Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee
Martha Joyce Fair
Apr 22, 2026
Martha Joyce Fair was born on May 7, 1946, to Floyd and Ruby Jewell Timmerman. The eldest daughter of four children (Larry, Martha, Jerry, and Karyn), Martha was raised to know and serve the Lord. This was a cornerstone that would shape every season of her life.
In 1963 Martha graduated from high school and set out across the country to...
Darren Lee Thomas
Apr 16, 2026
Darren Lee Thomas, age 57, of Tellico Plains, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mary Ann Thomas; and brother, Michael Thomas.
Darren was a lifelong resident of Tellico Plains, TN. He loved the Lord and his family dearly. He enjoyed the outdoor life from camping, hunting to fishing, embracing nature whenever...
Leland Ray Irons
Apr 15, 2026
Leland Ray Irons, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dotsy Irons.
Leland was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was known for his great sense of humor and telling the best jokes. With a heart full of love and compassion, he was always first to lend a hand....
Ruth Phillips White
Apr 6, 2026
Ruth Phillips White, age 81, of Tellico Plains was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on Monday, April 6, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. White; parents, Harold and Roxie Phillips; daughter-in-law, Violet Holder White; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Carolyn Phillips, and Steve and Charlotte Phillips; niece and nephews, Ginger Phillips, Scott Phillips, and...
John Junior Norwood
Mar 23, 2026
John Junior Norwood, age 78, of Reliance, TN was reunited with his loving wife in their heavenly home on Monday, March 23, 2026 while surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gail Martin Norwood, parents, Rev. John and Annie Norwood; brothers, Vandis, Paris, and Woodrow Norwood; sisters, Imogene Cantrell and infant sister Gladys; niece,...
David Collier
Mar 22, 2026
David Collier age, 74 of Vonore, TN passed away at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026 with his loving wife by his side.
He is preceded in death by his previous wife, Lea Collier.
A verse from the Bible that became very important to David in his life was Isaiah 66:22-23.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa Collier; sons, Chad Collier...
William Darriel Gardner
Mar 14, 2026
William Darriel Gardner, age 72 of Tellico Plains went to his Heavenly home, while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his father, William “Herbie” Gardner, Sr. and mother, Juanita Phillips Frye; father in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Henry and Lena Harrison; sister, Aneita Gardner; brother, “Little Herbie” Gardner Jr.; nephews, Travis Bryson...
Dona Rae Van Asdale
Mar 5, 2026
Dona Rae Van Asdale, Folk Artist Who Lived a Life of Imagination, Dies at 86
Dona Rae Van Asdale, a prolific folk artist, potter, writer, and storyteller whose imaginative life spanned decades of creative work and unconventional living, died on March 4, 2026, just shy of her 87th birthday.
Born March 15, 1939, in Salamanca, New York, she experienced a complicated early...
Ruth Lucille Crane
Mar 5, 2026
Ruth Lucille Crane, age 94, of Tellico Plains, formally of Monticello, IN and Fort Myers, FL passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest (Ernie) Crane; son, David Crane; granddaughter, Amy Crane; sister and brother-in-law Doris and Jack Meents; and parents, Miney and Ethel Rieken.
Ruth was described by her family and friends as being...
Scotty Rodney Miller
Feb 21, 2026
Scotty Rodney Miller, age 55, of Tellico Plains passed away unexpectedly on, Saturday February 21, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his father, Russell Miller; grandparents, Roy and Irene Lance, and Edward and Gladith Miller.
Scotty was a lifelong resident of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, who loved fishing on the river and enjoying being out in the fresh air.
He is survived by...
Marjorie Alice Morris
Feb 12, 2026
Marjorie Morris, aged 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born on June 10, 1951, to the late William and Ethel (Minns) Padgett. Marjorie's life was a testament to the love and joy she shared with those around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel (Minns) Padgett; grandson, Kevin Stinnett; great-grandchildren, Zachary...
Sonny Wayne Cathey
Feb 9, 2026
Sonny Wayne Cathey, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Burmel and Dwayne Cathey.
He was a deacon at Coker Creek Independent Baptist Church and a pillar of the community. Sonny worked alongside his family in running a sewing business for many years. He loved to travel and...
Shane Keith Fritts
Jan 30, 2026
Shane Keith Fritts, age 41, of Englewood left those he loved the most on Friday, January 30, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Eula Mae Fritts and Rex and Virginia Baker.
Shane had a heart of gold and a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. He had a gift for making people laugh and lifting spirits wherever he went....
William Jack Newman
Jan 13, 2026
Obituary
William “Jack” Newman, age 88, of Tellico Plains passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Newman McCamey; parents, Vall and Veanie Newman; sisters, Jamila Jane Newman Burgess and Janice A. Newman Young; and brother, James “Jim” Newman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norman and Freda Burger.
Jack was...
Tammy Walker
Jan 1, 2026
Tammy Walker, age 63, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pryor and Vina Best; brother, Terry Best; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Emerson and Beulah Walker.
She is survived by her husband, Reed Walker; son, Adam Walker; brother, Jimmy Best; brothers-in-law, Frankie and Alfred Walker; sisters-in-law,...
Creed Edisson Shell
Dec 22, 2025
Creed Edisson Shell, age 76, of Coker Creek, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, Monday, December 22, 2025.
Creed is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Rhoda Shell; daughter, Teresa Shell; brother, Gary Shell; half-brother, Shane Shell; nephews, Jeffrey Shell, and Mark Shell; niece, Jenny Shell.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
David Lee Witt
Dec 21, 2025
Obituary
David Lee Witt, a firm believer in Christ, age 65, a native of Florida, a resident of Athens, and formerly of Coker Creek, TN went home to be with Jesus, Friday, December 21, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his companion, Lora Orr; father, Myles Witt; grandparents, Charlie and Ray Sutton, and Ed and Myrtle Witt; childhood best friend, Gabriel...
Sonya Holt
Dec 21, 2025
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Sonya Holt, age 57, of Tellico Plains, gained her angel wings Sunday, December 21, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arlice Boring; Howard and Madell Bunch, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert (Bob) and Jena Stamey Holt, Sr.; and son, James Holt.
Sonya was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Tellico Plains High...
Hugo Josef Hans Schielke
Dec 13, 2025
Hugo Josef Hans Schielke, age 87, of Monroe County, TN, formerly of Boca Raton, FL, and Rockville, MD, passed away quietly at his home in the Ballplay Community on Saturday, December 13, 2025 after being under hospice care since January, 2025.
He was born in Wehrden, Germany on March 4, 1938. As a child during World War II, his family fled...
Wilma Roberts
Nov 25, 2025
Wilma Roberts, age 83, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, JC Roberts; children, Wilvon Kennedy, Sherry Kennedy Queen, Joyce McKelvey, Brenda Kennedy, Randy Kennedy; brothers, Lonnie Hatmaker, Charles Hatmaker, and Billy Hatmaker
Wilma spent her life with a generous and giving heart, always willing...
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