Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Sheila Lynn Willis

Sheila Lynn Willis

Sep 22, 2023

 

Sheila Lynn Willis, age 57 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. Sheila had a kind heart and a precious soul. 

  She is preceded in death by her mother Fayda Jennings, daughter, Lacy Carter, and brother Troy Revis.

  She is survived by her husband, Jason Willis, father, David Jennings,...

John "Injun" Brown

John "Injun" Brown

Sep 20, 2023

 

John Lee ‘Injun’ Brown, age 92 of Lenoir City, formally of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was a 1950 graduate of Loudon High School, a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Fighting 809 Squadron, retired from State Farm Insurance after 44 years of being an Agent, member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Loudon,...

Raymond E. McJunkins

Raymond E. McJunkins

Sep 20, 2023

Raymond E. McJunkins, age93, passed away Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023 with his family at his side. He retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge after 38 years 2 months and 29 days of service. He was a bi-vocational Pastor for many years and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church until his death. He had a lifelong love of gospel...

Paulette Ingram Farrar

Paulette Ingram Farrar

Sep 17, 2023

 

Paulette Ingram Spurgeon Farrar passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023.  She was a member of Valley View Free Will Baptist Church.  Paulette worked for many years at Barrett Carpets in Dalton, GA.  She was known for her delicious biscuits and spent many mornings through the years baking for the events at church.  In more recent years, Paulette liked...

Linda Rager

Linda Rager

Sep 17, 2023

Linda Gail Rager, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. 

 

Linda is survived by husband, James Rager; Son, James Barbee; Daughters, Tracy Barbee and Melissa Barbee; Grandkids, Allison Barbee, Jacob Barbee, Paul Barbee, Alyssa Taylor (Michael Thacker), Isaac Pisz, Jalyn Pisz, and Tabitha Pisz; Great Grandkids, Mayli Marshall and Isla Thacker; stepsons, Steven and James Rager.

The...

Wayne Hinds

Wayne Hinds

Sep 13, 2023

 

Robert Wayne Hinds, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

He was a 1965 graduate of Loudon High School, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired machinist with TVA. He was a very outgoing person that never met a stranger. He had a great sense of humor and loved conversation, fishing, growing vegetables, especially green beans and tomatoes. He will be...

Kelli Doss

Kelli Doss

Sep 13, 2023

Kelli Lee-Ann Doss went to be with our Heavenly Father early on the morning of September 13th, 2023, in the presence of her loved ones.

 

Kelli was preceded in death by her husband, James Doss; Father of her two children, Donnie Fields; Brother, Keith Cornett; Stepfather, Malcolm Williams; Grandparents, Elizabeth Maynard & Claude Cornett, and Bob & Alma Nix....

Ron McCandless

Ron McCandless

Sep 6, 2023

 

Ronald G. McCandless, 69, of Loudon, TN, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Ron was born on May 30, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the son of Kenneth and Veronica (Kleber) McCandless. Ron graduated in 1972 from Butler High School, Butler, PA. He went on to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West...

Gordon Russell

Gordon Russell

Sep 5, 2023

 

Gordon Oscar Russell, age 83, of Piney community, Loudon, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was a member of Blairland Baptist Church and retired member of Carpenter Local 50.  He was a farrier and has done side jobs all over the country.  He was a simple, hard-working man who his faith and...

Faye Stamey

Faye Stamey

Sep 5, 2023

 

Faye E. Stamey, age 88, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Her longing to be with her Savior and to be reunited with the love of her life, husband Carl Stamey, has been fulfilled by God’s precious promises.

 

Faye was born October 11, 1934 in Loudon, TN.  She married Carl...

Gary Sexton

Gary Sexton

Sep 2, 2023

 

Gary Michael Sexton, age 68 of Loudon, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Gary loved classic cars, motorcycles,traveling, and doing upholstery.

He is preceded in death by parents; D.T. and Opal Sexton, brothers; Stephen Sexton and Dwayne Ray Sexton.

He is survived by wife, Clara “Mickey” Gump Sexton, children; Gary Ray Sexton...

Jeremy Ridings

Jeremy Ridings

Sep 1, 2023

Jeremy David Ridings, age 48 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023. Jeremy was a long time employee of Kimberly Clark. He loved watching his boys play ball. He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan.

  He is preceded in death by grandparents; Ann B. Hanson and Jack Otis Hanson, Don Avery Ridings,...

Leonard "Lee" Justice

Leonard "Lee" Justice

Sep 1, 2023

 

Leonard “Lee” Justice, age 60 of Lenoir City passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.  Lee had a passion for animals, and especially enjoyed his dogs.  Lee worked at Food City as a butcher for many years, where he made many friends, both co-workers and customers.  

Lee is preceded in death by father, Leonard Justice; Sister, Connie Fife; Nephew,...

Jesse Mack Lawhon

Jesse Mack Lawhon

Aug 25, 2023

 

Jesse “Bear” Lawhon, age 77 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023 surrounded by family. He was a member of Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church and was a deacon for many years. He retired from Yale Securities. Jesse loved fishing, farming, Atlanta Braves baseball, and Tennessee sports.

 

Jesse was preceded in death...

Juanita Davis

Juanita Davis

Aug 21, 2023

 

Margaret Juanita Davis, age 82 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and loved singing for the Lord. She loved traveling, crossword puzzles, painting ceramics, square dancing, and mostly, spending time...

James Underwood

James Underwood

Aug 20, 2023

 

James Douglas Underwood, age 81 of Sweetwater, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  He loved attending Community Baptist Church in Madisonville.  He loved going to church and he loved Christian music. He loved to fish, travel, watch westerns and play games. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

 

Mr. Underwood was preceded in...

Virginia Wear

Virginia Wear

Aug 13, 2023

 

Virginia Joyce Mason Wear, age 86 of Lenoir City, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

 

Mrs. Wear was preceded in death by husband, Ray Wear; son, Danny Ray Wear; parents, Oscar and Myrtle Mason; brother, Paul Mason and sister, Lillian Hamilton.  She is survived by son, Tim Wear; grandchildren, Nicholas Wear and Christina Anne Wear; great-grandchildren,...

Patricia Ware

Patricia Ware

Aug 12, 2023

 

Patricia Ann Ware, age 84 of Loudon, gained her angel wings on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was Mom to her children and Gram to the rest of the world.

  She is preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Ware, son, Doug Owen, and parents.

  She is survived by daughter, Debbie Fincher and husband Tommy, grandchildren; Jason...

Bette Anne Kania

Bette Anne Kania

Aug 12, 2023

 

Bette Anne Kania age 83 passed away from this life and entered the next on August 12, 2023 at NHC-Sequatchie in Dunlap, TN.

 

Born in Huntsville, Alabama, she spent her younger years in Detroit, MI. Later in life as a wife and mother she spent time in Battle Creek, MI and Hendersonville, TN finally settling in Tracy City,...

Little Wilma Cansler

Little Wilma Cansler

Aug 11, 2023

 

Wilma “Little Wilma” Catron Cansler, age 76 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. She loved children, sewing, and crafts. 

  She is preceded in death by her parents; Morgan Catron and Stella Williams, sister, Margie Steifel, infant brother and infant sister.

  She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Albert...