Loudon, TN Obituaries

Nov 18, 2019

Gloria Jean Gomez, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at her home surrounded by her children.  She was an animal lover and had an abundance of pets.  Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Gomez; and her parents, Roy and Ollie Blanche Sowders. She is survived by her children, Gloria Denise Bean (Matt)...

Nov 17, 2019

Johnny Mack Viar, age 73 of the Paint Rock Community, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Goldie Easter Viar; sister, Nell Selvidge; and brothers, Billy, Benny, Charles, William, James and Jerry.  Johnny is survived by his son, Ray Viar and Mary Carroll; grandchildren, Josh and Kelly Viar and Bethany...

Nov 17, 2019

Mary Nina Baker, age 90 of Vonore, TN went to be with her Savior Sunday, November 18, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Estill Aaron Baker and Marie Elizabeth Stalkup; brothers, Estill Jr., Joe, Jimmy, and Frankie Baker; great grandsons, Taylor Duncan and Ty Thearp; and former husband, Edward S. Schoonover.  Mary is survived by her daughters,...

Nov 16, 2019

Bobby Lynn Massey Sr., age 74 of Loudon, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019.  Bobby was a United States Army Veteran, Past Commander and lifetime member of American Legion Post 120, and he was also a member of National Box Car Association 40 and 8. Bobby is preceded in death by son, Mark Massey; Parents, Richard “Buck” Massey and...

Nov 7, 2019

Mary Lee Erby, age 70 of Loudon, formerly of Guntersville, Alabama, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 7, 2019 with her children and friends by her side.   She enjoyed visiting Cades Cove, knitting, gardening, video games and watching the tv show “Law and Order”. She was also a big fan of Atlanta Braves Baseball and Auburn Football,...

Nov 3, 2019

Ruth Clabough, age 87, of Loudon passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019.  Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Curtis Clabough; Mother, Sara Brown Preston; Son, Joel Price; Sister, Nellie Price.  Mrs. Ruth is survived by daughters, Doris Price Dennis, Linda Price Lefler and husband Jack, and Kelly Clabough Rouse and husband Freddy; Ruth loved spending...

Nov 3, 2019

James “Tommy” Tinnel, age 66 of Ten Mile, passed away on November 3, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl “Boots” and Mildred Tinnel; and brothers, Danny and Eddie Tinnel.  Tommy is survived by his partner, Rita Cothran; daughters, Tonya Ammons and husband, Ben, Heather Maynard and husband, Scott, Amanda Farner and husband, Mark, Marie Nouansavanh,...

Oct 31, 2019

Bettye J. Bright, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019.  She was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church. Bettye worked as a beautician, made wedding cakes and also worked along side her husband of 68 years at Walmart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anderson and Anna Welch Loope; her husband of 68 years, William...

Oct 25, 2019

Thomas Irvin Freeman Sr. age 71 of Greenback, passed away Friday October 25, 2019. Thomas was a loving father, grandfather, and husband. He was a brave Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a dedicated member of the Loudon Hardee’s liars club.

He is preceded in death by his wife Alice Freeman, parents; Robert and Minnie Freeman,...

Oct 23, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Oct 22, 2019

William E. “Eddie” Tinnel, age 61 of Sweetwater, passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mildred Tinnel and his brother, Danny Tinnel. Eddie is survived by his wife, Effie Tinnel; daughter, Lisa Tinnel; grandchildren, Ayshia Turner and Bailey Turner; brothers, Earl Tinnel and wife, Cathy, Darrell Tinnel, Larry Tinnel...

Oct 10, 2019

Johnny Ray Smith, 54 of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, John Smith. He is survived by his children, Kristi Gibson, Bridget Smith and Stoney Sturgill; longtime companion, Daisy Sturgill; and his sister, Betty Smith; The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at...

Oct 7, 2019

Charles Leslie Powell, Jr., (Jr.), age 64, of Sweetwater TN passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019,and entered into his Heavenly Home. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Helen Marie Miller-Powell and Father, Reverend Charles Leslie Powell, Sr., Grand-Parents Carrie Lee and Charles Leo Miller and Lawrence and Jesse Powell.He leaves behind his Daughter, Jessica (Matt) Brown, Grand-daughter, Penelope Brown of...

Oct 6, 2019

Mary Ruth Davis, 87, went to be with her Savior on October 6, 2019. She will be lovingly missed by her children Peggy (Cork) Long, Mike (Lillie) Davis, Larry (Glenda) Davis, Kathy (Cecil) Moneymaker, Janet (Darrell) Hackworth, and Mary Davis. She will also be fondly remembered by her 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and her siblings...

Oct 5, 2019

Jerry “The Bear” Trout, 73 of Loudon, went home Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was a 1964 graduate of Loudon High School, where he was captain of the football team. He also worked for Loudon High School for 32 years. He enjoyed bringing Christmas joy to the community with the “Trout House of lights”. Preceded in death by his...

Oct 4, 2019

Alvin Clifford “Cliffy” Bivens III, age 44, of Sweetwater, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019.

Preceded in death by step father, Bailey Marley.

Alvin is survived by parents, Shirley Marley and Alvin Clifford Bivens Jr.; Children, Brittany Williams and husband Joshua, Cierra Bivens, and Austin Bivens; Grandchildren, Ashlynn Williams, and Malakye Bivens.

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Oct 1, 2019

Robert “Wayne” Morgan, age 60 of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was a member of Old Sweetwater Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd and Ruth Morgan; an infant son, and sister, Claudia McClure.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia Morgan; daughters, Sandra Kay Morgan and Renee Morgan; step-son, Mark Hill; step-daughter, Margaret...

Sep 26, 2019

Brittie Arizona Russell Jenkins Jones, age 98, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of East Hills Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Mary Anne Oody Russell; brothers, Will, LeRoy, Tom , Jesse, Floyd, Lonnie, John C., Arthur and Guy Russell;...

Sep 25, 2019

William Kenneth “Kenny” Clowers, age 80, of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church. He worked at Monterey Mushroom and Maremont before his retirement. Kenny was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Chrisman; his parents, Gordon and Mable Clowers; a sister, Evelyn Dunsmore; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law,...

Sep 23, 2019

Mrs. Hazel Marie Givens Justice, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019.  She was born and grew up in the Daysville Community of Cumberland County. She later lived in Lenoir City, Rockwood and her final home was in Loudon, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Justice; son, Robert...