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.

Sep 6, 2022

Jerry Lynn Cline, age 68, of Vonore passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kinley and Della Cline; son, Jeffery Cline; nephew-in-law, Doug Parsons.

Jerry was a loving dad and a very proud papaw to Della. He was a kind and caring man, always willing to lend a...

Aug 11, 2022

Samantha “Sam” Leeann Newman, age 44, of Tellico Plains, TN, went to her heavenly home to join her brother, Jamie on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Jamie Newman; grandfather, George Yearwood; and step-father, Bobby Garrett.

Samantha loved all dogs, especially her own fur babies, Harley and Davidson. Her...

Aug 7, 2022

Charles “Charley” Eugene Collins, age 80, of Tellico Plains went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Collins; daughter, Jerrie Collins; brothers, Cletus, Jack, Bud, Rex, JL and Dodie Collins; and sister, Alice Thompson; grandson, Emerson "Emmy" English.

Charley was a kind hearted...

Aug 5, 2022

Annie Sue Shaw, age 88, of Tellico Plains, TN gained her heavenly wings on Friday August 5th, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center where she was surrounded by friends and family.

Annie Sue was a devoted wife, mother, and mamaw. She lived her life doing the things she loved the most which involved cooking, quilting,...

Jul 31, 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Claudia G. Ramsay Bryan, U.S. Army, Ret., passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the age of 84.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Fannie Ramsay; husband, Lieutenant Colonel H. Ross Bryan; and her, brothers, Frank Ramsay, David Ramsay and Henry Ramsay.

Jul 24, 2022

Dan Bett, Jr., age 69, of Madisonville, TN, won the battle and claimed his victory in Heaven, Sunday, July 24, 2022.

He had many passions in life including; Civil War reenactments as a cannoneer, fishing and aggravating his family every chance he got. Dan loved his grandkids more than life itself. He was a simple man and...

Jul 9, 2022

Nikki Kai Shaw Forrester, age 43, of Tellico Plains passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 .

She is survived by her mommy, Trish Lynn; step-father, Ray Lynn; sister, Chasity Monday; son, Gabe Forrester; nephew, Justin Jake; niece, Jayden-Lai Jake; grandma, Mary Giles Knapp; aunt, Sharon Morgan; aunt, Robin Chelette (Robert); uncle, Greg Ogle (Cindy); special great-aunt, Lee...

Jul 1, 2022

Claude Harold Yarberry, age 72, of Tellico Plains, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Yarberry; parents, Gene and Lucille Yarberry; brother Clayton Yarberry; sister, Betty Stanley; half-brother, John Yarberry; infant sister, Janice Yarberry.

Claude was a truck...