Obituaries & Death Notices for Loudon County, TN
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Dennis Parker
March 29, 2026
The obituary is forthcoming.
There are no services planned at this time.
Bennie Preston 'Scottie' Scott
March 29, 2026
Bennie Preston “Scottie” Scott, age 81, of Philadelphia, TN, went to his final rest on March 29, 2026. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. A longtime employee of Maremont, Preston was known for his exceptional tool and die craftsmanship.
Preston was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Scott; mother, Lucille Scott; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Birdie Scott;...
Charles 'Wayne' Sohm
March 26, 2026
Charles “Wayne” Sohm, age 79 of Paint Rock, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2026. He was a graduate of Bearden High School, class of 1964. Wayne proudly served in the United States Army and retired from United Parcel Service after 30 years of dedicated service. Following retirement, he became a full-time beef cattle farmer and loved...
Mike Bivens
March 23, 2026
K. Michael “Mike” Bivens, age 73 of Loudon, TN, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and kindness. He was a faithful member and deacon of Blairland Baptist Church.
Mike grew up and lived in Loudon his entire life. He attended Loudon High School, where he played on the 1969...
Wayne Ketner
March 21, 2026
Wayne Mitchell Ketner, 63, a long-time resident of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Wayne moved his family to Loudon 35 years ago to open his sign business, SignCrafters. He spent years designing signs for the city and surrounding areas continuing to do so until a few years ago. In the early 2000s, Wayne began...
Darrell Brady
March 16, 2026
James “Darrell” Brady, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on March 16, 2026. He attended Old Sweetwater Baptist Church. He owned Brady Builders for over 35 years and was an animal lover.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lydia and James Brady.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Brady; children, Karen Brady Hammontree and husband Bart, and Danny...
Joyce Faye Lusby
March 15, 2026
Joyce Faye Brown Lusby, age 89 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was a member of Central Baptist where she was dedicated to the church kitchen. She is known for her great cooking and her secret recipes.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jarrell “Tom” Lusby; parents, John...
David Larry Smith
March 13, 2026
David Larry Smith, age 76, of Loudon, passed away on March 13, 2026. He was a veteran of the United States Army. David loved fishing and classic cars and was a talented woodworker and skilled get-it-done fabricator who could fix or build just about anything. He worked at Maremont for over 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Larry Gene Cate Sr.
March 13, 2026
Larry Gene Cate Sr., born February 9, 1939, passed away at home on March 13, 2026.
He was the publisher and editor of the Loudon County Herald, now known as the News-Herald of Loudon County. He was also the founder of LC Office Supply on Leeper Parkway in Lenoir City. Later, he had a brief career in real estate in Tellico...
James William Logan Powell
March 9, 2026
James William “Logan” Powell
December 11, 1982 – March 9, 2026
James William Logan Powell, of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.
Logan was preceded in death by his life partner of over nine years, Ms. Sheri Millard; his father, Edward Powell; his mother, Mary Rogers Crisp; and his stepmothers; Dianne Powell and Gale Powell.
He is survived by Sheri’s children, Amanda Millard,...
Ronnie Tuttle
March 1, 2026
Ronnie L. Tuttle, age 61, of Sweetwater, TN, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on March 1, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1964, in Crossville, TN.
Ronnie devoted his life to preaching the gospel and pastored several churches throughout his ministry. He was a member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Paint Rock, TN, where he...
Ron Jones
February 26, 2026
Ron Jones, age 66 of Lenoir City, was born in Loudon on March 28, 1959, and passed away on February 26, 2026. Ron was a Christian man and enjoyed services at Bell Avenue Church every Sunday. He was a loving husband and father and a devoted Papaw to his many grandchildren. Ron retired from his job as Deputy State Fire...
David Charles Ridings
February 26, 2026
David Charles Ridings, age 75 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026. He loved fishing and was a very talented carpenter. He was a member of Blairland Baptist Church. He was an avid spectator at all of his grandchildren's sporting events.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Ridings; father, Don Ridings; and...
Elizabeth Ann Ridings
February 25, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Ridings, age 60, of Loudon passed away on February 25, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Mary Sue Ridings.
There will be a visitation on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 12-1PM at Loudon Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Corinth cemetery at 1:30PM.
David Wayne Merchant
February 25, 2026
David Wayne Merchant, age 69, of Sweetwater, previously of Bradenton, Florida, passed away February 25, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Annie Merchant; his brother, Larry Paul Merchant of PA; and his sister, Annette Alice Merchant of Bradenton, FL.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Anne and her husband, James J. Ganske; Diana Lee Gray; and...
David Frank Jennings
February 24, 2026
David Frank Jennings, Trader Dave, born November 19, 1940 passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Trader Dave loved all things antiques and collectibles and it was said that he could sell ice to an eskimo. He cherished his pets and time spent with his grandkids.
David was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Martha Jennings; Wife, Fayda Jennings;...
Joni Mae Harris
February 22, 2026
Joni Harris, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1978.
She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Clarence Harris and Barbara Wilson-Harris.
She is survived by her brother, Clarence “Petey” Harris, and sister-in-law, Shandi Inman. Also surviving are her nieces, Sheila and Addison, and her nephews, Ryan, Jonathan, Philip, Gerald, and...
Richard L. Settlemire
February 13, 2026
Richard Lawrence Settlemire, age 94 of Loudon, formerly of Redlands, CA, went to go be with the Lord on February 13, 2026.
He was an Army veteran and backhoe operator. He had a kind heart and helped many people, he would give anyone the shirt off his back.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernine Joanne Settlemire; and son, Larry...
Charles Ray Edgemon
February 12, 2026
Charles Ray Edgemon, age 79 of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away on February 12, 2026. He loved working on mechanical projects and taking things apart to see how they worked. He was a God-fearing and loving man who had a deep appreciation for his semi-trucks, equipment, and his horse, Chance.
He was the son of Roy and Mary Lee Edgemon.
He was preceded...
Helen Lee McKee
February 9, 2026
Helen Lee McKee, age 57, of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026. She loved spending time caring for the children in her family. Helen enjoyed fishing and attending church at Old Sweetwater Baptist Church. She was a longtime employee of McDonald’s and JB’s in Lenoir City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie McKee;...
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