Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Anna Lea Mainor

Anna Lea Mainor

Oct 23, 2024

Anna Lea Mainor, age 93 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She was a loving mother, she loved her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Mainor, parents, Hugh and Sarah Todd, brothers, Hugh B. Todd, Bill Todd, and John O.Todd, sister, Betty Goodman.

She is survived by...

Mattie L. Croft

Mattie L. Croft

Oct 23, 2024

Mattie Nix Croft, age 84 of Philadelphia, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Suzanne McKee; first husband, Luke Nix, Jr.; children, Ricky Joe Nix and Brenda Kay Nix; brothers, Charles, Arlen, Billy, Larry and Roscoe McKee; sisters, Holly Russell, Effie...

Jason Yates

Jason Yates

Oct 20, 2024

Jason Paul Yates, age 41 of Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Jason was a graduate of Loudon High School, Class of 2001. He worked at Monterey Mushroom as an operator. 

Jason was preceded in death by grandparents, Willie and Dessie Yates and Cleve and Ruth Harris. He is survived by children, Noah and Isaiah Yates; grandson, Asher Knox...

Richard Herman Huffine

Richard Herman Huffine

Oct 18, 2024

Richard Herman Huffine, age 65, of Sweetwater, passed away on October 18, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dora Russell Huffine; and his brothers, William Randall Huffine and Rodney Lynn Huffine.

Richard is survived by his brother, Russell Dean Huffine; nephews Timothy Huffine and Jesse Huffine; two great-nieces, Riley and Kora Huffine; great-nephew, Lucas Huffine; uncles Michael...

Crawford Dale Cunningham Sr.

Crawford Dale Cunningham Sr.

Oct 18, 2024

Crawford Dale Cunningham Sr., age 81 of Loudon, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. He retired from Hubbell Manufacturing in Lenoir City. He was Trustee and Member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener, loved animals, gospel music, and his family. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kaye Purdy Cunningham, parents, Earl Crawford Cunningham...

Barbara Ann Sharp

Barbara Ann Sharp

Oct 14, 2024

Barbara Ann Sharp, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 in her home surrounded by close family. It is with great sadness we convey her departure from this earth to forever be with our Lord and Savior and Barbara's infectious faith serves as a daily reminder of the promise of eternity with Jesus. Barbara was born on June...

Chase Simpson

Chase Simpson

Oct 10, 2024

Joshua Chase Simpson, age 33 of Lenoir City, passed away on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. Chase will be remembered for his optimism, his loving heart, and his never ending encouragement. He was incredibly tech savvy, and especially enjoyed his work in real estate. In his free time he loved spending time with his family, his dogs, and riding horses at...

Robert Wesley James

Robert Wesley James

Oct 5, 2024

Robert Wesley "Wes" James, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Loudon, TN on Saturday October 5, 2024. He earned his Bachelor's degree from University of Tennessee Chattanooga & his Master's degree from University of Tennessee Knoxville. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting & restoring Volkswagen cars. Wes served as a police officer for several years...

Chad Lane

Chad Lane

Sep 29, 2024

Chad Andrew Lane, age 50 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He loved sports, hunting and fishing, the Redskins, the Vols, and the Braves. He loved being around his children and grandchildren very much. He worked at Yale Locks and Hardware for 20 years and Loudon Utilities for 10 years. He was...

Manda Faye Ola Ballard

Manda Faye Ola Ballard

Sep 27, 2024

Manda Faye Ola Melton Ballard, age 85, of Philadelphia, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Faye loved people, especially children. She had a passion for teaching and singing about Jesus. She created what I call a "card ministry," sending thinking-of-you cards, birthday, or just-because to let others know they were loved and in her thoughts. Faye would often...

Charles E. "Buddy" Hodge, Jr.

Charles E. "Buddy" Hodge, Jr.

Sep 23, 2024

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Charles Edward Hodge, Jr., aka “Buddy”, age 76 of Loudon, passed away September 23, 2024 at his home. 

Charles was preceded in death by his son, Freddie Hodge; his parents, Charles and Bessie Hodge; his sister, Peggy Faye Casteel; his brother, Grady Hodge; his father in law and...

David Jacobs

David Jacobs

Sep 22, 2024

David Wayne Jacobs, age 63 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024. 

David was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Fagg Jacobs, parents, Raymond and Willie Nadine Jacobs. He is survived by children, Shannon Jacobs Hawkins and husband Geremy, Tonya Jacobs Vineyard and husband Brent; grandchildren, Chloe Holt, Abby and Baylee Hawkins, Kyndal Vineyard, and Lane Vineyard; brothers,...

Diann Nunemaker

Diann Nunemaker

Sep 20, 2024

Diann Jo Nunemaker, age 75 of Madisonville, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.  

Diann was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Nunemaker; parents, Joseph Moody and Margaret Burkholder. She is survived by son, Dennis Nunemaker and his wife, Robbie; two sisters, Debbie Bommarito and Dale Ann Bauer; two grandchildren, Leann and Karlee Nunemaker; several nephews and extended family....

Frances Marie Schrimsher

Frances Marie Schrimsher

Sep 20, 2024

Frances Marie Schrimsher, age 86 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved her church and her Sunday School class. She raised champion bloodline boxers.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dan Schrimsher, son, Steven Richard Schrimsher, parents, Moultry and Leona Dailey,...

Linda Coleman

Linda Coleman

Sep 19, 2024

Linda Darnell Coleman, age 78 of Loudon, joined those that have gone before her on September 19, 2024.  

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Joyce Akins; sister, Sharon Akins, brothers, Kenneth and David Akins; great nephew, Brayden Kirkland. She is survived by her children, Robert and Claudia Coleman, Dennis Coleman and Lisa Coleman; grandchildren, Jordan Davis,...

DeWayne Arp

DeWayne Arp

Sep 17, 2024

Charlie “DeWayne” Arp Sr., better known as Coach Arp, age 79 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was raised at Corinth Baptist Church. He was a member and Lay Leader of Loudon United Methodist Church. He was a 58 year member and Past Master of Tennessee Lodge 204 F&AM, and a member...

Martha Flanagan

Martha Flanagan

Sep 17, 2024

Martha Faye Maggard Flanagan, age 69 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was a loving wife, blessed mother, and beloved mimi to her grandchildren. She was strong in her faith with a vast knowledge of the bible. She loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior. 

Martha was preceded in death by...

Henry "Butch" Sledge

Henry "Butch" Sledge

Sep 2, 2024

Henry Eugene “Butch” Sledge, aged 73, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1951 in Athens, Tennessee. He grew up in Chattanooga, until he moved to Loudon while in high school. He was a proud resident of Loudon and was a 1969 graduate of Loudon High School where he met the...

Nancy Johnson

Nancy Johnson

Aug 31, 2024

Nancy Ann Johnson, age 79 of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by family and friends August 31, 2024. She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a loyal and hard worker on the farm for 46 years. She was an avid animal lover and cherished her birds. She was preceded...

Lonnie Best

Lonnie Best

Aug 28, 2024

Lonnie Best, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Lonnie worked at Maremont for over 30 years. He served in the National Guard for six years. 

Lonnie was preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Drope; step-children, John and Lisa Brown; parents, Luther and Pearl Best; brothers, Willie, Jim and Jake; and sister, Nina Miller. He is survived...