Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Ina Hunt Brannon

Ina Hunt Brannon

Jun 11, 2022

Ina Hunt Brannon, age 81, of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 11, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Margie (Walker) and Bill Taylor; stepfather, Ross Walker; late husband, Roy Victor Hunt; son, Gerald Lynn Hunt; brother, Claude Taylor; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Leonard Massie; son-in-law, Fred...

Mel A. Haines

Mel A. Haines

Jun 5, 2022

Mel A. Haines, age 84, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 5, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Celeste Haines; brother, John Haines.

Mel was a longtime member of the Canon City Co Jaycees and he also was a volunteer Firefighter. He was...

Carl Sutton

Carl Sutton

May 4, 2022

Carl Sutton, age 73, of Athens passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Sutton; one brother; two sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Bernice Fennell (Cheryl Dills); sons, Dewayne Sutton (Alice McDowell), Cody Sutton; grandchildren, Danielle Fennell, Bryson Fennell, Whitney Sutton, Kayla Sutton and Lily; and...

Caleb James Walker

Caleb James Walker

May 1, 2022

Caleb James Walker, age 38, gained his heavenly wings on May 1, 2022 at 5:43 p.m.

He is preceded in death by his step-dad, Thomas McLemore of Madisonville; grandparents, J.C. Walker, Alfred and Catherine Sneed; uncle, Don Walker; cousins, Jerod Walker, Ross Walker, and Cindy Montooth..

Caleb was born on April 6, 1984 in Blount...

Lee Burgett

Lee Burgett

Apr 29, 2022

Lee Burgett, 46 of Maryville, TN, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.

He was a Freemason and a member of the Kerbela Shriners. Lee was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a Ranger with Special Operations. He enjoyed traveling and riding his Harley.  He loved trivia and always beat everyone; his children affectionately...

Douglas "Custer" Massingale

Douglas "Custer" Massingale

Apr 26, 2022

Douglas “Custer” Massingale, age 73, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Virgie Massingale; infant sister, Shirley Mae Massingale; infant daughter, Candy Lynn Massingale; brothers, J.B. and Jimmie Massingale; great granddaughter, Adalynn Faith Murphy; great grandson, Clay Massingale.

Douglas...

Brent Tyler Hodge

Brent Tyler Hodge

Apr 19, 2022

Brent Tyler Hodge, age 31, of Tellico Plains left his family and this world too soon on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Boyd and Bessie Kirkland, Reed and Elsie Hodge; uncle, Danny Hodge; brother-in-law, Lucas West.

Brent enjoyed fishing on the lake and rivers; his favorite though was...

James "J.A." Athel Burger

James "J.A." Athel Burger

Apr 19, 2022

James Athel “J.A.” Burger, age 83, a native of Tellico Plains and resident of Greeneville, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father, Luke Burger; mother, Myrtle Burger; brother, Denny Burger; sister, Aileen Queen.

He is survived by his brother, Ronny Burger; sister-in-law, Pat Burger; nephews, Lamar Burger...

Joey Ronald Stinnett

Joey Ronald Stinnett

Apr 11, 2022

Joey Ronald Stinnett, age 37, of Tellico Plains passed away, Monday, April 11, 2022 at 7:15 a.m.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Angleen Stinnett.

Joey enjoyed fishing anywhere, anytime he had the opportunity. He loved attending his daughter’s basketball games and football was his favorite sport. Joey will be greatly...

Cecil Ray Roberts

Cecil Ray Roberts

Apr 8, 2022

Cecil Roberts, age 82, of Tellico Plains, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Roberts; parents, Anderson and Myrtle Roberts; sisters, Kathleen Gray (Rafe), Patsy Miller.

Cecil was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church where he previously...

Betty C. Maney

Betty C. Maney

Mar 29, 2022

Betty C. Maney, age 89, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 while surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of Noah and Laura Swanson Craig, and was born in Liberty “Candy Mtn.” NC.  Betty ran Maney’s Grocery in Farner, TN during the 1960’s and 1970’s with her husband,...

Ronald "Ron" Eydt

Ronald "Ron" Eydt

Mar 29, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Eydt 79, of Tellico Plains, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 while surrounded by his immediate family.

Ron is survived by the love of his life for over 60 years, Cammie Smith Eydt and his daughter Jody Eydt; brothers Danny (Ellen) and Victor (Marnie); five living nephews and one niece; two special friends Rick Saunders...

Juanita Wreatha Brannon

Juanita Wreatha Brannon

Mar 10, 2022

Juanita Wreatha Brannon, age 89 of Ironsburg, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ross Brannon; parents, Clifford and Lela Morrow; brother, Oliver Morrow; sisters, Helen Uplinger and Linda Davis; daughters-in-law, Linda Gail Brannon and Gail Brannon; granddaughters, Johnna Brannon and Melanie Brannon Dean.

Juanita was saved at...

Howard Edward Riddick

Howard Edward Riddick

Mar 6, 2022

Howard E. Riddick, age 85, of Tellico Plains, TN went peacefully to his heavenly home, Sunday, March 6, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Gay Riddick; parents, Ed and Lucy Riddick; brothers, David and Quevon Riddick. Howard was raised and worked on his family farm in Rafter, TN. He later became a lumber...

James Allen Newman

James Allen Newman

Feb 28, 2022

James “Jim” Newman (83) of Brooklyn, IN gathered his maps and spiritual belongings for his trip to heaven in the early morning of February 28, 2022.

Jim was born to Vall Houston and Veanie Bell (Rider) Newman in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on August 27, 1938, or as we like to say, the year 19 O’Jesus. Jim graduated...

Kimberly Haggard

Kimberly Haggard

Feb 28, 2022

Kimberly “Kim” Haggard, age 56, of Niota, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL joined her dad Kenneth “Sarge” Haggard in heaven Monday, February 28, 2022.

Kim earned her ASN at Manatee Community College and spent her entire career working as an RN.

She was an avid crafter and loved shopping, especially at Hobby Lobby.

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Sandra Kay Watson

Sandra Kay Watson

Feb 27, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Watson, age 67, of Madisonville, TN passed away, Sunday, February 27, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Gail Croft; parents, Laymuel and Annie Watson; and sister, Juanita Haynes.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Todd L. and Sandra Croft; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Richard Sledge, Linda...

Anita Christine Miller

Anita Christine Miller

Feb 9, 2022

Anita Christine Miller, age 58, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Christine Henderson; father, Earnest Lincoln Henderson; brother, Johnny Wayne Henderson; grandmother, Dorsie Wilson, all of Tellico Plains, TN.

She is survived by her loving husband of...

Gail Brannon

Gail Brannon

Jan 27, 2022

Gail Brannon, age 67, from Tellico Plains, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister and friend to many.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Irene Taylor; father, Melvin Taylor; daughter, Rebecca Davis; sisters, Redena Cole, Barbara Stansbury;...

William James Schoville

William James Schoville

Jan 25, 2022

William J. Schoville, age 92, of Tellico Plains, (Coker Creek) TN, was overjoyed to enter into Heaven on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Bill passed away from natural causes. He resided for the last six months at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville, TN.

He accomplished many things in his 92 years. Bill attended Minnesota Bible College and...