Loudon, TN Obituaries

Oct 5, 2019

Jerry “The Bear” Trout, 73 of Loudon, went home Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was a 1964 graduate of Loudon High School, where he was captain of the football team. He also worked for Loudon High School for 32 years. He enjoyed bringing Christmas joy to the community with the “Trout House of lights”. Preceded in death by his...

Oct 4, 2019

Alvin Clifford “Cliffy” Bivens III, age 44, of Sweetwater, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019.

Preceded in death by step father, Bailey Marley.

Alvin is survived by parents, Shirley Marley and Alvin Clifford Bivens Jr.; Children, Brittany Williams and husband Joshua, Cierra Bivens, and Austin Bivens; Grandchildren, Ashlynn Williams, and Malakye Bivens.

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Oct 1, 2019

Robert “Wayne” Morgan, age 60 of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was a member of Old Sweetwater Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd and Ruth Morgan; an infant son, and sister, Claudia McClure.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia Morgan; daughters, Sandra Kay Morgan and Renee Morgan; step-son, Mark Hill; step-daughter, Margaret...

Sep 26, 2019

Brittie Arizona Russell Jenkins Jones, age 98, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of East Hills Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Mary Anne Oody Russell; brothers, Will, LeRoy, Tom , Jesse, Floyd, Lonnie, John C., Arthur and Guy Russell;...

Sep 25, 2019

William Kenneth “Kenny” Clowers, age 80, of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church. He worked at Monterey Mushroom and Maremont before his retirement. Kenny was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Chrisman; his parents, Gordon and Mable Clowers; a sister, Evelyn Dunsmore; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law,...

Sep 23, 2019

Mrs. Hazel Marie Givens Justice, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019.  She was born and grew up in the Daysville Community of Cumberland County. She later lived in Lenoir City, Rockwood and her final home was in Loudon, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Justice; son, Robert...

Sep 21, 2019

Melvin Justice, age 70 of Loudon, passed away on September 21, 2019.  He was an avid guitar player and musician.  He served seven years in the United States Air Force and was retired from Maremont. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Odell, Sr. and Irene Justice. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Justice; his sister and...

Sep 21, 2019

Robert Frederick Lineham, age 79, of Lenoir City, passed away on September 21, 2019.  He began his career in the United State Air Force in 1956, at the age of 17.  His service spanned over 20 years, serving in many different states and countries including the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was preceded in...

Sep 19, 2019

Amos “Rudd” Thearp, age 88 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  He was an avid racer and car enthusiast.  He was a lifelong member of the Piney Community.  Mr. Thearp was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Lambert Thearp; daughter, Marney Thearp; parents, Benton and Nell Thearp; brothers, Franklin, Ben and his wife, Ruthie, Carl...

Sep 12, 2019

Linda Kay McCollister Flohr, age 69, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church for over 20 years. She loved camping in Pigeon Forge.  Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Marie Flohr; an unborn granddaughter, Kaylee; her parents, Harold and Gladys...

Sep 9, 2019

Darlyne Cannon, age 61 of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Leola Cannon; her brother, Robert Cannon and nephew, Ray Deese.  Ms. Canon is survived by her mother, Lorraine Cannon Odom; sister, Faye Laster and husband, Harold; brothers, Ronnie Palmer and wife, Mary, and Phillip Palmer; several...

Sep 9, 2019

Anderson “Red” Clark, age 86 of Paint Rock, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.  He attended Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josie Clark; brothers, Bill and Trainer Clark; sisters, Cordie Clark, Florence Raby and Helen Dawson; and half-brothers Tom, Gillis and Fletch Clark. Red is survived by his wife of...

Sep 8, 2019

George R. Ross, age 75 of Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George R. Ross, Sr. and Margery Jaynes James and two brothers.  He leaves behind his life partner, Glenda Edgemon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy (Michael) Smith and Becky (David) Haynes; stepdaughters, Charlene and Sandra Edgemon; grandchildren Susanna...

Sep 8, 2019

James Louie Murphy, Jr., age 64, of Madisonville, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Murphy; his father, James Murphy, Sr.; and his brother, Patrick Murphy.  He is survived by his mother, Wanda Murphy; sisters, Sandra Williams and Sharon Mitchell; niece, Amy Harrill; nephew, William Mitchell; great nieces and nephews, Destiny...

Sep 5, 2019

Mary Jane (Brookshire) Rodgers, age 75 of Decatur, TN passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Carl Edward Rodgers; her parents, Earl and Mae (Ritchey) Brookshire; sisters, Louise Mitchell and Pauline Giles; and brothers, Allen and Jack Brookshire. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Randy...

Sep 5, 2019

Ronald L. Faulkner (PeaWea), age 69, flew home to God’s Celestial Shore to dwell forever on September 5th.  He was surrounded by family and friends.  Ronald is preceded in death by parents Albert L. and Ruth Mae Cochran Faulkner.  Ronald is survived by; sisters, Marie Moore, Shirley Burnette, and Wanda Henry (Calvin); brothers, Albert B. Faulkner (Mary), and Earnest...

Sep 1, 2019

Ralph Edward Bledsoe, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on September 1, 2019.  Ralph was preceded in death by parents, Alf and Ellar Bledsoe; wife, Sue Bledsoe; daughter, Stephanie Bledsoe; grandson, Jaxson Bledsoe; brothers, Harley, Tom, Lillard, Arnold, and Kenneth Bledsoe; sisters, Beulah Garrett, Helen Monroe, Dean Mills, and Norma Hope.  He is survived by daughter, Rhonda McNabb and...

Aug 29, 2019

Ronald V. “Lightning” Smallen, age 81 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.  He was a Navy Veteran and was stationed on the USS Taussig. He retired from Walmart in 2017.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Ronda Smallen Hanson; son, Michael P. Smallen, Sr.; parents, Cecil and Bobby Smallen.  He is survived by...

Aug 28, 2019

Jan H. Smith, age 81, of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019.  He was an avid sports fan.  Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Tennessee Smith; parents, Ervin and Christine Simmons; brothers, Allen Love and William E. Smith, Sr. He is survived by his daughters, Ann Cadmus and Stephanie Thearp; sons, Michael and Jerry Smith;...

Aug 22, 2019

Bernice Mills, age 87 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.  Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her husband, A.H. (Bud) Mills; parents, J.E. (Bube) and Evie Brown Mills; sisters, Pauline, Bessie Kate, Nellrene and Kathleen; brothers, Jimmy and John.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tammy Mills; grandsons, Chase and Josh; brother-in-law,...