Loudon, TN Obituaries

Kenneth Jenkins

Jun 11, 2015

Kenneth "Larry" Jenkins of Hines Valley Road, Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Emma Lou Newberry Jenkins Drake; brothers, Donnie Ray Jenkins and Jerry Paul Jenkins. Survivors: loving wife of 45 years, Janice Wood Jenkins; sons, Brian and wife, Stephanie Jenkins, of Loudon and Jason Jenkins, of Karns; brothers, JR and wife, Sandra...

Edward Jenkins

May 29, 2015

Edward Eugene (Gene) Jenkins 84, of Prospect Community Loudon, passed away Friday May 29, 2015 at Home. Gene was a member of Prospect Baptist Church, Full Time Farmer and loved going to ball games. Preceded in death by his wife, Minnie B. Oody Jenkins, parents, Walter and Florence Cook Jenkins, sister, Edith Vanosdale and husband, Tom, sister-in-law, Lois Jameson, brother-in-law,...

Robert Wallace

May 29, 2015

Robert (Bob) Evertt Wallace 68 of Louisville passed away Friday May 29, 2015. Bob was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Maryville. Former employee of Maremont. Preceded in death by parents, Tiny and Evelyn (DeLius) Wallace. Sister, Judith Polland. Survivors, wife, Shelia Turpin Wallace, step-children, Tim and Lisa Bright of Louisville, and Tony Bright and Kasy Brookshire of Loudon,...

Charles McDonald

May 29, 2015

Charles Eugene (Gene) McDonald 70, of Loudon, Tn a native of Loudon County, he was a son of the late Earnest and Grace McDonald. He was a retired from Maremont where he built and painted Cherry Bomb Mufflers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his second wife, Frances C. McDonald , two brothers, Earnest J....

Robert Branam Sr.

May 21, 2015

Robert Lee Branam, Sr., 82 of the Piney Community in Loudon, passed away May 21, 2015. Member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Born April 29, 1933 to Edd and Ella (Brackett) Branam. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Nellrene Mills Branam; brothers, Benny, William (Buster), Elmer and Clifford (Chip) Branam; sister, Edna Henderson; and...

Christie Mayton

May 21, 2015

Christie Taylor Mayton 40, of Loudon passed away Thursday May 21, 2015 at Sweetwater Hospital. Member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, William R. Taylor. Survivors; mother and step-father, Brenda Isbell and Jerry Morris; brothers and spouses, William and April Taylor, John and Celica Taylor of Loudon; sister, Kelly and Jason King and niece's, Kristin Taylor,...

Hunter Webster

May 17, 2015

Hunter Webster, Infant son of Dustin Webster and Mariah Webster passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Sweetwater Hospital. Graveside Service will be held Thursday May 21, 2015 at Reed Springs Church Cemetery.

Interment Details

Reed Springs Church Cemetery

Linda Best

May 17, 2015

Linda Gail Best, 68, of Loudon, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 17. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Loudon. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Marie (Kerr) Tate; husband of 45 years, Willie Best; brothers, Roger and Lester Tate; sister, Deloris Largen. She is survived by daughters, Angie (Tracy) Coker and Tammy Best; grandchildren,...

Ebb Smallen

May 15, 2015

Ebb B. Smallen 81 of Loudon passed away Friday Evening May 15, 2015. Ebb was retired employee of Tennessee Asphalt and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, John B. and Blanche Cook Smallen: siblings, Jesse, Denny, Kyle, Norman, T.R. Margaret Gail Smallen & Bernice Malone. Survivors, great nephew whom he raised, Jesse Smallen; brothers...

Dorothy Gagley

May 14, 2015

Dorothy Louise Gagley, age 86, of Loudon, was received home in the loving arms of her Savior, May 14, 2015. She worked and retired from Viskase, in Loudon. She is preceded in death by the "love of her life", Don Gagley. They loved the Lord and were members of First Baptist Church, Loudon. They loved traveling and spending time with...

