Feb 3, 2019

John J. “J.P.” Petrizzo, age 76, of Tellico Plains went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, February 3, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family at their home.

He was preceded in death by his father, John J. Petrizzo, his mother, Amelia Petrizzo, one sister, Lorraine Peters, mother-in-law, Etta Wilson, father-in-law, Bradley Wilson and brother-in-law, Dennis...

Jan 31, 2019

James Lester (JL) Edington, age 77, Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord and his wife Claudetta on January 31 at Madisonville Health and Rehab surrounded by family and friends. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Mayfield Dairy Farms. He was a member of Unicoi Baptist Church but attended Sandy Lane and...

Jan 17, 2019

Bennie Joyce Zito, age 76, of Tellico Plains passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Ailene McCormick; son, Donald Ray Newman; one grandson, Jason Newman and brother, Fred McCormick.

Joyce was a loving wife and mother. Her...

Jan 12, 2019

Willie Baker, age 46, got the heck out of here and leaped into her angel wings Saturday, January 12, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Tellico Plains but lived most of her adult life in Knoxville, TN.

She was the 5 th sister of 12 children born to Roy and Nancy...

Jan 7, 2019

Edward L. White, age 78, of Tellico Plains passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

He was the son of the late Charles and Marie White.

Ed was a longtime member of Unicoi Baptist Church. A beloved sewing machine mechanic and car detailer in the Monroe County...

Dec 25, 2018

Imogene Borin Eller Allman Hill Cantrell Millsaps, age 93, of Tellico Plains, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was preceded  in death  by her  parents, Marion Nick and Bessie Rogers Borin; husbands, Joseph A. Eller, John Luther Allman, George W. Hill, Emmett S. Cantrell; grandson, Clifton Ellis; great-grandson, Mihkail Aiden...

Dec 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia Sue Smith announces her passing after a brief illness on Friday Dec.21,2018 at the age of 71.

Virginia will be lovingly remembered by her husband Richard of 52 years ,and her four children ,Loretta Smith of Conneaut, OH, Brenda ( Elvin ) Capestany of Sterling, VA ,Annette...

Dec 3, 2018

Reed Tucker, age 91, of Tellico Plains went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 3, 2018 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Ann Tucker; daughter, Tooter Coleman; parents,  Jobe and Grace Tucker; brothers, Carol, Creed, Truman and Delano Tucker and sister, Birdie Veal Martin. Reed, was a Veteran of the...

Nov 25, 2018

Macy Leigh Johnson, 20 months old, of Maryville, TN, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Pat Poe, Joe Todd, Jean Silvey and Virgil Hines.

Macy was a member of Unicoi Baptist Church.

She is survived by her parents, Matthew and...

Nov 19, 2018

Roger D Taylor, age 69, of Tellico Plains became a greeter at Heaven's door Monday, November 19, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Taylor; mother, Mary Lou Shell; step-father, Doc Shell; sisters, Sue Taylor, Ada Dalton, Millishan Shell; brothers, Charles “Chuck” Taylor, Charlie Bryson, Les Taylor, Jr., Raymond Taylor, Paul Taylor.

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Nov 17, 2018

Wayne Culbert Reid, Sr., age 82, of Tellico Plains died suddenly Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Wayne was born August 1, 1936 in Wheatley Ontario, Canada to John and Ida Reid and married Kathryn Milam Catlin on October 16, 1993 in Bradenton, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above and his son,...

Nov 16, 2018

Carl Cross, age 74, a native of Tellico Plains and a resident of Madisonville went home to be with Jesus Friday, November 16, 2018 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dessie Cross; son, Michael Cross; sister, Deloris Melton; brothers, Raymond and Robert Cross; brother-in-law, Mike McKinley.

He spent...

Oct 24, 2018

Donna Lynn Scott, age 59, of Tellico Plains, TN and formerly of Jackson, GA left this world peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, TN to go home to be with her Lord.

She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Tatum; two brothers, Dennis “Dimbo” and Larry Tatum.

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Sep 30, 2018

Charles Avery "Mutt" Miller, age 84, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at UT Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edd W. Miller; mother, Sally Roberts Miller; and sister, Gladith Debety

He was a member of Miller's Chapel Baptist Church and retired...

Aug 21, 2018

Homer C. Graves, age 92, of Tellico Plains went to join his loving wife, Arlene in their heavenly home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Helen Arlene Kirkland Graves; nine brothers and sisters.

He was a...

Aug 10, 2018

Mildred Jean Freeman, age 84, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, August 10, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, James Charles Freeman; 7 children and spouses, Hazel, Joan, Rondy (wife, Teresa), Rex (wife, Francine), Sheila (husband, Ronnie), Clara and Jimmy;...

Jul 24, 2018

Johnnie Peals Hinton Fletcher, age 87, of Trenton, KY formerly of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at her residence.

Johnnie entered into this life on December 26, 1930 in Tellico Plains, Monroe County, TN a daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen Peals. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Red Hat...

Jul 16, 2018

Donald Eugene Shoemaker, 76, of Tellico Plains passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at UT Medical Center from melanoma cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James (Jimmy) D. and Nettie McCosh Shoemaker; brothers, Wayne, Leroy, Benny, Albert and J.D. Shoemaker; sister, Janey Shoemaker; grandson, Ronald P. Toren II; brothers-in-law, Truel Brazewell, Theril Montooth and...

Jul 7, 2018

Arvilee Sellers, age 89, of Tellico Plains, TN formerly of Lake Panasoffkee, FL went home to be with Jesus Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Madisonville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Sellers and son, Ronnie Pippin and was of the Christian Faith.

She is survived by her daughter...

Jun 21, 2018

Will Headrick Lynn, infant son of Wince and Karen Lynn was born and went to be with the Lord June 21, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, Wince and Karen Lynn; sisters Cassandra Lemarr and Trinity Lynn; grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00...