Loudon, TN Obituaries

May 12, 2019

William L. Bright, Jr., age 90 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.  He was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church.  Jr. worked in the area at several hosiery mills and retired from Walmart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L.(Doke) and Julie Giles Bright; sisters, Mary Mills, Ruth Caldwell, Pauline Watts and...

May 11, 2019

Vickie Joy Miller, 65, of Loudon, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Mrs. Miller enjoyed fishing, and baking desserts for friends and family for the holidays.

She is preceded in death by her father, Earnest Thurman; mother, Joan Wascher Cartwright; stepfather, Grady Cartwright; half-brother, Scotty Gunning; half-sister, Candice Gunning; and brother-in-law, Phil Vaughn.

May 8, 2019

Floyd Alvin Gash, 81 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  He served in the US Navy and was a Christian who loved reading his bible. Preceded in death by his wife, Zella Owens; parents, Cecil and Ethel Gash; brothers, Lee Morrison and Jimmy Owens; sister, Elouise Hamilton; and daughter, Bonita Thomas. He is survived by his sister,...

May 6, 2019

Laura Ruth Sledge Harris, 86 of Philadelphia, died peacefully at her home on Monday, May 6, 2019.  She was a member of Steekee Creek Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Cleve Harris; son, Estes Harris; granddaughter, Tammy Harris; parents, Joseph and Callie Mae Sledge; sister, Edna and brothers, Henry, Earl and Albert Sledge.

She...

May 2, 2019

Ola Veine Salyers, 71 of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Ross Moore and Francis Scott Moore; brothers, Ike and J.R. Moore; sisters, Evelyn and Connie Moore and infant brothers, Daniel and Glenn Henry. Ms. Salyers is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Tim) Jones of Philadelphia, TN and Amanda...

Apr 28, 2019

Eddie L. Letterman, age 77 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Mr. Letterman served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Dale Letterman; parents, Frank and Effie Letterman; brothers, Ray and Bill Letterman and sister, Edna Ayers.  He is survived by his daughter, Regina Flanagan and husband, Jeffery; sister, Dorothy...

Apr 14, 2019

Betty Swaney Cannon Waller, 84, of Loudon went to be with Jesus on April 14, 2019. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Loudon.

Betty was employed by the Goody’s Clothing Store and Friendly Florist. She enjoyed making floral arrangements, working in her flower beds, reading, and traveling.

Betty is now with...

Apr 13, 2019

Billie Sue Harp, age 85 of Loudon, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019.  She enjoyed gardening.  Preceded in death by her parents, siblings and daughter, Ruth Morgan. She is survived by husband, Glen Harp; son, Charles Harp and wife., Debra of West Virginia; daughter, Mary Katherine Leonard and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Shane, Shelley and Bo; great-grandson, Brannen; and special...

Apr 8, 2019

Kenneth Wade Nix, age 59 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday April 8, 2019. He was a former firefighter with the Sweetwater Fire Department and Christianburg Fire Department. He liked hunting, fishing, dirt bikes and tinkering with cars. Preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Nix and Irene Phillips Nix; brother, James A. Nix; sister-in-law, Lisa Gibson and grandparents, Cad...

Apr 6, 2019

The family will greet friends 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Loudon Funeral Home and Cremations.  The memorial service for Ms. Beard will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Apr 2, 2019

Please contact the family for service information.

Mar 31, 2019

David L. “Termite” Akins, age 69, of Paint Rock, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was a motorcycle and antique car enthusiast, and he loved bluegrass music. He was retired from the United States Air Force.  Preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Joyce Akins and sister, Sharron Jewell.  He is survived by his wife, Dianne Akins;...

Mar 28, 2019

Joyce Ann Cross, age 51 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Brown Cross; sister, Debbie Brown; uncle Curtis Watts; aunts, Martha Brown, Betty Shubert and Thelma Hoskins. She is survived by her father, Luther “Fuzz” Cross; sister, Sandra Jean Cross Walker and husband, Robert; nephew and niece, Geoffrie and Jaqulina...

Mar 26, 2019

There are no services planned at this time.

Mar 22, 2019

Roy L. Coffman age 77, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Loudon, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home. He was an avid fisherman, and friend to many. He loved to drive his favorite hot rod around town. He was the foundation and inspiration to his wife and children. He will...

Mar 21, 2019

Patricia “Trish” Rucker Bradshaw, age 65 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. Trish was a member of Stockton Valley Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Bradshaw; parents, Sam and Bessie Kate Rucker.

Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by her son, Jonathan Bradshaw and girlfriend Leslie Dyer; step- son Dale...

Mar 21, 2019

Gwyn “Wendy” Vinson Silvey, age 72 of Loudon, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 surrounded by her children.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Eva Vinson; Son, David Silvey; Granddaughter, Madalyn Wilson.

She is survived by children, Sondai Russell and husband John, Jeff Silvey and wife Jennifer Silvey, Lena Rolen and...

Mar 13, 2019

Helen Marie Mehaffey Maynard, age 83 of Madisonville, formerly of Loudon, passed away at Madisonville Health and Rehab.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Irene Vineyard Mehaffey; brothers, Jack and Johnny Mehaffey; husband of 57 years, Donald Hugh Maynard; son, Joe Edward Maynard and...

Mar 11, 2019

James L. Bunch, age 69 of Dalton GA,formerly of Loudon, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 with his wife of 48 years by his side.  James loved to hang out at his shop.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Bunch; daughters, Robin Bunch and Cindy Quarles (Jesse); grandchildren, Mandy Colter (Anthony), Christian Hope, Ryan Quarles (Courtney) and...

Mar 9, 2019

Bobby Blair Hembree, age 82, of Loudon, departed from this world Saturday, March 09, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1936 in Loudon, TN and was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Reece Hembree of Loudon; son, Bobby “Boo” Hembree, of Loudon;...