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Jan 22, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew Leroy Street, announces his passing on January 22, 2022 at 4 months old. Matthew was born September 11, 2021 to Stephanie Edwards and Jeffrey Dennis Street Jr. Those left to cherish his memory including his mother and father include siblings, Hunter, Michael, Jeffrey, Benjamin, Timothy, Leigha, and Alexander. Grandparents, Katherine...

Jan 21, 2022

Patricia B. Strahorn, age 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 21, 2022. Born in Elkton, MD, Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, E.L. and Ora Barnett. Patti was a loving wife, mother, and nana. She was known for her love of crafts and interior decorating. She worked as a...

Jan 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Junior Harper announces his passing on January 18, 2022 at his residence at the age of 54. He was born May 13, 1967 to Frances Louise Wilson Harper and the late Leo Harper, Sr. Junior enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a...

Jan 15, 2022

Walter G Adams, age 101, went to be with the Lord, on January 15, 2022, while residing in Boone, North Carolina, with his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Carol Adams. Walter, the son of Bruce and Mae Wills Adams, was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, on May 30, 1920.

Walter graduated from Johnson County High School...

Jan 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Alex Lindsay announces his passing on January 15, 2022 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital at the age of 74. He was born February 15, 1947 to John Linday and Audrey Mae Hostetler. Alex had a Masters Degree in Marine Biology and worked for the Florida Institute of Technology. He is survived by...

Jan 13, 2022

Randy Brown, age 40, passed away on January 13th, 2022. Randy was born on August 9th, 1981 to Kathy Brown Evans, grandparents Claude and Betty Brown, Uncles George, John, and Mark Brown. Randy enjoyed going hunting and fishing in his free time. Those left to cherish his memory include; Daughter: Madison Bowman of Elizabethton, TN. Brother: Brad Brown of Mountain...

Jan 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of James “Rebel Jim” Brewer announces his passing on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence at age 57. He was born September 3, 1964 to the late Claude and Hartensia Brewer. He loved hunting and fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Those left to cherish his memory include: his...

Jan 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Belvia Phipps announce her passing surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, January 10, 2022, at her residence at the age of 98. She was born May 17, 1923, in Taylorsville County, Kentucky to the late James Monroe Kilby and Docia Shoemate Kilby and beloved stepmother, Rose Mabe Kilby. In addition...

Jan 8, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of John C. Perry announces his passing on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 91. He was born February 28, 1930 to the late Henry David Perry and Margaret Suppler Perry. John was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a Life Master Bridge player, loved watching golf and...

Jan 8, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Jimmy Potter announces his passing on Saturday, January 8, 2022 in the Watauga Medical Center. He was born July 6, 1951 to the late Jacob “Fate” Potter and Orpha Elizabeth Norris Potter. He was also preceded by three sisters; Barbara Ann Potter, Joyce Godsey, and Iva Lee Bennett; two brothers Austin...

Jan 8, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Patty Parks announces her passing on January 8, 2022 in Johnston Memorial Hospital at the age of 62. She was born October 11, 1959 to the late Tony Willis Chafin and Zana Anne Stanley Greer. Patty loved music. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister...

Jan 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert L. O'Neill announces his passing on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 101. He was born November 14, 1920 to the late Bernard O'Neill, Sr and Rena Mae Harkless O'Neill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by all his siblings. He was the last...

Jan 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Elsie L. Johnson announces her passing on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her residence at the age of 99. She was born October 26, 1922 to the late Robert Lefler and Bessie Quesenberry Lefler. Elsie loved to sew and was an accomplished seamstress. She was a member of Liberty Christian Church...

Jan 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of James Charles “JC” Vanover announces his passing on Sunday, January 2,2022 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born May 16, 1964 to the late Matthew and Ellaree Vanover. JC loved taking care of people. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers: Earl Vanover, Loyd Vanover,...

Jan 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Carlos Sanchez announces his passing on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the age of 51 in Watauga Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1970 in Ciudad Mante, Mexico to the late Teodardo Sanchez and Maurilia Gamez Hernandez and was of the Catholic faith. Carlos was a friendly, caring and loving...

Jan 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Keys announces her passing on January 1, 2022 in Watauga Medical Center at age 63. She was born June 10, 1958 to the late Ned and Ida Keys. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Nicole "Nikki" Lasher and two brothers Jack Keys and...

Dec 30, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Shutt announces his passing on Thursday, December 30,2021 at the age of 86 at the VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Jack was born September 30, 1935 in Beckley WV to the late Cecil Shutt, Sr and Georgia Forrester Shutt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Dec 29, 2021

Haskell Thurman McQueen, 81, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Bristol, TN on April 9, 1940, a son of the late Walter and Alva McQueen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, Pam McQueen, Rick McQueen, and Doug...

Dec 28, 2021

It is with great sadness the family of Arthur Albert Fenner, Jr. announces his passing on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Johnson County, TN on April 15, 1943 to the late Arthur Albert Fenner, Sr. and the late Edith Pearl Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by two brothers:...

Dec 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of James H. Blondell, of Shady Valley, TN announces his passing on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at NHC Health Care, Johnson City, TN at the age of 69. He was born January 23, 1952 in Norton, VA to the late Howard Smith Blondell and the late Marie Slemp Blondell. In addition to...