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Loudon, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Loudon, TN area

Henry Wisham

Henry Wisham

Jul 8, 2020

Henry S. Wisham, age 80, of Paint Rock, left this earth Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne. He was a Mason and Shriner for over 50 years and was employed with Liberty National Life Insurance Co. for 32 years.  Henry loved his farm and his fishpond. He...

Gordon Moore

Gordon Moore

Jul 7, 2020

Gordon A. Moore, age 91, of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Estes Moore; Parents, Albert and Goldie Moore; Siblings, Dorothy Lynn, Edith Lemons, Emma Lee Lambert, James Moore, Kenneth Moore and Jack Moore. Gordon is survived by wife, Lorene Moore; Son, Troy Moore and wife,...

Ray Bingham

Ray Bingham

Jul 7, 2020

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Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Jun 29, 2020

Bill Williams, age 69 of Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Parkwest Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  Bill was a member of Blairland Baptist Church. He was known for his witty sense of humor and brightened a room with his smile. He loved spending time with his family, riding his John...

Jeremy Patty

Jeremy Patty

Jun 27, 2020

Jeremy Patty, age 42 of Sweetwater, passed away on June 27, 2020.  He was a self made artist, who loved drawing.  He loved his family unconditionally, and was everyone’s protector. Jeremy was preceded in death by grandparents, Hubert and Marie Patty; Biological father, Jerry Walker; Special aunt, Charlotte Ricketson; honorary sister, Sharista Giles; Several other aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Grace Long

Grace Long

Jun 24, 2020

Grace Lorene Hartsell Long, age 92 of Greenback, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  She was saved as a child and attended church at Hickory Valley. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Long; daughter, Lorene Long Wilson; and her parents, Ernest and Annas Hartsell. She is survived by friends and caregivers, Ronald and Linda Clark and...

Tommy Bradshaw

Tommy Bradshaw

Jun 18, 2020

Tommy Dale Bradshaw, age 55 of Loudon, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Bradshaw, father and stepmother, Tom and Trish Bradshaw.  Dale is survived by half brother, Jonathan Bradshaw; aunt, JoAnn Beaty; uncle, Leo Bradshaw and wife Beverly; brother, Ricky Julian....

William Watkins

William Watkins

Jun 16, 2020

William Lewis Watkins, age 91, passed away June 16, 2020, in Roanoke, Texas. He was born in Loudon, Tennessee on May 27, 1929. He went by Lew to his friends and Papo to his grandkids. Lew loved guns, gardening, woodworking, painting, and sewing. His greatest love was his wife Gloria. A man of few words, if you enjoyed hearing...

Juanita Best

Juanita Best

Jun 14, 2020

Juanita J. “Nita” Best, age 67 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Sunday, June 14, 2020.  She enjoyed spending her time at Pine Top Christian Daycare. Nita was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Best; son, Jim Best, Jr.; parents, Isom and Frankie Duncan; and brother, Herman Duncan. She is survived...

Lawrence Williams

Lawrence Williams

Jun 13, 2020

Lawrence E. Williams Sr., age 94 of Loudon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was a member of Blairland Baptist Church.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII.  Lawrence was also a longtime member of the Loudon Hardee’s Breakfast Club.  He enjoyed different...

Robert Collins, Jr.

Robert Collins, Jr.

Jun 10, 2020

Robert “R.A.” Collins Jr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. R.A. is preceded in death by his wife, Scylvia Collins; sons, Kevin Collins, Keson Collins, and Rusty Collins; daughter, Konda Collins; parents, Robert A. Collins Sr. and Ula Collins; and brothers, Ed, Larry and Everett Collins. He is survived by a son, Klete Collins and wife, Rita;...

Cheryl Kirkland

Cheryl Kirkland

Jun 7, 2020

Cheryl “Kay” Kirkland, age 64 of Sweetwater, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Kay was preceded in death by Parents, Roy Bivens Sr. and Patsy Presswood; Ex-husband, Alan Thomas. She is survived by Children, Pamela Cowart and husband Johnny, Randy Henry Jr., Shauna Henry, Patience Lane and husband Chris “Mike” Lane; Grandchildren, who she...

Wayne Moore, Sr.

Wayne Moore, Sr.

Jun 5, 2020

Wayne C. Moore Sr. age 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Wayne was well known for his expertise in restoring antique Ford vehicles, and some motorcycles.  He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack E. Moore; wife, Janice Moore; and...

Gene Longmire

Gene Longmire

Jun 5, 2020

Gene Autry Longmire, age 74 of Paint Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. Gene is preceded in death by wife, Patricia Longmire; Parents, Walter and Ola Lee Longmire; Sisters, Helen, Dorothy “Dot”, Mary, LaVaughn; Brothers, Jim, Joe, Larry. He is survived by children, Tammy Melton, Rick Longmire, and Genie Longmire; Grandchildren, Jacob, Jackson, Rebekah...

Marietta Johnston

Marietta Johnston

Jun 2, 2020

Marietta Ruth Johnston, age 65 of Philadelphia, passed away after a short battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She had lived on the farm that remains in the family for four generations. She hoped to return to her childhood home, but that was not God’s plan. He called her to her Heavenly home on...

Geraldine Cadwalader

Geraldine Cadwalader

May 25, 2020

Geraldine Leone Swanson Cadwalader, known to all as Geri, passed away following a protracted series of complications related to recurrent salivary gland cancer.  A loving wife and mother, she leaves behind her husband Robert (known as Bob), and her daughters Erin (Andrew Mashburn) and Brittany, as well as her sister Cathy (Derrick) Warner and her brother Lee (Linda) Swanson. ...

Joshua Rucker

Joshua Rucker

May 22, 2020

Josh Rucker, age 36 of Paint Rock, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. He had a fierce love for his boys and his dog Chance. Josh loved working in the woods, cutting timber with his grandfather and continued to do so after his passing. He loved the outdoors, working on vehicles, and especially working with heavy equipment.  He was...

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

May 22, 2020

Charles A. Gray, age 86, of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.  He loved his church and was a Deacon at New Macedonia Baptist Church for 60 years. Charles was preceded in death by son, Michael Wayne “Shady” Gray; Grandson, Patrick Dalton; Parents, George and Minnie Shults Gray; Brothers, Earl and Glen Gray; and sister, Evelyn Rogers. He is...

Alma Kirkland

Alma Kirkland

May 15, 2020

Alma Everett Kirkland, born March 15, 1932, passed peacefully Friday, May 15, 2020 with her sister and niece by her side at River Grove Healthcare Center. Alma grew up in Riverview Baptist Church. She always had a funny story to tell and loved to make others laugh. Preceded in death by her husband, William Ed Kirkland; by her parents, Floyd and Myrtle (Oody)...

Brenda Brown

Brenda Brown

May 12, 2020

Brenda Kay Hamil Brown, age 70 of Loudon, passed away on May 12, 2020. Brenda was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Myrtle Hamil. She is survived by husband, Dana Brown; son, Dana Andrew Brown and wife, Germaine; daughter, Dr. Janet Dedmon and husband, Robbie; grandchildren, Chris Brown-Emanuelli, Sean Dedmon, and Isabel Brown-Emanuelli; brothers, Ricky Hamil and wife, Donna, and...

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