Jul 24, 2022

Dan Bett, Jr., age 69, of Madisonville, TN, won the battle and claimed his victory in Heaven, Sunday, July 24, 2022.

He had many passions in life including; Civil War reenactments as a cannoneer, fishing and aggravating his family every chance he got. Dan loved his grandkids more than life itself. He was a simple man and...

Jul 9, 2022

Nikki Kai Shaw Forrester, age 43, of Tellico Plains passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 .

She is survived by her mommy, Trish Lynn; step-father, Ray Lynn; sister, Chasity Monday; son, Gabe Forrester; nephew, Justin Jake; niece, Jayden-Lai Jake; grandma, Mary Giles Knapp; aunt, Sharon Morgan; aunt, Robin Chelette (Robert); uncle, Greg Ogle (Cindy); special great-aunt, Lee...

Jul 1, 2022

Claude Harold Yarberry, age 72, of Tellico Plains, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Yarberry; parents, Gene and Lucille Yarberry; brother Clayton Yarberry; sister, Betty Stanley; half-brother, John Yarberry; infant sister, Janice Yarberry.

Claude was a truck...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...