Nov 3, 2023

Carolyn Sue Goins Akins Debity, age 75, Tellico Plains, TN passed away, Friday, November 3, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her father, Elmer Goins; mother, Opha Murphy Shaw; and brothers, Timothy and Samuel Goins.

Carolyn loved aggravating her two daughters, and spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles Alva Chadwell, age 81, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He grew up in Ewing, VA. Raising cane with his four bothers and two sisters, where he was affectionately known as Alvie. He met his sweetheart in high school and whisked her away to be his wife, while...

Oct 22, 2023

Wendy Michelle Oliver, age 58, of Maryville, TN passed away, Sunday, October 22, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Pauline Pyles; and son Justin Shoupes.

Wendy spent her free time playing word games, sudoku, and crossword puzzles. She loved listening to country music on the radio. Her family was her...

Sep 24, 2023

Barbara Joyce Young Bradley, 74, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away peacefully at her place of residence, Sunday, September 24, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward (Bill) and Jewell (Boots) Young; daughter, Wanda Dean Gourley; grandchildren, Dustin Gourley, Jacquline and Chloe Gourley.

Barbara was...

Jul 30, 2023

Dan Edward Johnson, 75, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee passed away, July 30, 2023 at 6:05 am at home surrounded by Friends and family.

Dan was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lyle Johnson (Bud) and mother, Freeda Mae Leach.

Dan graduated from Howard Sam’s trade school in Indianapolis and began a career as a...

Jul 22, 2023

Jack Andrew Thomas, age 83 of North Canton, OH, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Jack was born on May 31, 1940 in San Bernardino, CA to James and Maefle Thomas. He was a 1957 graduate of Tellico Plains High School. Jack was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army...

Jul 17, 2023

Novio “Calvert” Hamilton, 87 of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 17, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Earnestine Hamilton; daughter, Pamela Hamilton McJunkin; parents, Ned and Martha Hamilton; siblings, Delade Hamilton, Martha Salley, and Mary Thomas.

Calvert was...

Jul 11, 2023

Michael “Mike” Roberts, age 65, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away, Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his father, J.C Roberts; step-father, Bobby Moses; sister, Mary Sewell; brother, Bobby Moses II; grandparents, Washie and Liddie Davis, Howard, and Gertie Roberts; brothers-in-law, Jeff Pilkey and Jamie Orr; cousin, Billy Joe Davis.

Mike...

Jul 10, 2023

Violet Holder White, age 57, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, July 10, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Franklin Williams; brother, Darrell Holder; fathers-in-law, Ed White and Jim Williams, and two unborn grandchildren.

Violet was a member of...

Jul 7, 2023

Janie Sue Hensarling McClure Farmer, age 66, of Tellico Plains, TN, formerly of Houston, TX passed away on, Friday July 7, 2023.

Janie was born December 30, 1956 in Houston, TX to Janice Allen McClure and Clayton L. McClure. She graduated from Central School in 1976. Janie was very talented in painting, crocheting, and embroidery. She loved...

Jul 5, 2023

Chrystephor “Harry” Gary Mashburn, age 71, of Farner passed away on, Wednesday July 5, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pearly and Dora Mashburn; brothers, Alvin Clarence “cotton”, Doug, and Ulysses “U.P” Mashburn.

Chrystephor was an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Chrystephor Mashburn II and...

Jul 4, 2023

Franklin “Franky” Harris Jr., age 37 of Madisonville, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his father, Franklin Lloyd Harris Sr.; mamaw, Zola Ervin; papaw, James “Red” Dockery; papaw, Lloyd “Red” Harris; mamaw, Eula Faye Hooper

Franky enjoyed spending time outdoors whether working hard or just riding the backroads,...

Jul 2, 2023

Bill Fair, age 84, a resident of Athens, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, July 2, 2023 at Lifecare of Athens.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Irene Fair; brothers and sisters-in-law. Bob and Bobbie Fair and Jim and Judy Fair.

Bill was a member of...

Jun 26, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Watson II, age 59, of Tellico Plains, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home with his loving wife by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Billie Watson; and sister-in-law, Debbie Hoffman.

In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a very skilled...

Jun 16, 2023

Shirley E. Graves, age 84, of Tellico Plains, went to be with Jesus on Friday, June 16, 2023 peacefully with her family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Greeley and Margaret Graves; sisters, Maggie Hawk, Lizzie Burgess, Ruby McJunkin and Ola Plemons; brothers, Frank, Johnny and Robert Graves; and grandson, Brian Goins....

Jun 9, 2023

Barney R. Chapman, age 76, of Tellico Plains, took his last checkered flag in life’s race and claimed his victory in Glory, Friday, June 9, 2023.

Some people live their lives content in the slow lane, watching as the world passes them by. Barney certainly wasn’t one of them. He was a man who lived his life...

Jun 7, 2023

Sara “Susie” Frances Wilke, age 65, of Tellico Plains, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Susie attended Bible Baptist Church. She had a heart for God and she was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking trips to the beach with her family...

Jun 6, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Huffman, 32 of Sweetwater, TN passed away Tuesday, June,6 2023 at his residence.

He is proceeded in death by his papaw, Glenn Fagg; mamaw, Mary Thorne; grandparents, Everett and Louise Borden; grandfather, Kenneth Johnson

Joe was an outgoing person that never met a stranger. He had a giving heart and was always willing...

Jun 5, 2023

Elizabeth Sharon Anne Manning Chadwell, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 1, 1943 at Evans Hospital in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the proud parents Charlie and Agnes Brooks Manning. Sharon grew up on a hillside farm, building character by cutting iron...

May 22, 2023

Karen D. Brown, age 63, of Tellico Plains, TN went to her heavenly home, Monday, May 22, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Geraldean Kirkland and father, Junior Leon Kirkland; brothers, Michael Lee, James Leon, and Timothy Kirkland; sisters, Linda Massingale and Tina Abernathy Ivens.

She...