Loudon, TN Obituaries

Patricia Ratledge

Aug 28, 2017

Patricia Faye Key Ratledge, 70 of Englewood, departed this life to the golden streets of Heaven on August 28, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith and made a friend everywhere she went. Patricia was loved by so many. She was preceded in death by parents, Uils (Booley) Key and Margaret Burline Key; brother, James Dewey Key; and four grandchildren....

Billy Gentry

Aug 22, 2017

Billy Charles Gentry, age 80, of Vonore, passed away August 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Maude Gentry, one brother and three sisters. Survived by his wife, Betty Arden Gentry; daughter, Tammy and John Clark; grandson, Michael Clark; four great grandchildren; brothers, Brunner Gentry and Butch Gentry. Funeral service will be 7pm Thursday at...

Betty McAllister

Aug 20, 2017

Betty J. McAllister, 84, of Loudon, passed away August 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lewis, and a sister, Louise "Sug". She was a member of Riverview Baptist church. She owned and operated Lewis' Grocery Store from 1967-2000. Survivors include her son, Eddie McAllister; her daugher, Debbie McAllister; her cousin, Tabby Cosner; and loyal...

Peggy Casteel

Aug 18, 2017

Peggy Faye Casteel, age 71, of Clermont, FL, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. She was predeceased by parents, Charles and Bessie (Earls) Hodge. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie Casteel and Christine Harman of Sarasota FL, Darren and Jessica Casteel of Clermont FL; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Nelson Quinones of Loganville, GA; grandchildren, whom she loved a bushel,...

Chester Watts

Aug 12, 2017

Chester Weinfred "Floss" Watts, born November 20, 1923, departed this life August 12, 2017. He was a member and active deacon of Corinth Baptist Church. He was also a World War II Veteran, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked as a mail carrier, served as a school board member and was a Loudon Funeral Home employee for...

Loney Thompson

Aug 11, 2017

Loney Ellen Thompson, age 83, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away August 11, 2017. She was born July 22, 1934. She was a wonderful mother and loving wife for 67 years. She was an avid homemaker and a great cook. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Addie Huskey; brothers, Fred, Melvin, Beecher, Troy and Roy Huskey; sisters,...

James Bennett

Aug 10, 2017

James E. Bennett, 92, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during WWII. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was a wonderful father and a Great Dad. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Maude Bennett; granddaughter, Janelle Nance, and two...

Gladys Henderson

Aug 4, 2017

Gladys Henderson 83, of Loudon passed away Friday evening at Kindred Loudon Health Care. Gladys is preceded in death by; husband, Thomas Henderson, parents, Tom and Janie (Ammons) Martin, son, Johnny Smith, brothers, Tom and Jim Martin Survivors, Daughter‘s, Vivian and husband Gary Branam, Carol Ann Smith of Loudon son's Allen Crawley of Alabama, Randy Crawley of Lenoir City, grandson,...

Jack Shope

Aug 1, 2017

Jack Shope, age 85 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his home. Jack was a Christian and attended Corinth Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was retired from Viskase Corp and a Korean War veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his son, Ernie; parents, Fred and...

Mary Mckee

Jul 30, 2017

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" McKee age 83, of Philadelphia, passed away July 30, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Stella Wiseman, two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years "Nip" McKee; daughter, Brenda and husband Bill Gentry; sons, Kenneth and wife Cathy McKee , Mike and wife Jackie McKee,...

Rita Clark

Jul 24, 2017

Rita Leach Clark, of Philadelphia, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Suttles Leach; and brother, Johnny Wayne Leach. Rita is survived by her husband, Wayne Clark; sons, Brent and Derick Hill; her father, Johnny Leach; and four grandchildren. Memorial service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Loudon...

Barbara Griffith

Jul 16, 2017

Barbara Ann Griffith, age 70 of Loudon, passed away Sunday evening, July 16, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Chanley and Zola Dixon; brother, Hubert Rolen, Sr.; and husband, Jack M. Griffith, Sr. Survived by daughter Sheila Newcomb and husband, Robert; sons, Jack Griffith, Jr. and wife, Shea and Steven Griffith and wife, Tracey; five grandchildren and one great grandchild;...

Evelyn Akin

Jul 14, 2017

Evelyn Johnson Akin, of Loudon, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at her home. Preceded in death by husband of 71 years, Sherman T. Akin, Sr.; children, Sherman Akin, Jr., Deborah Bonner, Susan Akin, and Gary Akin. Survived by children, Robert Akin , of Johnson City and Sharon Dotson, of Loudon; 13 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. No services are...

Estes Harris

Jul 13, 2017

Estes C. Harris, 62, of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was employed by Monterey Mushroom for 40 years. Preceded in death by his father, Cleve C. Harris. Survived by his daughter, Pamela and Christopher Nicely; grandchildren, Bryson Davis and Brayden Nicely; mother, Laura Harris; brother, Arnold and Brenda Harris; sister, Alice and Jimmy Yates; and several nieces,...

Donna McKee

Jul 10, 2017

Donna K. McKee, 67 of Loudon, died July 10, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle against cancer. Donna was born February 19, 1950. She was retired from Maremont. Preceded in death by parents, Fred (Bus) and Georgia Snyder; brothers, Bobby Joe, Benny Ray and Sidney Allen Snyder; and granddaughter, Caitlyn Akins. She is survived by loving...

Thomas Brown

Jul 8, 2017

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David Potter

Jul 5, 2017

David Eugene Potter, age 66, of Sweetwater, passed away July 5, 2017, surrounded by friends and family. He was a member of Community Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Clarence and Mildred Francis Potter. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Levarn Potter; sons and daughters-in-law, Kaleb Potter, of Sweetwater, Steven and Ami Potter, of...

Jonathan Clark

Jul 2, 2017

Jonathan Wayne Clark, 29, of Maryville, passed away July 2, 2017. Preceded in death by grandparents, David and Joyce Hawk. Survivors; mother, Lisa and David Currier; father, Randy Clark; grandmother, Lucy Clark; aunts, Sandra Milsaps and Lora Clark; uncles, Dwayne, Norman, and Michael Hawk, and Terry Clark; and several cousins. Family and friends will meet 1:00 pm Monday at Watson...

Phillip Mason

Jul 1, 2017

Phillip Michael "Mike" Mason joined his heavenly father on July 1st in Sweetwater, TN at the age of 48. Mike was a loving devoted husband, father, poppy, and friend of many. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, Tennessee Football, coaching through the years, and some good music. Preceded in death by grandparents Martin and Ethel Mason, and Bud and...

Johnny Ramsey

Jul 1, 2017

Johnny Dan Ramsey, 69, of Loudon County passed away Saturday July 1, 2017 at home. Johnny is preceded in death by parents, John H. and Willie (Clemmer) Ramsey and brother, Carl Eugene Ramsey. Survivors, brothers, James A. Ramsey , William H. Ramsey, Quentin Ramsey and Coy Ramsey all of Loudon. Several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at...