Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Lila Plemons Teague

Lila Plemons Teague

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...

Betty J Akins Martin

Betty J Akins Martin

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...

Hobert Martin

Hobert Martin

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...

Roger Wallace

Roger Wallace

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...

Ricky Reynolds

Ricky Reynolds

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...

Anna Mae Jones

Anna Mae Jones

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...

Donnie Richard Baxter

Donnie Richard Baxter

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...

Patrick R Burns

Patrick R Burns

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...

Jackie Wiseman

Jackie Wiseman

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...

Loretta V Hampton

Loretta V Hampton

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...

Valaree "Dee" Headrick

Valaree "Dee" Headrick

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,...

Roberta "Birty" Waynette Olley

Roberta "Birty" Waynette Olley

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...

Hubert Gary "Goob" Kirkland

Hubert Gary "Goob" Kirkland

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,...

Kevin Lee Debety

Kevin Lee Debety

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...

Lewis Cleveland "Lc" Roberts

Lewis Cleveland "Lc" Roberts

Jan 6, 2016

Lewis Cleveland (L.C.) Roberts, born on January 13, 1943 in Monroe County, passed away during Monday night the 4th of January, 2016, nine short days of seeing his 73rd year. A kind soul who was always willing to give you his last dime, or the shirt off his back. He has been a part of many lives and will...

Arlee "Pop" Evans

Arlee "Pop" Evans

Dec 16, 2015

Arlee "Pop" Evans, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the age of 99 ½. He was a resident of the Arbor House assisted living home in Marble Falls, TX at the time of his passing and had been serving his Lord in the First Baptist Church of Granite Shoals, TX. Arlee was...

Eva G Riddick

Eva G Riddick

Oct 16, 2015

Eva G. Riddick, age 74, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 16, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Eva enjoyed sewing and making quilts for her family and friends. She attended Macedonia Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Howard Edward...

Elaine B Dansie Ervin

Elaine B Dansie Ervin

May 16, 2000

It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine B. Dansie Ervin announces her passing on Friday, February 16 at the age of 88 years old.

Elaine was born on December 4, 1929 in Murray, Utah to Marvin England Dansie and Thelma Sarah Beckstead. Married Hugh M. Lyman, Jr., November 26, 1949; later divorced. Married Earl...