Dec 6, 2022

Dustin Ralph Cathey, 41 of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 6, 2022, at 2:02 p.m. at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville with his family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Beck Cathey, and Llyod and Louella Graves; and aunt, Kimberly Graves.

Dec 2, 2022

Arvil Dewayne Buckner, age 58, of Tellico Plains passed away at home on, Friday December 2, 2022 while surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Colonel and Lena Buckner.

Arvil grew up in this area and came from a very close family. He was known in the community as a...

Nov 28, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Roy Darnell, age 79, a resident of Tellico Plains, TN was reunited with family in heaven on Monday, November 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his dad and mom, Howard and Pearl Brannon Darnell; brother, Jack Darnell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, M.L. and Connie Bell; brother-in-law, Michael...

Nov 27, 2022

Charstie O’Dell, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 86.

She is preceded in death by husband, Jalmar O’Dell; youngest son, Marcus O’Dell; parents, Bud and Laura Bell; brother, M. L. Bell; sisters, Lola Bell, Eva Gay Riddick, and Clara Bell.

She was...

Nov 23, 2022

Douglas “Todd” Murphy, age 61, a resident of Coker Creek community, TN passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Kenneth D. Murphy; mother, Jane Wear Henry; stepfather, Ed Henry; grandparents, Frank Sr. and Mamie Murphy and John B. and Ruby Wear.

Todd enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing with...

Nov 21, 2022

Scottie Lynn Hamilton., age 28, of Sweetwater, TN left this world too soon on November 21, 2022. He will celebrate his first Christmas in heaven with his Lord and Savior.

He attended Sweetwater Schools. His favorite time of year was Christmas, he was already listening to his favorite Christmas songs and anticipating this special season. Scottie loved...

Nov 14, 2022

Rachel “Joyce” Henson., age 65, of Tellico Plains, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday November 14, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Geneva Bowers Freeman; brothers and sister-in-law, Alvin “R.B.” and Nona “Terry” Freeman, Billy, Johnny, and Warren Freeman, sister, Bernell Freeman, and granddaughter Catrina Maggard.

Joyce...

Nov 13, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” James Bellew Sr., age 56, of Tellico Plains, TN passed peacefully November 13, 2022, at Sweetwater Hospital.

Ken was born March 9, 1966 in Birmingham, Alabama to Bill and Edna Bellew. He worked for Everglades Farm Equipment in Belle Glade, Florida for 20 plus years. He loved to fish and to ride the Tennessee mountains....

Oct 31, 2022

Clarence “J.R.” Davis Jr., age 80, of Madisonville, TN passed away October 31, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Beulah Crowder Davis; brothers, Harvey, Harlen, and Jim Davis; sisters, Hazel Davis, Betty Crisp, Ella Mae Cole; daughter, Christine Annette Edington. J.R. was a member of Liberality Baptist...

Oct 28, 2022

Glenn “Tadpole” Upton, age 68, of Tellico Plains, originally from California and Oregon, was reunited with loved ones in heaven on Friday, October 28, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

Glenn came to Tennessee where he met and married Audra Long in 1981. They made their home together in Tellico Plains. He loved everything about...

Oct 27, 2022

Summer Ray Valadez, age 20, of Tellico Plains, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Everyone that met Summer loved her. She had a bright spirit and a smile that would light up your day. She was an avid animal lover especially of her horses. Her life and love will always be remembered in the hearts of her...

Oct 17, 2022

Linda Gail Massingale, age 69, of Tellico Plains, TN went to be with her husband Doug and her Lord, Monday, October 17, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas “Custer” Massingale; daughter, Candy Massingale; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Faith Murphy; great-grandson, Clay Massingale; father, Junior Leon Kirkland; and brothers, Michael Lee, James Leon and Timothy Kirkland....

Oct 8, 2022

Alvin “R.B.” Freeman, age 82, went home to be with the Lord, October 8, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Tellico Plains and attended Piney Grove Church of God in the Norwood Hill community. R.B. loved his family and visiting with all of them. He enjoyed tending to his chickens each day, making sure they were fed and...

Oct 4, 2022

Vincent Keith Shaw, age 66 of Coker Creek, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Roy Shaw and two brothers, Steven and Gary Dexter Shaw.

He is survived by his mother, Imojean “Jean” Shaw, sister, Debbie Belcher and brother, Dennis Shaw.

A private Celebration...

Sep 29, 2022

Paulette Jones age 57, of Athens, was reunited with her grandbaby, Emmy and her best friend, Necie, Thursday, September 29, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her grandson, Emerson “Emmy” English; best friend, Denise “Necie” Dalton; aunt, Joyce Dalton; cousins, Joann Rogers and Rick Dalton; special friend, Dewayne Jones.

Paulette “affectionately Paulie to her...

Sep 14, 2022

Ricky Woods, age 63, of Tellico Plains, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Jane Woods of Tellico Plains; father, Harold “Buck” Woods with wife Wanda of Tellico Plains; sister, Donna Woods Byrum of Vonore; nephew, Terry Byrum with wife Melissa of Vonore; niece Amber Byrum Cook with husband Justin...

Sep 12, 2022

A Eugene “Gene” Phillips, age 76, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with his wife of 54 years, and his son, Scott on Monday, September 12, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Phillips; son, Scott Phillips; parents, Harold and Roxie Powers Phillips; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Charlotte Phillips; brother-in-law, Ed White; and nephew,...

Sep 10, 2022

Tammy Leutrisha Dockery O’Dell, age 60, of Turkey Creek community went home and was reunited with her mother and father on Saturday, September 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her mom, Patsy Lea Debety; father, Bill Dockery; son, Kevin Lee Debety; grandson, Ronnie Layne O’Dell.

Tammy had a...

Sep 10, 2022

Wanda Smith, age 59, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with her husband in Heaven, Saturday, September 10, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Ray Smith Sr.; parents, Edgar and Linda Bell; brother, Bobby Daniel Bell.

Wanda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved her grandchildren dearly and her...

Sep 8, 2022

Wanda Alice Elizabeth Tenaglia, age 68 of Tellico Plains, TN (formerly of St. Petersburg, FL). Our dear beautiful mother is no longer of this earth, but in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Frederick and Virginia Newell and brother, Frederick “Ricky” Newell, Jr.