Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Danny Alexander

Danny Alexander

Aug 10, 2012

ALEXANDER, DANNY RAY - 55 of Vonore, passed away suddenly Friday, August 10, 2012. Danny was a member of Peck United Methodist Church, Maryville and Pharmacist and owner of Wil-Sav Drugs, Vonore. Preceded in death by father, Ray Alexander. Danny was a graduate of Loudon High School class of 1975. Survivors: wife, Retha Alexander; daughters, April Alexander, Knoxville, Amanda Collins,...

Donald Estes Jr.

Donald Estes Jr.

Aug 5, 2012

ESTES, DONALD EUGENE "D.J.", JR. - of Loudon departed this life suddenly, Sunday August 5, 2012. D.J. was born March 23, 1965 in Greeley, Colorado to Donald and Dee Estes and grew up in Keensburg, Colorado. D.J. was of the Catholic faith and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior. He was a journeyman carpenter and was proud...

Pearl Russell

Pearl Russell

Jul 31, 2012

RUSSELL, PEARL SIMPSON - 88 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at home. Pearl was a member of Loudon Freewill Baptist Church and retired employee of Viskase Corp. Preceded in death by daughter, Faye Sheldon; grandson, Wendel Sheldon; sisters, Gladys Russell and Margaret Ann Simpson; brothers, Joe, Warren and Paul Gene Simpson. Survivors: husband W.F. "Dub" Russell,; son...

John McCallie

John McCallie

Jul 29, 2012

MCCALLIE, JOHN ALBERT - 58 of Athens, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at UT Hospital. John was a member of Fork Creek Presbyterian Church, a school teacher at Brown Intermediate School Sweetwater City School system for over 30 years. Son of the late Fred and Mary Josephine McCarthy McCallie. Survivors: brothers, Paul McCallie and wife, Betty, Kingston, Arthur McCallie,...

Carl Whited

Carl Whited

Jul 28, 2012

Carl Edward Whited-age 82 of Knoxville, TN--passed away on July 28, 2012. Carl was the owner and operator of Carl's Drive-In in Loudon, TN and was best known for his dip dogs. He dedicated 53 years of his life to his restaurant and serving the Loudon community. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and...

Gaylon Bledsoe

Gaylon Bledsoe

Jul 20, 2012

Gaylon G. (Jacky) Bledsoe 76, of Loudon passed away Friday July 20, 2012 at Ft. Loudoun Medical Center. Jacky was retired from Yale security. He will be remembered by many as an avid fisherman and hunter and outdoorsman. Jacky was a lifelong member of the National rifle association. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Sara...

Edna Dawson

Edna Dawson

Jul 13, 2012

Edna Mildred Lonas Dawson, 89, of Sweetwater passed away Friday July 13, 2012 at Sweetwater Nursing Center. Edna was a member of Union-Mcminn Co. Baptist Church. and preceded in death by husband, Arrants Dawson; daughter, Linda Alexander; son, Dean Dawson; grandson, Calvin Dawson: parents, Alex & Callie Lonas. survivors; children and spouses, Billy Joe and Anna Dawson, Betty Jean and...

Jerry North

Jerry North

Jul 11, 2012

NORTH, JERRY R., SR. - 80, of Loudon passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his home. Jerry was born in Cleveland, TN and was proprietor of several businesses over the years which included North Neon Signs and Rail Road Salvage. He was preceded in death by wife, Bettye Murray North; son, Christopher Gale North parents, Dana and Leatha Armstrong...

Edna Giles

Edna Giles

Jul 10, 2012

GILES, EDNA "SWEET" WATKINS - 94 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday July 10, 2012 at Woods Presbyterian Home, Sweetwater. Sweet was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and preceded in death by husband, Mack Giles; parents, J. W. and Samantha Simpson Watkins; several brothers and sisters, Survivors: sons and daughters in law, Hubert Nolan Giles and Janet, Tellico Plains,...

Robert Glass

Robert Glass

Jun 24, 2012

GLASS, ROBERT CHARLES "BOB" - 76 of Loudon, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 24, 2012. Bob was a butcher with the Stop-Shop Market for many years and a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean conflict. Preceded in death by son, Jeff Reynolds; parents, Henry and Mollie Campbell Glass; brothers, Arvil, Harold and Willard Glass; sisters, Sybelle Davis and...

