Dec 27, 2020

Arvin “Bill” Harris, age 74, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Irene Harris; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Bill worked many years as a high lift operator for lumber mills in Tellico...

Dec 21, 2020

Mark Allen Shell, age 41, of Tellico Plains passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wayne Shell; sister, Jennifer Marie Shell; grandparents, Thedford and Sue Jones and Rhoda Shell.

Mark loved logging, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife...

Dec 2, 2020

Stella Graham Brannon, age 72, of Tellico Plains was rejoicing as she reunited with her mama in her heavenly home Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Golie and Effie Lou Graham; brother, Conney Graham; uncles, Kenny Duckett and Robert Ellis; nephew, Mike Moore and niece, Lori Sutton.

Stella lived...

Nov 29, 2020

Selena Jeanette (Debety) Wiggs, age 46 went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Sweetwater Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alvin and Gladith Debety, Fate and Esta Baker and grandmother, Welberta Baker Pruitt.

She was a member of Miller’s Chapel Church. A dedicated sunday school teacher, Selena enjoyed...

Nov 15, 2020

Sam W. Watson, age 89, of Madisonville  went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 15, 2020 at East TN Health and Rehab.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Watson; son, Thomas Cleveland “Doc” Watson and grandson, Matthew Thomas Watson.

He was a member of Poplar Bluff Baptist Church where he...

Nov 9, 2020

Chealeah Sue Stewart Salvo, age 32, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Becky Payne; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Sue and Jim Standridge; and paternal grandfather, Delbert Ray Stewart.

She is survived by her children, Destiny and Bentley Stewart and Kinzlee Salvo; her father and step-mother, Bobby and...

Nov 7, 2020

Sandra Kay Oody Akins, age 63, of Tellico Plains went to her home in Heaven Saturday, November 7, 2020. She passed peacefully at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Loudon, TN she began her career early in life as a surgical nurse. Even though later in life she worked in the plastic industry...

Oct 28, 2020

Terry Kirkland Biggers, age 60 of Coker Creek, TN; a Texas native, graduated to Heaven Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald “Jerry” Ray Kirkland; and brother, Randy Lee Kirkland. Terry had a massage therapy shop in Coker Creek. She was a very giving person and always helping...

Oct 25, 2020

Jewell Wear Reagan, age 84, Tellico Plains went home to be with her Lord Sunday, October 25, 2002 at home while surrounded by her loving daughter and son in law.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Wayne Reagan Sr.; parents, John B. and Ruby Wear; sons, John and Wayne Reagan Jr. and...

Oct 24, 2020

Gena Mae Clowers Lynn, age 85 went to her heavenly home and was reunited with her loved ones that had been waiting on her Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by husband, Easley Thomas Lynn; mother, Tina Haun; daughter, Alice Dora Lynn Monger Miller; great...

Oct 18, 2020

Arthur Ogle Mull, Sr., age 90 went home to be with his Lord and reunite with his loving wife, Kathleen and many other family members on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Arthur and Hazel Payne Mull; wife, Kathleen Mull; brothers, Doyle and Wayne Mull; sisters, Phyllis Mull and Betty...

Oct 15, 2020

Melvin Andrew Harris, age 28 of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord unexpectedly at 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Ruby Harris of Tellico Plains and Rev. Melvin and Joyce Davis of Ballplay; uncles, Joe Davis and Olin Harris.

He worked for...

Sep 30, 2020

George W. Beaty, age 85, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away, Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Beaty; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Jean Beaty, Valdosta, GA; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

No formal service will be held at this time.

Sep 30, 2020

Jennifer Glenice Miller, 55, of Tellico Plains passed into eternal life on September 30, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.

A 1983 graduate of Rhea County High School and 1984 graduate of TCAT LPN program, Jenni was passionate about her career.  During her time as a nurse, Jenni’s favorite specialties were step-down ICU and dialysis, and...

Sep 28, 2020

Michael Lee Ledesma, age 67, passed away peacefully, September 28, 2020 at his home.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.  Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sep 28, 2020

Frank Reed Axley, age 91, of Madisonville, TN passed away September 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Axley and parents, Reed and Lula Axley.

He is survived by his children and spouses, Frankie and James Monger, Johnny and Kaye Axley, Vicki Anderson and Carol Axley; grandchildren, Greg and Steven Monger,...

Sep 14, 2020

Jennie Lela McClellan Shadden, age 95, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 14, 2020 at NHC of Athens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, V.O. Shadden; son, Dennis Shadden; parents,

Leslie and Alice McClellan; sisters, Dora McClellan and Anna Moser; brothers, Willie McClellan and Elden McClellan.

Sep 8, 2020

Elizabeth Aurora French, September 12, 1991 to September 8, 2020 age 28 years old; your wings were ready but our hearts were not.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Elizabeth French, Thomas and Virginia Slater all of Monroe County; father, Arlie R. French and uncle, Johnny French.

She was raised and...

Sep 5, 2020

Joyce Louise Coder, age 79 of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with her Lord Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Benchoff.

Joyce was co-founder and vice president of Well Spring of Life Ministry and a member of First...

Aug 21, 2020

C. Edwin Butler, age 48 of Tellico Plains, TN was called home to be with the Lord Friday, August 21, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Linda Butler; grandparents, Rev. Woodrow and Pauline Butler, R.A. and Louise Cathey; brother, Barry Butler; brother-in-law, Carl...