Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Bernice Miller

Bernice Miller

May 10, 2018

Bernice Miller, age 72, of Tellico Plains left this world praising the Lord as she went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at UT Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Baker Miller; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and David Palmer and sister-in-law, Wanda Miller.

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Rosa H Brannon

Rosa H Brannon

Apr 22, 2018

Rosa H. Brannon, age 84, of Madisonville and formerly of Coker Creek passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Sweetwater Hospital while surrounded by her children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Brannon; mother, Hazel Cole Dockery; father, Hobert Cole; sisters, Louise Martin, Jean Taylor, Rabble Martin and Vernice Cole; brother, Herman Len Cole....

Harless Douglas Bookout

Harless Douglas Bookout

Apr 19, 2018

Harless Douglas Bookout, age 66, of Madisonville passed away at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Lucille Bookout; his sister, Donna Bookout and brother-in-law, Dennis Watkins.

He will be dearly missed. Harless was a loving husband and father. The best Dad ever....

Tooter Coleman

Tooter Coleman

Apr 18, 2018

Tooter Coleman, age 61, of Tellico Plains went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Ann Tucker.

Tooter had the greatest love of life and enjoyed watching Cameron play ball and loving on her precious grandbabies. An employee...

Robert "Bob" Kenyon

Robert "Bob" Kenyon

Apr 9, 2018

Robert "Bob" J. Kenyon died very suddenly April 9, 2018 at his home in Tellico Plains, TN. Bob was born on May 21, 1947 in Westerly, RI. He was the son of the late Russell J. Kenyon and Helen I. Kenyon. He had resided in Tellico Plains for the past 8 years, previously residing in Plainfield, CT.

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Alvin Wayne Cook

Alvin Wayne Cook

Apr 5, 2018

Alvin Wayne Cook, 82, born and raised in Tellico Plains and a resident of Cleveland, TN for 56 years went to his Heavenly Home Thursday, April 5, 2018.

He was a member of Brown Hill Church and Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for many years. A member of Brown Hill Masonic Lodge 613...

Michael L Bell

Michael L Bell

Mar 28, 2018

Michael L. Bell, 54, of Tellico Plains went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

He loved his family and classic cars and he enjoyed talking with his truck driving buddies and hunting. Mike brought laughter to others through his jokes he shared and always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly...

Robert "Redneck" Ellis

Robert "Redneck" Ellis

Mar 25, 2018

Robert "Redneck" Ellis, 76, of Tellico Plains went to his Heavenly Home Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family and Hospice nurse, Connie Shultz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Bonnie Ellis; first wife, Virginia Ellis; infant son, Michael Ellis; brothers, R.V. and Carl Ellis and grandson,...

Claudella Watkins

Claudella Watkins

Mar 4, 2018

Claudella Watkins, age 72, of Madisonville passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

She was of the Church of God faith. Gardening and canning were her greatest joys. Claudella was a loving mother and sister and was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

She...

Albert Eugene Freeman

Albert Eugene Freeman

Mar 3, 2018

Albert Eugene Freeman, 83, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Essie McKenzie Freeman; brother, Buford Freeman; sister, Alma "Aileen" Lee.

He attended Rural Vale Baptist Church. Eugene served...

Icie P Myers

Icie P Myers

Mar 3, 2018

Icie Peals Myers, 96, of Tellico Plains and formerly of Alcoa and Maryville, TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the home of her son while surrounded by her loving family.

The oldest of 14 children of the late J.C. "Lum" and Ellen Hamby Peals, Icie was in the first graduating...

Vickie Oody Martin

Vickie Oody Martin

Feb 9, 2018

Vickie Oody Martin, age 58, of Tellico Plains, TN, devoted wife of 40 years to Fred Martin, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 9, 2018 at her home while surrounded by her loved ones.

Vickie loved her family and friends and loved to cook and can. She was a talented artist in bead work...

Susan Noreen Powers

Susan Noreen Powers

Feb 9, 2018

Susan Noreen Powers, age 55, of Tellico Plains went to join God Friday, February 9, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melton and Nina Mae Brooks; two siblings; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed and Ruth Powers and special pet, Lamb Chop.

A past employee of Woods...

Carolyn F "Connie" Bell

Carolyn F "Connie" Bell

Feb 5, 2018

Carolyn F. "Connie" Bell of Tellico Plains reached her heavenly home on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was 75.

Connie retired after 30 plus years from the cafeteria staff at Tellico Plains Elementary School. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in...

Elzie H Peals

Elzie H Peals

Feb 2, 2018

Elzie H. Peals, age 81, of Aiken, SC, born and raised in Tellico Plains, a devoted husband of Marilyn Drawdy Peals, received his rich welcome in Heaven on Friday, January26, 2018.

Elzie retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass in 1991after a 30 year career. He was an active and faithful servant of Millbrook Baptist Church.

Surviving...

Emma Brannon Walker

Emma Brannon Walker

Jan 27, 2018

Emma Brannon Walker, age 70, of Tellico Plains passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David D. Walker; parents, George and Nellie Lemings Brannon; brothers, Johnny "Sam" Brannon, Daniel Brannon and Edward Brannon; sisters, Irene Dockery, Aileen Brannon, and Patricia Gay; brothers-in-law, Wayford...

Robert "Bob" Chapman

Robert "Bob" Chapman

Jan 27, 2018

Robert "Bob" Theodore Chapman, age 67, of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Bertha Chapman; brothers, Jerry, Ronnie, Donnie, and Jack Chapman; and sister, Susan Brown.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, James and Pansy...

Rosie Mae Miller

Rosie Mae Miller

Jan 11, 2018

Rosie Mae Miller, age 86, of Tellico Plains passed away at her home Thursday, January 11, 2018 while surrounded by her family.

She was a lifelong resident of Tellico Plains and a member of Miller's Chapel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Prudie Blankenship; her late husband, Jessie Miller;...

Doris Ann Tucker

Doris Ann Tucker

Jan 2, 2018

Doris Ann Tucker, 84, of Tellico Plains went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family at Sweetwater Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Clara Stewart; sister, Reba Gibson; brother, Aaron Stewart and special nieces, Melba Peebles and Nancy Tolbert.

Doris is survived...

Jimmie Sue Cook

Jimmie Sue Cook

Dec 27, 2017

Jimmie Sue Cook, age 84, of Tellico Plains passed away while surrounded by her loved ones, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora Cook, Sr., daughters, Sandra Buckner, Ellari Davis, and sons, Dan, Benton, and Ronnie Cook.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law,Melb and Roy...