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Feb 19, 2019

Jeffrey Cole Howard, 62, was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee on April 25, 1956, to Earl B. Howard, Sr. and the late Capriece Cole Howard.  Jeff departed this world to be with the Lord on February 19, 2019, at his residence in Shady Valley, TN.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Capriece Howard (Nov. 10,...

Feb 16, 2019

Joann Wyatt, age 81 of 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tennessee, and formally of Trade, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 16, 2019 in the Mountain City Care Center. Joann was born February 15, 1938 in Shulls Mill, N.C. To the Late Kermit Cornett and Lois Michael Cornett and was also predeceased by her husband...

Feb 11, 2019

Bernard Robert Nichols, 88, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on February 11 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Bob was born in Ashe County, North Carolina to Effie Farmer Nichols and David Wildie Nichols on October 14, 1930. He married Kay Riffe in Elkton, Maryland. Bob retired from General Motors after thirty-plus years. He was a veteran of the Korean...

Jan 28, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty"...

Jan 27, 2019

Robert Lee Tester, age 61, of Banner Elk, North Carolina, passed away on Jan 27, 2019, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC.  Robert was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 12, 1957, to John Henry Filius and Geraldine Tester.  Robert is preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Those left to cherish Robert’s memory...

Jan 24, 2019

Irene Taylor, age 93, of 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tennessee, surrounded by her family, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019, in the Mountain City Care Center.  Irene was born in Mountain City, Tennessee on August 3, 1925, to the late Clyde Trivette and Sally Martin Trivette. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 68...

Jan 23, 2019

Olan Bentley of Shady Valley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away January 23rd at his home.  He was born January 10, 1950 to the late Clyde and Georgia Barry Bentley.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Harry Bentley and his father in law Herman Watson.  Olan was a good Christian...

Jan 21, 2019

Caroline Jones (69) originally from Bristol, VA and resident of Saucier, MS received her angel wings on January 21st, 2019 while recovering from a long battle with lung cancer and a recent lung surgery.She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Brinkley; two daughters Cynthia Casey of Gulfport, MS and Robin (Steve) Brown of Moore, OK; three grand children, Forrest...

Jan 21, 2019

2 Timothy 4:7-8

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

Jan 19, 2019

Amanda Reece Costigan, 39, of Trade, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 19, 2019.  Amanda was born in Watauga County, North Carolina on August 20, 1979 to Joe Reece and Nancy Pat Puett.  Amanda is preceded in death by her grandparents, Tipton Ragan and Bruce Reece, as well as several aunts and uncles. Amanda loved nature, wildlife...

Jan 18, 2019

  Larry Dean Shoun, 69, Butler, departed from this earth to go to his forever home Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.    He was born July 16, 1949 in Mountain City, and resided in his beloved community of Butler, Tn his entire life.   Larry was a graduate of Hampton High School in 1967 where he had a successful...

Jan 18, 2019

Dale Edward Terrill, 57, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019.  Dale was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1961 to William Terrill and the late Marilyn Hess Terrill.  In addition to his mother, Dale was preceded in death by his infant sister, Brenda Terrill and three brothers, William Terrill, Jr., Steven Terrill, and Chris Terrill.

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Jan 17, 2019

Mrs. Grace Archer Muse, age 95, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Muse was born January 2, 1924 in Washington County and the daughter of the late Elmer Eugene & Rose Keefauver Archer. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Charles “Chuck” Muse,...

Jan 15, 2019

N.J. ‘Duby’ Walker, 78, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  Duby was born in Mountain City, TN on March 29, 1940, to Charles Russell Walker and Nye Blackburn Walker.  Duby is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Delos Walker, and a sister Lenna Flora.

Duby was...

Jan 15, 2019

Virginia Francis Dugger, 71, of Laurel Bloomery, TN, passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  Virginia was born in Coatsville, PA on March 9, 1947, to Cecil and Virginia Erwin.  In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her husband Randolph Dugger, Sr, who passed away in 2018, two sisters, Elsie Erwin and...

Jan 4, 2019

Christene “Mamaw” Fletcher, 76, of 1849 Spear Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019.  Christene was born in Mountain City, TN on January 10, 1942, to Bessie Maude Gentry.  Christene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl White, and her daughter Peggy Carver.   Christene was a homemaker for most of her life but...

Jan 3, 2019

Howard Keith Blevins, age 74, of Shady Valley, TN lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23, 1944 to the late Danta “Ped” and Mildred Reece Blevins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother Sallie Richardson Blevins and maternal grandparents Homer and...

Jan 3, 2019

Dr. Lynne Eunice Payne Phillips, of Johnson City passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her home after a courageous 15 year battle with cancer. She was born on April 9, 1964 in Banner Elk, NC, to Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Ray Payne. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin James “Jake” Cable.Lynne was happily married to...

Jan 2, 2019

Michael Wayne Robinson, age 52, of 473 Ann Street, Bristol, Tennessee, formerly of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, surrounded by his family.  Michael was born on August 15, 1966, in Abingdon, VA, to Brent Pike Robinson and Edna Jenkins Robinson.  Michael is preceded...

Dec 24, 2018

  Cecil Lowell Combs, age 71, passed away on December 24, 2018. Cecil was born on June 18, 1947 to the late James and Kathrine Combs. Cecil is also preceded in death by one brother, Homer Combs.  Cecil was a musician, he loved visiting and playing music for the elderly of the community and residents of the local nursing homes. He...