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Carolyn Combs

Carolyn Combs

Sep 6, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Carolyn Blanche Combs passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her home. She was born February 13, 1944 to James Combs and Katherine Osborne.

 

Carolyn was a fun, charming, hard-working, strong, independent, free-spirited, kind and caring lady. She was beautiful in every way, and also a little bit stubborn. She was always the...

Billie Ray Hodge

Billie Ray Hodge

Sep 5, 2023

 

Billie Ray Hodge, age 86, passed away on September 5, 2023 at his home. Bill was born on August 23, 1937 in Watauga County, NC to the late Rinda Clara Hodge. In addition to his mother, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Junior Hodge.

 

If you knew Bill, you would know he could be found working...

Anna Grace Cuddy Boone

Anna Grace Cuddy Boone

Sep 3, 2023

 

 

Anna Grace Boone, age 97, of Mountain City, TN and formerly of Shady Valley, TN, passed away Sunday evening, September 3, 2023 at Mountain City Care Center. Mrs. Boone was born April 17, 1926 in Shady Valley, TN; to the late Robert Landore and Elizabeth Mars Landore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Leigh Ann Hammons

Leigh Ann Hammons

Sep 2, 2023

 

 

 

Leigh Ann Hammons

 

Leigh Ann Hammons, age 42, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born February 21, 1981 in North Carolina. Leigh Ann was preceded in death by her step-mother, Lorraine Brewer and brother, Stephen Barker.

 

Leigh Ann will always be remembered by her beautiful smile, sparkling dimples, and bubbly and friendly...

Stephanie Ricci

Stephanie Ricci

Sep 1, 2023

 

 

Stephanie Ricci

 

Stephanie Ricci, 49, of Mountain City, TN, formerly from Oxford, PA, passed away unexpectedly 9/1/2023. Stephanie was born on 7/23/1974 to Patricia Aldridge Ricci and the late Bruce Ricci Sr.

 

She is survived by her long-term partner, David Cornett, her 3 children, William Osborne (Marion), Haley Ricci, and Stephen Osborne (Olivia), and two step-children, Matthew Cornett...

Buddy Greer

Buddy Greer

Sep 1, 2023

 

Johnny W. “Buddy” Greer, age 80, passed away on September 1, 2023 in Bristol, TN after an extended illness. He was born May 8, 1943 in Fireco, West Virginia to the late James Lester Greer and Etta Eastridge Greer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters.

 

Buddy proudly served in...

Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Sep 1, 2023

 

 

Mike Johnson, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born October 17, 1957.

 

Mike loved the mountains and spent many hours exploring and hunting ginseng. He enjoyed fishing, flea markets, antiques, and “THE Ohio State”. He adored his 2 great-grandchildren and spending time with them was one of his greatest joys. Mike...

Josephine Kerley

Josephine Kerley

Aug 31, 2023

 

 

Josephine Miller Kerley, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  A native of Hampton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Will M. and Ivory Lee Street Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Harry H. Kerley, her sisters and their spouses: Herman and Ruth Miller...

Thomas S. Newcomer

Thomas S. Newcomer

Aug 26, 2023

 

Thomas Strickler Newcomer

January 1, 1942 - August 26, 2023

 

Thomas Strickler Newcomer, 81, husband of Janet Marie Huntington Newcomer, was gently led home by his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home in Mountain City, TN.

                         

If you could summarize a lifetime in a few words, Tom’s would include faithfulness, love, family, discipleship...

Johnny Paul Blevins

Johnny Paul Blevins

Aug 23, 2023

 

 

Johnny Paul Blevins

 

Johnny Paul Blevins, age 42 passed away unexpectedly August 23, 2023. Johnny was born in Johnson County, TN March 25, 1981 to Delbert and Brenda Blevins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jeff and Velma Blevins; grandfather, Kit Carson Main; cousin and best friend, Chris Blevins and nephew, Ryan Viers.

 

Survivors...

Delora Profitt

Delora Profitt

Aug 23, 2023

 

Delora Jean Profitt, age 32, passed away August 23, 2023. She was born March 23, 1991 to the late Bobbie Jo Miller and Mark Ballard. 

Delora enjoyed being outdoors and loved animals. She was adventurous and liked riding ATVs and liked vehicles in general. She was also a big gamer and liked to play racing games and watching movies....

Margaret Wachenheimer

Margaret Wachenheimer

Aug 22, 2023

 

On the morning of August 22, 2023, with her husband of 25 years, married Valentine's Day and by her Heritage Valley – Beaver, PA bedside, Margaret's gracious soul and spirit peacefully rose to Heaven.

"Sweet" is the perfect and most commonly used word by all whenever defining her demeanor, nature, and smile. An 'A' student graduate of both Johnson...

Carl Walsh

Carl Walsh

Aug 22, 2023

 

Carl Walsh, age 56, of Hubert Taylor Rd., Mountain City, passed away on Tuesday morning August 22, 2023 at his home after a brief illness. He was born February 20, 1967 to Jesse Walsh and the late Mary Stanley Walsh. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Lucille Walsh, and Willie...

Faye Church

Faye Church

Aug 19, 2023

Faye Church, age 102, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, August 19, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. Faye was born March 14, 1921, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN, to the late Amos Bryant and Julie Phillips Bryant. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband Buey Church; three infants;...

Nola Payne King

Nola Payne King

Aug 18, 2023

 

Nola Payne King, age 82, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Nola was a loving wife, wonderful mother, adoring grandmother and most importantly, a faithful servant of Jesus who led by example for her family in her walk with Him. She was born April...

Jerry Sutherland

Jerry Sutherland

Aug 17, 2023

 

Jerry Wayne Sutherland, 69, a resident of Mountain City, Tennessee, journeyed on from this realm on Thursday, August 17, 2023. As the Grateful Dead once sang, "What a long, strange trip it's been… Fare you well, fare you well."Jerry's life is imbued with the memory of those who preceded him—his father, Roy Sutherland; his mother, Maxine Sutherland; and his...

Howard Stout

Howard Stout

Aug 14, 2023

 

Howard Paul Stout, age 89, passed away on Monday morning, August 14, 2023 in Mountain City. Howard was born December 6, 1933 in Butler, TN to the late Eddie William Stout and Rosa Lee Fletcher Stout. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his wife of 59 ½ years, Shirley Glenn Stout on May 1,...

Harold Wade

Harold Wade

Aug 7, 2023

 

Harold E. Wade, age 89, passed away August 7, 2023 at his home in Mountain City. Harold was born May 9, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to the late Leonard Braxton Wade and Josie Pearl Wade.

 

Harold was a preacher for several years and loved singing and playing the guitar. He enjoyed the simple things like riding...

Wanda Woodard

Wanda Woodard

Aug 4, 2023

 

 

Wanda Graybeal Woodard

 

Wanda Graybeal Woodard, age 65, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. She was born September 9, 1957 to John “JB” Graybeal and the late Erma Dean Richardson Graybeal. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband John Woodard; son, Benjamin Mullis and her daughter, Jolene...

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

Aug 1, 2023

Mary J Robinson, age 63 of Shady Valley, passed away August 1, 2023. Mary was born September 11, 1959 in Montpelier Vermont to Jane Cookson and the late DavidJeffrey.

Mary worked many years as an administrative assistant with DHMC. She loved to read and worked with and around animals her entire life. She was also heavily involved as a life...

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