Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN

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Anna Thearp

Anna Thearp

May 13, 2016

Anna Mitchell Thearp, age 76, of Loudon, passed away Friday May 13, 2016 at U.T Hospital. She was preceded in death by, parents, Joseph and Mittie Ramsey Mitchell, daughter, Carolyn Thearp; Survivors: children & spouses, Larry Thearp, Loudon, James "Jim" & Pam Thearp, Madisonville, Tammie & Michael Stevens, Loudon; 6 grandchildren, Amanda Thomas, Missy Thearp, Cole Thearp, J.T. Thearp ,Jennifer...

Betty Shell

Betty Shell

May 12, 2016

Betty Shell, 85 of Niota, passed away Thursday morning, May 12, 2016. She was member of Union McMinn Church and retired from Niota Textile. She was President of Residents counsel at Wood Village and received many awards from the Sweetwater F.O.P. Toys for Tots. She is preceded in death by mother and step-father, Eula and George Casteel; husband of 57...

Ray Yates

Ray Yates

May 9, 2016

Buford Ray Yates, age 81, of Loudon, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9th at Parkwest Medical Center following an unexpected illness. Ray was born March 15, 1935. He retired from Loudon Utilities' Water Department in 1996. He was an active member of Tennessee Lodge 204 F&AM. Ray's hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time...

Jayne McAllister

Jayne McAllister

May 4, 2016

Rebecca Jayne Brown McAllister, 65 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday morning, May 4, 2016. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Woodrow Wilson and Ruby Louise (Wallace) Brown; brothers, Johnny Ray Brown and Jimmy Hugh Brown; sisters, Tincy Brown and Mary Jean Brown; twin daughters; and daughter-in-law, Robin Markowicz. She is survived by sons,...

Norma Jackson

Norma Jackson

May 3, 2016

Norma McBroom Jackson, 77, of Lenoir City, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday evening, May 3, 2016, at her home. She was a member of High Ridge Baptist Church in Paint Rock. Preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Sarah (Gunter) Smallen; and husband, Claude Jackson. She is survived by daughter, Debbie McBroom Salyers and husband, Curtis; best...

Charlotte Curtis

Charlotte Curtis

Apr 24, 2016

Charlotte Curtis, of Loudon, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Ivan and Harriette (Roberts) Worley, Sr.; and sister, Loraine Kyle. Survivors: brother, Ivan Worley, Jr. and wife, Regina ; brother-in-law, Lester Kyle; nephew, Brian Kyle; and several cousins. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Arp officiating. Graveside service 10:00...

Virginia Brown

Virginia Brown

Apr 20, 2016

Virginia Sue Henderson Brown, 65, of Loudon, passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2016 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by parents, James "Devil Catcher" and Rebecca Sitzlar Henderson; sisters, Mildred Brewer, Minnie Wheat, Delcie Farris, Faye Sleeper and Kate Nelms; brothers, James "Rick" Sitzlar, Pat Lowe and Paul Henderson. Survivors: daughters, Becky Brown, of...

Jack Miller Sr.

Jack Miller Sr.

Apr 19, 2016

Jack H. Miller, Sr., 87 of Loudon, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016. He was retired from Viskase and served in the United States Navy. Jack was an avid golfer and pool player and loved the times spent with his friends doing both. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nell Miller; his four brothers and one...

Christine Simmons

Christine Simmons

Apr 15, 2016

Christine Simmons, 1915 - 2016, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Simmons; son, Allen Love; sister, Isabelle Robinson; brother, Jim Smith; great granddaughter, Jackie Smith. Survived by: William Smith, Buffalo, NY, Jan Smith, Knoxville, TN, Ray Simmons, Loudon, TN, Michela & Kenny Lewis, Loudon, TN, Pam & Robert Wells, Rockwood, TN,...

