Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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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;...

Frankie Duncan

Frankie Duncan

Sep 13, 2017

Frankie J. Duncan, 84 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith and loved her kids and grandkids very much. She was such an avid UT Football fan, no one was allowed to speak in the house when the game was on. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents, John an d Rosa...

Trena Hasl

Trena Hasl

Sep 11, 2017

Trena Harper Hasl March 21, 1942 - September 11, 2017 My name is Trena Harper Hasl. I was born on March 21, 1942 in Brighton, CO to Ralph and Ruby Harper. In 1960, I graduated from Brighton High School and together with my parents moved to Charleston, TN the very next day. Accompanying us to Charleston was my cherished horse...

Earnestine Robinson

Earnestine Robinson

Sep 4, 2017

Earnestine Norris Robinson 71, of Loudon, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. Earnestine was a devoted member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Earnie supported her church and community with service and love. Preceded in death by parents, Robert James and Isabelle (Smith) Robinson;and sister, Joe Ann McCaskill. Survivors: sister, Emma Sue Robinson; brother, William E. Smith...

Jackie Lee

Jackie Lee

Sep 1, 2017

Jackie Lee, 55 of Loudon, passed away September 1, 2017. He loved fishing, cats and dogs, and working on cars. He was an all around good hearted person who loved his family. Preceded in death by his father, Damon Lee. Survived by mother, Ima Jean Shearer, of Knoxville; sisters, Barbara and Ray Tipton, of Loudon; Jenny and Brian Roach, of...

Melissa Jackson

Melissa Jackson

Aug 30, 2017

Melissa Ballard Jackson, born 8-19-85, passed 8-29-17. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was the daughter of Charles Ballard and Donna Evans. Preceded in death by grandfather Charles Ballard Sr. Gene and Sally Crawford, Valeria and Brittany Ballard, daughters of Berlin Ballard and CC & Sharon, daughters of Hugh and Nancy Ballard; several aunts & uncles. Survived by husband...

Dorsey Rolen

Dorsey Rolen

Aug 30, 2017

Dorsey D. (Junior) Rolen, 59 of Loudon, passed away August 30, 2017. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Wilma Russell Rolen; infant sister, Doris Rolen; grandson, Shaun Collins. Survived by his wife, Betty Rolen; children, Charity and Chris Collins and Stephanie and Terry Glass; grandchildren, Brandon Shirk and Crey...

Betty Davis

Betty Davis

Aug 30, 2017

Betty J. (Moore) Davis, of Philadelphia, passed away August 30, 2017. She loved being outdoors and nature. She would look for items like special rocks. She loved being near the water and loved her cats and dogs. She was an extremely good mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her siblings, Artie Lowe, Polly White, Sara Jane Russell, Dora Purdy,...

Patricia Ratledge

Patricia Ratledge

Aug 28, 2017

Patricia Faye Key Ratledge, 70 of Englewood, departed this life to the golden streets of Heaven on August 28, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith and made a friend everywhere she went. Patricia was loved by so many. She was preceded in death by parents, Uils (Booley) Key and Margaret Burline Key; brother, James Dewey Key; and four grandchildren....

Billy Gentry

Billy Gentry

Aug 22, 2017

Billy Charles Gentry, age 80, of Vonore, passed away August 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Maude Gentry, one brother and three sisters. Survived by his wife, Betty Arden Gentry; daughter, Tammy and John Clark; grandson, Michael Clark; four great grandchildren; brothers, Brunner Gentry and Butch Gentry. Funeral service will be 7pm Thursday at...

Betty McAllister

Betty McAllister

Aug 20, 2017

Betty J. McAllister, 84, of Loudon, passed away August 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lewis, and a sister, Louise "Sug". She was a member of Riverview Baptist church. She owned and operated Lewis' Grocery Store from 1967-2000. Survivors include her son, Eddie McAllister; her daugher, Debbie McAllister; her cousin, Tabby Cosner; and loyal...

Peggy Casteel

Peggy Casteel

Aug 18, 2017

Peggy Faye Casteel, age 71, of Clermont, FL, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. She was predeceased by parents, Charles and Bessie (Earls) Hodge. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie Casteel and Christine Harman of Sarasota FL, Darren and Jessica Casteel of Clermont FL; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Nelson Quinones of Loganville, GA; grandchildren, whom she loved a bushel,...

Chester Watts

Chester Watts

Aug 12, 2017

Chester Weinfred "Floss" Watts, born November 20, 1923, departed this life August 12, 2017. He was a member and active deacon of Corinth Baptist Church. He was also a World War II Veteran, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked as a mail carrier, served as a school board member and was a Loudon Funeral Home employee for...