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Sara Sherrell Butler
Jul 1, 2016
Sara Ruth Sherrell Butler passed away July 1, 2016, at the Mountain City Care Center. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Harold Sherrell,; and her husband, Landon Gains Butler.
Sara was born in Tullahoma, Tennessee on July 12, 1924, to Charles Turner and Clata Lewis Sherrell. She grew up in Doyle, Tennessee in White County. As a...
Pearl Thomas
Jun 30, 2016
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”
Pearl Mary Thomas left this earth for her heavenly home, Thursday, June 30, 2016.
Known as “Mother” to her family, she had an amazing and gifted talent for gardening, crocheting, and quilting. She lovingly hand quilted each of her grandchildren their own quilt which each...
Gail M. Skaggs
Jun 22, 2016
Gail M. Skaggs, age 66, of 556 Stout Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born March 3, 1950 to Robert Miller of Lansing, Il and the late Margaret King Miller. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by one son; Joseph Simmons, one daughter; Diana Heruth, and one sister; Vivian Suttles....
Oran J. Houston
Jun 21, 2016
Oran J. Houston, age 77, of 248 Sunset Drive, Mountain City, TN passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born May 1, 1939 to the late Vester Houston and Daisy McKinney Houston. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters: Dorothy, Myrtle, Geneva, Eunice, and Faye, one brother, Tom, and...
Louise S. Adams
Jun 19, 2016
Louise S. Adams, age 79, of Rose Hill, Virginia, formerly of Mountain City, TN passed away, Sunday, June 19, 2016 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She was born August 7, 1936 to the late Leonard Shuler and Dorcus Yeary Shuler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Guy Adams, one son, Ray Adams,...
Adam Taylor
Jun 18, 2016
Adam Lundy Taylor, age 34, of Creston, North Carolina passed away June 18, 2016. He was born April 13, 1984 in Brandy Wine, PA, to the Lundy Taylor and Deloris Carpenter Taylor. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Crystal Jean Haitt and one niece Emiley Haitt.
There will be a funeral service at 3:00 p.m.,...
Waylon James And Carrie Sue Guy
Jun 16, 2016
Waylon James Guy and Carrie Sue Guy, infant twins of Christopher Guy and Carrie Richardson of 1209 Poga Road, Butler, TN passed away, Thursday, June 16, 2016. They were preceded in death by one sister, Alyssa Dane Richardson and grandfather Claudane Richardson.
In addition to their parents they are survived by five sisters: Ladonna Guy, Carlie Guy, Brianna Richardson, Sierra...
Lois Farmer-Nichols
Jun 14, 2016
Lois Farmer Nichols, age 86, of Creston, North Carolina passed away, Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
Mrs. Nichols is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Deems of Mountain City, TN, four sons: Junior Nichols and Jerry Nichols, both of Creston, NC, Ronnie Nichols and Larry Nichols, both of Mountain City, TN, 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 3 great great children, and...
James Hutchinson
Jun 13, 2016
James C. (Jim) Hutchinson, age 90, of 176 Hutchinson Road, Shady Valley, TN and Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center died on Monday, June 13, 2016 after an extended period of declining health. He was born January 18, 1926 to the late Robert Garrett and Ada Stout Hutchinson. Jim was a member of Harmon Chapel Christian Church.
He was predeceased...
Wilma D. Rhymer
Jun 11, 2016
Obituary for: Wilma D.”Mom” Rhymer
Wilma D. Rhymer, age 81, formally of 2677 Crackers Neck Road, Mountain City, TN passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Mountain City Care Center.
Wilma was born November 11, 1934 in Johnson County, TN to the late William Clyde Proffitt and Carrie Mae Morefield Proffitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Joseph Smith
Jun 8, 2016
Joseph Smith, age 72, of 2075 Dug Hill Road, Mountain City, TN passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1944 to the late Wade Washington Smith and Emma Ivy Tester Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers: Billy Smith, Ned Smith, and James Smith, one sister;...
Cloree Levern Briggs
Jun 3, 2016
“Co-Grandma” Briggs, age 94, of 1152 Dry Hill Road, Butler, TN passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. She was born February 23, 1922 to the late Hollis Mitchell and Gerotha Mitchell. In addition to her parents, Cloree was preceded in death by her husband Harold Briggs, one son, Roger Briggs and...
