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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...