Loudon, TN Obituaries

Reba Johnston

Nov 28, 2019

Reba Craig Johnston, age 102, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Loudon.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Johnston; parents, F.B. and Carrie Craig; brother, Garlin “Boots” Craig; sister, Bernice Craig Baskette.  Reba is survived by her nephews, Victor Craig, Mke Baskette and Butch Craig; niece,...

Mary Beaty

Nov 26, 2019

Mary Longmire Beaty, age 83, of the Paint Rock Community, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  She loved gardening and working in her flower beds. She was a member of Paint Rock Baptist Church.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Narvel Beaty; by son, Clifford Beaty; daughter, Carolyn Beaty and her parents, Walter and Ola Lee Longmire. ...

Gloria Gomez

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)...

Danny Mills

Nov 18, 2019

Danny Mills, age 53, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Mills and mother, Ethel Gilreath; and grandparents, Charles and Eliza Coffman. Danny is survived by his son, Ricky and Donna Mills, of Philadelphia; sister, Linda Regan and her son, Ray; and step-father, David Gilreath, all of Lenoir...

Mary Baker

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,...

Johnny Viar

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...

Bobby Massey Sr.

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...

Mary Erby

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,...

Tommy Tinnel

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,...

Ruth Clabough

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...

Bettye Bright

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...

Thomas Freeman Sr.

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,...

Elbert Holt

Oct 23, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Eddie Tinnel

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...

Johnny Smith

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...

Charles Powell Jr.

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...

Mary Davis

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...

Jerry Trout

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...

Alvin "Cliffy" Bivens III

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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Robert Morgan

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...