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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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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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