Loudon, TN Obituaries

May 10, 2015

Born on January 21, 1928, Darrel R. Gwinn, of Madisonville, walked through the gates of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 87. He was a dedicated pastor for many years; a loving husband to his wife, Geraldine M. Gwinn for 66 years; a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather; and a friend...

May 10, 2015

Hazel J. "June Bug" Alexander, 89 of Maryville passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Asbury Place. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Maryville and was retired from Lowes Drug Store. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Alexander; grandson, Jason W. Maness; parents, Benny and May Smith Cannon; brother, Tyrus Cannon; sisters, Dorothy Bettis, Athela Lane and...

May 9, 2015

Geneva S. Bostic of Loudon, left this world Saturday, May 9, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Jessie (Robinson) Bostic; three sisters, one brother. Survived by one sister, two brothers, five nieces and four nephews. Funeral service 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service Wednesday, 10:00AM at Steekee Cemetery. Family will receive friends, Tuesday, 5 -...

May 8, 2015

Mary Cathrine (Stephens) Wood 84 of Loudon passed away Friday May 8, 2015. Mary is preceded in death by husband, George C. Wood; parents, James and Ruth (Mincey) Stephens; brothers, Cecil and Bill Stephens; sister, Ruth "Sug" Tate. Survivors: daughters, Kim Wood of Loudon, Stacy and Allen Holt of Sweetwater, son, Gary and Darlene Wood of Lenoir City; 5 grandchildren,...

May 7, 2015

Mary Louise Purdy Milsaps, age 75 of Knoxville, formerly of Loudon, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She is a graduate of Loudon High School, Class of 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucile (Fields) Purdy. Survivors include her husband, Ernest (Ernie) W. Milsaps; children, Dr. Michael Watkins and wife, Dr. Jody Graham, Jeff Watkins...

May 5, 2015

Helen (Hanky) Clinton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, She was a member of First Baptist Church of Philadelphia and was a devoted Christian, wife and mother. She was 84 years old. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Jonah and Bertha (Davis) Jaynes; brothers, Cecil "Cy", Kenneth and Edsil "Dooley" Jaynes; and sister, Gladys...

May 4, 2015

Joyce Irene Shirk Blankenship, age 79 of Madisonville, passed away Monday morning, May 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, Cabe Blankenship; life companion, Bobby Fry; parents, Bruce and Lucille Starritt Shirk; sister, Azalene Shirk Leatherwood and brother, Clifford Shirk. Survived by son, Johnny Blankenship and wife, Della; daughter, Carmen McMahan and husband, Carl; daughter, Karen Black; grandsons,...

May 2, 2015

Michael C. Hickman 63, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2015 at Park West Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, John Hickman Jr. and Margaret Louise Thornburg. Survivors, daughters, Rebecca Ann Hickman and Elizabeth Charlotte Welch, sister, Lou Ann Redd and brother, John Robert Hickman, two grandsons . Michael will be returned to South Carolina for Interment. Loudon Funeral...

Apr 30, 2015

Elsie Bernice Ward Breeden, age 84 of Vonore, received her wings on April 30, 2015. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was employed at Lakeshore Mental Health for 37 years. Elsie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was always there for her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Robert Breeden; parents, Joseph...

Apr 30, 2015

Shirley Brewster, age 71 of Loudon, passed away Thursday evening at her home. She attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was a compassionate foster parent with Omni Vision for many years. Preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Ed and Lavonda Crawley; twin daughters, Angela and Sandra Parsons; brother, Wayman Crawley. Shirley is survived by her husband, Ray Brewster; sons, Rusty...

Apr 29, 2015

Visitation Details

Monday, May 4th, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Loudon Funeral Home

Service Details

Monday, May 4th, 2015 7:00pm, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel

Interment Details

Sweetwater Memorial Park

Apr 16, 2015

James Coleman "J" Woody, of Loudon, TN, born 2/22/22, age 93 passed away Thursday morning after a short illness. J and his brother George worked as Woody Brothers Construction, building and remodeling houses and schools in the area. He later retired as maintenance supervisor at Peach Tree Road Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. He attended New Macedonia Baptist Church when...

Apr 14, 2015

Jonathan E. Bivens, age 34 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a graduate of Loudon High School, Class of 2000 and an employee of Food City and Bivens Body Shop. Preceded in death by mother, Susie Lee Bivens. Survivors: father, Bob Bivens and stepmother, Fran of Loudon; several Aunts and Uncles. Funeral...

Apr 12, 2015

Donna M. Knight Cloyd, 81, of Loudon passed away Sunday Morning April 12, 2015 at Kindred Health Care Loudon. Donna is preceded in death by parents, John M. And Lucy (Anderson) Knight, husband, Wally Cloyd and daughter, Penny Russell. Survivors, grandson, Tanner Gibson, granddaughter, Kendall Russell all of Loudon sister, Cherry Lewis of Stillman Valley, Ill. Funeral service 7 P.M....

Apr 9, 2015

James R. Henderson of Loudon, passed away April 9, 2015. He is preceded in death by parents, Carl and Lois Harvey Henderson; brothers, Frank, Tom and Jack Henderson; sisters, Anna Rhea, Betty Lorine and Alice Henderson Shaw. Survived by sisters, Marie Ball and Mary Carr, of Loudon. James lived out his life with his nephew and his family, Gene and...

Apr 8, 2015

Freddy L. Watson, age 68 of Sweetwater, passed away Wednesday in Nashville. He was a member and former choir director at Shelton Grove Baptist Church. He was retired from Maremont. Preceded in death by parents, Mack and Mamie Green Watson; brothers, Francis, Verlon, Bernard and Raymond Watson. He is survived by wife, Brenda White Watson; children, Lisa Watson of McMinn...

Apr 6, 2015

Bright, Annette Lane, age 75, of Loudon, passed away Monday afternoon April 6, 2015 at Parkwest Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Harvey Bright; parents Mr. and Mrs. William and Annie Lane; two sisters and five brothers. She is survived by sons Greg Bright and Shane Bright; granddaughters Ansleigh Bright and Kayla Nanni, all...

Apr 6, 2015

Brynlee Grace McNally received her angel wings Monday morning, April 6. She is survived by her mother, Navarrone Alvarado and father, Darrell McNally. Also survived by grandmothers, Shena Morales and Sharon Silvey, all of Loudon. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 7:00pm at Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Chris Farmer officiating. Graveside service 10:00 am, Thursday, at Riverview Cemetery. Family...

Apr 2, 2015

Charles F. Barboza, 93, passed away peacefully at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville on April 2, 2015. A loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his sons, Charles Barboza Jr. and Richard Barboza; daughters, Pauline Atteberry Gagne, Cynthia Kinard, Judith Parks and Kathleen Brum; ten grandchildren, David and Steven Atteberry, Rhonda Barboza, Derrick Barboza, Michael Bennett, Christine Bennett,...

Apr 2, 2015

John Estal "Red" Stallcup, 78, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2015. Estal was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church. He was retired from Loudon Fire Department with 23 years of service. He loved to fish and play bluegrass music and He could always be found in his garage working on some type of wood project....