81 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Roy was a member and deacon of Corinth Baptist Church, and a lifelong farmer. Mr. White is preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Edith White; wife, Willie Mae Foster; and sister-in-law, Patsy White. He is survived by his wife, Debra...

Dorothy "Dottie" Pence

Oct 20, 2020

Dorothy “Dottie” Atchley Pence, age 93 of Lenoir City, formerly of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Dottie is preceded in death by husband, Robert Pence; Grandson, Michael Shirley; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Atchley Sr; Father and mother in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Pence; and Brother, Chester N. Atchley Jr. Dottie is survived by daughter, Peggy...

Dr. Robert Switzer, III

Oct 18, 2020

Dr. Robert “Bob” Switzer III, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed into eternal life peacefully on October 18, 2020. Born in 1943 to Robert and Elayne Switzer, Bob was raised in upstate New York where he excelled in many areas but particularly sports, and of course, science. He became a lifelong Spartan when he attended Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan where...

Nannie Littleton

Oct 18, 2020

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Nannie (Carol) Littleton, age 76, breathed her last breath upon this earth. She was born in Rockwood, TN. She worked at and retired from Maremont. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ralph Bert Johnson and Nannie Hazel Lennex; and a brother, James Richard Johnson. Carol is survived by her five children and...

Henry Chubb

Oct 16, 2020

Henry David Chubb, age 58, of Philadelphia, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents; John and Nadine Chubb. Mr. Chubb is survived by his wife, Sherry Chubb; Step-Daughter, Meagan Stringfield; Step-Son, Joshua Roberts; Grandchildren, Justin, Nicholas and Abby; brothers, Christopher Chubb, Jonny Chubb and Jimmy Chubb; and sister,...

Larry Lowe

Oct 11, 2020

Larry Odell “Buddy” Lowe, age 79 of Paint Rock, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lowe; Parents, Virgil and Lucille Lowe; Son, James Timothy Lowe; and Sister, Pat Hodge. Larry is survived by children, Tracy Lowe, Jennifer Clark and husband, Gene, Scott Lowe, James “Jim” Lowe and wife, Tina, Renee...

Robert Turner

Oct 11, 2020

Robert “Pete” Turner, age 60 of Niota, gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, October 11, 2020 after his battle with a lengthy illness. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. “Wilson” and Maudie Turner; and Sister, Frances McGaha. Pete is survived by wife, Judy Turner;  Daughters, Alessi Turner, and Missy Carpenter; Granddaughter, Hailey Carpenter; Sisters, Judy Travis (Kenneth...