Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

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...

Kenneth Lee Smith

Kenneth Lee Smith

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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Peggy Lee Jenkins Hyatt

Peggy Lee Jenkins Hyatt

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...

Mildred Joines Millsaps

Mildred Joines Millsaps

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.

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Janet Lynne Vinyard

Janet Lynne Vinyard

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...

Rosie Darlene Walker

Rosie Darlene Walker

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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Martha Stewart Peals

Martha Stewart Peals

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...

Scott E. Phillips

Scott E. Phillips

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,...

Sylvia Lucille Norwood

Sylvia Lucille Norwood

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...

Vernona Johnson

Vernona Johnson

Jun 10, 2019

Vernona “Nonie” Johnson, age 70 of Madisonville, TN formerly of Sarasota, FL, succumbed to her illness Monday, June 10, 2019 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by infant grandson, Grayson and was a graduate of Dixie Holland High School in St. Pete, FL. Nonie was a loving wife, mother,...

"Shorty" Edward Taylor

"Shorty" Edward Taylor

May 27, 2019

“Shorty” Edward Taylor, age 75, of Tellico Plains, TN went to be with his heavenly family on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Imogene and Buster Taylor; brother, Larry Taylor; infant brother, Dewayne Taylor and sister, Bettye Hyatt.

He is survived by...

Stoney J. Ogle

Stoney J. Ogle

May 20, 2019

Stoney J. Ogle, (Nov. 10, 1964 to May 20, 2019) passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Monday, May 20, 2019 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, TN at the age of 54.

He was the son of Jane and the late Juel Irons of Coker Creek. He is survived by his loving wife of 32...

Rv Ervin

Rv Ervin

May 2, 2019

RV Ervin, age 83, of Madisonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Ervin.

He was a member of Notchy Creek Baptist Church, Tellico Masonic Lodge #80, Kerbela Shriners and 32 0 Degree Mason Scottish Rite.

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Justin Tyler Freeman

Justin Tyler Freeman

Apr 28, 2019

Justin Tyler Freeman, Tellico Plains, age 34, born on October 10, 1984, went peacefully to his Heavenly home at 12:02 P.M. on Sunday, April 28 th in Bartlesville, OK.  His passing came after two weeks of battling the last stage of congestive heart failure. He grew up in the Rural Vale community of Tellico Plains, TN, in Maple Springs...

James Harold Moore

James Harold Moore

Apr 18, 2019

James “Jimmy” Harold Moore, age 54, of Alcoa and formerly of Tellico Plains passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Harold Moore and grandparents, Walter and Lillian Sylvester.

He is survived by his children, Victoria, Jacob and Jessica; mother, Sandra Sylvester Moore; brothers, Leland Moore and David...