Jan 16, 2025

Willie Jerry Debety, age 76, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Gladith Debety; grandson, Corbin Debety; sister and brother-in-law, Maflesue and Clayton Yarberry; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Rossie and Burkey Jenkins; niece, Selena...

Jan 16, 2025

Linda Gail Martin Norwood, age 72, of Reliance, TN went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alger and Estelle Martin; brother, Charlie Martin; great grandson, Paxton Frerichs, and nephew, Kevin Couey.

Linda worked for many years as a seamstress...

Jan 13, 2025

Ray E. Evans, age 83, of Tellico Plains, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at UT Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Stella Evans; sisters and brothers, Lorine Williams, Earl Evans, Murl Evans, Elsie Miller, and Norman Evans.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathleen...

Jan 10, 2025

Melvin “Baldy” Wilcox, age 79, of Tellico Plains left those he loved the most on Friday, January 10, 2025 and will be waiting for them on that glad reunion day in Heaven.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Carrie Wilcox; brothers, Billy Jean Hedden, Lloyd Wilcox, Roy Wilcox, Frankie Wilcox, Boyd Wilcox, and...

Jan 5, 2025

Danny Edward Freeman, age 68, of Tellico Plains went home to be with our Lord, in heaven on Sunday, January 5, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by parents, Junior and Bernice Freeman; and brothers, Christopher and Roger Freeman.

Danny loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren who were...

Jan 2, 2025

Victoria Ann Morgan, age 40, of Madisonville, won her battle on, Thursday January 2, 2025, she is now living cancer free in her Heavenly Home.

She is preceded in death by her father, Ralph Hippo; grandmother, Deloris Sabo; paternal grandparents, Paul and Esther Hippo, and one uncle.

Victoria attended Englewood Church of God. She was...

Dec 26, 2024

Alleta Jeanette Eddington, age 88, of Tellico Plains was reunited with her husband, Don in heaven on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, listed above; parents, Clyde and Pauline Watson; her son, James Edward “Futz” Hill III; sisters, Mary Jo Phillips and Faye Watson; and brother, CD Watson.

Jeanette...

Dec 25, 2024

Pati Russell, age 65, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with her family in Heaven early Christmas morning, December 25, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony E. Russell; parents, Jerry and Margaret Eifler; daughter, Helen; granddaughter, Tiffany; grandson, Isaiah Dalton, and two brothers.

Pati was a longtime member of the Tellico Plains...

Dec 18, 2024

Sandra K. Howard, age 70, passed away December 18, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1945 to Nancy Isbill and Theodore Spurlock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, listed above; her brothers, Burtch and David Spurlock and the love of her life, Thomas Howard.

She is survived by her only son, Kenny...

Dec 16, 2024

Richard “Rick” Hartle, age 56, of Knoxville Tennessee, formerly of Vermilion Ohio and Nanty-Glo Pennsylvania passed away on December 16, 2024.

Rick is preceded in death by his father, Eugene W. Hartle Sr; his mother, Nancy L. Hartle (Hagen); and sister, Dorthy Hartle.

Rick is survived by his siblings, Eugene W. Hartle Jr. (Neal) and...

Dec 16, 2024

Nancy Lee Hartle (Hagen), age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Vermilion, Ohio and Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania passed away December 16, 2024.

Born April 8, 1943 to the late Harry and Dorothy (McMullen) Hagen. Nancy is also preceded in death by her son; Richard D. Hartle; and daughter, Dorthy Hartle; brother, Harry Hagen Jr; sister, Lois Jean Cramer....

Dec 15, 2024

Dora Emma Shadden, age 99, of Madisonville passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Floyd and Sallie Boring Shadden; brothers, Homer Shadden, Porter Shadden, and George Shadden; sisters, Maude Gay and Mattie Mae Cagle; nephews, Floyd Cagle, Doug Shadden; niece, Dorene Gay.

Dora was a member of...

Dec 13, 2024

Robin Elizabeth Newman McCamey, age 59, of Tellico Plains passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Joyce McCamey.

Robin was a member of Brown Hill Church. She enjoyed traveling, anything from beach trips, camping, to riding motorcycles with her husband. Robin’s most valued time...

Dec 10, 2024

Verlin Houston Ervin, 91, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, died at the home of his son Stephen in Marietta, GA December 10, 2024.

Verlin Houston Ervin was born on Columbus Day October 12, 1933 to Leona Elsie Hamby and Verlin Abner Ervin in a log cabin near Ivy, Tennessee. The family moved to Knoxville, TN when he was...

Dec 9, 2024

Reba Emma Lynn Lance, age 67, a resident in Madisonville, but she lived in Tellico Plains most of her life. She was reunited with her family in Heaven on December 9, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gorege T. Lance; parents, Easley and Gena Mae Lynn; sister, Alice Lynn Monger Miller; nephew, Roy Lynn;...

Dec 8, 2024

Glen Randell Miller Sr., 80, passed away December 8, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Born to late parents, Gladith Lovin Miller and Glen Edward Miller in Tellico Plains.

Randell began working full time in logging at 14 and took great pride that he was involved in clearing the land that became the Indian Boundary Recreation Area...

Dec 7, 2024

Charles David Fritts, age 65 of Madisonville, TN, passed away on December 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Paul Fritts; and father-in-law, Joseph Levi Jones.

David was passionate about his faith, family, and work. He was a lifelong member of Tellico Plains Church...

Dec 6, 2024

Sherrill Anthony Witt, age 71, a native of Coker Creek and a resident of Madisonville, TN went to his Heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Beverly Witt; grandson, Justice Jordan; siblings, Henegar Witt, Troy Witt, Lisa Carroll Witt Dalton, Danny Witt, Henry Witt, Nancy Witt Slaton;...

Dec 3, 2024

Mathew “Grizz” Ellis Naugher, age 42, of Blount County passed away December 03, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Naugher.

He is survived by his soul mate, Audra LaFollette; daughter, Shayla Naugher; step-daughters, Naome Lewis, Genisis Carmichael and Ella Higgenbottom; sons, Ben Naugher, and Bear Naugher; step-sons, Conner Lewis and Lloyd...

Nov 14, 2024

John Dwight Broome, age 79 of Maryville, TN, crossed the finish line with the checkered flag waving on November 14, 2024 while at home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Estelle Broome, brother and sister-in-law, David and Barbara Broome, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank Sr. and Icie Myers, brother-in-law, Frank Myers Jr. and sister-in-law,...