Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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James Holt

James Holt

Nov 16, 2017

God called home His servant, James L. Holt, age 73 of Paint Rock, where he will await his bodily resurrection. He is survived by his children, Travis and Lisa Gardner, Andy and Lori Beeler and Jamie Hixon; grandchildren, Ryan, Kinsley and Jacob Gardner, Matthew and Makenna Beeler and Gracey Hixon; great grandchildren, Jace and Phoenix Gardner; brothers, Gerald and Paul...

Wilma White

Wilma White

Nov 14, 2017

Wilma Mincy White, age 76, passed away November 14, 2017 at Wood Village Nursing Home in Sweetwater, after a battle with Alzheimer disease. She was a wonderful Christian mother and a loving and caring Nana. She babysit for many children over the years and she loved to sew and listen to gospel music. She was a member of Gregory Chapel...

Terry Brookshear

Terry Brookshear

Nov 14, 2017

Terry D. Brookshear passed away from cancer on November 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Betty and Jack Moore; and brother, Horace "Butch" Brookshear. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jamie and Angie Brookshear; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Kenny Ledford; longtime companion, Judy Nichols; grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service...

Calvin McCarter

Calvin McCarter

Nov 12, 2017

Calvin McCarter, age 62, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2017. He was the husband of Paula McCarter. They shared 36 years of marriage together. Born in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Lafate and Lucile McCarter. He was the owner of Loudon County Upholstery, along with his wife. He will be remembered for his love for his family,...

Essie Dunkin

Essie Dunkin

Nov 10, 2017

Essie June Dunkin, 89 of Philadelphia, passed away at Kindred Nursing Home on November 10, 2017. She was a loving mother and caregiver of many. She worked at Charles H. Bacon hosiery mill most of her life and retired from Monterey Mushroom. Preceded in death by parents, John and Cora Bradshaw; husband, James Dunkin; children, James Edward Dunkin, Donald Wayne...

Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson

Nov 6, 2017

Robert Lee Thompson, 84, of Loudon, passed away November 6, 2017. He was member and ordained deacon of Jackson Chapel Church. He worked at Don P. Smith Chair Company and was a self-employed carpenter. Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia Ritchey Thompson and sister, Mary Brogdon, both of Loudon; nieces, nephew and many friends; and the family...

Michelle Tallent

Michelle Tallent

Nov 4, 2017

Michelle Tallent, 45 of Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was a member of Old country Baptist Church and was employee of Food City, Loudon. She was preceded in death by father, James K. Henderson and sister-in-law, Lisa Henderson. Survived by sons, Justin, Brandon and Samuel Tallent; god-daughter, Kaitlynn Packett; mother, Sherry Faye Henderson; brother, Jimmy Henderson; sister,...

Frances Eller

Frances Eller

Nov 3, 2017

Frances C. Eller, 94, of Loudon went home to be with her sweet Lord Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born November 12, 1922 in Paint Rock, TN to Millard and Nannie Belle (Frances) Cook. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Frances was a long time employee of Loudon High School cafeteria. She was also a former...

Gale Powell

Gale Powell

Oct 31, 2017

Gale Dailey Powell entered her heavenly home, Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was a member of Lee's Chapel Baptist Church and retired from Viskase, in Loudon, TN. Gale was a loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend. She was always ready to care for others; whether it be caring for the sick, Coats for the Cold, or taking...

Joseph Thomas Jr.

Joseph Thomas Jr.

Oct 29, 2017

Joseph T. Thomas, Jr. 46 of Rockwood, passed away October 29, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe T. Thomas, Sr. and Mary Lee Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Judy Dearing Thomas; daughter, Jennifer and Martin Jaimes; brother, David Thomas; three grandsons and one granddaughter; special friends, Robert and Robyn Barger; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...

