Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

Glen Willis Sr.

Apr 10, 2018

Glen R. Willis Sr., 78 of Loudon passed away April 10, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Loudon and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Loudon where he served as deacon since Nov. 7, 1982. He served in the Army National Guard for nine years. He was an excellent example of being steadfast and faithful. He loved his church...

Linda Tate

Apr 8, 2018

Linda Russell Tate, age 69 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Loudon and a member of Corinth Baptist Church where she was a member of the Sisters of Christ Sunday School class. She retired from Maremont after thirty years. The love of her life was her grandchildren. Linda was preceded in death...

Blake Goins

Apr 8, 2018

Blake Edward Goins, age 23, departed his earthly home on Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born January 6, 1995 in Knoxville, TN and was a lifelong resident of Loudon, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Pauline Blankenship. He is survived by his parents, Ed and Patricia Goins; his sister, Amber (Matthew) Henderson; his brother,...