Aug 7, 2024

John R. Hunt, 87, of Mt. Vernon, TN transitioned to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Mary Hunt; brothers, H.B. “Tink” Hunt, Harley Frank “Dude” Hunt; sisters, Wanda Cook and Patsy Long.

John R. was a well-known brick, block, and stone mason in...

Aug 3, 2024

Teresa Ann Gourley Ellis, age 60, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with her parents in Heaven on, August 3, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James “Eddie” and Patsy Gourley.

Teresa was a beautiful person inside and out; always had a smile on...

Aug 3, 2024

Patrick Darren Butler, 31, of Tellico Plains and a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father, Darren Butler; grandparents, Hershel and Melgena Butler.

Patrick was a graduate of Tellico Plains High School class of 2011. He was a devoted step-father and loved each...

Jul 11, 2024

Edith “Edye” Miller, age 90, of Tellico Plains, and a resident of Knoxville, TN passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a sister to 15 siblings.

She leaves behind five children, Arie Miller, Clara Gayle, Don...

Jul 4, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Tammy Popovich, was taken from us to soon. She brought immeasurable joy, light, and laughter to our lives with her kind heart. Though her time with us was brief, the depth of love and happiness she shared will forever remain in our hearts.

Tammy passed away...

Jun 3, 2024

Billie Roberts, age 87, of Tellico Plains, TN, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on Monday, June 3, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Paulette Jones; great-grandson, Emmy Rae English; sister, Joyce Dalton; and brother, Ray Jones.

Billie was a member of Towee...

May 14, 2024

Judith “Judy” Oskierko Tyre, age 83, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with the love of her life Robert, on May 14, 2024.

She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Tyre; daughter, Andrea Tyre Wood; and sister, Fabia Blue.

Judy met the love of her life and best friend at the tender age of 14....

May 3, 2024

Jeffrey Carl Smallin, age 56, of Cleveland, passed away, May 3, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Smallin; grandparents, Arris and Dossie Belle Smallin, and Otis and Nellie Jones; nephews, Derrick Kirkland and Michael Mashburn.

Jeff enjoyed gardening and was a hard worker at everything he did. He loved his...

Apr 19, 2024

Daisy Mae Norwood Passmore, age 79, of Tellico Plains, went to be with the Lord on, Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Passmore; parents, Ulyss and Janie Norwood and was the last surviving of all ten of her siblings.

Daisy...

Apr 16, 2024

Dafri Sue (Bryan) Fouts age 72, died on April 16, 2024 at The Waters of Sweetwater.

She was born at Ft. Jackson Army Hospital in Columbia, SC, on July 15, 1951 to her late parents, Mary Neal (Lee) and H. Ross Bryan, Lt. Col. Retd.

She is survived by her son, Bryan Lee Fouts; her...

Apr 11, 2024

Mary Ann Coy, age 90, of Vonore, TN and formerly of Blount County, TN, and Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Mary Ann was an amazing artist of commercial and fine arts. She enjoyed anything that had to do with crafts and loved writing poems....

Apr 6, 2024

Beth Meichael Wiseman, age 73, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away peacefully, at her home, Saturday, April 6, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Glady Westmoreland; brother, Bill Westmoreland; sisters, Barbara Green, Janet Westmoreland, and Jackie Wiseman.

She is survived by her husband, Gene Wiseman; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and...

Mar 26, 2024

Vincent “Vinny” Lasher, Jr., age 62, of Athens, passed away, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Lance Lasher; daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda Lasher, Jennifer and Phil Helsel and Samantha and Nick Schultz; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Melissa Lasher, Vincent Lasher III, and Gerald Lasher and girlfriend,...

Mar 22, 2024

Larry Allen Henson, age 68, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 22, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Molly Henson; daughter, Rebecca Joanne Henson; several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bernice Henson; son and fiancée, Scott Henson...

Mar 16, 2024

John Christopher Franks age 43, of Madisonville passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home.

John attended Sequoyah High School class of 1999. He was a huge fan of the U.T. Volunteers, Hank Sr. and warm weather.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Brenda McLemore Franks; father, James Arvil Bryant; grandparents,...

Mar 11, 2024

Homer R. “Rick” Jenkins, age 78, of Maryville, TN, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Newell and Sarah Jenkins and his daughter, Joy Jenkins Barnett.

Rick was born in Blount County and raised in the Mentor Community.  He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company...

Mar 1, 2024

James “Jamie” M. Hicks, age 56, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with his loved ones in heaven on Friday, March 1, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Margie Elizabeth Williams Jones, sister, Susan Quinn Brooks, grandchild, Timothy Hamby and nephew, Matthew Barrett, Jr.

Jamie had his...

Mar 1, 2024

Richard Bivens, age 72, of Tellico Plains, went to his Heavenly home, Friday, March 1, 2024, with loved ones by his side.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father Mary Williams Cooper and Pink Bivens; brothers, Enos Bivens, Reed Bivens, Charlie Bivens, Wilburn O’Dell Bivens, Jesse Bivens, and J.D. Bivens; sisters, Imogene Milsaps, Irene...

Feb 21, 2024

Ginger “Gig” Phillips, age 44, of Tellico Plains, passed away, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with loved ones by her side. After being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma a few months before.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Carolyn Phillips; brother, Scott Phillips; grandparents, Harold and Roxie Powers Phillips, Edward Gray and Annette Ford Atchley;...

Feb 17, 2024

Bruce Shirk Jr. age 67, of Madisonville, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Shirk Sr., nephew, Jason Carmley.

Bruce loved classic cars. He enjoyed playing cards and telling stories.

He is survived by his children, Shannon and David Ricker, Samantha and David...