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...

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,...

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...

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...

Dec 21, 2025

OBITUARY FUNERAL

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...

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...

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...

Nov 22, 2025

Julia Rose Jones, age 45, of Tellico Plains, passed away, Saturday, November 22, 2025 with her loving husband by her side.

She is preceded in death by her brothers, Andrew Hoffman and Luke Hoffman; nephew, Jack Hoffman.

Julia was born March 21, 1980 and is the daughter of Gary and Karen Hoffman of Spencer, Nebraska. Upon graduation from Spencer-Naper High School, Julia...

Nov 14, 2025

Joseph “Joe Dean” Graves, age 83, of Tellico Plains, TN met his Savior, Friday, November 14, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Zona Graves; brothers, Bud Graves, and Bill Graves; grandparents, Willie B. and Nancy Eller Queen.

He served in the U.S. Army as an Armored Intel Specialist with Troop B, Third Recon...

Nov 5, 2025

Brenda Gean Miller, 72, of Tellico Plains, walked right into the garden of Heaven, Wednesday, November 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Mutt” Miller; parents, Elmer and Lois Millsaps Kirkland, sister and brothers-in-law, Gladith and Alvin Debety, and Eddie Hawthorne.

Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She filled her...

Oct 31, 2025

John Alexander Gunter, Jr. age 80, a resident of Tellico Plains, Tennessee and a native of Hope Mills, North Carolina, won the battle and claimed the victory on Friday, October 31, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Alexander, Sr. and Bessie Kate Gunter; son, John Robert Gunter; and brother, Charles Gunter.

John was admired by his family and...

Oct 7, 2025

Mary Anne Chambers Barnes, age 69, of Tellico Plains, passed away, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Faye Chambers.

Mary Anne was a woman of many talents with a passion for working in her flower beds, quilting, and traveling. She was very creative, always had an adventurous side and...

Oct 3, 2025

Donald Raymond West, 92, of Tellico Plains, TN went home to his Lord and Savior, Friday, October 3, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Tina West, grandsons, Jeremy Richard Hamilton and William Lucas West, great-great-grandson, Colter Guy Hamilton; and brothers and sisters.

Donald found happiness in the simple things in life. Bluegrass music, wagon rides with the...

Sep 30, 2025

Toney Newton (Lightnin) Lynn, age 77 of Tellico Plains, went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Lucille and Onley Lynn; brothers, Clifford Lynn and Wayne Lynn; grandson, Jake Lynn; great-grandsons, Ryker and Easton Rose.

Lightnin was a long-time sawyer at Lynn Lumber and the owner of Lynn...

Sep 27, 2025

Annie Snider, age 95, of Tellico Plains, gained her angel wings on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Annie was a member of Towee Baptist Church in Polk County, TN. She lived her life for the Lord, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was a talented seamstress, who could craft, crochet, garden, or cook anything she put her mind to....

Sep 8, 2025

Lillian Loretta Beaty Tate Shaw, age 85, of Maryville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2025. She was born to Robert (Bob) & Lola Colvin Beaty, on November 1, 1939, in her family home in the beautiful mountains of Tellico Plains, TN.

Loretta was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev....

Sep 7, 2025

Funeral Services for Robbie Peals Boring, 92, who entered into rest will be conducted this Friday morning at 11 o’clock from Matlock Baptist Church, Dr. Mark Riser and Joshua Boring officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Boring was born March...

Sep 5, 2025

Jeffrey Dale (Bosco) Millsaps, age 52, of Tellico Plains, was taken from this world too soon, on September 5, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Mary Millsaps; grandparents, Skiver and Hollis Millsaps, and Hobert and Lola Rose

Bosco was a well-known concrete finisher in Monroe County. He was known for...

Sep 3, 2025

Madell Edwards Bunch, age 87, of Tellico Plains, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Arlice Boring; second husband, James Howard Bunch, parents, Jim and Pearl Edwards; grandson, James Holt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley (Mildred) Edwards, Roy Lee (Emma Lou) Edwards, Dale (Willa Dean) Edwards, Clifford...

Aug 4, 2025

Samuel Preston Stamey, age 64, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 4, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Effie Marie Stamey; brothers, Charlie Stamey, and Davis “Bunny” Stamey; sister, Jena Marie Holt.

Sam was a very respected person in Tellico Plains and the surrounding areas....