Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

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...

Richard Stratton

Richard Stratton

Aug 27, 2024

Richard Lee Stratton, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 at home with his family and friends by his side. He was a member of Old Country Baptist Church in Sweetwater.  

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Reid and Marie Stratton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson; several aunts, uncles and...

Harrison Presley

Harrison Presley

Aug 23, 2024

Walter Harrison Presley

8/6/1964-8/23/2024

Harrison left this world peacefully at his home after battling cancer for over 2 years. He was a warrior and has shown us great strength and courage. He was a 1982 graduate of Vonore High School. He was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps, a loving husband, a caring father and the best papaw ever. The...

Christopher Eugene Murrell

Christopher Eugene Murrell

Aug 13, 2024

Christopher Eugene Murrell “Chris”

September 13, 1969 - August 13, 2024

Chris was a devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Chris was a member of Marble City Baptist Church in Knoxville. Chris passed away Tuesday, August 13th at Fort Loudon Medical Center after losing his battle to a chronic illness. 

He is preceded in...

Dortha B. Francis

Dortha B. Francis

Aug 11, 2024

Francis, Dortha Brackett- age 98, of Philadelphia in the Paint Rock community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1926, in Loudon County. She was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church, a graduate of Roane County High School and retired from Gemtron Corp. in Sweetwater. 

She enjoyed being outside and...

Edward Ray Webb

Edward Ray Webb

Aug 10, 2024

Edward Ray Webb, 58, of Sweetwater, passed away on August 10, 2024.

Ray dedicated 40 years to working at Crescent and Renfro Hosiery Mills. He was a multiple-time, multi-state arm wrestling champion.

Ray was a devoted father who took great pride in his children. He also spent many years coaching little league football and baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Raymond Yates

Raymond Yates

Aug 9, 2024

Raymond Yates- beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend- peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Raymond was born in Clintwood, Virginia on March 20, 1943, to Reuben and Myrtle Yates but became a long-time resident of Loudon, TN.

He was a Vietnam veteran who enlisted in the US Army in 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1970.

Five years...

Ella B. Jones

Ella B. Jones

Aug 7, 2024

Ella Jones was born on December 4, 1941 in Loudon TN.

God called her home on August 7, 2024 at the age of 82.

Ella’s faith in God was very strong. She loved the Lord. She joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and stayed devoted throughout her life. She was president of the Missionary Club and the Loudon...