Myrtle O. Osborne
May 26, 2016
Myrtle Irene Osborne, age 74 passed away May 26, 2016 at the Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, North Carolina. She was born November 18, 1941 to the late Ermin Osborne and Ethel Stewart Osborne. She was also preceded in death by one son, Davey Osborne, sister Lois Osborne and brother Jimmy Osborne. She loved canning and spending time with family. ...
Jerry Wolfe
May 23, 2016
Jerry Wolfe, 73, Johnson City, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016. He was a native of Butler, TN and son of the late Joseph Spencer Gregg and Agatha Wolfe Gregg. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Gregg. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters: Rose Gregg Neese, Lynn Gregg, and Norma Gregg; Niece, Christi Downs, her husband Mark, and son Martin; Niece, Jessica Gregg, and his special K9 friend, Harley. A Graveside and Committal service for Jerry will be held at Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:00 am. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:30 am. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City TN 37604 (4236107171) is honored to serve the Wolfe and Gregg family during this difficult time.
Isabella Newcomb
May 21, 2016
Isabella Newcomb, age 85, of 2518 Plymouth Road, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1931 to the late John Toler and Mildred Class Toler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Newcomb, one sister, Marilyn Holley, and one brother, Kenneth...
Lisa P. Greever
May 21, 2016
Hux-Lipford Funeral Home
300 W. Main Street
Mountain City, TN 37683
Obituary for Lisa P. Greever
Lisa Pierce Greever, age 60, of 803 Hiwassee Heights, Johnson City, TN passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 11, 1956 to the late Ted B. Pierce and Sue Matherly Pierce. She was preceded in death by her...
Albert Will "Bill" Gambill
May 17, 2016
Albert Will “Bill” Gambill, age 72, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1943 to the late Henry Gambill and Opal Arnold Gambill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Herman Adams. “Bill” was a deacon of First Christian Church and also taught Sunday School. He was...
John Simcox
May 14, 2016
Mr. John Bascom Simcox age 82, of Creston, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Simcox was born on January 4, 1934 in , TN to Dana and Ruth Brown Simcox. Mr. Simcox was preceded in death by his parents, & sister, Irene Stike. Mr. Simcox served in the US Army during the Korean era. He worked...
Charlene Laws Moretz
May 10, 2016
Charlene Laws Moretz, age 86, of 1358 Dry Hill Road, Butler, Tn passed away May 10, 2016 at Life Care Centerin Elizabethton, TN. Charlene was born March 19, 1930 in Butler, TN to the late Luke Tester and Delores CableTester. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Charlene loved gardening, animals and especially lovedhelping people. In addition to her...
Mary Wagner
May 2, 2016
Mary Wagner, 69, beloved sister and special aunt, of WinstonSalem, a native and former resident of Mountain City, went home, at home, with family and friends by her side, after a strong fight with cancer. Survivors include 1 sister, Winnie Wilson and husband Calvin of Boone; 3 nephews, David Poe (Shelley), Jim Wilson (Carmen), and Mike Wilson (girlfriend Krissy); 1 nephew in law, Edward Pope; 2 nieces, Charla Strawser and Patricia Harless (Robby); 4 great nephews, Evan Strawser, Jordon Harless, Carter Wilson, and Mason Pope; and 2 great nieces, Sierra Lowe (Andy) and Kayla Harless. Preceding her in death were her father and mother, A.E. and Irene Michael Wagner, 2 sisters, Betty Wilson and Ann Poe and 1 niece, Linda Wilson Pope. A funeral service for Mary will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11 am at HayworthMiller Silas Creek Chapel, WinstonSalem, with Rev. Dairl Scott officiating. Graveside services and burial will follow the service at 3:00 p.m. from Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City, Tennessee, with Rev. Gordon Noble officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, in honor of Angie Foster, 429 South Broad Street, WinstonSalem, NC 27101 or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, WinstonSalem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be sent to the Wagner family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com. HayworthMiller Funeral Service, Silas Creek Chapel, WinstonSalem and Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service are in charge of the arrangements.This obituary is courtesy of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, Mountain City, Tennessee.
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