Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Ross Greenwood

Ross Greenwood

Jun 16, 2018

Ross L. Greenwood, 65, of Philadelphia, TN, entered into eternal peace with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at home, in the early morning hours. Ross' story begins on January 18, 1953, in Quincy, MA. Ross was the son of Wilfrid and Muriel Greenwood. After finding the love of his life, Linda, they made their home in Tennessee. Ross...

Patricia English

Patricia English

Jun 11, 2018

Patricia J. "Pat" English, 77 of Philadelphia TN passed away Monday evening June 11, 2018. Pat was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. She loved her church and the Lord was the center of her life. She was a loving mother and a wonderful Aunt and friend. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Joy White Thompson....

Teresa Jaynes

Teresa Jaynes

Jun 7, 2018

Teresa Tilley Jaynes, 57 of Loudon passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. She was a graduate of Loudon High School. She loved arts and crafts and making jewelry. Preceded in death by her husband, Terry Jaynes and her father, Ed Tilley. She is survived by her daughter, Kristy Jaynes and fiance' Brad Netherton; son, Terry Lee Jaynes, Jr. "T.J." and...

Karl Holder

Karl Holder

Jun 4, 2018

Richard "Karl" Holder, 47, of Paint Rock, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a loving son and a friend to many. He loved music and playing the guitar. He was employed by Purdy Brothers Trucking. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John W. and Iva K. Holder. He is survived by his...

Tika Bright

Tika Bright

May 30, 2018

Tika Jo Woody Bright, passed away Wednesday May 30, 2018. She was born to John and Elizabeth Woody in the Paint Rock Community. In 1957 she married Virgil (Cotton) Bright and became a faithful and important part of Corinth Baptist Church and community. She came to accept Jesus as her Savior and Lord at Paint rock Church in 1946. Her...

Frederick Arden Jr.

Frederick Arden Jr.

May 23, 2018

Fred H. (Freddy) Arden Jr., age 71 of Loudon, passed away May 23rd 2018, after a lengthy illness. He was the only son of Fred and Willie Mae Arden. He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Bon McCown, Jake Chapman and Jimmy Stephens and nephew, Randy Cathey. He is survived by sisters; Stella McCown, Cissy Chapman and Sue Stephens, all...

Wanda Gourley

Wanda Gourley

May 19, 2018

Wanda Lee Gibby Gourley, 83 of Sweetwater, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 19, 2018 at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church for over 50 years. Wanda served as hostess at The Dinner Bell restaurant in Sweetwater for 23 years and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death...

James Nark

James Nark

May 19, 2018

Jim Nark, age 76 of Tellico Village, passed away Saturday May 19, 2018. Mr. Nark was a Veteran of the United States Navy and an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Nellie Nark. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jo Carol Nark; two sons, Jim Nark (Elisabeth) of Decatur, GA, and...

James Stair

James Stair

May 18, 2018

James Clifford "Jack" Stair, 85, passed away May 18, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Jack's life revolved around his family and his farm. He attended Paint Rock Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents and twelve brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Opalene Baker Stair; children, James Stair,Jr (Jo...

Jackie Stamey

Jackie Stamey

May 4, 2018

Jackie Stamey, age 93, passed away Friday May 4, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of this area. Jackie was a wonderful seamstress, and she loved gardening and cooking. Mrs. Stamey is preceded in death by her loving husband; Cecil Stamey, by her parents; George and Velma Gray, by brothers; Austin, George, and John Gray, by...

Florence Ritchey

Florence Ritchey

May 1, 2018

Florence L. Ritchey, age 86 passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Loudon and a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Tom Ritchey; parents, Wesley and Ada Gardner; brother, Carl Gardner and sisters, Othal steed, Imogene Purdy and Lola Anderson. Survived by sons, Roger (Helen) Ritchey and Larry Ritchey; and brothers,...

Ada Brannam

Ada Brannam

Apr 30, 2018

Ada Geraldine (Cox) Brannam, 86 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Bill) and Vida Cox; her husband, John Benjamin (Bennie) Brannam; son, John Edward (Butch) Brannam; and her grandson, Michael Brannam. She is survived by children, Allen (Debra) Brannam, of Loudon, Boyd (Sharon) Brannam of Lenoir city, Phillip Brannam...

Wesley Brown

Wesley Brown

Apr 25, 2018

Wesley "Darrell" Brown, age 59 of Louisville, formerly of Loudon, passed away Wednesday April 25 at his home. He loved fishing and music and was a Christian. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tracy Smith. He is survived by four sons, Alan, Jason, Aaron and Austin Brown; his mother, Marie Finks; brothers, Steve and Ricky Brown and sisters,...

William Robinson

William Robinson

Apr 25, 2018

Bill Robinson, Sr. age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Loudon County. Roller skating, fishing, watching the Atlanta Braves, playing the french harp and spending time with his family were just a few of his many hobbies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius F. and Pearl Sherrill Robinson; brothers, JF,...

Douglas Ballard

Douglas Ballard

Apr 20, 2018

Douglas Lee "Doug" Ballard, of Loudon, passed away Friday morning, April 20, 2018. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He loved his family especially his grandchildren. They brought new joy to his life. Doug enjoyed working outside, fishing, softball and He loved life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and...

Marshall McNabb

Marshall McNabb

Apr 18, 2018

Marshall McNabb, 51 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He was a loving father and brother. Preceded in death by his father, James McNabb and brother, Shawn McNabb. He is survived by wife, Stacy McNabb; his son, Kyle McNabb; daughters, Amanda and Cassandra Adam; mother, Freda Faye Thompson McNabb; and brother, James (Sheila) McNabb. The family will receive...

Clifford Beaty

Clifford Beaty

Apr 16, 2018

Narvel "Clifford" Beaty, 61 of Philadelphia passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. He was a member of Paint Rock Baptist Church. He retired from Maremont Corporation and was a full time dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his father, Narvel Beaty and by his grandparents. Survived by his mother, Mary Longmire Beaty; sisters, Judy Beaty and Teresa Moore;...

Loriana Schaeffer

Loriana Schaeffer

Apr 16, 2018

Loriana "Scooter" Schaeffer, age 50, of Vidalia, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee after an extended illness. She was born in Iceland, but called many places home over the years. Living most of her life in Tennessee. She was a wife, mother, sister and worked in the health care field for...

Virgie Rose

Virgie Rose

Apr 11, 2018

Service Details

Saturday, April 14th, 2018 1:00pm, Cedar Fork Baptist Church Cemetery

Interment Details

Cedar Fork Baptist Church Cemetery

Bobby Burchfield

Bobby Burchfield

Apr 10, 2018

Bobby L. Burchfield 79 of Philadelphia passed away April 10, 2018. "The Lord saved me at 34 and I started preaching for the Lord. This is my most precious accomplishment. I am ready to meet my precious Savior". Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Vennie Akins; sister, Lily Akins; brothers J.R. and Johnny Akins. He is...