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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

Dec 5, 2017

Ruth Hunt Weiss Gray, 93, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Weiss; her second husband, Frank Gray; parents, Jim and Alice Hunt and two brothers and spouses, James and Barbara Hunt,...

Dec 1, 2017

Linda Lee Forrester, 75, of Tellico Plains went to be with Jesus, December 1, 2017.

She was preceded in death by father, Clinton Forrester, brother, Roy Franklin Forrester, sister, Janice Faye Forrester, and nephew, Malachi Forrester, great-niece, Kamariya Long

Linda enjoyed listening to music, and loved to draw pictures and color. She was a blessing...

Oct 26, 2017

William "Little Herbie" Gardner, Jr., age 52, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 26, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, William "Herbie" Gardner, Sr. and mother, Juanita Phillips Frye; sister, Aneita Gardner and nephew, Travis Bryson.

He is survived by his son,Calab Gardner of Tellico Plains, TN;...

Oct 20, 2017

Douglas Farold Cagle, 85, a native of Tellico Plains and a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord October 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert B. and Icie Frances Isbill Cagle; one brother, Dennis Harold Cagle, and two sisters, Mary...

Oct 18, 2017

Linda Kilby, 65, of Madisonville went home to be with the Lord October 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles A. Jones and her mother, Dolly M. Linder.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all that...

Sep 15, 2017

Nora Mae Wear Holliday, 83, born May 6, 1934, of Tellico Plains passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, Friday, September 15, 2017 at her home.

She was a long time employee of Tellico Telephone Company (TDS) and an avid wagon trainer, Nora loved working in her flowers and spending time with her family.

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Sep 6, 2017

Darrell Bud "Spud" Graves, 43, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord suddenly Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bud Graves; his mother, Deloris Cross; grandparents, Robert and Dessie Cross and grandmother, Zona Graves.

He was of the Christian faith. Spud enjoyed fishing and "get togethers"...

Jun 13, 2017

Margaret "Babe" Hunt, 68, of Tellico Plains passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at UT Medical Center.

.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hunt; parents, William and Bonnie Walker; grandsons, Brandon and Blake Hunt and brother, Harold Walker

Our beloved Babe lived and raised her family with husband, George in Tellico...

Jun 2, 2017

Fred C. Slater, 86, passed away on June 2, 2017 at his home in Coker Creek, TN. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Birmingham, AL and spent most of his life as a resident of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Coker Creek, TN. Fred married Constance in 1952 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They were happily married for 65...

May 28, 2017

Ruby Lee Russell, born December 26, 1939, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Sweetwater Hospital, she was 77 years old.

.A longtime member of Eleazar United Methodist Church, a loving wife of 58 years and mother of two sons. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 25, 2017

Ronald James Kroes, age 71, of Coker Creek, TN and formerly of Howard City, MI went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Cobie Kroes and a sister, Marsha Foss.

Ron was a...

May 23, 2017

Marjorie Ann Boring Myers, age 75, of Maryville, TN passed away while surrounded by her loved ones, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Polly "Haun" Boring and was of the Baptist faith and had recently been attending Oakland Baptist Church. "Margi" was a kind and loving person who...

May 20, 2017

Roger Dale "Moon" Houston, age 65, of Tellico Plains passed away while surrounded by his loved ones, Saturday, May 20, 2017 at UT Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Wilma Houston, two brothers, Danny and Doyle Houston, and stepchildren, Eddie Lethcoe and Joann Lethcoe.

Moon was an avid outdoorsman...

May 2, 2017

Glenn Stout, age 65, of Vonore passed away at home while surrounded by his loving family May 2, 2017.

Glenn spent most of his time hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survived by loving wife, Patricia Stout; daughters and son-in-law,Crystal Jennings,Suella and Guy McGuire; son, Macky Needham and fiancé,...