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Loudon, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area
Richard Stratton
Aug 27, 2024
Richard Lee Stratton, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 at home with his family and friends by his side. He was a member of Old Country Baptist Church in Sweetwater.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Reid and Marie Stratton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson; several aunts, uncles and...
Harrison Presley
Aug 23, 2024
Walter Harrison Presley
8/6/1964-8/23/2024
Harrison left this world peacefully at his home after battling cancer for over 2 years. He was a warrior and has shown us great strength and courage. He was a 1982 graduate of Vonore High School. He was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps, a loving husband, a caring father and the best papaw ever. The...
Christopher Eugene Murrell
Aug 13, 2024
Christopher Eugene Murrell “Chris”
September 13, 1969 - August 13, 2024
Chris was a devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Chris was a member of Marble City Baptist Church in Knoxville. Chris passed away Tuesday, August 13th at Fort Loudon Medical Center after losing his battle to a chronic illness.
He is preceded in...
Dortha B. Francis
Aug 11, 2024
Francis, Dortha Brackett- age 98, of Philadelphia in the Paint Rock community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1926, in Loudon County. She was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church, a graduate of Roane County High School and retired from Gemtron Corp. in Sweetwater.
She enjoyed being outside and...
Edward Ray Webb
Aug 10, 2024
Edward Ray Webb, 58, of Sweetwater, passed away on August 10, 2024.
Ray dedicated 40 years to working at Crescent and Renfro Hosiery Mills. He was a multiple-time, multi-state arm wrestling champion.
Ray was a devoted father who took great pride in his children. He also spent many years coaching little league football and baseball.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Raymond Yates
Aug 9, 2024
Raymond Yates- beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend- peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Raymond was born in Clintwood, Virginia on March 20, 1943, to Reuben and Myrtle Yates but became a long-time resident of Loudon, TN.
He was a Vietnam veteran who enlisted in the US Army in 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1970.
Five years...
Ella B. Jones
Aug 7, 2024
Ella Jones was born on December 4, 1941 in Loudon TN.
God called her home on August 7, 2024 at the age of 82.
Ella’s faith in God was very strong. She loved the Lord. She joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and stayed devoted throughout her life. She was president of the Missionary Club and the Loudon...
Evelyn L. Dotson
Aug 3, 2024
Evelyn Louise Russell Dotson, age 88 of Greeneville formerly of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Evelyn loved playing bingo. She was a former member of Corinth Baptist Church before she moved to Georgia.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Dotson, son, Gary Lynn Dotson, parents, Tom and Ether Russell, siblings,...
Jack Williams
Jul 30, 2024
Jack L. Williams, age 96 of Chattanooga, formerly of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Jack was born March 14, 1928 to Charlie and Susie (Purdy) Williams in Loudon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gerry Williams; son, Larry Williams; brother, Lawrence Williams; and sister, Helen Williams....
James 'Bear' Webb
Jul 30, 2024
James 'Bear' Webb, age 62, passed away on July 30, 2024.
A dedicated public servant, Bear devoted his entire adult life to the Loudon community, serving with the Loudon Police Department from 1987 until his retirement in May 2022. He proudly held the position of Police Chief from 2003 to 2022 and was a valued member of the Loudon City Council.
Bear...
Melvin Eugene Johnson
Jul 27, 2024
Melvin Eugene Johnson
Born in Loudon, TN on May 8, 1935 to the late Clarence Johnson and Edith Snider Johnson, Gene was a long-time member of Living Hope Church of God, in Greensboro. He was a past member of the Greensboro Lions Club and retired from Gilbarco after 34 years of employment. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother,...
Anita McNew
Jul 23, 2024
Anita Shubert McNew passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – perhaps the first peaceful thing she ever did. Anita was always full of life: energetic, loving, and a Jedi Master of the Dad Joke. When she loved someone or something, she did it with all her heart, whether it was the band KISS, her pet rock, or Ritz...
Billy ‘Chompers’ Roberts
Jul 15, 2024
Billy Mack ‘Chompers’ Roberts, age 75 of Loudon, formerly of Sevierville, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. He liked to collect guns and racing. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Annie Roberts; brothers, James Roberts, Glen Roberts, Lonnie Roberts, and Gene Roberts. He is survived by nieces,...
Gene Bridges
Jul 14, 2024
Gene Bridges, age 83 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Gene loved working on small engines.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Damon and Zola Mae Bridges, sister, Joyce Bivens.
He is survived by children, Jimmy Bridges and wife Lisa, Rick Bridges and wife Kim, daughter, Gina Morgan, grandchildren, Bailey Bridges and Daniel Bridges.
The family will receive...
Edward Lynn Wells
Jul 12, 2024
Edward Lynn Wells, age 58 of Sweetwater, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Edward was a die hard Alabama football fan. He loved his pets Rufus and Bama.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Wells, and best friend Tommy Ferguson.
He is survived by daughter, Randi Wells (Joshua Witt), father, Leonard Wells, grandchildren, Jazmine Wells (Caleb Brush), Haven...
Jimmie Curtis
Jul 9, 2024
Jimmie Lawrence Curtis, age 87 of Madisonville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Jimmie was from Loudon. He was born on December 17, 1936. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Jimmie was the owner of Curtis Paving.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife, Rozetta Bidwell Curtis; parents, Lawrence Deforest and Erma Millsaps...
Brice Umstead
Jul 7, 2024
Brice Berry Umstead passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2024 at Park West Hospital from liver failure. He leaves three children Katie Vandergriff (David Vandergriff) of Powell, TN, Scott Umstead of Knoxville, TN, and Myla Williams of Franklin, TN. He relished his role as grandpa to Maranda, Elisa, and Houston Vandergriff, Miciah Umstead, and Ryan and Christian Williams and he...
Rachel (Shafer) Adkins
Jul 4, 2024
Rachel (Shafer) Adkins, age 90 of Sweetwater formerly of Ohio, born July 11, 1933 met Jesus face to face July 4, 2024.
She is preceded in death by husband, Okey Adkins, daughters, Dorothea Hogg and Sherry Kavorkian, parents, Clarence and Hazel Shafer, brothers, Howard, Bob, Don, and Paul Shafer, sisters, Frieda, Esther, and Mary Ellen Shafer.
Left to cherish her memory, daughter,...
John Williams
Jun 19, 2024
John Thomas Williams, age 72 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Nellie Crisp Williams. He is survived by sisters, Linda Williams Knight, Sarah Barker and husband John.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 24, 2024 from 5-7pm at Loudon Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7pm with...
Barry Boutwell
Jun 17, 2024
Barry Wayne Boutwell, age 70, of Maryville, formerly of Contoocook, NH, passed away June 17, 2024. He was employed by Michie Corporation. He had many hobbies, some of which are Golf, Hunting, Fishing and watching football.
Barry was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Boutwell; parents, Francis and Beatrice Boutwell; sister, Sharon Gokey and brother, Francis Boutwell, Jr. He is...
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