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Sep 19, 2018

Ms. Ruby Keller passed away at her Johnson City, TN residence on Sept 19, 2018.  Ruby was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Bell Cook; two sisters Eula and Betty, and a niece Jessica.

When Ruby was not working, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her beloved pets.

Those left to cherish the...

Sep 16, 2018

Margaret Ann Bennett, age 67, of Butler, TN went into eternal rest on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at her residence.  Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Percy & Hazel Price Jones, her son Ray Norris, and her granddaughter Amanda.

Margaret enjoyed spending her free time with her pets, tending to her flowers, and working in her garden....

Sep 8, 2018

Nancy Marie Bower, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8 th , 2018, where by God’s grace she is now reunited with her beloved mother.

Many attributes make up a sum of one’s life, but those valued by Nancy are these: Being a loving mother to her son Hayden, the fiancé of Scotty, the baby daughter...

Sep 1, 2018

Initia N. Osborne age 33, of 516 Eller Road, Mountain City Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 1st, 2018. She was born on February 17, 1985 in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina. Initia is the daughter of Charles Osborne and Denise Rhymer of Mountain City, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Eddie Rhymer and wife, Maggie, Mountain City, Tennessee...

Aug 24, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Stidham, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug 24, 2018, at the Mountain City Care Center.  She was born March 20, 1936, to Hutton and Elizabeth Ratliff.  In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband Doug Stidham, their daughter Lori Stidham, and a Granddaughter Brandi.

Aug 18, 2018

Mr. Ernest Roy Langford, 67, of Doe Valley, TN, passed away Saturday, August 18th, 2018, at the Johnson County Community Hospital. Mr. Langford wished to be cremated with no formal services held.

Aug 18, 2018

Kenneth W. "Jack" Courtner, age 62, of 357 Atwood Street, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday August 18 2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital, Mountain City, TN.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Smith and Kate Fritts Courtner. Those left to cherish Jack's memory are his loving wife, Vicky of the home, his...

Jul 29, 2018

Charlene Gail Donohoe Matheson, age 59, passed away at her Mountain City, TN residence on July 29, 2018.  Charlene is the daughter of the late Jerry and Barbara Donohoe.Those left to cherish Charlene's memory include her brother, Patrick Donohoe of Mt. City, TN; her sister Lynn Jamieson of Lawrenceville, GA; two daughters, Jacquelyn Weaver of Elizabethton, TN and Melissa Pierson...

Jul 19, 2018

Lt. Col. Clarence E. “Chris” Cross, Jr., age 93, passed away July 19, 2018 at his home in Salem after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a former resident of Titusville, FL and Laurel Bloomery, TN, and had lived in Salem for the last 14 years. He was born October 2, 1924 in Logan, WV, the son of the...

Jul 19, 2018

Linda Ann Ahrends, 61, of Marietta, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 19, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Ahrends, dear sister of James W. Ahrends, loving mother of Heather E. Ahrends (Christopher D. “Cree” Ware, Jr.), and devoted “MawMaw” of Christopher D. Ware, III. This kind and...

Jul 12, 2018

Martin Cody ‘Lee’ Marlow, age 31, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1987 to Martin “Marty” Marlow and the late Carol Icenhour Marlow of Mountain City, Tennessee.

Cody was of the Baptist faith. He loved to play guitar, sing, and just enjoyed being with his friends...

Jul 8, 2018

Wanda Lewis Hughes of Mountain City, TN, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2018.  Wanda is the daughter of Stacy Lewis and Dorothy Willen Lewis.  Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Hughes, and her daughter, Diane Elliott. Wanda leaves behind a sister, Bonnie South, and a brother, Stacy Lewis, Jr., as well as...

Jul 2, 2018

Obituary for: Bernard Hilson.

Bernard Joseph Hilson age 72 passed away on Monday July 2, 2018.  In Winston Salem, N.C. He was born July 29, 1945 in Richwood, Ga.

He was predeceased by his parents Wilber HIlson and Ruth Clark Hilson.

He was a United Stated Marine Corp veteran having served during Viet...

Jun 26, 2018

Russell "Gene" Dugger, age 79, of Laurel Bloomery, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the Mountain City Care Center.  Gene was the son of the late Russell and Ruth Dugger of Neva, TN.  Gene was also preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Helen Dugger; 3 daughters, Patsy...

Jun 18, 2018

Dora G. Adams, age 85, of 284 Pandora Lane, Butler, TN passed away at her residence Monday, June 18, 2018. She was born August 6, 1932 to the late Rosevelt Garland and Sara Robinson Garland. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and her hobbies included cooking, quilting, gardening, flowers, visiting Cherokee and especially loved her family. In addition...

Jun 17, 2018

Jean Loyd, age 86, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Johnson City Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1931 to Josephine Arney. Her hobbies included reading, flowers, gardening and cooking. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband Edward “Ed” Loyd, one sister, three brothers, and best friends Lucille and Jean. Survivors include:...

Jun 16, 2018

Frances Eastridge, age 96, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hacker Eastridge, her parents, Lottie Tester Dunn and George Dunn, sisters Jane Hodge, Pauline Icenhour, Opal Woodward, Lynn Payne, Ann Drinnon, brother, Raymond Dunn and son-in-law, Dennis Burgess. Survivors include her four children, Kate Burgess, Nancy Eastridge, Junior...

Jun 15, 2018

Gregory “Greg” Loggins, age 49, of Bristol, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. He was born December 5, 1968 to the late Frank and Betty Garland Loggins. Survivors include: one aunt: Phyllis Spears; two uncles: Jack Garland and Bernie Garland and several cousins. Funeral service for Greg Loggins will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 from...

Jun 14, 2018

Gene Roark, age 78 of  Lloyd Road, Mtn City, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  He was born on June 25, 1940 to the late Noel L. Roark and Bessie Osborne Roark. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Georgia Lee Eastridge Roark. Three brothers:...

Jun 13, 2018

Stanley Wallace Ahrends, 90, of Mountain City, died peacefully in hissleep on June 13, 2018. Loving husband of the late Mary NaveAhrends, devoted father of James W. Ahrends and the late Linda A.Ahrends, dear grandfather of Heather E. Ahrends (Christopher D.Ware, Jr.), and loving great-grandfather of Christopher D. Ware, III.Stan was a graduate of the University of Nebraska, earned hisMasters...