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Loudon, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area
Jason Dewayne Reynolds
Dec 8, 2023
Jason Dewayne Reynolds, age 48 the “Mayor” of Paint Rock, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. Jason loved riding motorcycles, turning wrenches, trading, and any type of mechanic work. He enjoyed spending his time with friends and family the most. Jason never met a stranger anywhere he went.
Jason was preceded in death by his dad, Leonard Dewayne Reynolds;...
David Lloyd Black
Nov 25, 2023
David Lloyd Black, age 63 of Loudon, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was a graduate of Loudon High School class of 1978. David was an avid fisherman and enjoyed a variety of sports.
He is preceded in death by his father Ernie Black, grandparents; King and Edna Black and Rev. L.L. and Laura Mae Davis.
He...
Shirley Harrill
Nov 25, 2023
Shirley F. Harrill, age 77 of Sweetwater, gained her Heavenly wings on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Shirley spent her life serving others. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church. She retired from Thomas and Betts in Athens after 36 years.
She is preceded in death by...
Lillie Mae Clark
Nov 24, 2023
Lillie Mae Clark, age 88 of Paint Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church. She cooked for Roane County Schools in Paint Rock and Midway Elementary. She loved flowers and gardening. She was a loving aunt and family member to many.
Lillie...
Jeffrey Eugene Sturgill
Nov 18, 2023
Jeffrey Eugene Sturgill, age 63 of Sweetwater, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Jeffrey was a dairy farmer all of his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Jimmy and Laura Sturgill, sisters; Dorothy Gabbard and Karen Carter, brothers; Raymond Gabbard, Gilford Sturgill, and Billy Sturgill.
He is survived by children; April Mobley, Amanda Sturgill,...
Donald "Motoe" Starritt
Nov 14, 2023
Donald Ray “Motoe” Starritt, age 68 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Motoe was preceded in death by parents, Kermit “Bull” and Margaret Starritt; and brother, Freddie Starritt. He is survived by his sons, Paul Ray Ogle, of Sweetwater and Joshua Ray Starritt, of Loudon; Grandchildren, Zachary (Halle) Ogle, of Calhoun, GA, Hannah (Daniel) Morgan,...
Kenny Coker
Nov 13, 2023
Kenny Eugene Coker, age 65 of Philadelphia passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Kenny was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Dorothy Coker; and Brother, Bill Coker. He is survived by wife, Lisa Coker; Children, Dakota Coker and wife Minishia, Ashley Keller and husband Caleb; Grandchildren, Bella, Lexus, Aslan, Brayden and Caleb; Brother, Frank Coker Jr.; Sisters, Loretta...
Raul "Roy" Jones
Nov 8, 2023
Raul “Roy” Daniel Jones, age 50 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Roy loved building remote control cars. He was a great uncle. His nieces and nephews adored him.
Roy was preceded in death by nephew, Thomas Signorile. He is survived by his mother, Judy Hicks; father, Raul Vasquez; brother, Daniel Vasquez; sisters, Lisa Vasquez,...
Daniel Delaney
Nov 5, 2023
Daniel Addison Delaney, age 33 of Loudon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his biological mother, Linda Silvey; grandmothers, Wanda King and Dorothy Likes; grandfathers, James King, Carl Thearp, and George Likes. He is survived by his parents, Howard and Carlene Likes; his siblings, Alex and wife Skye...
Joyce Ann Johnson
Oct 12, 2023
Joyce Ann Littleton Johnson, age 74 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Joyce loved flowers, gardening, and collecting angels.
She is preceded in death by her father, George Littleton; son, Stevie Ray McKee; sister, Georgy “Toot” Anthony; brother, Michael McNabb. She is survived by spouse, Bill Muir; son, James Johnson; mother, Mary Irene Stafford; brothers, B.J....
Ann Harvey
Oct 10, 2023
Cynthia “Ann” Harvey, age 59 of Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Ann received the Lord as her Savior at Bible Baptist Church in Lenoir City as a young girl. Ann especially enjoyed fishing with her late husband, Charles Harvey.
Ann was preceded in death by husband, Charles Harvey; Dad, Jim Jenkins; Sisters, Elizabeth Jenkins Glandon, and Linda...
James A Valkenaar Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
James (Jim) Valkenaar of Loudon, Tennessee passed away on October 3, 2003 after a twenty-year struggle with multiple sclerosis.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, the youngest of three children, he moved with his family to south Florida in the early 1960s, completing his high school years at Pine Crest Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was a competitive swimmer throughout...
Roy Floyd Melton
Sep 30, 2023
Roy Floyd Melton Sr., age 76 of Philadelphia passed away on September 30, 2023. Roy loved his family and enjoyed farming.
Roy was preceded in death by son, Roy Floyd Melton Jr. of Philadelphia; Infant grandson, Jacob Trent Kyle of Philadelphia.
Roy is survived by wife, Brenda Melton; Daughter, Callie Kyle and husband Chad; Son, Jerry Melton and wife...
John David Dunkin
Sep 29, 2023
John David Dunkin, age 58, of Philadelphia, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Mr. Dunkin was preceded in death by his parents, James and Essie Dunkin; brothers, James Edward Dunkin and Donald Wayne Dunkin; sister, Deborah Sue Dunkin. He is survived by daughter, Miranda Dunkin, of Sweetwater; sisters, June Green and husband Buddy, of Ringgold, GA;...
Robert “Bob” Leonard Kelch
Sep 22, 2023
Robert “Bob” Leonard Kelch, born October 7, 1947 passed away on September 22, 2023. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Kelch, father and mother William Kelch and Mary Kelch Lowery, and sister Sylvia McCage. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star for heroism. He went on to...
Sheila Lynn Willis
Sep 22, 2023
Sheila Lynn Willis, age 57 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. Sheila had a kind heart and a precious soul.
She is preceded in death by her mother Fayda Jennings, daughter, Lacy Carter, and brother Troy Revis.
She is survived by her husband, Jason Willis, father, David Jennings,...
John "Injun" Brown
Sep 20, 2023
John Lee ‘Injun’ Brown, age 92 of Lenoir City, formally of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was a 1950 graduate of Loudon High School, a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Fighting 809 Squadron, retired from State Farm Insurance after 44 years of being an Agent, member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Loudon,...
Raymond E. McJunkins
Sep 20, 2023
Raymond E. McJunkins, age93, passed away Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023 with his family at his side. He retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge after 38 years 2 months and 29 days of service. He was a bi-vocational Pastor for many years and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church until his death. He had a lifelong love of gospel...
Paulette Ingram Farrar
Sep 17, 2023
Paulette Ingram Spurgeon Farrar passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. She was a member of Valley View Free Will Baptist Church. Paulette worked for many years at Barrett Carpets in Dalton, GA. She was known for her delicious biscuits and spent many mornings through the years baking for the events at church. In more recent years, Paulette liked...
Linda Rager
Sep 17, 2023
Linda Gail Rager, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Linda is survived by husband, James Rager; Son, James Barbee; Daughters, Tracy Barbee and Melissa Barbee; Grandkids, Allison Barbee, Jacob Barbee, Paul Barbee, Alyssa Taylor (Michael Thacker), Isaac Pisz, Jalyn Pisz, and Tabitha Pisz; Great Grandkids, Mayli Marshall and Isla Thacker; stepsons, Steven and James Rager.
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