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Loretta Shank

Loretta Shank

Jul 8, 2025

Loretta Lynn Wolfe Shank, age 70 of Mountain City, passed away July 8, 2025. She was born May 16, 1955 in Meadowview, VA, to the late John Graybeal Wolfe, Sr. and Gracie Wolfe Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Elijah, Dave and Jeff Wolfe and the father of her children, Douglas “Doc”...

Monica Lisa Butner

Monica Lisa Butner

Jul 7, 2025

Monica Lisa Butner, 58, of Hurdle Mills, died on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in Orange county. She was the daughter of the late Robert Borden Butner and Naomi Wilcox Butner. In addition to both parents she was preceded in death by her younger sister Shannon Britt. She was a Caregiver for a good part of her working life. She...

Judy Icenhour

Judy Icenhour

Jul 1, 2025

Judy Ann Icenhour, age 73, passed away July 1, 2025 at Mountain City Care Center. Judy was born October 3, 1951 to the late Milburn and Mary Icenhour. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Judy was a proud member of Calvary Baptist Church for 73 years and an Awana teacher and Sunday...

Glen Shupe

Glen Shupe

Jun 24, 2025



Glen Shupe, age 87 of Butler, TN, passed away June 24, 2025 at his home. Glen was born November 14, 1937 to the late Frank and Alice Shupe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Rupard, Emmaline Nichols and brothers, Frankie Shupe, Mitchell Shupe, Jim Shupe, and Marshall Shupe.

More than anything, Glen loved...

Danny McElyea

Danny McElyea

Jun 17, 2025

Daniel Harold “Danny” McElyea, age 65, passed away June 17, 2025. He was born October 9, 1959 in West Chester, PA to the late Clarence McElyea and Marie McElyea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Ruby and Darrell Gilbert; brother-in-law, Lewis Wilson; sister-in-law, Jackie Johnson; nephews, Brad Dunn and Johnny Johnson.

Danny...

Linda South

Linda South

Jun 15, 2025

Linda E. South, age 68, passed away June 15, 2025 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Linda was born December 24, 1956 to Mary Tester and the late Coy Coe. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepdad, Bob Tester; sister, Lisa Bennett; nephew, Jordan Main and her favorite uncle, Arlton May.

Linda was a very loving and...

Stan Cooper

Stan Cooper

Jun 15, 2025

Earl Stanley “Stan” Cooper was born December 27, 1946 in Farmville, VA.

Stan went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2025 after a brief stay at Erwin Health Care.

Stan was a man with many stories to share. He was a truck driver by trade and had a love of all things racing, football, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Stan attended...

Betty Osborne

Betty Osborne

Jun 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Lewis Osborne of Creston, NC at the age of 88 on June 14, 2025.

She grew up on the Lewis Farm on Roundabout Road in Creston where she helped with chores, attended school and Baptist Home Church. She eloped with Joseph Ennis Osborne of Cabbage Creek, Creston on...

Amber Testerman

Amber Testerman

Jun 13, 2025

Amber Dawn Testerman, age 31, of Mouth of Wilson, VA, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1994 in Galax, VA to Alan and Deborah Testerman.

Amber loved animals, especially her cat Muffin. She also enjoyed baking, watching her favorite movies, and shopping.

Those left to cherish her memories include her parents,...

Charlotte Lorenna Cress

Charlotte Lorenna Cress

Jun 13, 2025

Charlotte Lorenna Cress, age 89 of Mountain City, TN, went home to her heavenly father Friday morning, June 13th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born September 14, 1935 to the late Kelly A. Mink and Beulah Arnold Mink of Neva TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Sgt. Major Jack...

Diane Lynn Boglioli

Diane Lynn Boglioli

Jun 12, 2025

Diane Lynn Boglioli, age 64, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1961 to the late Donald Frances and Marjorie Deller Frances. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Chinoa Boglioli.

Diane was a mom to everyone; she was a very...

Charles Allen Slemp

Charles Allen Slemp

Jun 11, 2025

Charles Allen Slemp, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness, on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. He was born January 18, 1965 to the late Rev. Ray and Nancy Slemp.

Charles is survived by his son, Charles Alexander Slemp; brother, Terry Ray (Amber) Slemp; sisters, Angela Wannell Slemp, Linda Louise (Chad) Johnson, Selina Mae (Tina) (Trampass) Hodge; several...

Wayne Taylor

Wayne Taylor

Jun 9, 2025



Wayne Taylor, age 64, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home. He was born January 18, 1961 to the late Fred Taylor and Virgie Pennington Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Taylor and Earl Taylor; nephew, Adam Campbell; niece, Tracy Kujawa.

Wayne was a beloved friend, neighbor and member...

Bonnie Sargent

Bonnie Sargent

Jun 8, 2025

Mrs. Bonnie Mae Sargent went home to be with her Lord on June 8, 2025 at her residence in Weslaco, Texas. She was a former resident of Butler, Tennessee and moved to Weslaco, Texas in 2015.

Mrs. Sargent was born on December 20, 1943 in Pineville, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Myrtle Murphy. In addition...

Lorie Kay Hayes (McLaughlin)

Lorie Kay Hayes (McLaughlin)

Jun 5, 2025

Lorie Kay Hayes (McLaughlin), age 39, passed away unexpectedly. She was born July 17, 1985 to Marlon Lewis Hayes and Linda Williams. She was preceded in death by her father, Marlon Lewis Hayes; grandfather, Clarence E. Hayes; and uncle, Jeff Lynn Hayes.

Those left to cherish her memories include her two daughters, Katelyn Grace Hayes and Sarah Kay Hayes; her sister,...

Jayden Kimble

Jayden Kimble

Jun 3, 2025

Jayden Thomas Kimble age 17, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3rd 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Jayden was born April 25, 2008 to Bobby and April Kimble.

Jayden loved his Lord and Savior and accepted Jesus Christ into his heart on July 25th, 2020. He loved spreading the gospel and went...

Michael Mucelli

Michael Mucelli

Jun 2, 2025

Michael Mucelli, age 59, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born November 18, 1965 to the late Anthony Mucelli and Teresa Marino Mucelli. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Mucelli.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 30...

Jennie Lawson

Jennie Lawson

Jun 2, 2025

Jennie Lind Lawson, age 85, passed away June 2, 2025 at Lakebridge in Johnson City, TN. Jennie was born October 24, 1939 in Butler, TN, to the late Mae Belle Johnson Hartsoe and Sylvester Sheets. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruby Holden; sons, Luke Holden and Mark Holden; sister, Bettie Moose and...

Margaret Blevins

Margaret Blevins

May 30, 2025

Margaret Jane Blevins, age 93, passed away on May 30, 2025 at NHC in Bristol, Virginia. She was born January 29, 1932, in Damascus, Virginia, to the late John I. and Lola B. Tomlinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Neil, brother, Harry Tomlinson, and her sisters, Mary Jones and Louise Gentry.

Margaret...

Roger Roush

Roger Roush

May 27, 2025

Roger Wayne Roush, age 59, passed away May 27, 2025 at his home in Crumpler, NC. Roger was born February 11, 1966 in Wilmington, DE to Kathleen Roush and the late Roger Robert Roush.

Roger was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a collector of all things and enjoyed bowling, softball, crossword puzzles, and playing rook. He was...

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