Feb 2, 2017

Heather Marie Miller Hill, age 31, of Englewood went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 2, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her pappaws, Jessie Miller and Billy Ray Slaughter; aunt, Sharon Slaughter and sister, Tabitha Turpin.

Heather was the most caring, loving Mother and...

Jan 19, 2017

Ronald "Ronnie" Thorne, age 67, of Madisonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Idalea Thorne; a sister and a brother.

He was of the Baptist faith. After his retirement he spent time hunting and fishing....

Jan 11, 2017

Wilda Taylor Reed, age 93, of Coker Creek passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Wood Presbyterian Home, Sweetwater, TN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Reed and parents, Samuel and Lea Taylor.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tellico Plains. As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Dec 17, 2016

Julius V. Farner, age 72, of Farner, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN after a one and half year battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Pearley and Rosie Hughes Farner. He was retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He is survived by his...

Dec 5, 2016

James Levi Hooper II, age 70, of Tellico Plains passed away Monday, December 5, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. and Glenice Hooper and a sister, Mary Hooper Alsip.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tellico Plains and an upstanding and hardworking member of the community....

Nov 19, 2016

Margie Elizabeth Williams Jones, age 72, of Tellico Plains peacefully earned her wings Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital, completely surrounded by love.

She attended Telllico Plains Church of God very faithfully. Truly the most giving, lovable person to all she met. Being able to provide meals and to help others brought her great...

Nov 7, 2016

Wanda Faye Bradley McDaniel, age 82, of Tellico Plains, TN., went home to be with the Lord and join her beloved husband in Heaven on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Life Care Center of Athens.

She was the only daughter out of 9 children born to the late R. A. and Sarah Eddington Bradley. A great mother,...

Nov 2, 2016

Rev. W. Paul Fritts, age 81, of Tellico Plains, TN., a native of Lenoir City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Pearl Fritts; a brother, Charles Curtis Fritts and a sister, Mary Louise Fritts.

Paul...

Oct 20, 2016

Dorene Gay, age 60, of Tellico Plains, TN. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Maude Gay and nephew, Clinton Harris.

She was a faithful member at Maple Springs Baptist Church. Dorene loved gospel music and singing....

Oct 10, 2016

Geraldine E. "Gerri" Best, age 86, of Coker Creek, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Cecil E. "Jack" Best; and her parents, Victor and Flora May Ellis. She leaves behind Ronald and Phyllis Best of Dandridge, TN, Mike and Melissa Best and their children of...

Sep 27, 2016

Browder Holcomb, age 83, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Sweetwater Hospital.

He is a native and lifelong resident of Monroe County and was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Charlie and Etta...

Aug 27, 2016

Linda Massie, age 67, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at her residence while surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Leonard Owen Massie, Jr.; Father, Bill Taylor; Mother, Margie Hicks Walker; brother, Claude William Taylor and grandson, Caleb...

Aug 26, 2016

Ronnie Virgle Cook, age 66, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2016 surrounded by his family at his residence.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ora Cook, Sr; sisters, Sandra Buckner and Ellari Davis; and brothers, Dan and Benton Cook.

He is survived by...

Aug 7, 2016

Karen Arlene "Kirkland" Best, age 58, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

She is preceded in death by her father, Arlin Williams and a niece.

She was a member of Tellico Plains Church of God and was a...

Jul 23, 2016

Lila Plemons Teague, age 86, formerly of Tellico Plains, TN. went home to be with the Lord at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Spring City Care and Rehab.

She was of the Baptist faith and retired from JCPenny in Atlanta, GA.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Teague; daughter, Linda...

Jul 19, 2016

Betty J. Akins Martin, age 83, of Newport, formerly of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Sweetwater Hospital.

She was the 11th child of Bonnie Ida and Payton Lewis, Sr. Betty grew up in Newport, TN. She became a Christian at the age of 11 and joined...

Jun 20, 2016

Hobert Martin, age 75, of Coker Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Martin; sons, Ricky and Michael Hooper; grandson, Jonathan Jones; parents, Marion and Bertha Martin; brother, Hoyt Martin; sister, Omie Martin. He...

Jun 16, 2016

Roger Wallace, age 57, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Sweetwater Hospital.

Roger was of Church of God faith; he loved the Lord and was baptized in the creek at Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed listening to and singing with "The Singing Cooks". Roger always had a...

Jun 15, 2016

Ricky Lynn Reynolds, Jr., age 43, of Sweetwater, formerly of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., at home with his loved ones, after a brief fight with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Reed and Lela Powers; Buddy "Dad" McCulloch, Aunt Lou...

Jun 3, 2016

Anna Jones, age 69, of Englewood, formerly of Tellico Plains, passed away, Friday, June 3, 2016, at her residence.She was a Christians and a member of Starr Mountain Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Jones, her parents, 2 sisters, and 2 brother.

Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Pat...