Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Donna Lynn Scott

Donna Lynn Scott

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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Charles Avery "Mutt" Miller

Charles Avery "Mutt" Miller

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...

Homer C Graves

Homer C Graves

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...

Mildred Jean Freeman

Mildred Jean Freeman

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;...

Johnnie Peals Hinton Fletcher

Johnnie Peals Hinton Fletcher

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...

Donald Eugene Shoemaker

Donald Eugene Shoemaker

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...

Arvilee Sellers

Arvilee Sellers

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...

Infant Will Headrick Lynn

Infant Will Headrick Lynn

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...

Katherine J "Jane" Verheek

Katherine J "Jane" Verheek

Jun 21, 2018

Katherine J. "Jane" Verheek, age 91, of Coker Creek, TN and formerly of Greenville, MI went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 21, 2018 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Verheek; parents, Emerson and Amelia Bulcher Brown; sisters, Arlene Dielman and Margaret...

Carol Jean (Autrey) Crowder

Carol Jean (Autrey) Crowder

Jun 19, 2018

Carol Jean (Autrey) Crowder, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Lolan and Clara Mae Autrey and son, Jimmy Edward Crowder.

She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly...

William Augustus "Bill" Crowe

William Augustus "Bill" Crowe

Jun 10, 2018

William Augustus "Bill" Crowe, age 96 of Tellico Plains, TN passed away June 10, 2018. He was the last surviving child of Tom and Winnie Hunt Crowe. William proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, serving overseas in New Guinea in the Southwest Pacific. After returning from his service to our country, he attended the...

Larry Ray Brewer

Larry Ray Brewer

Jun 9, 2018

Larry Ray Brewer, age 52 went home to be with our Lord at Parkwest Medical Center on Saturday, June 9, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Sue; granddaughter, Brionna Brewer; his daddy, Joseph Levi Jones; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Sands and Mr. & Mrs. Olie Jones; aunt, Anita Sands; uncles, Doyle Turner...

David Yates

David Yates

Jun 5, 2018

David Yates, age 65, of Tellico Plains passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Laquita Yates; brothers, Mark and Wayne Yates and life companion, Judy.

David was a good man and a loving father. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.

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Verna Faye Lethcoe

Verna Faye Lethcoe

Jun 1, 2018

Verna Faye Lethcoe, age 66, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee on Friday, June 1, 2018 went to her heavenly home to be reunited with her loving husband, Jerald Lethcoe who passed away on the same day 4 years ago.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Lucy Plemons and her brother, M.L. Plemons.

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Sandy Breinlinger

Sandy Breinlinger

May 31, 2018

Sandy Breinlinger of Cocoa Beach, Florida passed away on the 31st of May 2018 at the age of 55 in her home in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. She will be greatly missed and remain in our hearts forever.

Sandy was the beloved wife of Art Breinlinger for 32 years. Sandy leaves behind her two brothers, William and Artie...

Oscar Dewayne "Sonny Johnson

Oscar Dewayne "Sonny Johnson

May 28, 2018

Oscar Dewayne "Sonny Boy" Johnson, 75, of Athens passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at UT Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He retired from Bilfinger Industrial Services-Construction in Charleston, TN.

He was preceded in death by parents, Sarah and Lowe Johnson; sisters, Ozella Stiles and Ruby Philpott; brother, Bobby Johnson; daughter, Loretta Haney and...

Judy Rosetta Ivester Finley

Judy Rosetta Ivester Finley

May 27, 2018

Judy Rosetta Ivester Finley, age 74 of Martin, GA. and formerly of Tellico Plains passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Otha C.A. Ivester, Sr. and Ruby Marvielee Williams Ivester, she was born August 12, 1943 in Stephens County, Georgia having moved to Tellico Plains, TN in...

Tabatha Kaye Watson

Tabatha Kaye Watson

May 26, 2018

Tabatha Kaye Watson, age 40, of Tellico Plains went home to be with Jesus Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Clarence Nichols; paternal grandfather, Esley Watson and grandmother, Bernice Hooper.

A loving daughter, sister and mother, she had a...

Almer "Van" Lloyd Bosch

Almer "Van" Lloyd Bosch

May 24, 2018

Almer Lloyd "Van" Vanden Bosch, age 87, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 5:35 a.m. at his home.

He was born in Zeeland, Michigan and was of the Church of Christ faith. He served his country in the Korean War, where he was wounded in action. Van married Carol Van Elk in 1967...

Master Sargent Kenneth Haggard

Master Sargent Kenneth Haggard

May 15, 2018

Master Sargent Kenneth Haggard, age 80, marched off to be with God Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by twin sons, Kenneth and Donald Haggard; parents, Leonard and Christine Haggard and brother, Leonard Keith Haggard.

A longtime member of First United Methodist Church, Tellico...