Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

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...

Roy Frank Mason

Roy Frank Mason

Jan 5, 2022

Roy Mason, age 84, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Born on March 22, 1937 in Sparta, Georgia, he was the oldest child of Cecil and Frankie Mason who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his in-laws, Emmitt and Grace Hunt; his sisters and...

Donald Wayne Linn

Donald Wayne Linn

Jan 1, 2022

Donald Wayne Linn a resident of Coker Creek, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the age of 64.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Linn and brother, Ivan Dean Linn, Jr.

Don had a zest for life; he absolutely loved his home in the...

Donald Larry Patterson

Donald Larry Patterson

Dec 24, 2021

Donald Larry Patterson, age 82, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 24, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harve and Gladys Patterson; sister, Alice (Denny) McCoy; brothers, James (Pearl) Patterson, Austin (Margret) Patterson, Kenneth (Betty) Patterson, Jeff, Robert, Charlie and Denny Patterson; nephews, Bruce, Ronnie and Jeremy Patterson....

Mike Pavlovsky

Mike Pavlovsky

Dec 22, 2021

Michael “Mike” Pavlovsky, age 58, of Tellico Plains, TN, formerly of Long Island, NY was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Mike was an adventurer, and lived life as fully as he did around the country just as much in his dreamy small town. As big as he lived his life, he loved getting cozy...

Dennis Eugene Hicks

Dennis Eugene Hicks

Dec 21, 2021

Dennis Eugene Hicks, age 62, of Tellico Plains, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shellie Hicks; parents, Clingman and JoAnn McNabb Hicks; and sister, Patsy Hicks Hamilton.

He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Thurman; step children; brothers and sisters, Janet Williams, Carolyn Phillips, Diana Harris, Brenda...

Mary Eva Ward

Mary Eva Ward

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Eva Ward, age 69 of Madisonville, TN went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at UT Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Kimsey Leo and Mary Lou Cordin and two brothers.

Eva loved her Lord and Savior and...

Catherine "Cathy" Sawyer

Catherine "Cathy" Sawyer

Dec 1, 2021

Catherine “Cathy” Sawyer, age 59, of Tellico Plains, TN, formerly of Long Island, NY, was called to her Heavenly home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Cathy was an animal lover; she and Mike had several fur babies and they love each of them dearly. She worked as a special education assistant at...

Timothy "Tim" Ray Kirkland

Timothy "Tim" Ray Kirkland

Dec 1, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Ray Kirkland, age 63, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Junior Leon Kirkland; brothers, Michael Lee Kirkland and James Leon Kirkland.

Tim lived in Fort Worth, TX for over 30 years where...

William "Bill" A. Stephens

William "Bill" A. Stephens

Nov 23, 2021

William A. “Bill” Stephens, age 95, of Tellico Plains passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Stephens.

Bill was the oldest deacon and member of Beaty’s Chapel Baptist Church and he proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

He...

Tommy Lynn Allman

Tommy Lynn Allman

Nov 18, 2021

Tommy Lynn Allman age 70 of Brentwood, TN, formally of Tellico Plains passed away Thursday November 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He loved the UT Volunteers and graduated from UT Knoxville School of business with...

Samuel "Sam" Lee Hatfield

Samuel "Sam" Lee Hatfield

Nov 10, 2021

Samuel (Sam) Lee Hatfield, of Madisonville TN, was received into heaven at the age of 75, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father Jack Hatfield originally from Nashville TN; mother Francis Belcher of Madisonville; brothers LC Hatfield of Wyandotte Michigan, and JC Hatfield of Madisonville TN; half-sister Rosella (Rose) Davis of...

Patsy Elaine Simmons

Patsy Elaine Simmons

Nov 1, 2021

Patsy Elaine Simmons, age 74 of Madisonville, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James “Steve” Simmons; parents, William and Marion Robinson; and brother Johnny Robinson.

She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Reynolds, (Andrew McElroy), Erica Swain (John); son, David Walton (Kellie); grandchildren, Lauren King,...