Jan 9, 2021

Winston L. Hicks, age 68, of Tellico Plains passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dike and Azeline Hicks; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jr. and June Hicks, Kenneth and Mary Gail Hicks, Dillard Hicks; nephew, Dewight Hicks.

He loved hunting and gardening and his big green John Deere tractor....

Jan 8, 2021

Patsy H. Walker, age 80, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord and her family she had waiting on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eddie Helton; husband Leroy Walker; son, Roger Wallace; brother, Benjamin Helton; sister, Annette Petty; and granddaughter, Andraya D....

Jan 5, 2021

Angie Bell Lloyd, age 49, of Rafter passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home.

She loved her parents, children, grandchildren and family very much. Angie enjoyed dancing and horseback riding. She was a kind and loving person who would do anything to help others.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Heather...

Jan 4, 2021

Walter “Dale” Garst, age 69, of Coker Creek went to heaven Monday, January 4, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Lyle and Mary Alice “Peggy” Garst.

Dale loved his dog and faithful companion, Redman and he enjoyed playing his guitar in his spare time.

He is survived by his...

Jan 4, 2021

Carolyn Ann Phillips, age 74, Tellico Plains went to her heavenly home and was reunited with her son, Scott on Monday, January 4, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Gray and Mary Annette Ford Atchley; son, Scott Phillips; brother, Edward Grey Atchley Jr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Roxie Powers Phillips; brothers-in-law, Steve...

Jan 2, 2021

Sam W. Monger, age 71, of Tellico Plains, won the battle and claimed his victory at 2:50 A.M. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He spent his last hours, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edith Monger and father-in-law, Herbert Davis.

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Dec 30, 2020

Peggy Hall Wall, 73, of Tellico Plains and Niota, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.

Peggy was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and teacher. For 42 years, she dedicated herself to educating students at Tellico Plains Junior High and High School. She inspired hope, love, forgiveness and equality throughout many generations of our youth....

Dec 29, 2020

William “Gary” Watson, age 70 of Tellico Plains went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, William “Tommy” Watson; sister, Linda Sparks; brother, Kenny Watson.

He was a pipe fitter/welder for many years. He was a hard worker and loving husband. Gary was loved...

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...