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Feb 2, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ruth Caroldean Cooke, age 91, on February 2, 2023 at her residence. Ruth was born on March 10, 1931 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Calton Graybeal and Bessie Eastridge Graybeal.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband...

Jan 31, 2023

Ricky Ed Vaught, age 63, of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1959 to the late Charles Edgar Vaught and Marilyn Baird Vaught. Ricky was a member of the JCHS class of 1978. He was a carpenter, enjoyed biking, fishing, games and photography. Those left to cherish his...

Jan 30, 2023

Barbara Earl Shull Simcox, age 79, went to be with the lord Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hillview Nursing home. Barbara was born on December 11, 1943, in Mountain City to the late Earl and Louise Shull. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Linda Brown, her two brothers Tom Shull and Terry Shull, her son-in-law Roby Dunn, her...

Jan 23, 2023

George Magnus Buss, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 21st, 2023. He was born August 8th, 1939 to the late George Buss and Ruth Buss. George was a United States Marine Vietnam Veteran. He worked at AutoZone, was an avid reader and enjoyed working on cars and computers. Those left to cherish his memory include...

Jan 18, 2023

Joseph Earl Ham, age 82, went home to be with his Heavenly father Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Margate Nusring Home in Jefferson, NC. He was born February 26, 1940. He was a member at Big Springs Baptist Church for many years where he served as a deacon. He was a good christian man who loved his Lord and Savior....

Jan 6, 2023

Yong Hua Chang, 64, of Morganton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on May 2, 1958 in Laos, Yong Hua was the son of the late Xai True Chang and Sao Lor. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 42 years, Soua...

Jan 4, 2023

Donald Pope passed away peacefully at his home on January 4th, 2023 in Bristol, TN. He was born April 21, 1958 in Kingsport, TN to late Ralph and Mary Pope. Those left to cherish his memory include; Wife; Emma Pope Children; Lisa Ables, Mark Gentry, Daniel Gentry. His boys; Nick Farley, Gabe Farley, and Eric Ables Jr. Sister; Connie Barbrey...

Jan 4, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Benard Jennings, age 88, on January 4th, 2023. He was born June 25, 1934 to the late Clyde Jennings and Maybell Cornett.

Benard was a member of the Faith Assembly Church of Indiana. He enjoyed reading and talking about the bible. He loved spending time with his church and...

Dec 30, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Scott Hamilton, age 77, on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born October 6th, 1945 to the late Sherwood Loomis Hamilton Sr. and Ann A Hietikko. Scott attended college at the University of Michigan, where he played football for the Wolverines. He retired from Sun Viking Resort as a night manager. Those...

Dec 27, 2022

Thomas Lynn Lawrence, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022. He was born on April 4th, 1951 to the late Wright Lawrence and Georgia Dishman Lawrence. Lynn was a US Army Veteran. He was a truck driver for TDOT. He enjoyed cars and motorcycles, going out to eat and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in...

Dec 25, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Sharon Dawn Cable, 59, on December 25, 2022. She was born June 22, 1963 to Carl White and the late Carolyn Campbell White. Sharon enjoyed crocheting, puzzles and spending time with her family. She loved playing games on her tablet. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a...

Dec 22, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Tommy Jack Lipford, on December 22, 2022. He was born March 1, 1961 to the late Fred Lipford and Barbara Gentry Lipford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan. Tommy is survived by his sons, Brandon (Angie) of Damascus VA and Chris (Kelsey) of Mountain...

Dec 22, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Danny Keith Dugger, age 55, on December 20, 2022. He was born February 25, 1967 to the late Howard Dugger and Celia Church Dugger. Danny was a block mason for 35 years and was the owner of Dugger Masonry. He enjoyed working on his classic cars with his brother and riding 4...

Dec 19, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Frankie South, who passed away on Monday December 19 th , 2022. He was born to Carol South and Shirley Osborne South. He loved riding a bicycle, hunting, playing softball, fishing and collecting arrowheads. Frankie worked at the shoe factory for many years and his trade after that was construction,...

Dec 19, 2022

Max D. Blevins Sr. age 67, passed away on Monday, December 19th, 2022. He was born September 28, 1955 in Johnson county, Tennessee to Joseph Dayton Blevins and Patsy Huggins. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Blevins. Max was a farmer and was a jack of all trades. He especially enjoyed antiques...

Dec 18, 2022

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: We are saddened to announce the passing of Coy Edwards, age 86, of Erwin TN. Coy gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, December 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. Coy was born in Yancey Co, NC to Braskie Edwards and Lula...

Dec 17, 2022

Obituary for: Roger Craig Moran We are saddened to announce the passing of Roger Craig Moran, age 66, of Mountain City, TN on Saturday, December 17th, 2022. He was born on October 7th, 1956 to the late James D. Moran and Kay Lamb Moran in Silver Springs, MD. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Dec 16, 2022

Our Candle Light service will be held Monday, December 19th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Dec 11, 2022

Alvaro Linares Ramos, age 37, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born March 27, 1985 to Teresa Linares Ramos in Jesus Carranza, Veracrus, He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jo. Alvaro worked at the saw mill in Trade, TN. He loved taking care of his son, Liam. He loved his mom and was always...

Dec 9, 2022

Danielle Rae Roark Sutherland passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 in Memphis Tennessee. She was born September 20, 1990 in Boone, NC to Daniel Roark and Cathy Phillips. Danielle was a graduate of Johnson County High School. She enjoyed volleyball, Basketball and hanging out with her friends. Those left to cherish her memory, in addition to her parents are...