Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Sandra Kay Akins

Sandra Kay Akins

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...

Terry Lynnette Kirkland Biggers

Terry Lynnette Kirkland Biggers

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...

Jewell Rea Reagan

Jewell Rea Reagan

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...

Gena Mae Lynn

Gena Mae Lynn

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...

Arthur Ogle Mull, Sr.

Arthur Ogle Mull, Sr.

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...

Melvin Andrew Harris

Melvin Andrew Harris

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...

George W. Beaty

George W. Beaty

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.

Jennifer Glenise Miller

Jennifer Glenise Miller

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...

Michael Lee Ledsema

Michael Lee Ledsema

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.

Frank Reed Axley

Frank Reed Axley

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,...

Lela Mcclellan Shadden

Lela Mcclellan Shadden

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.

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Elizabeth Aurora French

Elizabeth Aurora French

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...

Joyce Louise Coder

Joyce Louise Coder

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...

C. Edwin Butler

C. Edwin Butler

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...

Emile W. Limoge

Emile W. Limoge

Jul 25, 2020

Emile W. "Buster" Limoge was born December 1, 1953 in Burlington, VT. Surrounded by his loving family, he went peacefully to his heavenly home July 25, 2020 in Coker Creek (Tellico Plains), TN after battling a year of cancer.  He grew up in Burlington/Winooski, VT and then moved to Bradenton, FL where he was the owner of Cow Industries...

Dennis Gerald Kirkland

Dennis Gerald Kirkland

Jul 21, 2020

Dennis Gerald Kirkland, age 67 of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Margie Kirkland; brother, Gary “Goob” Kirkland.

Dennis had many joys in life such as running...

Juanita Smalling Roe

Juanita Smalling Roe

Jul 14, 2020

Juanita Smalling Roe, age 74, of Tellico Plains and formally of Friendsville passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, W.O. and Evelyn McKelvey Smalling and several brothers and sisters.

Juanita retired from AT&T. A loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She will...

Luke Wakefield

Luke Wakefield

Jul 11, 2020

Luke Wakefield celebrated his 100 th birthday this past April 24 th . A lifelong resident of Tellico Plains, he passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Mae Wakefield; sisters, Kate Ownby, Annie Ownby, Elizabeth Roberts and Ruth Moore; brothers, Ralph Wakefield, Charles Wakefield,...

Bernice Williams

Bernice Williams

May 28, 2020

Bernice Williams spirit went home on Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was 67 years old and a resident of Tellico Plains and formerly of GA.

She was a believer and loved her Lord. Bernice had a very caring and loving nature toward everyone she knew and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her...

Shellie Hicks

Shellie Hicks

May 28, 2020

Shellie Hicks, age 69 of Vonore passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Pohl Terry; brother, William “Bill”; first husband, Richard Stamp and second husband, Colonel Spurling.

Shellie is survived by her husband, Dennis Hicks; daughters, Debbie and Lisa; sons, Richard, J.J., Bill and Andy;...