Jul 1, 2025

Bettie L. Bohata, age 87, of Tellico Plains, TN, formerly of Conyers GA, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Waters of Sweetwater in Sweetwater, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Butch Sullivan; husband, Rudy Bohata; son, Steve Bohata; grandson, Charlie Rushing; and sister-in-law, Sherry Sullivan.

Bettie enjoyed many...

Jun 30, 2025

Claude “Pete” Matoy, of Tellico Plains, went to his Heavenly home on his 85th birthday, Monday, June 30, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Goldie Sue Matoy; his parents, Fletcher J. and Bertha (Miller) Matoy; his brothers, Verlin (Hoover), Melvin, and Samual Matoy; and his sister, Maude E. Matoy.

Pete was...

Jun 24, 2025

Judith (Judy) Frerichs Radford, age 86, of Coker Creek, TN went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Clark Radford; parents, Merriman and Buena Frerichs; sister, Helen Holder.

Judy was a member of Sandy Lane Church.  She was a beautiful person...

Jun 23, 2025

Linda Bell Cook, of Niota, went to her Heavenly home on her 74th birthday, Monday, June 23, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Minnie Elizabeth White; brothers, Gene, David, Jimmy, and Raymond White; grandson, Tommy Small; son-in-law, Chuck Klingle.

Our mother! There's a...

Jun 15, 2025

Staff Sergeant Judith Kay Brooks Richardson Donato, 76, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with her family in Heaven on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nina Mae and Melton Brooks; sisters, Susan Powers, Patricia Gray, Linda Nell Brooks, and Nancy Caroline Brooks; son-in-law, Daniel Croft; and aunt, Claudette Harmon.

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Jun 8, 2025

Enos Lawrence (Foxy) McClellan, 96, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Wood Village in Sweetwater, TN.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Pansy McClellan; parents, Wiley W. and Mamie Isbill McClellan; brothers, Carson and Ray McClellan; second wife, Frances DeFord McClellan; son-in-law, Danny Houston.

E.L. was a...

Jun 5, 2025

Darleen Sue Young Bradley, age 74, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward (Bill) and Jewell Dean (Boots) Young; sister, Barbara Bradley; and step-son, Wayne Aaron Bradley.

Darleen was a devout woman of God who assisted...

May 22, 2025

Loretta Josephine Hemming, age 82, of Coker Creek, TN passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Irene Leming and infant son, Stephen Hemming.

Loretta was a lifelong member of Epperson Church. She loved all animals especially cats and dogs. She enjoyed spending...

May 1, 2025

Doris Louise Plemons Shadden, 92, a native of Tellico Plains, resident of Maryville, was reunited with her loving husband in Heaven Thursday, May 1, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George L. Shadden; parents, Hob and Reba Plemons; brother, Bob Plemons; sisters, Mary Thorpe, Lila Teague, Gwen Nelms, Ruth Young, and...

Apr 29, 2025

Loretta Jane Morgan Miller, 79, gained eternal peace on April 29, 2025 after battling a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late John Thurman and Bertha Shaw Morgan and sister to Bob (Shirley) Morgan and Jim (Barbara) Morgan of Tellico Plains.

Loretta became a caregiver at the age of 11 when her mother suffered debilitating...

Apr 26, 2025

James “Jim” C. Stewart, of Tellico Plains, TN went to his Heavenly Home and was reunited with his loved ones on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Annette Stewart; parents, Jacob and Gracie Stewart; sisters and brothers-in-law, Emma Lee and Harvey Price, Iris and L.J Cole, Martha and Elick Peals,...

Apr 24, 2025

Roger Allen Miller, 61, of Tellico Plains, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Miller Hill; parents, Jessie and Rosie Miller; and step-daughter, Tabitha Turpin.

Roger was born and raised in Tellico Plains, TN. He was baptized in 1972 and became a...

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Ruth Webb, 72 of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Nellie Edith (Jones) Lindner.

Carol was a devoted member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. She worked many years for Athens Community Hospital. She then went...

Apr 3, 2025

Seth Adam Wilson, of Tellico Plains, TN reunited with his loved ones in Heaven on Thursday, April 03, 2025 at the young age of 47.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlie Joe Sr. and Anna Ruth (Betty) Long Wilson; siblings, Perry Wilson and Katherine Marie Wilson.

Born on August 18, 1977, Seth...

Apr 1, 2025

Colter Guy Hamilton, infant son of Anthony and Caylie Hamilton, of Coker Creek, TN, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 while in the loving arms of his parents.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jeremy Hamilton; uncle, Justus Stiles.

He is survived by his mommy and daddy, Caylie and Anthony...

Mar 28, 2025

Charles Henry Walker, 82, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Elias Walker and Blanche Kimsey Walker; sister, Mary Ann Hutto.

Charlie served in the US Army from 1962-1965, and worked for K25 and Y12 for 33...

Mar 27, 2025

J. William Edmonson, affectionately known as Trujellio Hex, “T”, to his family and friends passed away at the age of 76 in his beloved home of Tellico Plains, in Eastern Tennessee on March 27th, 2025.

His life is a testament to resilience, hard work and love for his community. "T" was a proud member of Center Presbyterian...

Mar 19, 2025

Ruth Mae Davis-Hall, 89, of Tellico Plains, TN went to be with the Lord on, Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Frances Hall; brothers, Ralph Hall, Danny Hall Sr., James Millard Hall, and William Albers Hall.

Ruth was a member of Rural Vale Baptist Church.

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Mar 14, 2025

Melvin Ross Walker, age 73, of Tellico Plains was reunited with his loved ones in heaven on Friday, March 14, 2025.

He was preceded in death by father, J.C.  Walker; son, Melvin “Ross” Walker II and brother, Don Walker.

Melvin and Polly, are as native to Tellico Plains as they come. He worked for IUPAT...

Mar 12, 2025

Lenn Myerson, age 79, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:45 a.m.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Charnoff.

Lenn lived with his 4 dogs and he loved to walk them. As long as he was able, he walked them twice every day. When he became disabled,...