Sep 8, 2022

Wanda Alice Elizabeth Tenaglia, age 68 of Tellico Plains, TN (formerly of St. Petersburg, FL). Our dear beautiful mother is no longer of this earth, but in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Frederick and Virginia Newell and brother, Frederick “Ricky” Newell, Jr.

Sep 6, 2022

Jerry Lynn Cline, age 68, of Vonore passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kinley and Della Cline; son, Jeffery Cline; nephew-in-law, Doug Parsons.

Jerry was a loving dad and a very proud papaw to Della. He was a kind and caring man, always willing to lend a...

Aug 11, 2022

Samantha “Sam” Leeann Newman, age 44, of Tellico Plains, TN, went to her heavenly home to join her brother, Jamie on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Jamie Newman; grandfather, George Yearwood; and step-father, Bobby Garrett.

Samantha loved all dogs, especially her own fur babies, Harley and Davidson. Her...

Aug 7, 2022

Charles “Charley” Eugene Collins, age 80, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Collins; daughter, Jerrie Collins; brothers, Cletus, Jack, Bud, Rex, JL and Dodie Collins; and sister, Alice Thompson; grandson, Emerson "Emmy" English.

Charley was a kind hearted...

Aug 5, 2022

Annie Sue Shaw, age 88, of Tellico Plains, TN gained her heavenly wings on Friday August 5th, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center where she was surrounded by friends and family.

Annie Sue was a devoted wife, mother, and mamaw. She lived her life doing the things she loved the most which involved cooking, quilting,...

Jul 31, 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Claudia G. Ramsay Bryan, U.S. Army, Ret., passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the age of 84.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Fannie Ramsay; husband, Lieutenant Colonel H. Ross Bryan; and her, brothers, Frank Ramsay, David Ramsay and Henry Ramsay.

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,...