Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Robert "Ronnie" Williams

Robert "Ronnie" Williams

Mar 28, 2020

Robert “Ronnie” Williams, age 69, of Tellico Plains heard Jesus call his name Saturday, March 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kimbrough & Mary Sue Williams and brother, Jimmy Ray Williams.

He was a member of Harvest Fellowship Community Church. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and was a true bargain...

Lynn Kathleene Kast

Lynn Kathleene Kast

Mar 20, 2020

Lynn Kathleene Kast, age 75, a native of New York and a resident of Tellico Plains for 28 years passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Park West Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Shirley Taylor.

Lynn was very family oriented and enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting and playing Sudoku....

Wilma Jean Carroll Kilby

Wilma Jean Carroll Kilby

Mar 19, 2020

Wilma Jean Carroll Kilby went to meet her Heavenly Father Thursday, March 19, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Sue Debety Carroll Evans; father, Melvin Carroll; stepparents, Harvey and Geniva Evans; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald Carroll and Beulah Williams; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William Junior and Ethel Gardner Kilby.

She was a...

Carilyn Powers Rogers

Carilyn Powers Rogers

Mar 17, 2020

Carilyn Powers Rogers, age 72, of Tellico Plains gained her angel wings Tuesday, March 17, 2020 while surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Eugene Rogers and parents, Reed & Lela Powers.

She was of the Baptist faith. Carilyn enjoyed working outside in her flowers and picking blackberries. She...

Eric Nicholas Johnson

Eric Nicholas Johnson

Mar 11, 2020

Eric Johnson, age 39, of Tellico Plains passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at UT Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Etta Holcomb.

He is survived by his daughters, Lilly, Phoebe and Loretta Johnson; mother, Lola Holcomb; grandmother, Lillie White and lots of loving family & friends.

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Lois "Reta" Ireta Cook

Lois "Reta" Ireta Cook

Mar 2, 2020

Lois “Reta” Ireta Cook, age 87, Madisonville passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at  home with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her second husband, Charles Cook; first husband, Lonzo Manning and infant daughter, Marsha Manning.

She was a member of the Madisonville Chapter #426 Order of the Eastern Star....

Marcia Elaine Faggard

Marcia Elaine Faggard

Feb 25, 2020

Marcia “Elaine” Faggard, age 68, of Tellico Plains and formerly of Mobile, AL passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home with her loving husband by her side. She is now singing with the angels.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Kermit & Edna Davis; one brother; five sisters and infant son, Edward...

Alice West Wear

Alice West Wear

Feb 22, 2020

Alice West Wear passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. We will always remember you…we will remember you as a beauty, a whirlwind, a fighter.  We will remember you as an advocate for all children and a lifelong educator who enriched thousands of lives in Monroe County. And most importantly we will remember you for your great...

Steve Holcomb

Steve Holcomb

Feb 20, 2020

Steve Holcomb, age 84, of Tellico Plains passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Etta Holcomb; wife Larna Holcomb; brothers, Browder, Brown, and Avery Holcomb; and grandson, Jesse Couch. Steve was of the Baptist faith and a former...

Volker Walter Massot

Volker Walter Massot

Feb 11, 2020

Volker “Walt” Walter Massot, age 70 of Tellico Plains, TN formerly of Bishop, CA, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Aton Massot and Josh.

Walt retired from Carbide Tungsten Mine in CA with 20 years of service and then worked as a sales person in plumbing supplies....

Ricky Warren Tindle

Ricky Warren Tindle

Dec 29, 2019

Ricky Warren Tindle, age 64, of Tellico Plains, beloved husband, dad, and papaw, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

He was a member of Shoal Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Freda Tindle; grandparents, Earl and Callie Cornett and daughter, Tabatha Watson.

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Eddie Lee Walden

Eddie Lee Walden

Dec 26, 2019

Eddie Lee Walden, age 55 of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Walden; grandparents, Wilbur & Dolly Walden and Dave & Katherine Foster; and sister, Christy Walden

He enjoyed working outside and hunting. Eddie was...

Cheryl Lynne Foster

Cheryl Lynne Foster

Dec 23, 2019

Cheryl “Cherie” Lynne Foster, age 47 of Tellico Plains, TN passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, Gerald E. Haralson.

Even though she was family, she was also a friend to many. If you were either family or friend, she would do almost anything for...

Patricia Ann Thornley

Patricia Ann Thornley

Dec 19, 2019

Patricia Ann Thornley, age 77, of Tellico Plains, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 3:31 a.m.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Trisa Gail Thornley; husband, James WilliamThornley; brother, Bristow S. Hopper, Jr.; father, Bristow S. Hopper, Sr.; and grandson, Justin Tyler Freeman;

Ann was...

Linda Kilpatrick Plemons

Linda Kilpatrick Plemons

Dec 10, 2019

Linda Kilpatrick Plemons, age 70, of Tellico Plains passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Plemons; parents, John and Allene Linginfelter Kilpatrick.

Linda grew up in Tellico Plains and alongside her parents ran Kilpatrick’s Grocery for many years.

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Howard "Cotton" Lynn

Howard "Cotton" Lynn

Nov 22, 2019

Howard “Cotton” Lynn, age 74, a native of Tellico Plains and a resident of Madisonville, TN passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Lula Lynn; brothers, Haskell “Moon” Duckett and Jessie “Sprig” Duckett; sisters, Dorothy Lynn, Mary Lou White and Beulah Williams;...

Linda Hyde

Linda Hyde

Nov 12, 2019

Linda Hyde, age 60, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Park West Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Thomas Howard and Viola Lynn Shaw.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Hyde; daughter, Stephanie Hyde; grand-daughter, Parker Hyde; sisters, Imajane Shaw,...

Tony Russell

Tony Russell

Nov 8, 2019

Tony E.  Russell, age 58, lifelong resident of Tellico Plains, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at   Park West Hospital.  Member of Eleazar United Methodist Church, where he also taught Sunday school, Bible Study and served as a lay leader for several years. Tony enjoyed farming with his John Deere tractors and his Charolais cows, (white cows and...

Clyde J Reynolds

Clyde J Reynolds

Sep 28, 2019

Clyde J Reynolds, age 58 of Cincinnati, Ohio was taken from us on Saturday, September 28th, 2019. He is survived by his 5 sons, Jason Reynolds (Nicole), Chad Reynolds (Dana), Nicholas Reynolds, Christopher Reynolds and fiancée Tonya Carr, and Clyde Jay Jr. (Beverly). Clyde also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Jason, Jaelyn, Hayden, Sydney, Jacob and Clyde Jay III. He...

Willie Peels

Willie Peels

Sep 22, 2019

Willie Peels, 71, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home.

Preceded in death by his parents James and Wilma Jean Peels brother Troy Peels.

Survivors include his sons, Ray and Patsy Peels and Michael and Tarah Peels. Brother Ronnie Peels and sisters Barbara Hoover, Kathy Farmer, Norma Wilson, and Lisa...