Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Williams

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Williams

Mar 26, 2017

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Williams, age 75, of Tellico Plains passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Erastus Williams; parents, Andrew and Neva Cline; brothers, Tip, Pat and Kinley Cline and sisters, Annie Payne, May Hollingshead and Shirley Thomas.

Bobbie was a...

Scott J Sylvester

Scott J Sylvester

Mar 14, 2017

Scott J. Sylvester, 46, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 after his (2) year battle with colon cancer was sadly lost. He was born August 24, 1970, in Mount Clemens, MI. Scott was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years serving in the Persian Gulf War between 1990 - 1992.

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William "Herbie" Herbert Gardner Sr

William "Herbie" Herbert Gardner Sr

Mar 3, 2017

William "Herbie" Herbert Gardner, Sr., age 88, of Tellico Plains completed his work here on this earth and went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 3, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Aneita Marie Gardner; grandson, Travis Bryson; son-in-law, Charlie Bryson; his...

Earl Eugene Williams

Earl Eugene Williams

Feb 27, 2017

Earl Eugene Williams, age 51, of Tellico Plains passed away suddenly Monday, February 27, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arlin Williams; sister, Karen Arlene Williams Best; father-in-law, Bill Moses; brother-in-law, Mike Moore; and a niece.

He was a member of Tellico Plains Church of God and an employee of Denso Manufacturing...

Larry Allen Oliver

Larry Allen Oliver

Feb 18, 2017

Larry Allen Oliver, age 62, of Friendsville, TN passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Minnie Oliver; sister, Ada Oliver Wheatley; nephews, Chad Oliver, and Jimmy Wheatley; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Oliver.

Larry was the past President of Cades Coves Preservation Association (CCPA), past President...

James "Jim" Johnson

James "Jim" Johnson

Feb 5, 2017

James "Jim" Johnson, age 78, of Madisonville passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Arizona Johnson; two brothers, Larry and Tom and a sister Glenna. Jim was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church and was a longtime employee of Darrell's Auto Parts....

Heather Marie Miller Hill

Heather Marie Miller Hill

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...

Ronald "Ronnie" Thorne

Ronald "Ronnie" Thorne

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....

Wilda Taylor Reed

Wilda Taylor Reed

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...

Julius V Farner

Julius V Farner

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...

James Levi Hooper Ii

James Levi Hooper Ii

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....

Margie Elizabeth Williams Jones

Margie Elizabeth Williams Jones

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...

Wanda Faye Bradley Mcdaniel

Wanda Faye Bradley Mcdaniel

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,...

Rev W Paul Fritts

Rev W Paul Fritts

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...

Dorene Gay

Dorene Gay

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....

Geraldine E "Gerri" Best

Geraldine E "Gerri" Best

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...

Browder Holcomb

Browder Holcomb

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...

Linda Massie

Linda Massie

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...

Ronnie Virgle Cook

Ronnie Virgle Cook

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...

Karen Arlene "Kirkland" Best

Karen Arlene "Kirkland" Best

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...