Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Pamela Moses Williams

Pamela Moses Williams

May 19, 2020

Pamela Moses Williams, 44, was born January 8, 1976 to William and Carol Allen Moses.  Heaven gained another angel on May 19, 2020 when Pam went to her heavenly home.

She was preceded in death by her father, William “Bill” Moses; paternal grandparents, Grover and Ida Moses; maternal grandparents, Telford and Ester Sutton Allen; ex-husband, Earl Williams....

Pamela Hamilton Mcjunkin

Pamela Hamilton Mcjunkin

May 12, 2020

Pamela C. Hamilton McJunkin, age 54 of Tellico Plains went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Earnestine Hamilton.

A member of Tellico Plains Church of God, Pam was a long time employee of Tellico Beach Drive In. She was a loving...

James E Millsaps

James E Millsaps

May 9, 2020

Rev. James “Jim” E. Millsaps, age 82, took off and entered into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betsy Millsaps; parents, Alfred “Bloomie” and Thelma Millsaps; sister, Christine Voyles; sister-in-law, Tine Hawkins.

Jim loved his Lord. His...

Tine Hawkins

Tine Hawkins

Apr 20, 2020

Eva Ernestine Beaver Hawkins, age 81, passed away and entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020.

“Tine” was born October 26, 1938 in Tellico Plains, TN where she lived all of her life and graduated from Tellico Plains High School in 1957.  She was faithfully married to her husband, Harold Preston Hawkins,...

A.C. Hampton

A.C. Hampton

Apr 19, 2020

A.C. Hampton, age 93, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 19, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Hampton; parents, Roy and Janie Hampton; son, Odell Hampton; two brothers; and three sisters

A.C. was a jolly fellow, enjoyed life and the people around him.

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Sara Carolyn Lloyd

Sara Carolyn Lloyd

Mar 31, 2020

Sara Carolyn Lloyd of Birmingham, AL passed away on Tuesday March 31, 2020 surrounded by family. She indeed remained steadfast under trial and we rest with full assurance that she has received her crown. What a blessing to know that Jesus is our Only Hope and His promises are true.

Carolyn was born June 12, 1941 in...

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...