Loudon, TN Obituaries

Oct 16, 2022

Larry Vaughn Ridings, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022.  Larry loved everything outdoors, especially taking care of his lawn. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ridings; Siblings, Jean Ridings, Allen Ridings, Jack Ridings, Ted Ridings, June McCollister, Britton "Pod" Ridings and Don "Dude" Ridings, Kenneth Ridings and Joan Ridings; Parents, Luther Robert...

Oct 16, 2022

John Larry “Tiger” Hughes, age 68 of Loudon, passed away October 16, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a retired fireman from the Loudon City Fire Department. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by wife, Rebecca Henderson Hughes; parents, John L. and Mary Nelle Giles Hughes; mother-in-law, Georgia Marie Anderson; father-in-law, Thomas Payne. He is survived by wife, Susan...

Oct 14, 2022

Pauline Franks, age 85, of Loudon, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 14th. Pauline was married to her husband Roy Franks for 62 years. They had two children, Pam and Jeff, and two grandchildren, Zachary and Samantha. In 1962, they moved to Dayton, Ohio for Roy’s job. She played softball until the age of 52. During this time, she began...

Oct 13, 2022

Ramona Angelika Coursey, age 54 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She loved doing crafts and gardening.  Mrs. Coursey is preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Braunig.  She is survived by her husband, Doug Coursey; children, Steven Coursey, Darrell Coursey and wife Ashley, Michael Coursey, and Mandy Coursey; grandchildren, Makala, Baylee, Chloe and Carsten Coursey; sister,...

Oct 9, 2022

Earl L. Ammon Jr. age 81, of Tellico Village, Loudon County, passed on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Earl retired from Ford Motor Company and was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  He was a 33rd Degree Mason, a 50 year member and Past Master of Tennessee Lodge No. 204 F&AM and McNeil Lodge No. 586 F&AM of Lebanon...

Oct 8, 2022

Edgar Cook, age 89 of Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Cook and parents, Walton and Dorothy Cook.

Mr. Cook is survived by children, Michael Edward Cook and wife Linda, Robert Jacob, Anna Schoenherr, and Shawn Jacob; grandchildren, Emily Cook, Madison Cook, David Cook, Raven Lineham, Nick Stamper,...

Oct 3, 2022

James Allen Russell age 89 of Loudon passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022.  Throughout his younger years he was an avid and successful baseball and softball player. Allen enjoyed spending his time fishing, coon hunting, and trading.  Usually trying to beat you out of everything.  Most of all, he loved his family and friends.

Allen was...

Sep 25, 2022

Charlie Samuel “Sam” Lawhon, age 69 of Paint Rock, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022.  Sam enjoyed fishing, tinkering on old cars and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Sam was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Joe and Mary Ruth Lawhon; Brothers, Claude and Freddy Lawhon; Sister, Anna Grace Lawson.  He is survived by...

Sep 24, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Gage, age 75 of Philadelphia, went home on September 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She loved flowers and working in the yard.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Donnie Gage, parents; Walter and Alma McKinley, brother, Glen McKinley, sister, Faye Hamilton, infant grandson, Nicholas.

She...

Sep 24, 2022

Donna Darlene Bridges, age 66 of Loudon passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Donna was preceded in death by Mother, Freida Cronan; Father and Step Mother, Jerry R. North Sr. and Bettye North; Brother, Christopher Gale North.

She is survived by Siblings, Joy Phillips (Bill), Jerry R. North Jr. (Shirley), Pam Harper (Herb), Nancy...

Sep 23, 2022

George Michael Ellis, age 69 of Maryville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. George loved his children and family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ellis, parents; Carolyn and Luther Gregory, sister, Kim Gregory, brother-in-law, Rex Hamilton.

George is survived by his sons, Toby Ellis and Kenneth Hicks, sisters, Mellisa Norris and Anne Hamilton,...

Sep 22, 2022

Dewayne Kyle passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on September 22, 2022.  Dewayne was a strong man of faith and family.  He loved many people and was loved by many in return. He will be preciously missed. Preceded in death by his papaw, John Kyle and granny, Myrtle Lee Kyle; his father, “Mib” Kyle and mother,...

Sep 16, 2022

Freda Mae Schrimsher, age 78 of Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Nellie Hitson Russell and Sam Russell, husband, Jim Schrimsher, son, Stan Schrimsher, brothers and sisters; Hoyit, Roy, Bill, Sammie Joe, and David, Deana, Betty,...

Sep 15, 2022

Michael J. Skinner, age 70, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, where he worked as a state trooper.  He was a lover of all things having to do with cars.

Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Edith Skinner. He is survived by...

Sep 13, 2022

Winfred C. Giles, age 78, of Maryville, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Winfred Columbus and Icee Mae Giles; brother, Waymen Odom; and sister, Joyce Lee Hodgins.

Mr. Giles is survived by his wife of 32 years, Phyllis Giles; son, Dewayne Giles; step-sons, Brad Walker and Greg Satterfield; siblings,...

Sep 10, 2022

Chayton Cole Stevens, age 21 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. Chayton was born June 28, 2001 in Knoxville to Chris Stevens and Brooke Robinson. Chayton loved dirt bikes, four-wheelers, and fast cars. Chayton is preceded in death by his mother, Brooke Robinson; and grandfather, Ronnie Robinson. He is survived by his father, Chris Stevens and fiance’ Taresa Myers;...

Sep 5, 2022

Sue Shell, of Philadelphia, passed away on September 5, 2022 into the loving arms of her Savior. She was born September 23, 1933 to John Pruett and his wife, Dolly Giles Pruett and was a true follower of Jesus Christ.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Shell; parents, John and Dolly Pruett; siblings, Alma...

Sep 3, 2022

Houston Franklin Thompson, age 71 of Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022.  Houston loved all things music, including playing music, and had a great appreciation for classic cars.  He was preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Verna Thompson.

Houston is survived by wife, Georgiella Thompson; Children, Chad Thompson and wife Lisa, Cindy Crawford and husband...

Aug 30, 2022

Cuisine connoisseur and retired guidance counselor, biology and science teacher, Mary Margaret Rogers Crisp, freely gave her family, friends and students a taste of God’s goodness while living on this earth. Mary passed away August 30, 2022, at the age of 69 after a life-long battle with diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Mary the youngest of four...

Aug 25, 2022

Ruth Johnson, age 98 of Ten Mile passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church in Ten Mile.

Ruth is preceded in death by Husband, Robert Johnson; Brothers, Elmer Carmony, Johnny Carmony, and James Carmony; Parents, Rev. Maynard and Alice Carmony; Granddaughter, Kimberly Carroll; Grandsons, Martin Johnson, and David Denton;...