Bonnie Cox

Bonnie Cox

Apr 14, 2016

Bonnie S. Cox, 72, of Philadelphia, TN, passed away Thursday morning. She was a Christian who was all about love, with a servants heart; a kind and gentle lady with a delightful sense of humor. She will always be remembered for talents of creativity and decorating skills, but mostly for her love. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Raymond Maynard

Raymond Maynard

Apr 2, 2016

Raymond H. Maynard 80, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday morning , April 2, 2016, at Parkwest Medical Center. Raymond was a retired school bus contractor with Loudon County School's and retired from the Loudon Co-Op. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Elsie (Shaw) Maynard; and brother, James Arthur Maynard. Survivors; wife, Bertha M. Maynard; son, Tim Maynard, of...

Willa Helton

Willa Helton

Apr 2, 2016

Willa M. Helton 93, of Loudon went to be with the Lord Saturday morning April 2, 2016 at Prestige Assisted Living in Loudon. She was born in Duck Town, Tn and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Loudon. and preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Fannie Hamby Gaddis, husband, Floyd, son Thomas "Tommy" Helton, daughter-in-law Cathy...

Jesse Costner

Jesse Costner

Mar 30, 2016

Jesse Ray Costner, age 75, a lifelong resident of Loudon, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He served in the U.S. Army, and proudly served on the City of Loudon Police Department for 30 years. Jesse loved his family and community. He spent his final years...

Kimberly Lee-Birkholz

Kimberly Lee-Birkholz

Mar 29, 2016

Kimberly Marie "Kimmie" Lee-Birkholz, 31 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Preceded in death by grandfather, James (Mule) Brown; father of her children, Dusty Sherrill. She is survived by sons, Braylen and Doryen Sherrill; parents, Don Lee & Fiancé, Margie Ward and Debbie Brown & Mark Lineham; sisters, Olivia Farmer & Katlyn Brown; brother-in-law, Phillip Farmer; grandparents, Don...

Mary Hicks

Mary Hicks

Mar 25, 2016

Mary Katherina (Berry) Hicks, 75, went to join the angels March 25, 2016. Preceded in death by father, George Berry; mother, Pauline Galyon; daughter, Wanda Cline; and brothers, Charles and George Berry. Survivors; son, Bobby Moore, of Knoxville; daughter, Patricia Beets, of Knoxville; grandchildren, Dalyn James, Jamon Thigpen, Josh Gauldin, Amanda Sliger, Adam Sliger, Tayler Beets, Sarah Beets, Carissa Moore,...

Beulah Murrell

Beulah Murrell

Mar 24, 2016

Beulah Mae Murrell, 85 of Loudon, passed away Thursday morning, March 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by parents, Lee and Helen (Johnson) Moore; sister, Martha Johnson; niece, Christie McMahan; sons-in-law, Jerry McMahan and Mike Johnson. She is survived by daughters, Mary McMahan and Diccie Woody; sons Lee Murrell and James Murrell; brother, R.C. and Janice Moore and John...

Randy Farris

Randy Farris

Mar 23, 2016

Randy Farris, 54 of Philadelphia, TN, passed away March 23, 2016, at Wellstar Cobb of Georgia. Randy attended New Macedonia Baptist Church and loved his church family. He enjoyed helping anyone in need. He is preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Betty Dotson; sisters, Wilma Farris, Shirley Plemons, and Barbra Lankford; and brother, Tom Farris. Survived by wife, Becky;...

Ray Welch

Ray Welch

Mar 20, 2016

Ray Welch 82 of Loudon, passed away Sunday morning March 20, 2016 at Sweetwater Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Morgan and Meredith Arnwine Welch, wife, Freida Arden Welch and several brothers and sisters. Survivors, daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Bill Hendrix of Loudon, grandsons and wive‘s, Michael and Christy Russell, of Loudon, Jeremiah and Debbie Russell of Sweetwater, Gabe...

Jimmy Russell

Jimmy Russell

Mar 20, 2016

Jimmy "Jim" Russell, 69, of Loudon, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 20, 2016, at his home. Jim served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was active in the American Legion and the VFW. He spent 30 years as manager of Morrison's Cafeteria and retired from J.T.E.K.T. Corporation. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Viola Russell; his wife, Peggy...

Ronald Goodman

Ronald Goodman

Mar 20, 2016

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