Loudon, TN Obituaries

Jun 16, 2020

William Lewis Watkins, age 91, passed away June 16, 2020, in Roanoke, Texas. He was born in Loudon, Tennessee on May 27, 1929. He went by Lew to his friends and Papo to his grandkids. Lew loved guns, gardening, woodworking, painting, and sewing. His greatest love was his wife Gloria. A man of few words, if you enjoyed hearing...

Jun 14, 2020

Juanita J. “Nita” Best, age 67 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Sunday, June 14, 2020.  She enjoyed spending her time at Pine Top Christian Daycare. Nita was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Best; son, Jim Best, Jr.; parents, Isom and Frankie Duncan; and brother, Herman Duncan. She is survived...

Jun 13, 2020

Lawrence E. Williams Sr., age 94 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was a member of Blairland Baptist Church.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII.  Lawrence was also a longtime member of the Loudon Hardee’s Breakfast Club.  He enjoyed different...

Jun 10, 2020

Robert “R.A.” Collins Jr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. R.A. is preceded in death by his wife, Scylvia Collins; sons, Kevin Collins, Keson Collins, and Rusty Collins; daughter, Konda Collins; parents, Robert A. Collins Sr. and Ula Collins; and brothers, Ed, Larry and Everett Collins. He is survived by a son, Klete Collins and wife, Rita;...

Jun 7, 2020

Cheryl “Kay” Kirkland, age 64 of Sweetwater, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Kay was preceded in death by Parents, Roy Bivens Sr. and Patsy Presswood; Ex-husband, Alan Thomas. She is survived by Children, Pamela Cowart and husband Johnny, Randy Henry Jr., Shauna Henry, Patience Lane and husband Chris “Mike” Lane; Grandchildren, who she...

Jun 5, 2020

Wayne C. Moore Sr. age 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Wayne was well known for his expertise in restoring antique Ford vehicles, and some motorcycles.  He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack E. Moore; wife, Janice Moore; and...

Jun 5, 2020

Gene Autry Longmire, age 74 of Paint Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. Gene is preceded in death by wife, Patricia Longmire; Parents, Walter and Ola Lee Longmire; Sisters, Helen, Dorothy “Dot”, Mary, LaVaughn; Brothers, Jim, Joe, Larry. He is survived by children, Tammy Melton, Rick Longmire, and Genie Longmire; Grandchildren, Jacob, Jackson, Rebekah...

Jun 2, 2020

Marietta Ruth Johnston, age 65 of Philadelphia, passed away after a short battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She had lived on the farm that remains in the family for four generations. She hoped to return to her childhood home, but that was not God’s plan. He called her to her Heavenly home on...

May 25, 2020

Geraldine Leone Swanson Cadwalader, known to all as Geri, passed away following a protracted series of complications related to recurrent salivary gland cancer.  A loving wife and mother, she leaves behind her husband Robert (known as Bob), and her daughters Erin (Andrew Mashburn) and Brittany, as well as her sister Cathy (Derrick) Warner and her brother Lee (Linda) Swanson. ...

May 22, 2020

Josh Rucker, age 36 of Paint Rock, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. He had a fierce love for his boys and his dog Chance. Josh loved working in the woods, cutting timber with his grandfather and continued to do so after his passing. He loved the outdoors, working on vehicles, and especially working with heavy equipment.  He was...

May 22, 2020

Charles A. Gray, age 86, of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.  He loved his church and was a Deacon at New Macedonia Baptist Church for 60 years. Charles was preceded in death by son, Michael Wayne “Shady” Gray; Grandson, Patrick Dalton; Parents, George and Minnie Shults Gray; Brothers, Earl and Glen Gray; and sister, Evelyn Rogers. He is...

May 15, 2020

Alma Everett Kirkland, born March 15, 1932, passed peacefully Friday, May 15, 2020 with her sister and niece by her side at River Grove Healthcare Center. Alma grew up in Riverview Baptist Church. She always had a funny story to tell and loved to make others laugh. Preceded in death by her husband, William Ed Kirkland; by her parents, Floyd and Myrtle (Oody)...

May 12, 2020

Brenda Kay Hamil Brown, age 70 of Loudon, passed away on May 12, 2020. Brenda was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Myrtle Hamil. She is survived by husband, Dana Brown; son, Dana Andrew Brown and wife, Germaine; daughter, Dr. Janet Dedmon and husband, Robbie; grandchildren, Chris Brown-Emanuelli, Sean Dedmon, and Isabel Brown-Emanuelli; brothers, Ricky Hamil and wife, Donna, and...

May 7, 2020

Daniel “Danny” Langley, age 51 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020. Mr. Langley is survived by wife, Eva Langley; daughters, Amyia Langley and Elizabeth Alguire; son, Daniel Christopher Langley; mother and step-father, Pat and Ben Robinson; brothers, David Langley and family, Ronnie Smithers and family, and Bradley Robinson; step-brother, Chris Robinson and family; step-sisters, Lavonda Baker and...

May 5, 2020

Kellie Abert, age 50, of Loudon, passed away on May 5, 2020.  Kellie enjoyed devoting her time to helping and serving others, as well as spending time with her family. Kellie was preceded in death by her mothers, Doris Cross and Susan Lawson; sister, Elizabeth Tillman; and brother, Billy Lawson. She is survived by her children, Sheena Stallcup and husband,...

May 2, 2020

Jeffrey Ben Belcher, age 61 of Loudon, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2020. Jeff loved going camping with his family. He enjoyed working on cars with his son Andy, and going to car shows with his family. He was a member  and Past Master of Tennessee Lodge 204 F & AM. He worked for the Loudon Utilities for 38 years. He...

May 2, 2020

Carol Ernestine Cook, age 83 of Philadelphia, passed away on May 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Maxine Bell; children, Melody Blake, Dana Kitson, and Andrew Jacob; brother, Robert Bell; sisters, Judith Bell, Leslie Goggins and Renee Sears.

She is survived by her husband, Edgar Cook; children, Robert Jacob, Anna Schoenherr and Shawn Jacob; grandchildren, Raven, Nick, Aaron,...

May 1, 2020

Billy G. “Bill” Lankford, age 77 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  Bill was a member of East Hills Baptist Church.  The absence of Bill will leave a void in the hearts of those he left behind. He was loved by all. He was soft...

Apr 29, 2020

Kathy Lee Badiu Eppers, age 57 of Sweetwater, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning April 29, 2020 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing with her grandchildren, and being a devoted wife.

Kathy was preceded in death by her...

Apr 29, 2020

Janet Beth Eller, age 63, of Loudon, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  She was a licensed beautician and loved arts and crafts, and her music.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Roscoe and Juanita Russell.

She is survived by husband, Lindsey Eller; children, Jaime McGrew and boyfriend,...