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...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...

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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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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 12, 2019

Kenneth Lee Smith, age 87, of Tellico Plains passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Moses Smith; parents, Sylvester and Margaret Smith; siblings, Rosie Hastings, Darrell, Fred, Herman, James “Deanie”, Jesse, Ralph and Troy Smith and Lucille Thomas.

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Sep 11, 2019

Peggy Lee Jenkins Hyatt, age 65, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home in Lenoir City while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Frankie Lenderman Jenkins and her father, Bob Jenkins.

Peggy spent much of her time enjoying her mountains in Tellico Plains. She loved long...

Sep 7, 2019

Mildred Joines Millsaps, age 97, of Tellico Plains and formerly of Red Bank, TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 7, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Millsaps; parents, Ross and Jessie Joines; and sisters, Huretta Davis, Tommie Cornett and Harriett Hodge.

Aug 26, 2019

Janet Lynne Vinyard, age 58, of Madisonville, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Janet was an active member of the Monroe County Rescue Squad for many years. She enjoyed making various crafts, playing music, and fishing. She always had a way of making others laugh and putting smiles on...

Aug 14, 2019

Rosie Darlene Walker, age 61, of Tellico Plains passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emerson and Bulah Walker; brother and sister-in-law, David and Emma Walker; sisters, Barbara and Charlene Walker.

Rosie was loved by all and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

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Jul 22, 2019

Martha Nell Stewart Peals age 93 of Orick, CA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, after a long battle of sickness. She was born and raised in Tellico Plains, TN, and moved to Orick, CA where she owned The Palm Cafe and Motel for over 33 years. She was the daughter of Grace Gentry Stewart and Jacob Anson...

Jul 11, 2019

Scott E. Phillips, age 48, Tellico Plains repaired his last car and made his last wrecker call on July 11, 2019 at UT Medical Center while surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Roxie Powers Phillips and Edward Gray and Annette Ford Atchley; father-in-law, Harlan Martin; cousin,...

Jun 15, 2019

Sylvia Lucille Norwood, age 78 of Tellico Plains, TN departed this life Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home with her husband and children by her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ada Tilley, several sisters and her first husband, Ralph. Sylvia loved the Lord and is at rest now in His...