Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee
Charles Eugene "Bud" Hayes Sr.
Oct 26, 2026
Charles Eugene “Bud” Hayes Sr., age 87, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away peacefully Monday, October 26, 2026, at Blount Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Frances Hayes, infant brother, Robert Hayes and sister, Peggy Miler.
Bud was a man of strong faith and hard work. He was a...
William Eugene "Gene" Wiseman
Oct 20, 2026
William "Gene" Eugene Wiseman, age 76, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Beth Wiseman; granddaughter, Darrah Wiseman; parents, Welcome and Eva Wiseman; siblings, Robert, Lorene, and Howard.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Melissa Wiseman; granddaughter, Malerie Wiseman; siblings, Wilma, Larry, and Danny; and several...
Paul Edward Miller
Oct 16, 2026
Paul Edward Miller, age 85, of Sweetwater, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, October 16, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Leota and John Albert Miller; and three brothers, Charlie Ray, Richard, and Jlloyd Miller.
Paul was a member of Tellico Avenue Baptist Church in Athens, TN where he served as a deacon for many...
Esta Jeanine Taylor Miller
Oct 14, 2026
Esta Jeanine Taylor Miller, age 41, of Tellico Plains left this world too soon on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Rosalee Miller; mother, Cheryl Fouts Taylor; grandma, Jean Fouts; and uncle, Steve Fouts.
Esta was a loving wife, devoted mother, and a beautiful soul who brought joy and happiness to those around her. She...
Rusty Keith Duckett
Oct 10, 2026
Rusty Keith Duckett, age 63, of Tellico Plains was reunited with his loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, October 10, 2026 after battling cancer for 3 long years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rust Duckett and Nola Duckett Tallent; brother, Dwayne Duckett; great-niece, Elora Haun; grandparents, Ethel and Worth Duckett and Pauline and Woodrow Butler.
Rusty was a member...
Denzil L. Moore
Oct 9, 2026
Denzil L Moore, age 70, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at UT Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond C. Moore and Icey M. Larch Moore; two brothers and five sisters.
Denzil dedicated thirty years of his life to demolition construction in Steubenville, Ohio. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Billy Ray Sutton
Sep 25, 2026
Billy R. Sutton, age 73, of Madisonville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lorrie Sutton; mother and father, Joyce and Charles Sutton; sister, Vicki Sutton Vaughn; mother-in-law, Juanita Moore, brother-in-law, Mike Moore; and grandchild, Baby Anderson.
Bill was known for...
Gregory Scott Colvin
Sep 21, 2026
Gregory Scott Colvin, 69, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away unexpectedly, Monday, September 21, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Colvin; father, Beecher Colvin; mother and step-father, Beulah and Glen Giles; and grand-daughter, Madison Olivia Teague.
Greg was a deacon of Miller's Chapel Baptist Church for 44 years. He worked many years at Fort Loudon Electrical Company as...
Jesse David West
Sep 5, 2026
Jesse David West, 49, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Tennova Hospital in Knoxville, surrounded by many loving family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Maurice and Dorothy “Tootsie” West; maternal grandfather, Billy J. “Heavy” Raby; uncle, Gabriel “Gabe” West.
Jesse was a graduate of Tellico Plains High School. He...
“Lynyrd” Ernest Lynn English
Aug 26, 2026
“Lynyrd” Ernest Lynn English, age 35, of Tellico Plains left this world too soon on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his Momma Paulie, Nephew “Emmy Rae”, Mamaw Billie, Mamaw Jean, and Papaw Charlie.
Lynard was always working with his hands and had a competitive side a mile long. His children were his pride and joy; he loved...
Daniel Walter Pacosz
Aug 24, 2026
Daniel Walter Pacosz, age 39, of Tellico Plains, TN was called home, Monday, August 24, 2026 at his residence.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lesa Shaw; father, Richard Pacosz; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Daniel was currently working for Tactical Kinetics as a team leader in Knoxville TN. He was a machinist for 20 years making parts for General...
Mazzie MaryAnn Dalton
Aug 16, 2026
Mazzie MaryAnn Dalton, age 84, of Coker Creek, TN went to her heavenly home, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Tommy and Richard Dalton; significant other, Donald Taylor; parents, Lawrence and Lucinda Dalton; grandson, Tyler Plemons; four sisters and two brothers.
Mazzie enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, spending her days tending to her garden, admiring...
Ronnie Shane Walker
Aug 15, 2026
Ronnie Shane Walker, age 73, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away on Friday, August 15, 2026 at UT Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lodema Akins; and father, Woodrow Walker.
Ronnie was an avid UT Vols fan and enjoyed spending his free time fishing on the river.
He is survived by his son, Jesse Walker; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer...
John Larry Scoggins
Aug 10, 2026
John Larry Scoggins, age 76, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on September 13, 1949 to Euclid Scoggins and Lorene Triplett Scoggins. He was a 1968 graduate of McMinn Central High School.
John met the love of his life, Linda Irons, on November 16, 1967....
Albert "Tiger" Ivens Jr.
Aug 7, 2026
Albert “Tiger” Ivens Jr., age 63, of Vonore, TN left too soon on Friday, August 7, 2026 with his loving family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his Pop, Albert “Al” Ivens Sr.; grandparents, Ike and Margaret Allen, Merle Coleman and Wright Ivens.
Albert owned and operated Ivens Transportation for many years, taking great pride in his work and...
Poke Byers
Aug 4, 2026
Poke Byers, age 73 a native of Guymon, OK and a resident of Tellico Plains for over 50 years, left behind his remaining earthly family to be reunited with his Lord and family members in Heaven on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Eddie Jr....
Deborah Lynn McLemore
Aug 1, 2026
Deborah McLemore, age 62, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Crandall McLemore; brother, Jerry McLemore; sister, Donna Lowe; father, Buddy McLemore; “Aunt Sally” McLemore; grandparents, Gladys and Guy Crandall, Roxie and Odd Riley McLemore; precious fur babies, Abby, Summitt, Jersey, Catch, Sydney, Parker, Angel, and...
Donald "Don" Amos Lee
Jul 23, 2026
Donald “Don” Amos Lee peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on July 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing he is finally healed, free from pain, and rejoicing in the presence of his Savior.
Don was born on June 3, 1964. Throughout his life, he was known for his strength,...
James Clyde "J.C." Valentine
Jul 13, 2026
James Clyde “J.C.” Valentine Jr., age 82, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at Morning View Transitional Care.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Clyde and Fannie Ethyl Valentine; daughter, Amy Denise Valentine; brother, Don Edward Valentine; sister-in-law, Linda Valentine; brother-in-law, Larry Taylor.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Marie Valentine; son and...
Bobby Sylvester Jr.
Jul 10, 2026
Bobby Sylvester Jr., age 67, of Tellico Plains, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.
He is survived by his mother, Frances Holland; father, Bobby Sylvester Sr.; sisters, Nancy Tucker and Kimberly P. Freeman; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friend, B.J. Wall.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at...
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