Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

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,...

Judith Marie Phelps

Judith Marie Phelps

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...

Dean Weese

Dean Weese

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...

Mary Lou Thomas

Mary Lou Thomas

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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Linda Gail Valentine

Linda Gail Valentine

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...

Bruce Allen Gonia

Bruce Allen Gonia

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...