Sara Bledsoe

Sara Bledsoe

Jun 21, 2012

BLEDSOE, SARA ANN WEBB - 72, of Loudon passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Sara was retired after 38 years of service with Yale Security, Lenoir City. She loved music and dancing and dedicated several years of her life to the organization of Saturday night dances at the Memorial Building...

James Brown

James Brown

Jun 16, 2012

BROWN, JAMES E. "DOE" - 85, of Loudon, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012. Doe was retired employee of General Motors, Willow Springs, Illinois and preceded in death by wife, Mary Nell Gray Brown; parents, Herbert and Lucy Mae Oody Brown; brothers, Eugene Brown; sister, Agnes Oody. Survivors: daughter, Donna Brown; son, Greg Brown and wife Kathy, Loudon; six grandchildren,...

Jerry Cathcart

Jerry Cathcart

Jun 12, 2012

Jerry Edwin Cathcart 58, of Sunnyside Rd. Sweetwater passed away Tuesday morning, June 12, 2012 at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and preceded in death by parents, William Warren Cathcart and Nora Mae Coleman Cathcart. survivors, children, Bradley Cathcart, of Sweetwater. and Stephanie Wilburn and husband, Daniel of Knoxville; mother of his...

William Henry

William Henry

Jun 11, 2012

William Dennis Henry, 41 of Columbia, Missouri. formerly of Loudon passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 in Missouri. Dennis was born in Loudon on March 9, 1971. preceded in death by hi grandfather, Bill Henry. survivors; daughter, Josephine Michelle Hands, of Maryville; son, Billy Henry, of Pearl River, LA; mother and step-father, Barbara Henry Ritchey and Greg Ritchey, of Loudon;...

Johnny Brewer

Johnny Brewer

Jun 11, 2012

BREWER, JOHNNY LEE "BLUE" - 77 of Loudon passed away suddenly Monday, June 11, 2012. Veteran of Air Force and son of the late Frank and Mary Jones Brewer. Survivors: brother, Claude Brewer and wife, Sammie, Loudon, Clarence Brewer and Isabelle of Gilbert, W. VA; sister, Ella Mae Ballard, Charleston, W. VA; nieces and nephews. Graveside services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday...

Clarence Raby

Clarence Raby

Jun 9, 2012

RABY, CLARENCE ELBERT - 91 of Philadelphia, passed away Saturday evening, June 9, 2012 at Sweetwater Hospital. Clarence was a member of Johnson Chapel Baptist Church and retired employee of Roane County Schools. Preceded in death by wife, Florence Clark Raby; parents, Houston and Ruby Allison Raby. Survivors: 8 children and spouses, Thurman Raby, Houston and Linda Raby, Lonnie Raby,...

Lee Rose Jr.

Lee Rose Jr.

Jun 8, 2012

ROSE, LEE EDWARD, JR, - born April 23, 1934, went to be with his Father in Heaven June 8, 2012. Lee was a loving husband and father. A man of courage, strength, a tender heart but most of all a man of great faith. He leaves behind a legacy of love which is a testament to this great man. Lee...

Jerry Bean

Jerry Bean

Jun 8, 2012

Jerry Bean, 57 of Loudon died Friday June 8, 2012 at Sweetwater Hospital. Preceded in death by; wife, Brenda Bean, Mother Elsie Fagg, Sister, Kathy Ratliff. Survivors; son's, Jerry Bean of Lenoir City, Brandon Brookshear of Madisonville. Daughters, Krystal bean of Lenoir City, Joyce Brookshear of Madisonville. Brother; Ronnie Bean of Lenoir City. Father; Andrew Bean. Several grandchildren and nieces...

Mildred Terrell

Mildred Terrell

Jun 6, 2012

Mildred Hellen Malone Terrell, 67, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in Loudon, TN. She was born February 8, 1945 in Somerset, KY. Survivors are seven children, Douglas Wayne Graham, Rhonda Kay (Steve) Holda, Bruce Michael Burton, Mindy May Burton, Melissa Ann (David) Stewart, Delbert Estil Terrell and Sandy Eversole, seven grandchildren, Chad (Ericka)Rainwater, David Brandon Teater, Douglas Wayne "D.J." Graham...

Ronald Langer

Ronald Langer

Jun 3, 2012

Ronald H. Langer went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 3, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 25, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois and had resided in Loudon since 2003. Ron's hobbies were fishing, camping, photography, history and helping coach the Warriors Wrestling team. Ron, a member...