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...

Mar 6, 2023

Flossie Wilson Farner, age 77, formerly of Coker Creek community and a resident of Turtletown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Basil W. and “R.M.” Meigs Collins, Jr.

She was a longtime member of Sandy Lane Baptist Church. Flossie enjoyed playing the...

Mar 5, 2023

Geraldean McDaniel Kirkland, age 86, of Tellico Plains, TN went to her heavenly home, Sunday, March 5, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hattie McDaniel; sons, Michael Lee, James Leon, and Timothy Kirkland; daughter, Linda Massingale; brothers, Wesley, Eldon, Carl, Bill, and Johnny McDaniel; sisters, Lois,...

Feb 13, 2023

Carolyn Ann Eller Heaton, 80 of Tellico Plains, TN, finished her Earthly journey on Monday, February 13, 2023 and is now in the arms of Jesus, after many long years of struggling with dementia.

Carolyn was born October 14, 1942. She is remembered by her family as beautiful, intelligent, loving, and gracious. She graduated near the top...

Jan 30, 2023

Calab Dewayne Gardner, 29 of Tellico Plains, TN passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 30, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Joann Lethcoe; father, William “Little Herbie” Herbert Gardner, Jr.; sister, Shannon Lethcoe; grandfathers, Roger Dale “Moon” Houston, Herbert “Herbie” Gardner, Sr., Jerald Lethcoe; grandmother and grandfather Juanita Phillips-Frye and Billy...

Jan 30, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Dwayne Rogers, age 76, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away peacefully Monday, January 30, 2023.

He was born and raised in Tellico Plains and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Steve was always willing to serve his community in many ways. He served on several boards, which include Monroe County Board of Education...

Jan 3, 2023

Joshua Charles Berry passed away on Jan 3, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee at the age of 42.  He was born on December 31, 1981 in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late, Jesse L. Berry and Joanna R. Lindsey.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse L. Berry and grandmother, Rosela Lindsey...