Sandra York

May 14, 2015

Sandra Sue Davis York, 50, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 in New York. Daughter of the late Thomas Guy Davis; also preceded in death by sister, Lisa Jackson; stepfather, Charles Pack. Survived by mother, Velda Sue Pack; husband, Kenneth York; daughter, Misty York; son, Grant York; two grandchildren, Savannah and Donovan; sisters, Robin Henderson, Natasha Davis Wilson;...

Hazel Alexander

May 10, 2015

Hazel J. "June Bug" Alexander, 89 of Maryville passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Asbury Place. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Maryville and was retired from Lowes Drug Store. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Alexander; grandson, Jason W. Maness; parents, Benny and May Smith Cannon; brother, Tyrus Cannon; sisters, Dorothy Bettis, Athela Lane and...

Darrel Gwinn

May 10, 2015

Born on January 21, 1928, Darrel R. Gwinn, of Madisonville, walked through the gates of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 87. He was a dedicated pastor for many years; a loving husband to his wife, Geraldine M. Gwinn for 66 years; a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather; and a friend...

Geneva Bostic

May 9, 2015

Geneva S. Bostic of Loudon, left this world Saturday, May 9, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Jessie (Robinson) Bostic; three sisters, one brother. Survived by one sister, two brothers, five nieces and four nephews. Funeral service 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service Wednesday, 10:00AM at Steekee Cemetery. Family will receive friends, Tuesday, 5 -...

Mary Wood

May 8, 2015

Mary Cathrine (Stephens) Wood 84 of Loudon passed away Friday May 8, 2015. Mary is preceded in death by husband, George C. Wood; parents, James and Ruth (Mincey) Stephens; brothers, Cecil and Bill Stephens; sister, Ruth "Sug" Tate. Survivors: daughters, Kim Wood of Loudon, Stacy and Allen Holt of Sweetwater, son, Gary and Darlene Wood of Lenoir City; 5 grandchildren,...

Mary Milsaps

May 7, 2015

Mary Louise Purdy Milsaps, age 75 of Knoxville, formerly of Loudon, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She is a graduate of Loudon High School, Class of 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucile (Fields) Purdy. Survivors include her husband, Ernest (Ernie) W. Milsaps; children, Dr. Michael Watkins and wife, Dr. Jody Graham, Jeff Watkins...

Helen Clinton

May 5, 2015

Helen (Hanky) Clinton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, She was a member of First Baptist Church of Philadelphia and was a devoted Christian, wife and mother. She was 84 years old. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Jonah and Bertha (Davis) Jaynes; brothers, Cecil "Cy", Kenneth and Edsil "Dooley" Jaynes; and sister, Gladys...

Joyce Blankenship

May 4, 2015

Joyce Irene Shirk Blankenship, age 79 of Madisonville, passed away Monday morning, May 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, Cabe Blankenship; life companion, Bobby Fry; parents, Bruce and Lucille Starritt Shirk; sister, Azalene Shirk Leatherwood and brother, Clifford Shirk. Survived by son, Johnny Blankenship and wife, Della; daughter, Carmen McMahan and husband, Carl; daughter, Karen Black; grandsons,...

Michael Hickman

May 2, 2015

Michael C. Hickman 63, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2015 at Park West Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, John Hickman Jr. and Margaret Louise Thornburg. Survivors, daughters, Rebecca Ann Hickman and Elizabeth Charlotte Welch, sister, Lou Ann Redd and brother, John Robert Hickman, two grandsons . Michael will be returned to South Carolina for Interment. Loudon Funeral...

Elsie Breeden

Apr 30, 2015

Elsie Bernice Ward Breeden, age 84 of Vonore, received her wings on April 30, 2015. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was employed at Lakeshore Mental Health for 37 years. Elsie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was always there for her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Robert Breeden; parents, Joseph...