Loudon, TN Obituaries

Aug 4, 2019

After a period of illness, Sarah E. Blair, 79, died August 4, 2019 at Summit View Nursing Facility in Farragut, TN. Sarah was born in Loudon to the late Dewey and Mary Lou Blair.

Sarah was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and symbolized her dedication to the Jehovah God by getting baptized on July 24, 1964 in Springfield,...

Jul 31, 2019

Boyd Harper, age 84 of Loudon, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  Mr. Harper was a journeyman tool and die maker and supervisor. He loved farming, bowling, and spending family time with his brothers and sisters and he loved his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Easter Harper; siblings, Russell Harper, Ruth Stillwell, Max...

Jul 28, 2019

Judy Irene Jenkins, 76 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. Judy was a loving wife and mother who loved her family dearly. She was a Christian and a member of Mt. Zion Church in Loudon.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Britton and Margaret Nicholson; and brother, Gene Nicholson. She is...

Jul 26, 2019

Clarence E. Johnson, 68 of Lenoir City, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Loraine Johnson; brothers, baby Freddy, Denny and Darrell Johnson. He survived by his wife, Nancy Johnson; sister, JoAnn Viar and husband, Mike; sister-in-law, Pearl Johnson; special nephew, Trevor Hart; several nieces and nephews and mother-in-law, Regina...

Jul 23, 2019

Jerry Dean Viar “Bull”, of the Paint Rock community, passed away Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Faulkner Viar, parents; Harold and Goldie Easter Viar, sister; Nell Selvidge, brothers; Billy, Benny, Charles, William, and James.

Mr. Viar is survived by children Jerry Wayne VIar, Marco Risner, Melissa...

Jul 22, 2019

Brandon Watson, age 48 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019.  Brandon was an avid golfer.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Gayle Watson.  He is survived by his wife, Chander Watson; his children, Adam, Allison, Cameron and Matthew; his father, David Watson; and sisters, Erin Regli and husband, Duane, and Shannon McDermott and husband,...

Jul 22, 2019

Thomas Wesley “Grubby” Taylor, age 45 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert and Lennie Taylor, Tom and Mayme Fox; and uncle, Tommy Fox. He is survived by his wife, Starr Taylor; three children, Ricky Gardner, Trenton Stombaugh and Harley Ray Taylor;...

Jul 14, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Jul 14, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Jul 4, 2019

Betty Jeanette Watkins of Knoxville, 83, passed away peacefully July 4, 2019. Betty was born August 12, 1935 in Knoxville. TN. Preceded in death by her parents David & Addie Koontz, sisters: Virginia Koontz, Ruth Blackstock (Jim), Lois Seagraves (Ed) and her husband JR Watkins.  Betty leaves behind her sister Barbara Banta (Bill), daughter and son in law Lora...

Jul 1, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Jun 23, 2019

Leonard “Kenneth” Moore, age 87 of Loudon, passed away quietly on June 23, 2019.  Kenneth served in the United States Army.  He loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Moore; parents, Albert and Goldie Moore; brothers, James and Jack; and sisters, Dorothy, Edith and Emma. He is survived by his daughter, Pam Clotfelter;...

Jun 14, 2019

Mary Evelyn Woody, age 80 of Sweetwater, passed away Friday, June14, 2019.

Mrs. Woody is preceded in death by her children; Doug and Mike Woody, parents; Cad and Betty Phillips, sisters; Myrtle Dawson, Irene Nix, Blanche Simmons, brothers; Nathan Phillips and Cad Phillips Jr., and by special friend Muriel Edgemon.

Evelyn is survived by her...

Jun 7, 2019

Rebekah Bennett, age 54, of Loudon, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. She was an artist and loved to paint. She was an employee at Wilburn’s for 13 years and was also a huge UT Football fan.  Rebekah was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bennett; parents, Bobby Ray “Joe” and Martha Gryder; brother, James Gryder; and aunt,...

Jun 7, 2019

Gabriel Inness, Jr. age 87 of Philadelphia, TN, formerly of Connecticut, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. Born and raised in Peekskill, NY, the middle son of seven, plus 5 sisters, he grew up hunting, fishing, trapping and enjoying the outdoors. He loved watching and participating in all sports, but especially playing golf. Gabriel had many friends in both...

May 25, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

May 22, 2019

Celesta L. Herrell, age 84, of Loudon passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, May 22, 2019, surrounded by family. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from National Can Company in 1980, and was a caregiver for many years; helping people in their time of need.   She enjoyed gospel music, gardening and was very devoted to her...

May 21, 2019

Anne H. Harmon, age 68 of Loudon, passed away May 21, 2019.  Anne loved animals and had numerous pets through out her life. Her most recent being her cat, Chucky and dog, Lydia.  She often referred to her job at Montvue Farms as her dream job, working as office manager. She took great pride in everything she did. Anne...

May 20, 2019

James Gregory “Greg” Beals, age 47 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Greg loved truck driving, riding motorcycles and he loved his dogs.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James H. Beals and wife, Winifred Beals and Frank Walls and Bernice Walls. Greg is survived by his father, Dwight Beals; mother, Betty and Melvin...

May 18, 2019

Eddie L. Jones, age 75 of Sweetwater, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church and a member of Sweetwater Valley Cruisers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Smith; and sister, Louise “PeaWee” Humbert. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Jones; children, Debbie Wilson and...