May 20, 2023

Glinda Sue Ward, age 65, of Madisonville, was carried by angels to her heavenly home and was reunited with her husband, Starlet and daughter, Sarina, on Saturday night May 20, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Starlet Ward; daughter, Sarina Marie Roberts; her parents, Ross and Daisy Marie Bivens Dockery; and brothers, Floyd, Wayne...

May 18, 2023

Tonya Baker Bunch, age 64, of Tellico Plains, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning May 18, 2023 after suffering with cancer for the past few months.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman A. and Alma Boring Baker; son, Ronald Nicholas Bunch; and grandparents, Fate and Louise Harris Baker and Doss and Vivian Boring.

May 17, 2023

Bonnie Ruth Bell, age 84, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Morning Pointe in Athens, TN.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Bell; grandson, Bradley Walker; great-grandson, Doc Walker.

She is survived by her...

May 14, 2023

Susie “Dianne” Bell, age 78, of Tellico Plains, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at The Waters of Sweetwater.

She is preceded in death her son, Edward Walden; daughter, Christy Walden; granddaughter, Madison Walden; and special friend, Willa Harris.

Dianne loved her family with her whole...

May 11, 2023

Michael “Mike” William Ellis, age 56, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 11, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his father, Percy Ellis; grandparents, Zack and Kate Ellis, Roy and Purdie Blankenship.

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May 10, 2023

Douglas “Doug” John Beaver took his Eagle Flight on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 56 years old. He was born on May 2, 1967.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Kenny; grandparents, Alonzo and Edith Beaver and William “Bill” a md Bertha Wilshom; aunts Louise, Rhonda and Effie Lou;...

May 5, 2023

Brian Anthony Shanahan, 64, of Tellico Plains, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Francis and Eileen Thresa Guerin Shanahan; and his sister, Susan Jasin.

Brian, a master carpenter who could build anything with his hands and crack a joke with...

May 2, 2023

Regina “Susanne” Norwood Edge, age 56, of Tellico Plains, formerly of Gainesville, GA lost the battle she had fought for so many years on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

She is preceded in death her mother, Nancy Susie Ann Clark; father, Edward Eugene Norwood; granddaughter, Allie Vinson and grandson, Mason Vinson.

Apr 30, 2023

Jackie C. Bell, age 73, of Monroe County passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by parents, Bud and Laura Bell; brother, M. L. Bell; sisters, Lola Bell, Eva Gay Riddick, Clara Bell, and Charstie O’Dell; daughter, Angela Bell; great grand-daughter,...

Apr 28, 2023

Mary Heather Swainson West, of Athens, TN went home to her Lord and Savior, Friday, April 28, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Lula Swainson; paternal grandparents, CS and Mary Katherine Swainson; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Lloyd; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Charles and Sandy...

Apr 27, 2023

Joy Jenkins Barnett, age 56, of Maryville, TN, passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and “Granny” Bishop and parental grandparents, Newell and Sarah Jenkins.

She is survived by her husband, David Barnett;...

Apr 21, 2023

Imojean “Jean” Lois Murphy Shaw, age 88, a resident of Coker Creek community, TN passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Roy Shaw; sons, Vincent Keith, Steven and Gary Dexter Shaw; parents, Frank and Mamie Murphy; brothers, Frank “Jr.” Murphy and Kenneth Murphy....

Apr 18, 2023

Chuck Lynn Hunt passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 64 in his hometown of Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

He was born on October 15, 1958 to the late Roy Victor Hunt and Ina Hunt-Brannon. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents listed above and brother, Gerald Lynn Hunt.

Chuck and...

Apr 17, 2023

Larry Ray Miller, age 71, of Rafter, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 17, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Faye Miller.

Larry retired from Everhart Lumber Company after a lifetime of service. His greatest blessing was his son, Travis, who he loved very much. He enjoyed sitting...

Apr 13, 2023

Tina Louise Abernathy Ivens, age 57, of Tellico Plains, TN went to her heavenly home, Thursday, April 13, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Geraldean Kirkland; father, Junior Leon Kirkland, brothers, Michael Lee, James Leon, and Timothy Kirkland; and sister, Linda Massingale; and first husband, Gerald Abernathy.

Tina attended Beaty’s Chapel Church....

Apr 7, 2023

Larry Hamilton, age 80, of Tellico Plains, gained his wings and took his Heavenly flight on Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Helen Hamilton; daughter, Teresa Hamilton Morgan; grandson, Will Morgan.

He was a member of First United...

Mar 21, 2023

Larry Junior Ingle, age 78, of Englewood, passed away, Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

He is preceded in death his parents, Elbert and Margaret Ingle; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Anna Webb.

Larry was born on July 7, 1944. He joined the U.S. Navy, serving two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy and...

Mar 21, 2023

Deidrea “Deedee” Phillips Billue Carter, age 47, a native of Tellico Plains, TN and a resident of South Carolina, passed away, Thursday, March 21, 2023.

She is preceded in death by, grandmother, Loche Hunt Newman, grandparents, George and Gilda Phillips and Earl Lee and Ruby Millsaps; uncles, Chester Millsaps and Richard...

Mar 18, 2023

Ashley “Shane” Shell, age 45 of Coker Creek, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at UT Medical Center surrounded by his loving children after a lengthy illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Shell and Margaret Brown; brothers, Michael and Charles Brown, and Gary Shell

Shane was a people person, he...

Mar 13, 2023

Danny Ross Holloway, age 61, of Tellico Plains, TN went to his heavenly home peacefully, Sunday, March 12, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Josie and Brunner Holloway; sister, Elizabeth Young; niece, Connie Bivens.

Danny was a member of Unicoi Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed...