Jun 3, 2021

Charles M. Gormley, 83, of Tellico Plains, TN and formerly of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

He was born on March 5, 1938 to Sadie and Charles Gormley. He dutifully served his country from 1956-1978. Charles was a UAW member, retiring from GM Powertrain in 2006.

Charles was preceded in...

May 27, 2021

Shirley Wallace, age 83, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vester Wallace; father, Luther Moses; mother, Elizabeth Thompson.

Shirley was a member of Piney Grove community church. She enjoyed many different things in life such as traveling, shopping and...

May 23, 2021

James Leon Kirkland, age 65, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 23, 2021.

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

Leon was a member of Beaty’s Chapel Baptist Church of Tellico Plains for many years, he also enjoyed watching Shepherd’s ministry on...

May 20, 2021

Melanie Brannon Dean, age 47, of Englewood, TN went home to be with her Savior Thursday, May 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her son, Garrett Brannon Dean; grandparents, Grady and Neita Garrett and Ross Brannon; aunt, Marie Brackett; uncle, Ray Garrett; and special friend Melissa Garren.

Melanie was a member of Victory...

May 19, 2021

Samantha “Nikki” Hunt Lethco, age 37, of Tellico Plains received her wings, Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Nikki was a graduate of Tellico Plains High School and an active member of Faith Church in Sweetwater, TN for twenty three years. She taught youth classes, sang in the choir and wrote the church programs. She loved reading and had...

May 14, 2021

Jurald Bodey Kirkland, age 60, of Tellico Plains went home to be with Jesus and join his loved ones in heaven, Friday, May 14, 2021, after fighting a long battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Bessie Self Kirkland; sister, Kathryn Stemm; and one grandson.

Jurald loved reading his...

Apr 25, 2021

Donna Kirby, age 62, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Donna enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and she loved spending time with her grandkids. Donna will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Her memory will...

Apr 21, 2021

Mary Baker Thorne, age 81 of Tellico Plains, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Beulah Baker; by all her brothers and sisters; son, Lanny Stinnett Jr.; daughter, Teresa Ann Stinnett Hensley; grandson Steven Hensley; her last husband, Ronald Thorne.

Mary had...

Apr 15, 2021

Carl Raymond Kirkland, age 73, of Tellico Plains passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Imogene Kirkland; brother, Harty Kirkland; brother-in-laws, Charles Jr. Best and Dale Patterson; nephew, Terry Best.

Carl was born and raised in the Ballplay community and accepted the Lord as his personal...

Apr 7, 2021

Garry Ferguson, age 60, of Tellico Plains passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Casey Ferguson.

Garry attended Center Presbyterian Church. One of his favorite quotes “I came up over that mountain, saw Tellico, and knew I was home”

He is survived by his wife, Maria...

Apr 6, 2021

Richard "Dick" Harry Leipfert, age 78, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Leipfert; brother, Robert Leipfert; aunt, Jane E. Brown; niece, Nicole Leipfert

Richard spent 27 years in the US Navy, worked for 10 years after his retirement from the Navy working...

Apr 5, 2021

Starlet “Ray” Ward, age 65 , of  Madisonville, was carried to his heavenly home by angels on Monday, April 5, 2021 at UT Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, General Grant and Della May Ward; daughter, Sarina Marie Roberts; sisters, Shirley Clark and JoAnn McMaster; and brother Lawrence Ward.

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Mar 17, 2021

Rody “Bunkum” Tucker, age 65, of Tellico Plains passed away, Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reed and Doris Tucker; sister, Tooter Coleman; special friends, Mickey Stewart and Tank Turner.

Bunkum worked as a concrete finisher 40 plus years of his life. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed farming...

Mar 17, 2021

Lodema “Noon” Akins, age 92, of Tellico Plains was carried away to her heavenly home in the arms of Angels on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family.

She was a fixture in the town of Tellico Plains and anyone who passed her house probably seen her standing on a bank working her flowers....

Mar 7, 2021

Tyler Dewayne Plemons, age 24, of Coker Creek gained his wings, Saturday, March 7, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Taylor; and uncles, Utah and Richard Dalton.

Tyler enjoyed driving and riding the back roads in his pick-up truck. He loved spending time around a bon fire with family and friends....

Mar 5, 2021

Hazel “Anne” Moses, age 51 of Tellico Plains passed away Friday, March 5, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ila Irene and Raymond Earl Moses; brother, Raymond Earl Moses, Jr.; grandparents; brother-in-law, Tony Moses, and sister-in-law, Peggy Harris.

Anne was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Madisonville, TN....

Mar 2, 2021

Nancy Lynn Manning, age 60, of Madisonville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonzo Manning and Lois “Rita” Cook and infant sister, Marsha Manning. Nancy was an active member of the Madisonville Chapter #426 Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her by her uncle,...

Feb 28, 2021

Jeffery Lewis Weygandt, age 61, of Tellico Plains, TN and a former resident of Citrus County FL, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis E. Weygandt.

Jeff was an all-around handy man and enjoyed spending time doing small projects; his latest was raising and working with honey...

Feb 25, 2021

Norma Ruth Wilson, age 63, of Tellico Plains went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 25, 2021 after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, James T. Peels; mother, Wilma Jean Bowers; and brother Willie Peels. Norma loved attending church at the House of Prayer. In her spare time, she could be...

Feb 22, 2021

Carl John Lester, Jr., age 81 of Madisonville made his way home on Monday, Feb 22, 2021 after a brief illness.

Carl was born in Tellico Plains, TN and grew up in Lenoir City. He married and moved back to the town he loved where he raised his family. Carl supported the community as a member of...