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...

May 25, 2016

Donnie Richard Baxter, age 54, of Vonore, TN, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Tennova Turkey Creek, Knoxville, TN.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Emma Woods, great-grandmother, Jessie Otwell, and step-father, J. Harold Blair. Hissurvivorsinclude...

May 2, 2016

Patrick "Pat" R. Burns, of Tellico Plains, TN, was called home to the Lord, unexpectedly on May 2, 2016, at the age of 57, while working out of state.

Pat did not know a stranger; he always had a smile on his face and a contagious laugh. He was a hard working man, who would do for...

Apr 16, 2016

Jackie Wiseman, 62, of Tellico Plains, born on August 5, 1953 went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. Jackie worked at CVG Industries for 37 years; she loved Peyton Manning, was an avid UT football fan, and she enjoyed going...

Apr 12, 2016

Loretta V. Hampton, age 78, of Tellico Plains, TN, went to heaven to play the harp for Jesus, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, while surrounded by her family and loved ones at her home in Tellico Plains, TN.

She was a testimony of love to her family and all that knew her. Loretta treasured time spent with...

Apr 2, 2016

Valaree "Dee" Headrick, age 95, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord, April 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Dee was a very special person and was dearly loved by her family and many friends. She was preceded in death by,...

Mar 7, 2016

Roberta "Birty" Waynette Olley, age 54, of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016 at home in Tellico Plains, TN. Birty was a loving mother and good hearted person. She will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Wayne Patterson; grandparents, Fred and Irene Garren...

Feb 9, 2016

Hubert Gary "Goob" Kirkland, age 66, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away,February 9, 2016 at his home. Goob enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, good conversation, and sitting in town watching the traffic pass through Tellico Plains. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Margie Kirkland.

Survivors include his brothers and spouse, Dale and Brenda Kirland,...

Feb 4, 2016

Kevin Lee Debety, age 29, of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2016 while surrounded by his family and loved ones at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Kevin was a loving soul mate, an amazing father, and beloved son and brother. He was a very giving person and has been...