Marjorie Morgan

Marjorie Morgan

Oct 25, 2017

Marjorie Elizabeth "Liz" Morgan, age 63, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, after a short bout with cancer. Liz was a member of new Macedonia Baptist Church and a graduate of Loudon High School, Class of 1973. She was a long time employee of Maremont Corporation and was presently employed with Food City, Loudon. Liz was preceded in death by...

Verona Bennett

Verona Bennett

Oct 20, 2017

Verona June Bennett, age 92, of Kingston, died October 20, 2017 at Fort Loudoun Medical Center. She was preceded in death by parents, James R. Evans and Dora Evans; and husband of 71 years, James Earl Bennett. Survivors: sons, James, Alan, Roger and Mike Bennett; daughters, Connie Shular and Vicki Brewster Reynolds; 15 grand children; 21 great grandchildren; and 3...

Violet Watkins

Violet Watkins

Oct 20, 2017

Violet E. (Tyler) Watkins, 87 of Loudon, went to be with our Lord October 20, 2017. Violet enjoyed many things while visiting this world. She loved her family and friends. She also enjoyed crafts and taking trips with friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James J. Watkins; her parents, John and Hester Tyler and several brothers...

Ronda Hanson

Ronda Hanson

Oct 17, 2017

Ronda Hanson, 49 of Loudon, passed away suddenly, with her mother Joyce, in North Carolina on October 17, 2017. Preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Hanson; sons, Jesse O'Dell and Nick Sellers; father, Ronald Smallen; sister, Donna Fox; brother, Michael P. Smallen, Sr.; niece, Kayla Smallen and her children, Kahlan, Bethany and Aiden...

Joyce Smallen

Joyce Smallen

Oct 17, 2017

Joyce Smallen, 72 of Loudon, passed away suddenly, with her daughter Ronda, in North Carolina on October 17, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Nellie Russell; brothers, J.R. and Eugene Russell; and sister, Hazel Glass. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald Smallen; daughter, Donna Fox; stepson, Michael P. Smallen, Sr.; granddaughters, Kayla Smallen...

Dorothy Williams

Dorothy Williams

Oct 15, 2017

Dorothy (Dot) Williams passed away October 15, 2017 at Baptist Healthcare Center in Lenoir City. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church in Loudon. She loved her church family and faithfully attended Sunday School and worship services. She was an active worker in the church until her health would not allow it. She very much enjoyed the Loudon County...

Rev. Mintz

Rev. Mintz

Oct 6, 2017

Reverend Harry Edward Mintz, 85 of Loudon, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. He preached and pastored for sixty years at various churches. Preceded in death by wife, Edith Mintz; parents, Robert and Mae Mintz; and several brothers and sisters. Survived by children: Imogene Nix and husband, Earl of Loudon, Lynn Harris and husband, Jerry of Erwin, and Harry Mintz,...

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Oct 3, 2017

Sgt. (retired) Thomas G. Moore, 81 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was a deacon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church and a Master Mason with CC Russell Masonic Lodge #222 F&AM. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, Army National Guard and the United States Army. He was a retired employee of X-10 plant, ORNL. Preceded...

Donna Kelly

Donna Kelly

Sep 26, 2017

Donna Nelms Kelly passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at home in Sweetwater, TN. She was preceded in death by her father Rev. A. R. Nelms and father-in-law, Dorris Kelly. Survived by her loving husband, Steve Mitchell Kelly; daughters, Amanda Kelly, of the home and Michelle Kelly, of Murfreesboro; mother, Mrs. Barbara Nelms; sister, Karen Nelms Edwards, of Hixson; mother-in-law,...

Trula Curtis

Trula Curtis

Sep 25, 2017

Trula Shaver Curtis, 60, faithful christian, of Loudon, passed away Monday morning, September 25, 2017 at Fort Loudoun Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Billy Cecil Shaver and Faye Parton Fannon; brother, Randy Shaver; and infant brother, David Lynn Shaver. Survivors: son, Ryan Curtis, of Knoxville; brother, Richard Shaver, of Loudon; best friends, Hazel Johnson and Betty Shaver;...