Obituaries

Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Daniel Delaney

Daniel Delaney

Nov 5, 2023

Daniel Addison Delaney, age 33 of Loudon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his biological mother, Linda Silvey; grandmothers, Wanda King and Dorothy Likes; grandfathers, James King, Carl Thearp, and George Likes. He is survived by his parents, Howard and Carlene Likes; his siblings, Alex and wife Skye...

Joyce Ann Johnson

Joyce Ann Johnson

Oct 12, 2023

Joyce Ann Littleton Johnson, age 74 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Joyce loved flowers, gardening, and collecting angels.

She is preceded in death by her father, George Littleton; son, Stevie Ray McKee; sister, Georgy “Toot” Anthony; brother, Michael McNabb. She is survived by spouse, Bill Muir; son, James Johnson; mother, Mary Irene Stafford; brothers, B.J....

Ann Harvey

Ann Harvey

Oct 10, 2023

Cynthia “Ann” Harvey, age 59 of Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Ann received the Lord as her Savior at Bible Baptist Church in Lenoir City as a young girl.  Ann especially enjoyed fishing with her late husband, Charles Harvey.  

Ann was preceded in death by husband, Charles Harvey; Dad, Jim Jenkins; Sisters, Elizabeth Jenkins Glandon, and Linda...

James A Valkenaar Jr.

James A Valkenaar Jr.

Oct 3, 2023

James (Jim) Valkenaar of Loudon, Tennessee passed away on October 3, 2003 after a twenty-year struggle with multiple sclerosis.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois, the youngest of three children, he moved with his family to south Florida in the early 1960s, completing his high school years at Pine Crest Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was a competitive swimmer throughout...

Roy Floyd Melton

Roy Floyd Melton

Sep 30, 2023

 

Roy Floyd Melton Sr., age 76 of Philadelphia passed away on September 30, 2023. Roy loved his family and enjoyed farming. 

Roy was preceded in death by son, Roy Floyd Melton Jr. of Philadelphia; Infant grandson, Jacob Trent Kyle of Philadelphia. 

Roy is survived by wife, Brenda Melton; Daughter, Callie Kyle and husband Chad; Son, Jerry Melton and wife...

John David Dunkin

John David Dunkin

Sep 29, 2023

John David Dunkin, age 58, of Philadelphia, TN passed away suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2023.

 

Mr. Dunkin was preceded in death by his parents, James and Essie Dunkin; brothers, James Edward Dunkin and Donald Wayne Dunkin; sister, Deborah Sue Dunkin. He is survived by daughter, Miranda Dunkin, of Sweetwater; sisters, June Green and husband Buddy, of Ringgold, GA;...

Robert “Bob” Leonard Kelch

Robert “Bob” Leonard Kelch

Sep 22, 2023

Robert “Bob” Leonard Kelch, born October 7, 1947 passed away on September 22, 2023. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Kelch, father and mother William Kelch and Mary Kelch Lowery, and sister Sylvia McCage. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star for heroism. He went on to...

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,...