Dec 25, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Michael Roberts, 18, of Tellico Plains, TN passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

Kenny was born on September 8, 2004. The son of Edward and Melissa Roberts. He graduated from Tellico Plains High School with honors and top of his class. Kenny enjoyed fishing, hiking, and kayaking with family....

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara Gabbard, age 82, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital with her husband of 57 ½ years and her daughter by her side.

She is preceded in death by parents, Johnnie and Ruby Collett Hendrix.

Barbara graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1960. She worked as...

Dec 20, 2022

Norma Jean Aberegg was called home, Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

She was a lover of animals, crocheting, and family.

She is preceded in death by husband, David Aberegg; father, Norman Eugene Lynch; mother, Elaine Cetner; son, Peter Jason; and brother, Byron Lynch.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Crystal Havlik;...

Dec 9, 2022

Carl “Doug” Douglas Cardin Jr., age 52 passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.

He is preceded in death by father, Carl Douglas Cardin Sr.; mother, Deborah Bellew Cardin; brother, Stephen Bryan Cardin.

Doug’s favorite past time was riding up the river in the mountains of Tellico. He was a simple man and enjoyed the simple...

Dec 9, 2022

James “Ricky” French, age 64, of Tellico Plains, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John William and Elizabeth Ladd French; brothers, Arlie R. French and John W. French II; son, Brandon Richard French.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Aleena Rambush; son, Christopher James French; brothers and...

Dec 7, 2022

Brian Derrick Kirkland, age 37, of Tellico Plains, finished his race here on Earth and went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Dec. 7,2022.

Derrick, known as “D” to all those who loved him, was born on March 27, 1985. He was a 2003 graduate of Tellico Plains High School. His...

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...