Loudon, TN Obituaries

Helen Maynard

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...

James Bunch

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...

Bobby Hembree

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;...

Brenda Watson

Mar 7, 2019

Brenda Gail Watson, age 69 of Sweetwater, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Watson; and parents, Paul and Mildred White. She is survived by her daughter,  Cheryl Young;  sons, Joe Lynn and wife, April and Chris Watson and wife, Jessica; grandchildren, Caleb Young (Bobbijo), Matt Young, Brodi Lynn...

Michael Maples

Mar 5, 2019

Michael M. Maples, age 66, aka Smoky Mountain Jedi, passed away March 5, 2019 after a brief battle with brain cancer.  He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Maples; brother, Mickey Maples and half-brother, David Maples.  He is survived by his mother, Zula Ann Cantrell Maples; brothers, Paul Maples and Carolyn and Mark Maples; half-sister, Elizabeth Potter;...

Michael Burgin

Mar 4, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Larry Goodman

Mar 3, 2019

Larry Anderson Goodman, age 76 of Loudon, formerly of Riverdale, GA, passed away Sunday March 3, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. Larry loved all sports and coached girls softball in Georgia for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Goodman and Stella Goodman Rider; brother, Dale Goodman; and sister, Vivian Goodman Cobb.  He is...

Frank Mitchell Jr.

Feb 21, 2019

Frank R. Mitchell Jr., age 60 of Greenback, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. Frank was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and a computer enthusiast.

Mr. Mitchell is preceded in death by his parents Franklin Mitchell Sr. and Ada Ramsey Mitchell; sisters Nancy Ann Mitchell, Phyllis Mitchell, and Bernice M. Earls

He is survived by...

Marion Anderson

Feb 12, 2019

We sadly announce the passing of Marion Anderson, most recently a resident of Loudon, TN, on February 12, 2019.  Marion was born in Clydebank Scotland on June 25, 1935 and resided with her parents Duncan and Joan Bowman during her formative years, becoming a teacher in the Scottish school system.  She immigrated to the United States in the mid...

Ray Wear

Feb 7, 2019

Ray Wear, age 90, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. Preceded in death by his son, Danny Ray Wear; parents, Will and Orpha Wear; siblings, Jimmy, J.B. and Bob Wear, and June Evans.  He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mason Wear; son, Tim Wear; grandchildren, Nicholas and Christin Anne Wear; great grandchildren, J.R. and Alyssa...

Lillian Taylor

Feb 3, 2019

Lillian Taylor, 87 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.  She was a loving Mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved flowers, gardening and Peyton Manning. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Alf Taylor; parents, Charlie and Ollie Wallace and several brothers and sisters.  Survivors include her son, Richard Taylor and wife, Linda; granddaughter, Nicole...

Alice Freeman

Feb 3, 2019

Alice E. Freeman, age 67 of Greenback, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. Alice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Esther Mier; by a brother, Charles Mier and a sister, Charlene Harris.

Mrs. Freeman is survived by her husband Thomas Freeman; by her children, Charlene Davis and husband Junior,...

Lois Emory

Feb 1, 2019

Lois Karen (Ledford) Emory passed from this world on February 1, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior.  She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Lois (Mamaw) is survived by Robert Emory (Pop-Pop) her husband of 48 years and her boyfriend for the last 50 years and who will remain so forevermore.  Other...

Herbert Simpson

Feb 1, 2019

Rev. Herbert E. Simpson, age 90 of Loudon passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Rev. Simpson retired from the U.S. Army, and Maremont, where he worked as a machine operator. He was a member of Valley View Free Will Baptist Church.

Herbert is preceded in death by his previous wife, Barbara Wagner Simpson; by his parents, Bowman and Mary Simpson; by brothers,...

Dennis Hicks

Feb 1, 2019

Pastor Dennis R. Hicks, age 77, passed away February 1st, 2019. He was born August 25th, 1941. At age 11 Dennis accepted the Lord as his savior. He was a carpenter by trade but accepted his call to preach in April 1971. He pastored Watson Chapel 1974-1977. He moved his family to Pine Island, FL in 1978 to start...

Sandra Rudy

Jan 22, 2019

There are no services planned at this time.

Linda "Jerry" Bishop

Jan 22, 2019

Linda “Jerry” Bishop, age 70, of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.  Jerry loved her dogs! She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alma Mainor; brother, Danny “Cokie” Mainor; great aunt and uncle, Gus and Bernice Bivens; two nephews, Scottie and Jimmy Mainor; and cousins, Jeff Lambert and Brenda Lambert.  She is survived by her...

Doyle Riggs

Jan 21, 2019

Doyle Kenneth Riggs, age 92 of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.  He was a truck driver for ABF and retired after four million safe driving miles.  He was a woodworker, gardener and he flipped houses.  He was a member of O.K. Houck Masonic Lodge in Memphis for over 50 years.  He was preceded in death by son,...

Sonia Russell

Jan 11, 2019

Visitation: Monday, January 14th, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Loudon Funeral Home Address: 2048 Mulberry St. Loudon, TN 37774

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Mary Annis McJunkins Corbitt

Jan 10, 2019

Mary Annis Bright McJunkins Corbitt, born August 21, 1937 in Loudon, TN passed away on January 10, 2019 at the age of 81. She was a longtime resident of Aurora, IL and worked for many years for AT&T in Montgomery, IL. She lived in both Loudon, TN and Vero Beach, FL post retirement. Mary is survived by two daughters,...