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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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....

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....

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...

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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...