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Loudon, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area
Linda Coleman
Sep 19, 2024
Linda Darnell Coleman, age 78 of Loudon, joined those that have gone before her on September 19, 2024.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Joyce Akins; sister, Sharon Akins, brothers, Kenneth and David Akins; great nephew, Brayden Kirkland. She is survived by her children, Robert and Claudia Coleman, Dennis Coleman and Lisa Coleman; grandchildren, Jordan Davis,...
DeWayne Arp
Sep 17, 2024
Charlie “DeWayne” Arp Sr., better known as Coach Arp, age 79 of Loudon, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was raised at Corinth Baptist Church. He was a member and Lay Leader of Loudon United Methodist Church. He was a 58 year member and Past Master of Tennessee Lodge 204 F&AM, and a member...
Martha Flanagan
Sep 17, 2024
Martha Faye Maggard Flanagan, age 69 of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was a loving wife, blessed mother, and beloved mimi to her grandchildren. She was strong in her faith with a vast knowledge of the bible. She loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior.
Martha was preceded in death by...
Henry "Butch" Sledge
Sep 2, 2024
Henry Eugene “Butch” Sledge, aged 73, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1951 in Athens, Tennessee. He grew up in Chattanooga, until he moved to Loudon while in high school. He was a proud resident of Loudon and was a 1969 graduate of Loudon High School where he met the...
Nancy Johnson
Aug 31, 2024
Nancy Ann Johnson, age 79 of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by family and friends August 31, 2024. She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a loyal and hard worker on the farm for 46 years. She was an avid animal lover and cherished her birds. She was preceded...
Lonnie Best
Aug 28, 2024
Lonnie Best, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Lonnie worked at Maremont for over 30 years. He served in the National Guard for six years.
Lonnie was preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Drope; step-children, John and Lisa Brown; parents, Luther and Pearl Best; brothers, Willie, Jim and Jake; and sister, Nina Miller. He is survived...
Richard Stratton
Aug 27, 2024
Richard Lee Stratton, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 at home with his family and friends by his side. He was a member of Old Country Baptist Church in Sweetwater.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Reid and Marie Stratton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson; several aunts, uncles and...
Harrison Presley
Aug 23, 2024
Walter Harrison Presley
8/6/1964-8/23/2024
Harrison left this world peacefully at his home after battling cancer for over 2 years. He was a warrior and has shown us great strength and courage. He was a 1982 graduate of Vonore High School. He was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps, a loving husband, a caring father and the best papaw ever. The...
Christopher Eugene Murrell
Aug 13, 2024
Christopher Eugene Murrell “Chris”
September 13, 1969 - August 13, 2024
Chris was a devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Chris was a member of Marble City Baptist Church in Knoxville. Chris passed away Tuesday, August 13th at Fort Loudon Medical Center after losing his battle to a chronic illness.
He is preceded in...
Dortha B. Francis
Aug 11, 2024
Francis, Dortha Brackett- age 98, of Philadelphia in the Paint Rock community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1926, in Loudon County. She was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church, a graduate of Roane County High School and retired from Gemtron Corp. in Sweetwater.
She enjoyed being outside and...
Edward Ray Webb
Aug 10, 2024
Edward Ray Webb, 58, of Sweetwater, passed away on August 10, 2024.
Ray dedicated 40 years to working at Crescent and Renfro Hosiery Mills. He was a multiple-time, multi-state arm wrestling champion.
Ray was a devoted father who took great pride in his children. He also spent many years coaching little league football and baseball.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Raymond Yates
Aug 9, 2024
Raymond Yates- beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend- peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Raymond was born in Clintwood, Virginia on March 20, 1943, to Reuben and Myrtle Yates but became a long-time resident of Loudon, TN.
He was a Vietnam veteran who enlisted in the US Army in 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1970.
Five years...
Ella B. Jones
Aug 7, 2024
Ella Jones was born on December 4, 1941 in Loudon TN.
God called her home on August 7, 2024 at the age of 82.
Ella’s faith in God was very strong. She loved the Lord. She joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and stayed devoted throughout her life. She was president of the Missionary Club and the Loudon...
Evelyn L. Dotson
Aug 3, 2024
Evelyn Louise Russell Dotson, age 88 of Greeneville formerly of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Evelyn loved playing bingo. She was a former member of Corinth Baptist Church before she moved to Georgia.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Dotson, son, Gary Lynn Dotson, parents, Tom and Ether Russell, siblings,...
Jack Williams
Jul 30, 2024
Jack L. Williams, age 96 of Chattanooga, formerly of Loudon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Jack was born March 14, 1928 to Charlie and Susie (Purdy) Williams in Loudon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gerry Williams; son, Larry Williams; brother, Lawrence Williams; and sister, Helen Williams....
James 'Bear' Webb
Jul 30, 2024
James 'Bear' Webb, age 62, passed away on July 30, 2024.
A dedicated public servant, Bear devoted his entire adult life to the Loudon community, serving with the Loudon Police Department from 1987 until his retirement in May 2022. He proudly held the position of Police Chief from 2003 to 2022 and was a valued member of the Loudon City Council.
Bear...
Melvin Eugene Johnson
Jul 27, 2024
Melvin Eugene Johnson
Born in Loudon, TN on May 8, 1935 to the late Clarence Johnson and Edith Snider Johnson, Gene was a long-time member of Living Hope Church of God, in Greensboro. He was a past member of the Greensboro Lions Club and retired from Gilbarco after 34 years of employment. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother,...
Anita McNew
Jul 23, 2024
Anita Shubert McNew passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – perhaps the first peaceful thing she ever did. Anita was always full of life: energetic, loving, and a Jedi Master of the Dad Joke. When she loved someone or something, she did it with all her heart, whether it was the band KISS, her pet rock, or Ritz...
Billy ‘Chompers’ Roberts
Jul 15, 2024
Billy Mack ‘Chompers’ Roberts, age 75 of Loudon, formerly of Sevierville, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. He liked to collect guns and racing. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Annie Roberts; brothers, James Roberts, Glen Roberts, Lonnie Roberts, and Gene Roberts. He is survived by nieces,...
Gene Bridges
Jul 14, 2024
Gene Bridges, age 83 of Loudon, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Gene loved working on small engines.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Damon and Zola Mae Bridges, sister, Joyce Bivens.
He is survived by children, Jimmy Bridges and wife Lisa, Rick Bridges and wife Kim, daughter, Gina Morgan, grandchildren, Bailey Bridges and Daniel Bridges.
The family will receive...
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