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,...

Nov 11, 2024

Charles Richard “Rick” Shaw, age 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 11, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Worth and Avis Shaw of Coker Creek; father-in-law, Wayne Yates, sister and brother-in-law, Geneva and Reese Williams; brother Worth Robert Shaw Jr.

Rick will be remembered for his passion...

Nov 2, 2024

Darrah Rhea Wiseman, was born on March 5, 2007, it’s not fair that her beautiful life was cut short on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

At this time no formal service will be held. The family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love they have received. Memorial donations can be made to Chris or Melissa...

Oct 28, 2024

Fred Andrew “Drew” Gaspar age 63, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 in his home in Coker Creek, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Snyder.

The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Oct 3, 2024

Kyle Buchanan was born on June 25, 1945, and on October 03, 2024 he joined those who went home before him; his parents, Isham and Molly Buchanan; and sister, Laverne Jones.

He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Vicki Lambert Buchanan; sons, Bryan (Nancy), Ethan Buchanan, and Darrell Watts (Laura); granddaughter, Kadie Buchanan; sister, Loretta Brewer;...

Sep 25, 2024

Richard Taylor Wallace, Jr., age 77, of Tellico Plains, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his home in Rafter.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Wallace; parents, and two brothers.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Regina Smith; grandsons,

Austin and Bryce Smith; brother,...

Sep 24, 2024

Jessie Wimberly, age 82, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

He is preceded in death his, infant son, Benjamin Wimberly; parents; Leon and Lou Wimberly, and special aunt, Bessie Harness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53...