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Polly Elizabeth Ward

Polly Elizabeth Ward

Oct 22, 2016

Polly Elizabeth Ward, age 87, of Mountain City Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2016. She was born in Mountain City, Tennessee on February 24, 1929 to the late Clint Wilson and Georgia Wilson.    She had lived in Mountain City for many years after previously living and working in Boston, Massachusetts where she worked...

Kerry Gentry

Kerry Gentry

Oct 22, 2016

Kerry Glenn Gentry, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on 22 October 2016 in the arms of his wife at his home. Kerry was the second of three children born to Raymond Ralph Gentry and Velma Hawkins Gentry of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee on 27 December 1948.  In addition to his parents, Kerry was preceded in death by his...

Judith Mildred Senior Heerschap

Judith Mildred Senior Heerschap

Oct 20, 2016

  On October 20, 2016, Judith M. (Judy) Heerschap (age 74) joined our Heavenly Father, while surrounded by her family at Johnson City Medical Center. Devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, confidant and mentor; Judy leaves behind a legacy of friendships, charity and good will that will be missed by so many.  Daughter of Leslie and Myrtle Senior she...

Dorothy A. Hodge

Dorothy A. Hodge

Oct 15, 2016

  Dorothy A. Hodge, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on May 4, 1932 to the late Blaine and Mae McElyea.  In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, George Hodge; sister, Betty McElyea Parsons; brother, Earl McElyea and...

Herman Clawson

Herman Clawson

Oct 14, 2016

Herman Raymond Clawson, age 76, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Friday, October 14, 2016. He was born on August 27, 1940 to the late Anna Mae Clawson Morgan. In addition to his mother, Herman was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Clawson and his furry pals, Nick and Parrot Leroy.   Herman was a former...

Chester Joseph Johnson

Chester Joseph Johnson

Oct 12, 2016

Chester Joseph Johnson, age 63, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1952 to the late Robert William Johnson and Emma Decker Johnson.   Chester was an avid NASCAR fan. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt Jr. He also enjoyed watching old movies and loved being...

Ruth Payne

Ruth Payne

Oct 11, 2016

Virginia Ruth Payne, age 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born on April 29, 1930 to the late Daniel and Susie Simpson Smith.  In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Tommy H. Payne; two sons:  Mark Payne and Tommy ‘Manny’...

Virginia Dare Lowe

Virginia Dare Lowe

Oct 7, 2016

Virginia Dare Lowe   Virginia Dare Lowe, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1938 to the late William Reeves Holman and Mary Miller Holman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Lee Roche and Edward Keyser,...

Michael (Maynard) Ward

Michael (Maynard) Ward

Oct 7, 2016

Michael (Maynard) Ward     Michael (Maynard) Ward, age 70, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was born May 17, 1946 in Johnson City, Washington County, TN to the late J.D. (Jim) Ward and Mabel Reynolds Ward.   He was a 1964 graduate of Johnson County High School attended ETSU and was a graduate...

Sandra L Hamm

Sandra L Hamm

Oct 5, 2016

Sandra Lynn Hamm, age 51, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 5, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 9, 1964 to Sheila Deyton Hamm and the late Howard Hamm. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Carter Gentry and by her brother, Stephen...

Odell H. Guinn

Odell H. Guinn

Oct 4, 2016

Odell H. Guinn, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1938 to the late Nathan and Vennie Guy Guinn. In addition to his parents, Odell was preceded in death by brothers: Ivan, Dannie, Oscar, Andrew, Carl and Ira...

Edward K Cook Jr.

Edward K Cook Jr.

Oct 4, 2016

  Edward K. Cook Jr.   Edward K. Cook Jr., age 89, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1927 the son of the late Edward K. Cook and Myrtle Farley Cook of Pulaski County, Kentucky.   Mr. Cook was a graduate of Berea College. He earned a Masters degree...

Dallas Jerrel ( Jerry ) Porter

Dallas Jerrel ( Jerry ) Porter

Oct 1, 2016

  Dallas Jerrel ‘Jerry’ Porter, age 77, of Trade, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1938 to the late John Alden and Carolee Elizabeth Canter Porter.  In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by sisters:  Helen Shull and Kay Isaacs and...

Eddie Perkins

Eddie Perkins

Sep 30, 2016

   Eddie Mack Perkins, age 38, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2016 in Albany, Georgia. He was born on January 30, 1978 to Angela Rominger and the late Terry Perkins.  In addition to his father, Eddie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marjorie Marie Laws Rominger and Henry Rominger, and mother-in-law, Carolyn Nelson....

Hilda Long

Hilda Long

Sep 29, 2016

Mrs. Hilda Lenore Long, age 95, of, Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday morning, September 29, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1921 in Shady Valley to the late Stanley and Arline Blevins.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her husband Isaac Porter Long, who passed in 1967; son,...

Karen Sue Luna

Karen Sue Luna

Sep 28, 2016

  Karen Sue Luna, age 53, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Select Specialty Hospital of Bristol, Tennessee. She was born on June 20, 1963 to the late Roy and Georgia Wyatt Blackburn. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by brothers: Bill Blackburn, Carl Blackburn and Larry Blackburn.  ...

Antonina Ruth Johnson

Antonina Ruth Johnson

Sep 26, 2016

Antonina Ruth Johnson, age 75, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born on May 31, 1941 to the late Joseph and Ruth Schmidt Loiz. In addition to her parents, Antonina was preceded in death by her husband George Wilson Johnson, who passed away on March 12, 2014.   Antonina enjoyed collecting...

Philip David Smith

Philip David Smith

Sep 16, 2016

Philip David Smith, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on September 16, 2016. He was born on July 15, 1948 to the late Philip Edward Smith and Eleanor Whalen Smith.   He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church of Mountain City, TN.   Those left to cherish Philip’s memories include his wife, Denise Smith;...

Ira McClellan Blevins Sr.

Ira McClellan Blevins Sr.

Sep 8, 2016

Ira McClellan Blevins Sr., age 79, of Damascus, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 08, 2016 at the Grace Healthcare of Abingdon, VA. He was born on July 17, 1937 to the late Ulysses McClellan and Katherine Elizabeth McDaniel Blevins. In addition to his parents, Ira was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Jean Jackson Blevins; son, Ira McClellan...

Robert Jordan Main

Robert Jordan Main

Sep 7, 2016

Robert Jordan Main, age 25, of Campobello, SC and formerly of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was born on March 15, 1991 to Randy Main and Sandy Price. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Tester.   Jordan was an amazing human being who was thoughtful, caring, giving and had a true...

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