Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN
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Maxine Thompson
Jul 9, 2018
Maxine N. Thompson, 88 of Loudon, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Loudon since 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas F. and Reecie Lee; her husband, Claude R. Thompson; son, Michael Thompson; and brothers, Wayne, Johnny, Charles and Jimmy Lee. She is survived by her daughter,...
Bill Johnson
Jul 3, 2018
William "Bill" Johnson, Jr., age 87 of Sweetwater passed away Tuesday evening, July 3, 2018. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as plant manager at Smith Chair Company. Bill served as a volunteer chaplain for the Loudon County Sheriff's Department and Ft. Loudoun Medical Center. He attended Fairview Baptist Church of Sweetwater. He was preceded in death by...
William Ridge
Jun 24, 2018
William "Billy" T. Ridge, 85 of Philadelphia passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. He loved his Church, his family and farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Amanda Ridge and eleven brothers and sisters. He is survived by children, Donna Faye (David) Ward, Billy Ray (Renee) Ridge, Jimmy Dwayne (Karen) Ridge, Tammy Denise (Jesse) McCraken;...
Bernice Parks
Jun 21, 2018
Bernice Parks, age 78, of Dayton, formerly of Loudon, passed away Thursday morning at her home. Preceded in death by parents; Luke Nix Sr. and Cindy Oody Nix, by sisters; Ella Green, Iva Lee Stephens, brothers; Fred, Ed, Charlie, Bob, Hobert, Paul, and Luke Nix Jr. Survivors include one child, Phillip Nix of Dayton, sisters; Marjorie Young of Athens, Della...
John Moore
Jun 18, 2018
John C. Moore, 79 of the Paint Rock community, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his residence. He loved drag racing. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lennie Moore; brothers, Harold Martin Moore and Kenneth Moore and sister, Mae Catherine Moore. John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Moore; sons, Joe and...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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