Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Billy Joe Presley

Billy Joe Presley

Jan 18, 2024

Billy Joe Presley, age 67 of Loudon passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.  He was a proud member of Bethany Baptist Church. He spent the years 1976-2000 working at Maremont before retiring after 21 years of working at Kimberly Clark.  Billy Joe was Loudon High School Class of 1975 and was especially proud to be a member of the...

Sean Giles

Sean Giles

Jan 13, 2024

Sean Giles of Philadelphia passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Sean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather “Hop”, and faithful friend. Sean attended Lenoir City High School before entering the US Army. He would continue with a career in road construction, including serving Loudon County as the Road Superintendent from 2006-2010. Sean’s most cherished...

Billie Jo McMahan

Billie Jo McMahan

Jan 12, 2024

Billie Jo Roberts McMahan, age 53 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024. Billie loved to run around with her sisters and go fishing. She worked at Hardee’s in Loudon for many years. 

  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim McMahan, parents; William “Bill” and Barbara “Susie” Roberts, sisters; Amanda Mitchell...

Rosemary D. Branum

Rosemary D. Branum

Jan 9, 2024

Rosemary D. Branum, age 67 of Philadelphia, went home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Rosemary loved her family and she loved reading. 

  She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Dorris Goodman and Judy Bunch, brother, Terry Daughtery.

  She is survived by her husband, Stephen Branum, daughter, Kim Johnson and husband Dale, sons, Doug Branum and Sammy...

James "JD" Guider

James "JD" Guider

Jan 9, 2024

James Douglas Guider, Sr. “JD”, 72 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 2:28 a.m.

 

James was the son of the late James and Pauline Guider, of Loudon and brother to Billy.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Guider, of Loudon; sons, Michael Shubert (Talia) and James...

Geraldine Lawson

Geraldine Lawson

Jan 6, 2024

Geraldine Lawson, age 83 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was known as “Mimi” to many children. She supported her husband, Pastor Bobby Lawson’s ministry, with her skills at the piano and organ. 

 

Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Bobby Lawson; parents, Ola and Emma Bright; sister,...

William "Bill" Hudson

William "Bill" Hudson

Dec 21, 2023

William “Bill” Escue Hudson, age 72 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Bill was born on July 24, 1951, in Nashville, TN where he lived until 2018 when he made Loudon his home.  Bill was a member of the Bass Fishing Association and the Arbor Day Foundation. Bill was a proud graduate of the University...

Kenny Angel

Kenny Angel

Dec 20, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Lavern Angel, age 67 of Loudon passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  

Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Angel; Son, Jeremy Angel; Parents, Johnnie and Betty Angel; Sister, Robin McMahan; Nephew, Kevin Angel.  He is survived by brother, Steve Angel; Sisters, Deborah Cartwright and Kimberly Sutton; Nieces and nephews, Michael Angel, Bobby Angel, Tammy...

Bobby Earl Queen

Bobby Earl Queen

Dec 16, 2023

Bobby Queen, age 87 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Bobby retired from Yale Securities. He was a member of Stockton Valley Baptist Church. He loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports and working in the yard.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Queen, daughter, Anne Laughlin, parents;...

Janice Jenkins

Janice Jenkins

Dec 14, 2023

Janice Jenkins, age 73, of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Larry” Jenkins; parents, John L. and Louise Wood and sister, Anita Craig. She is survived by children, Brian Jenkins and wife, Stephanie and Jason Jenkins; grandchildren, Will Jenkins and wife, Catie, Tyler Jenkins...

Beverly Raby

Beverly Raby

Dec 10, 2023

Beverly Walls Raby of Cedar Fork Community in Philadelphia entered her heavenly home on December 10th, 2023, at the age of 73. She was of Baptist faith. Being a mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother was the joy of her life. Her love for people, and decorating brought her together with a company in the 80’s and 90’s many knew as Home Interiors...

Sammy Johnson

Sammy Johnson

Dec 10, 2023

Sammy Lynn Johnson, age 44, of Ten Mile, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He enjoyed farming, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. 

 

Sammy was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert and Ruth Johnson, Susie Renfro and James Moore; and brother, Robert Martin Johnson. He is survived by children, Martin Johnson, Hayden...

Jason Dewayne Reynolds

Jason Dewayne Reynolds

Dec 8, 2023

Jason Dewayne Reynolds, age 48 the “Mayor” of Paint Rock, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.  Jason loved riding motorcycles, turning wrenches, trading, and any type of mechanic work.  He enjoyed spending his time with friends and family the most.  Jason never met a stranger anywhere he went.  

Jason was preceded in death by his dad, Leonard Dewayne Reynolds;...

David Lloyd Black

David Lloyd Black

Nov 25, 2023

David Lloyd Black, age 63 of Loudon, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was a graduate of Loudon High School class of 1978. David was an avid fisherman and enjoyed a variety of sports. 

  He is preceded in death by his father Ernie Black, grandparents; King and Edna Black and Rev. L.L. and Laura Mae Davis.

He...

Shirley Harrill

Shirley Harrill

Nov 25, 2023

 

Shirley F. Harrill, age 77 of Sweetwater, gained her Heavenly wings on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Shirley spent her life serving others. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church. She retired from Thomas and Betts in Athens after 36 years. 

She is preceded in death by...

Lillie Mae Clark

Lillie Mae Clark

Nov 24, 2023

Lillie Mae Clark, age 88 of Paint Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church. She cooked for Roane County Schools in Paint Rock and Midway Elementary. She loved flowers and gardening. She was a loving aunt and family member to many.

 

Lillie...

Jeffrey Eugene Sturgill

Jeffrey Eugene Sturgill

Nov 18, 2023

Jeffrey Eugene Sturgill, age 63 of Sweetwater, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Jeffrey was a dairy farmer all of his life.

  He is preceded in death by his parents; Jimmy and Laura Sturgill, sisters; Dorothy Gabbard and Karen Carter, brothers; Raymond Gabbard, Gilford Sturgill, and Billy Sturgill.

  He is survived by children; April Mobley, Amanda Sturgill,...

Donald "Motoe" Starritt

Donald "Motoe" Starritt

Nov 14, 2023

 

Donald Ray “Motoe” Starritt, age 68 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  

 

Motoe was preceded in death by parents, Kermit “Bull” and Margaret Starritt; and brother, Freddie Starritt. He is survived by his sons, Paul Ray Ogle, of Sweetwater and Joshua Ray Starritt, of Loudon; Grandchildren, Zachary (Halle) Ogle, of Calhoun, GA, Hannah (Daniel) Morgan,...

Kenny Coker

Kenny Coker

Nov 13, 2023

Kenny Eugene Coker, age 65 of Philadelphia passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.  

Kenny was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Dorothy Coker; and Brother, Bill Coker. He is survived by wife, Lisa Coker; Children, Dakota Coker and wife Minishia, Ashley Keller and husband Caleb; Grandchildren, Bella, Lexus, Aslan, Brayden and Caleb; Brother, Frank Coker Jr.; Sisters, Loretta...

Raul "Roy" Jones

Raul "Roy" Jones

Nov 8, 2023

Raul “Roy” Daniel Jones, age 50 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Roy loved building remote control cars. He was a great uncle. His nieces and nephews adored him.

 

Roy was preceded in death by nephew, Thomas Signorile. He is survived by his mother, Judy Hicks; father, Raul Vasquez; brother, Daniel Vasquez; sisters, Lisa Vasquez,...