Loudon, TN Obituaries

Rebekah Bennett

Jun 7, 2019

Rebekah Bennett, age 54, of Loudon, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. She was an artist and loved to paint. She was an employee at Wilburn’s for 13 years and was also a huge UT Football fan.  Rebekah was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bennett; parents, Bobby Ray “Joe” and Martha Gryder; brother, James Gryder; and aunt,...

Daniel Akers, Sr.

May 25, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Celesta Herrell

May 22, 2019

Celesta L. Herrell, age 84, of Loudon passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, May 22, 2019, surrounded by family. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from National Can Company in 1980, and was a caregiver for many years; helping people in their time of need.   She enjoyed gospel music, gardening and was very devoted to her...

Anne Harmon

May 21, 2019

Anne H. Harmon, age 68 of Loudon, passed away May 21, 2019.  Anne loved animals and had numerous pets through out her life. Her most recent being her cat, Chucky and dog, Lydia.  She often referred to her job at Montvue Farms as her dream job, working as office manager. She took great pride in everything she did. Anne...

James Beals

May 20, 2019

James Gregory “Greg” Beals, age 47 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Greg loved truck driving, riding motorcycles and he loved his dogs.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James H. Beals and wife, Winifred Beals and Frank Walls and Bernice Walls. Greg is survived by his father, Dwight Beals; mother, Betty and Melvin...

Eddie Jones

May 18, 2019

Eddie L. Jones, age 75 of Sweetwater, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church and a member of Sweetwater Valley Cruisers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Smith; and sister, Louise “PeaWee” Humbert. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Jones; children, Debbie Wilson and...

William Bright, Jr.

May 12, 2019

William L. Bright, Jr., age 90 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.  He was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church.  Jr. worked in the area at several hosiery mills and retired from Walmart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L.(Doke) and Julie Giles Bright; sisters, Mary Mills, Ruth Caldwell, Pauline Watts and...

Vickie Miller

May 11, 2019

Vickie Joy Miller, 65, of Loudon, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Mrs. Miller enjoyed fishing, and baking desserts for friends and family for the holidays.

She is preceded in death by her father, Earnest Thurman; mother, Joan Wascher Cartwright; stepfather, Grady Cartwright; half-brother, Scotty Gunning; half-sister, Candice Gunning; and brother-in-law, Phil Vaughn.

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Floyd Gash

May 8, 2019

Floyd Alvin Gash, 81 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  He served in the US Navy and was a Christian who loved reading his bible. Preceded in death by his wife, Zella Owens; parents, Cecil and Ethel Gash; brothers, Lee Morrison and Jimmy Owens; sister, Elouise Hamilton; and daughter, Bonita Thomas. He is survived by his sister,...

Laura Harris

May 6, 2019

Laura Ruth Sledge Harris, 86 of Philadelphia, died peacefully at her home on Monday, May 6, 2019.  She was a member of Steekee Creek Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Cleve Harris; son, Estes Harris; granddaughter, Tammy Harris; parents, Joseph and Callie Mae Sledge; sister, Edna and brothers, Henry, Earl and Albert Sledge.

She...

Ola Salyers

May 2, 2019

Ola Veine Salyers, 71 of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Ross Moore and Francis Scott Moore; brothers, Ike and J.R. Moore; sisters, Evelyn and Connie Moore and infant brothers, Daniel and Glenn Henry. Ms. Salyers is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Tim) Jones of Philadelphia, TN and Amanda...

Eddie Letterman

Apr 28, 2019

Eddie L. Letterman, age 77 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Mr. Letterman served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Dale Letterman; parents, Frank and Effie Letterman; brothers, Ray and Bill Letterman and sister, Edna Ayers.  He is survived by his daughter, Regina Flanagan and husband, Jeffery; sister, Dorothy...

Betty Waller

Apr 14, 2019

Betty Swaney Cannon Waller, 84, of Loudon went to be with Jesus on April 14, 2019. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Loudon.

Betty was employed by the Goody’s Clothing Store and Friendly Florist. She enjoyed making floral arrangements, working in her flower beds, reading, and traveling.

Betty is now with...

Billie Harp

Apr 13, 2019

Billie Sue Harp, age 85 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019.  She enjoyed gardening.  Preceded in death by her parents, siblings and daughter, Ruth Morgan. She is survived by husband, Glen Harp; son, Charles Harp and wife., Debra of West Virginia; daughter, Mary Katherine Leonard and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Shane, Shelley and Bo; great-grandson, Brannen; and special...

Kenneth Nix

Apr 8, 2019

Kenneth Wade Nix, age 59 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday April 8, 2019. He was a former firefighter with the Sweetwater Fire Department and Christianburg Fire Department. He liked hunting, fishing, dirt bikes and tinkering with cars. Preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Nix and Irene Phillips Nix; brother, James A. Nix; sister-in-law, Lisa Gibson and grandparents, Cad...

Canellia Beard

Apr 6, 2019

The family will greet friends 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Loudon Funeral Home and Cremations.  The memorial service for Ms. Beard will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Delilah Caldwell

Apr 2, 2019

Please contact the family for service information.

David Akins

Mar 31, 2019

David L. “Termite” Akins, age 69, of Paint Rock, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was a motorcycle and antique car enthusiast, and he loved bluegrass music. He was retired from the United States Air Force.  Preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Joyce Akins and sister, Sharron Jewell.  He is survived by his wife, Dianne Akins;...

Joyce Cross

Mar 28, 2019

Joyce Ann Cross, age 51 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Brown Cross; sister, Debbie Brown; uncle Curtis Watts; aunts, Martha Brown, Betty Shubert and Thelma Hoskins. She is survived by her father, Luther “Fuzz” Cross; sister, Sandra Jean Cross Walker and husband, Robert; nephew and niece, Geoffrie and Jaqulina...

Sipu Zhang

Mar 26, 2019

There are no services planned at this time.