Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Mary Anne Barnes

Mary Anne Barnes

Oct 7, 2025

Mary Anne Chambers Barnes, age 69, of Tellico Plains, passed away, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Faye Chambers.

Mary Anne was a woman of many talents with a passion for working in her flower beds, quilting, and traveling. She was very creative, always had an adventurous side and...

Donald Raymond West

Donald Raymond West

Oct 3, 2025

Donald Raymond West, 92, of Tellico Plains, TN went home to his Lord and Savior, Friday, October 3, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Tina West, grandsons, Jeremy Richard Hamilton and William Lucas West, great-great-grandson, Colter Guy Hamilton; and brothers and sisters.

Donald found happiness in the simple things in life. Bluegrass music, wagon rides with the...

Toney (Lightnin) Lynn

Toney (Lightnin) Lynn

Sep 30, 2025

Toney Newton (Lightnin) Lynn, age 77 of Tellico Plains, went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Lucille and Onley Lynn; brothers, Clifford Lynn and Wayne Lynn; grandson, Jake Lynn; great-grandsons, Ryker and Easton Rose.

Lightnin was a long-time sawyer at Lynn Lumber and the owner of Lynn...

Annie Snider

Annie Snider

Sep 27, 2025

Annie Snider, age 95, of Tellico Plains, gained her angel wings on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Annie was a member of Towee Baptist Church in Polk County, TN. She lived her life for the Lord, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was a talented seamstress, who could craft, crochet, garden, or cook anything she put her mind to....

Lillian Loretta Tate Shaw

Lillian Loretta Tate Shaw

Sep 8, 2025

Lillian Loretta Beaty Tate Shaw, age 85, of Maryville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2025. She was born to Robert (Bob) & Lola Colvin Beaty, on November 1, 1939, in her family home in the beautiful mountains of Tellico Plains, TN.

Loretta was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev....

Robbie Peals Boring

Robbie Peals Boring

Sep 7, 2025

Funeral Services for Robbie Peals Boring, 92, who entered into rest will be conducted this Friday morning at 11 o’clock from Matlock Baptist Church, Dr. Mark Riser and Joshua Boring officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Boring was born March...

Jeffrey "Bosco" Millsaps

Jeffrey "Bosco" Millsaps

Sep 5, 2025

Jeffrey Dale (Bosco) Millsaps, age 52, of Tellico Plains, was taken from this world too soon, on September 5, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Mary Millsaps; grandparents, Skiver and Hollis Millsaps, and Hobert and Lola Rose

Bosco was a well-known concrete finisher in Monroe County. He was known for...

Madell Edwards Bunch

Madell Edwards Bunch

Sep 3, 2025

Madell Edwards Bunch, age 87, of Tellico Plains, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Arlice Boring; second husband, James Howard Bunch, parents, Jim and Pearl Edwards; grandson, James Holt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley (Mildred) Edwards, Roy Lee (Emma Lou) Edwards, Dale (Willa Dean) Edwards, Clifford...

Samuel Preston Stamey

Samuel Preston Stamey

Aug 4, 2025

Samuel Preston Stamey, age 64, of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 4, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Effie Marie Stamey; brothers, Charlie Stamey, and Davis “Bunny” Stamey; sister, Jena Marie Holt.

Sam was a very respected person in Tellico Plains and the surrounding areas....

Dr. David Fleming Brown

Dr. David Fleming Brown

Jul 27, 2025

Doctor David Fleming Brown, 57, of Tellico Plains TN, formerly of Galena, IL, died peacefully on Sunday morning, July 27th. He is survived by his wife, Alisa Cahill, and his two children, Hazel and Riley Brown.

David was born on November 17th, 1967 in Chicago, IL, the son of William Fleming Brown and ...

Harold Jene (Buck) Woods

Harold Jene (Buck) Woods

Jul 17, 2025

Harold Jene "Buck" Woods passed away peacefully at his home in Tellico Plains on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 86.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Roxie Woods; son, Ricky Woods; sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita Woods, Norma and Harrill Stephen's, and H.B. Hunt.

Those left to cherish his...

Dianne West Dalton

Dianne West Dalton

Jul 15, 2025

The Lord, in His perfect timing, welcomed Dianne West Dalton home on July 15,2025 at the age of 82. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Wilma West; brothers, Russell West, and Donald Clyde (Tony) West; daughter-in-law, Pamela Dalton; and special nephew, Mark West....

James William Lynn

James William Lynn

Jul 14, 2025

James William Lynn Sr., 90, a native of Tellico Plains, went to be with Lord on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN.

He is preceded in death by mother, Lucy Graves; brother, Kenneth Davis; sister, Frances Payne Millsaps; children, Kathrine Gilles, Jimmy Lynn, Bert Lynn and Gary Lynn.

James enjoyed reading his...

Judy Cline Burris Perkins

Judy Cline Burris Perkins

Jul 7, 2025

Judy Cline Burris Perkins age 78, a resident of Dalton, GA and a native of Ballplay, TN was reunited with her loved ones on Monday, July 7, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kinley and Della Cline; brother, Jerry Cline; son-in-law, Doug Parsons; and nephew, Jeff Cline.

Judy retired from Southern Binders/Brown...

Ruie Belle Walker

Ruie Belle Walker

Jul 5, 2025

Ruie Belle Walker, age 97, of Tellico Plains was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C.  Walker; sons, Don A. Walker, and Melvin Ross Walker; parents, Boomer and Annie Waldrup; grandsons, Jared Walker, Ross Walker, and Caleb Walker and great-great granddaughter, Nalan McDaniel....

Bettie Louise Bohata

Bettie Louise Bohata

Jul 1, 2025

Bettie L. Bohata, age 87, of Tellico Plains, TN, formerly of Conyers GA, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Waters of Sweetwater in Sweetwater, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Butch Sullivan; husband, Rudy Bohata; son, Steve Bohata; grandson, Charlie Rushing; and sister-in-law, Sherry Sullivan.

Bettie enjoyed many...

Claude "Pete" Matoy

Claude "Pete" Matoy

Jun 30, 2025

Claude “Pete” Matoy, of Tellico Plains, went to his Heavenly home on his 85th birthday, Monday, June 30, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Goldie Sue Matoy; his parents, Fletcher J. and Bertha (Miller) Matoy; his brothers, Verlin (Hoover), Melvin, and Samual Matoy; and his sister, Maude E. Matoy.

Pete was...

Judith Frerichs Radford

Judith Frerichs Radford

Jun 24, 2025

Judith (Judy) Frerichs Radford, age 86, of Coker Creek, TN went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Clark Radford; parents, Merriman and Buena Frerichs; sister, Helen Holder.

Judy was a member of Sandy Lane Church.  She was a beautiful person...

Linda Bell Cook

Linda Bell Cook

Jun 23, 2025

Linda Bell Cook, of Niota, went to her Heavenly home on her 74th birthday, Monday, June 23, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Minnie Elizabeth White; brothers, Gene, David, Jimmy, and Raymond White; grandson, Tommy Small; son-in-law, Chuck Klingle.

Our mother! There's a...

Judith Kay Donato

Judith Kay Donato

Jun 15, 2025

Staff Sergeant Judith Kay Brooks Richardson Donato, 76, of Tellico Plains, was reunited with her family in Heaven on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nina Mae and Melton Brooks; sisters, Susan Powers, Patricia Gray, Linda Nell Brooks, and Nancy Caroline Brooks; son-in-law, Daniel Croft; and aunt, Claudette Harmon.

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