Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Dora Ann Johnson

Dora Ann Johnson

Jun 15, 2024

Dora Harbin Johnson, age 76 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Steekee Creek Baptist Church. 

She is preceded in death by a son, Jeff Johnson, granddaughter, Alexandria Chavarria, parents, Elmer and Annie Harbin, brothers,...

Mitch Trusler

Mitch Trusler

Jun 10, 2024

Mitch Trusler, age 58 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.A small family memorial was held at Loudon Funeral Home. 

William "Bobby" White

William "Bobby" White

Jun 8, 2024

William “Bob” “Bobby” Lawson White Sr., age 80 of Kingston TN, formerly of Lenoir City TN, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Meigs County Tennessee on July 30, 1943 to Maurine Oliver Waldron and Robert Lawson White. He retired from Interstate Mechanical Contractors as a pipe fitter. Bobby loved spending time with...

Leslie Morgan

Leslie Morgan

Jun 3, 2024

Leslie Catrice (Tilley) Morgan, 61, of Philadelphia, passed away on June 3rd, 2024 at home with her loving husband, David Morgan and her oldest son, Thomas Fortune by her side. Leslie was born on July 26th, 1962 to parents John Marshall Tilley and Patricia (Scott) Tilley. She was the youngest of 6 kids. She was a baptized Jehovah's Witness and...

Jerry Morris

Jerry Morris

Jun 3, 2024

Jerry Paul Morris, age 68 of Sweetwater, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Morris, Beecher Morris and wife, Jenell; stepdaughters, Christie Mayton and Kelly King. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Morris; daughter, Mariah Morris; stepsons,...

Freddie D. Hodge

Freddie D. Hodge

May 31, 2024

Freddie Dewayne Hodge, age 56 of Loudon, passed away May 31, 2024 at home.  

Freddie was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; grandparents, Joe and Ruth Lawhon and Charles and Bessie Hodge.  He is survived by his parents, Charles and Sue Hodge; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Ruby Hodge; daughter and son-in- law, Gabby and Shawn Williams; grandchildren, Bridget and...

Wilma Jean Edgemon

Wilma Jean Edgemon

May 29, 2024

Wilma Jean Edgemon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, TN.  

 

Wilma was a woman of many talents and interests. She found joy in crocheting, cross-stitching, reading, and working puzzles.  Her creative spirit was reflected in the beautiful crafts she created and the stories she immersed herself in.  

Guided by her...

Jacky White

Jacky White

May 22, 2024

Jacky Ray White, age 64 of Loudon passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  He was a lifetime member of Corinth Baptist Church.  He was a lifetime resident of the Piney community and devoted his life to family and farming.    

Jacky was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Willie White.  He is survived by daughter, Lily White; Close friend,...

Caloway Nichols

Caloway Nichols

May 21, 2024

Wayne Caloway Nichols, age 86 of Sweetwater, passed away at Woods Presbyterian Home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  He pastored and served at many local churches over the past 60 years.  

 

Caloway was preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Barbara Nichols; Wife of 6 years, Judy Gunn Nichols; Parents, Wesley and Ila Nichols; Brothers, Reed and Arvil Nichols;...

Shirley Belcher Jones

Shirley Belcher Jones

May 12, 2024

Shirley Belcher Jones, age 83 of Loudon, joined her Heavenly Father on May 12, 2024. Shirley loved life and her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a loyal member of Reed Springs Baptist Church in Philadelphia. She was the second oldest of 12 siblings,  which she was very close to, Alberta, Dorothy,...

Sheila M. Espinosa

Sheila M. Espinosa

May 9, 2024

Sheila Mae Miller Espinosa, age 62 of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, May 9th, 2024.No Services are planned at this time.

Damien M. Galyon

Damien M. Galyon

May 1, 2024

Damian Micheal Williams Galyon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Don Williams and Mary Jones.

He is survived by parents, Teresa Galyon and Danny Williams, siblings, DeShawn, Dezerae, Adalynn, Tryntlee, and Braylen, grandparents, Jerry Galyon and wife Amanda Galyon, and Kim Galyon, uncles, Jeremy Galyon and Lucas Galyon, Donny Williams,...

Charles Viars

Charles Viars

Apr 26, 2024

Charles A. Viars, age 81, of Loudon, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Ruth Viars. He is survived by friends, Janice Collis, LeRoy and Carolyn Plemons, Nancy Anderson, Tina Lively, Bill Collis, and Charles Lynn and his neighbor, Mandy Oody.  

 

There will be a visitation on...

Mary Jean Ball

Mary Jean Ball

Apr 25, 2024

Mary Jean Frye Ball, age 71 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She loved collecting dolls and enjoyed working puzzles and coloring. 

 

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Ball; parents, Bill and Cora Frye; brothers Raymond, Curtis and Johnny; sisters, Ruby Amos and Margaret Huffstetler Rather. She is survived by sisters Helen Frye Parks and...

Ruby Hill

Ruby Hill

Apr 25, 2024

Ruby Faye Hill, age 91 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church. She loved to can food, work in the garden and she loved her children and grandchildren. 

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sarah Hensley; children, Charlie Hill, Leon Hill, and...

Thelma 'Ruth' Millsaps Watson

Thelma 'Ruth' Millsaps Watson

Apr 19, 2024

Thelma "Ruth" Millsaps Watson, 88, of Sweetwater, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was a lifetime member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church and a long-time employee of Crescent Hosiery Mill. Ruth was a wonderful mother, Nana, loving friend, and heart of the family. Her family was her passion, along with baking, working in her yard,...

Kimberly Wood

Kimberly Wood

Apr 17, 2024

Kimberly R. Wood, age 60, of Loudon, went home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was an avid reader and she loved the Lord. 

Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Wood, grandparents, Agnes Wood, Jim and Ruth Stephens. She is survived by sister, Stacy Holt and husband Allen, brother, Gary Wood and wife Darlene, 5 nieces and...

Triffine Russell

Triffine Russell

Apr 14, 2024

Edith “Triffine” Isbill Russell, age 83, of Piney community, Loudon, TN went to be with the Lord April 14, 2024 after a brief illness. She was a member of Blairland Baptist Church. She had worked at Bacon Hosiery Mill, Bacon Creamery and other various jobs throughout her career.  

 

Triffine was a wonderful mother, loyal wife, loving friend and the heart...

Clyde Edington

Clyde Edington

Apr 10, 2024

Clyde Edward Edington , Born August 8, 1931, Died April 10,2024, 92 years old.

He was born and raised in the Great Depression era, a time which taught people to save and not waste, and "make do". He followed this way of thinking throughout his life.

The Father of six children; David, Linda, Tim, Mark, Victor, and Kristy. He took them to...

Linda Gosnell

Linda Gosnell

Apr 7, 2024

Linda Louise Gosnell, age 76 of Loudon, formerly of Rushville Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Imogene and Allen Scott, and son, Charles Jarman Jr.

 

She is survived by children, Jason Farley and Lori Farley-Beaver, grandchildren, Alexis, Avery, Dylan, and Sydney, sisters, Gloria and Pat, brothers, Butch and Larry.

Linda was valedictorian of...