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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Nov 1, 2021

Judith Marie Phelps age 38 of Etowah, TN, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Hospice of Chattanooga. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Welch; uncle, Steven Welch; and her paternal grandparents, Kenneth & Sharon Skoglund; step father, Bruce McEmery.

She is survived by her husband, Christopher Ryan Phelps; daughter, Dierdre Renee...

Oct 28, 2021

J. Dean Weese, "Deno" a long time resident of the Tellico Plains community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 66. Dean was a free spirit who cherished time with his family and friends.

Preceded in death by his loving son, Joshua D. Weese; parents, James E. and Joyce K. Weese of...

Oct 25, 2021

Mary Lou Gourley Thomas, age 81, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 24, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvil and Thelma Gourley; sons, Mickey Lee and Larry Jack Stewart; brothers, James Edward and Charles Ray Gourley; sister, Linda Sue Watson; and sister-in-law, Teresa Lethco Gourley.

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Oct 22, 2021

Linda Gail Valentine, age 60, of Tellico Plains gained her heavenly wings Friday, October 22, 2021.

Linda was a registered nurse who worked for Athens Regional Medical Hospital for 15 years. As a member of New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Linda had devoted her life to Christ and carried that with her into her nursing career. The...

Oct 22, 2021

Bruce Allen Gonia, age 73, a resident of Tellico Plains, TN, formerly of Malone, NY passed away Friday, October 22, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Bonita Gonia; and his parents Francis and Lorraine (McCaffrey) Gonia.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Stacy Taylor of...

Oct 15, 2021

Bessie Elizabeth Farner Shaw, age 82, of Coker Creek passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Melanie Dush in Athens, TN.

Bessie was an active member of the ladies auxiliary for veteran’s administration. She was an avid quilter, loved canning and enjoyed farming. She loved her children and grandchildren but most of...

Oct 8, 2021

Sandra Marie Shaw, age 58 of Madisonville, TN passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Maria Ochoa.

Sandy loved living in the mountains in East Tennessee. She loved her family with all her heart and she will be deeply missed by all...

Oct 8, 2021

Melvin Ross Walker II age 44 of Tellico Plains passed away Friday, October 8, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.C. Walker; grandparents, Leslie and Alma Strickland.

He is survived by his daughter, Neena Walker; grandson, Malakhi Mullins; son, Preston Walker; bonus sons, Brandon Herrera and Daylan Rosenbalm; parents, Melvin and Polly...