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Oct 18, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Joyal, age 51, of Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024.  Mary worked at Ingles Supermarket in West Jefferson and was known for her love of church and her devotion to spending time with family.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Blayne Joyal, of Jefferson, NC; her mother, Nancy Sanders; her...

Oct 18, 2024

Nadine May, aged 60, passed away on October 18, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. Born on July 13, 1964, Nadine dedicated many years of service as a dietary aide at Mountain City Care Center, where her kindness and dedication left a lasting impact.

She is survived by her husband, James May; stepdaughter, Heather Arnold (Doug); grandson,...

Oct 17, 2024

Mark Douglas Carlson, age 72, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away October, 17, 2024 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.  He was born May 31, 1952 to the late Charles Carlson and Edna Bernice Smith McFadden.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Carlson and brother in law, Randy Meadows.

Mark...

Oct 16, 2024

R.L. Poole, 74, Elizabethton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence. R.L. was a Carter County Native and was the son of the Late Walter and Vada Black Poole. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Gladys Dugger and two brothers: Romulas Poole, and Bob Poole. He was a graduate of Hampton High School....

Oct 13, 2024

Bonnie Kilby Taylor, age 57, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence in Lansing, North Carolina.  She was born April 20, 1967 to the late Dana Dunn and Mary Idell Taylor.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her, brother Dana Dunn and sisters, Corrina Taylor, Sarah Brown, and Mary Ann Pennington. ....

Oct 11, 2024

Diana Marie Woodard was a much beloved wife, mother, and Nana. She left this world on October 11th, 2024 at the age of 54 in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born to Alfred Fiedler and Diana Leitaitas on March 2nd, 1970 in Torrance, California.

She loved fun more than anyone else we have ever known. She loved...

Sep 27, 2024

Jaden Marshall Picazo, age 13, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at his residence.  He was born October 18, 2010  in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Jaden was a member of Nelson Chapel Baptist Church.  He was an 8th grade student at The Johnson County Middle School where he was captain of his football team and proudly wore the number...

Sep 25, 2024

Robert Charles Vanover, age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Amorem Hospice House in Hudson, North Carolina.  He was born August 21, 1950 to the late Winston Vanover and Della Payne Vanover.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, James "Jay" Vanover, R.B. Vanover, Bonnie M. Lewis, Elizabeth Vanover...

Sep 17, 2024

Jimmy "Grampa" Butler Dugger, 82, known to many as J.B., lost  his battle to an  extended illness but entered his eternal rest on September 17, 2024.  Born on May 20, 1942 to Odis Levi Dugger and Parlea Greenwell Dugger.  He grew up in Butler, Tennessee.

In his late teens, Jimmy went north to find work.  There he...

Sep 12, 2024

Keith Wayne Huffman, age 69, of Shady Valley, Tennessee lost his battle to cancer but gained his victory on Thursday, September 12, 2024.  He was born February 3, 1955 to the late Howell Huffman and Nina Sams Huffman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Toni Huffman Keeler and brothers, Billy Huffman and...

Sep 7, 2024

Anna Lee Watson Cobbler, age 81, of Trade, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at The Johnson County Community Hospital. She was born May 10, 1943 in Deep Gap, North Carolina to the late Andrew Watson and Maybelle Saunders Watson.

In addition to her partner, David Brown, she is survived by her son Jack Cobbler; two...

Sep 7, 2024

Shirley Holt Brassfield, age 87, of Trade, Tennessee passed away peacefully on July 7th at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on July 4, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Howard Holt and Geraldine Frantz. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gayle “Red” Brassfield and grandson, Matthew Brassfield.

She is survived by...

Aug 22, 2024

Bessie Vines Moody, age 90, passed away August 22, 2024 at the  Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Bessie was born in Carter County to the late Alvin Vines and Polly Presnell Vines.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Moody in 1994; 4 brothers, J.B. Vines, Dewy Hicks, Orville Hicks and...

Aug 22, 2024

Malcom Glen Fritts age 82 passed away August 22 at Holston Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Malcom was born January 1st 1942 to the late John and Dorothy Fritts Hobson of Johnson County.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Fritts, daughter Brenda Sue Fritts. Wife's Helen Healey Fritts, Diane Moody Fritts...

Aug 15, 2024

Proverbs 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

Uncle Wiley entered his eternal home on August 15, 2024.  Wiley was a simple, kind hearted, hard working man, who devoted all his love and life to his family.  Although Wiley had no children of his own, the...

Aug 14, 2024

David Lee Albright, age 75, passed away August 14, 2024 at the Holston Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.  David was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania.

David was a U.S. Army Veteran having served two tours of duty in Vietnam

The Graveside service for David will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at...

Aug 13, 2024

Elizabeth Mae Icenhour Dunn, age 82, of Mountain City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord Jesus on August 13, 2024 at her home with family surrounding her. She was born August 1st, 1942, in Johnson County to the late Sam and Vina Brookshire Icenhour. Lizzie was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Aug 9, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Larry Dean Hawkins, age 67 of Doe Valley, Tennessee, who passed away on August 9th, 2024, at his residence. Larry was born to the late Paul Hawkins and his mother Jackie Hampton, Hawkins of Mountain City, TN on February 22,1957 in Johnson County, TN. He was proceeded in death by his mother-in-law...

Aug 4, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of William E. "Sarge" Harris, age 80, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee. Sarge passed away on August 4, 2024 at his residence. Sarge was born to the late, Cecil Edwin H. Harris and Edith Helen Lewis Harris on February 22, 1944 in Palmer, TN.  In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in...

Aug 3, 2024

Mrs. Phyllis V. Reece (née Price), age 82 of Trade, TN, passed away August 3, 2024. She was born October 6, 1941 in Creston, NC at the homeplace. She was a member of Mountain City Church of Christ, which she dearly loved attending. When she could no longer attend, she watched faithfully from home. She loved God, her family...