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Bruce Reece

Bruce Reece

Oct 28, 2023

 

Bruce Edgar Alvin Reece, age 46, passed away October 28, 2023. Bruce was born October 13, 1977 to the late David Reece and Brenda Buchanan.

 

Bruce was the craziest, most protective man with the biggest heart. He was always a hard worker, loved his family, and was the best husband, dad, and papaw. You could bring any problem...

Larry Snyder

Larry Snyder

Oct 25, 2023

 

Larry Jack “Muttley” Snyder, age 70, passed away October 25, 2023 in Bristol, TN. Larry was born August 18, 1953 in Avondale, PA to the late James Snyder and Pearl Icenhour Snyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Snyder; nieces, Lisa Snyder, Mary Beth Snyder and nephew, Danny Snyder.

Larry enjoyed...

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson

Oct 25, 2023

 

James “Jim” Johnson went home to be with his heavenly Father on October 25, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Jim was a faithful member of Butler Baptist Church for many years. He loved his Lord and wanted his life and death to glorify his Lord. He was a caregiver to his mom for seven years before her passing....

Melissa Morefield

Melissa Morefield

Oct 23, 2023

 

Melissa Faye Morefield, age 51, passed away October 23, 2023 in Bristol, TN. Melissa was born February 14, 1972 in Carter County, TN to the late David and Maybell Hatley.

 

Melissa thoroughly loved life and savored every moment of it. She enjoyed being outside and always liked going to the flea markets. She was a wonderful wife and...

Michael "Mike" Stansberry

Michael "Mike" Stansberry

Oct 20, 2023

 

 

Michael “Mike” Stansberry, age 63, of Elizabethton, TN passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Avery County, NC on December 20, 1959 to the late Viola Anderson. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by an infant child, special nephews, Reggie Anderson and Justin Vanover;...

Eddie Joe Forbes

Eddie Joe Forbes

Oct 19, 2023

 

Eddie Joe Forbes, Sr., age 80 of Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday morning, October 19, 2023 at the Mountain City Care & Rehab Center. Eddie was born on June 26, 1943 in LaGrange, AR to the late Clifton Lee Forbes, Sr. and Eva Ethel “Sally” Burns Forbes. In addition to his parents Eddie was preceded in death...

Michael Edward Dugger

Michael Edward Dugger

Oct 16, 2023

 

Michael Edward Dugger

 

Michael Edward Dugger, age 59 of Elizabethton, TN passed away on October 16, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1963 to the late Doag Edward Dugger and Phyllis Watson Dugger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Pierce; brothers, Nathan Dugger and Randy Dugger; soulmate, Christine Matherly....

Susan Allen

Susan Allen

Oct 14, 2023

 

Susan Annette Allen, age 63, passed away October 14, 2023 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Susan was born December 1, 1958 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Denvis Fletcher and Bonnie Nolan Plank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step mother, Linda Fletcher and the father of her children, Danny Allen.

 

Susan loved...

Fran Kitchell

Fran Kitchell

Oct 13, 2023

 

 

FRANCES MARION KITCHELL (Fran) passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, two days before her 94th birthday.  

She was born in Butler, TN on October 14, 1929 to the late Glenn and Polly Snyder and was the oldest of five girls.  She was a graduate of Watauga Academy of Butler, TN and received her B.S. from Carson Newman College.  

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Jerry Blackburn

Jerry Blackburn

Oct 12, 2023

 

Jerry Blackburn

 

Jerry Blackburn, age 64, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1959 in Lancaster County, PA to the late Roy and Georgia Blackburn. In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Blackburn, Carl Blackburn, and Bill Blackburn, and sister, Karen...

Daniel Hammons

Daniel Hammons

Oct 10, 2023

 

Daniel Clyde Hammons, age 88, passed away October 10, 2023 at Mountain City Care Center. He was born August 4, 1935 in Mountain City, TN to the late John and Bessie Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ester Hammons; sisters, Nettie Pope, Emmie Woodard and brother, Bruce Hammons.

 

Daniel...

Doris Vanover

Doris Vanover

Oct 10, 2023

 

Doris Jean Vanover, age 54, passed away October 10, 2023. Doris was born August 27, 1969 in Pennsylvania to the late Lloyd Arnold and Hope Arnold. In addition to his her parents, she was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Mark Guinn and brothers, Bill Arnold and Bud Arnold.

 

Although Doris was limited to what she could...

Gary Hodge

Gary Hodge

Oct 5, 2023

 

Gary Hodge, age 67, of Butler, Tennessee, moved to his heavenly home Thursday, October 5, 2023 from the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.

 

Gary was born on July 25, 1956 in Carter County, TN to the late Earl and Hassie Holder Hodge. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Sarah Turner

Sarah Turner

Oct 2, 2023

 

 

Sarah Jane Turner, age 80, passed away October 2, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Sarah was born July 6, 1943 in Ashe County, NC to the late Ethel Emeline Stike. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Effie May Stike and brother, Elmer Stike.

 

Sarah loved all her pets but her...

Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis

Oct 1, 2023

 

 

Linda Sue Lewis, age 64, passed away October 1, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Linda was born August 11, 1959 in Bristol, TN to Wilma Gibson and the late Lihue Gibson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Gibson, Jimmy Gibson, and Jeff Gibson.

 

In addition to...

Della Courtner

Della Courtner

Oct 1, 2023

 

Della Rae Courtner, age 68, of Mountain City, TN passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1955 to the late Fred Roberts and Maggie Walker Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Roberts, Pete Roberts, Lloyd Roberts, and Johnny Roberts.

 

Those...

Lois Ann Boling

Lois Ann Boling

Oct 1, 2023

 

Lois Ann Boling, age 77, of Mountain City, TN; passed away Sunday October 1, 2023 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. Lois was born December 25, 1945 in Mountain City, TN to the late James and Betty Taylor Cornett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Loraine Lewis and brothers, Robin Cornett, Jimmy...

TJ Walters

TJ Walters

Sep 25, 2023

 

Theodore James "TJ" Walters, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2023. TJ was born February 1, 1974 in Pottstown, PA to the late George Albert Walters and Kathleen Clark Walters.

 

TJ was a big jokester, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed making people smile. He had a great skill of working with his hands,...

Ruth Marie Williams

Ruth Marie Williams

Sep 23, 2023

 

Ruth Marie Matherly Williams, age 98 of Ormond Beach, FL and formerly of Mountain City TN, went to be with her Lord on September 23, 2023 at Ormond Beach Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

 

Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, and devoted grandmother. She loved to draw, paint, and write poetry. Taking care of her flowers where she lived...

Jeffrey Stout

Jeffrey Stout

Sep 23, 2023

 

Jeffrey Allen Stout, age 62, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Jeffrey was born in Carter County to the late Millard Thomas Stout and Barbara Jean Ward Stout. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timmy Thomas Stout.

 

Survivors include his companion, Kathy Harmon; sons,...

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