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Kate McCoy

Kate McCoy

Jul 28, 2025

Kate Lewis McCoy, age 79, passed away Monday evening, July 28, 2025 at her home. She was born May 10, 1946 to the late Asa Lewis and Vica Arnold Lewis. In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack McCoy; grandson, T.J. Johnson; and brothers, Russell Lewis and Joe Lewis.

Kate was an avid reader...

David Fleeman

David Fleeman

Jul 24, 2025

David Roy Fleeman, age 73 of Sorrento, Florida, passed away July 24, 2025. David was born June 3, 1952 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late William and Elsie Fleeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Sallie, Faye Smith, and brother, Paul Fleeman.

David was a horse enthusiast and spent many years showing...

Alfred Miller

Alfred Miller

Jul 18, 2025

Remembering the Life of Alfred E. Miller.

It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of our father Alfred E. Miller on July 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, parents Ulysses and Gertie, brothers Perry, Herman, and Franklin Miller, sisters, Myrtle Stacy and Beulah McCall.

His life was...

LeAnna Wills

LeAnna Wills

Jul 17, 2025

LeAnna Ballinger Wills, cherished wife of Don Wills, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, at the age of 47. LeAnna was a devoted daughter and mother, deeply dedicated to her children, Locklan and Aryani, whom she considered her greatest legacy. She was also recognized for her steadfast support and care of her parents, Larry and Bonnie Ballinger.

Family and friends...

Robert Collins

Robert Collins

Jul 17, 2025

Robert David Collins, age 36, passed away July 17, 2025 at his home. Robert was born April 6, 1989 to the late Roberta Collins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-dad, Johnny Morgan; grandparents, Robert and Sue Collins and his uncle, Carl Fink.

Robert was an avid Alabama football fan and loved the Dukes of...

Joel Farnham

Joel Farnham

Jul 14, 2025

Joel Patrick Farnham, age 65, passed away July 14, 2025 at his home. He was born November 15, 1959 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to the late George and Eula Farnham.

Joel moved from California to the mountains of Tennessee in 2009. He was very talented at building electronics and computers. He also enjoyed reading, especially the Bible. He loved God...

Charles "Sam" Roark

Charles "Sam" Roark

Jul 14, 2025

Charles “Sam” Roark, age 68 of Zionville, NC, passed away July 14, 2025 at his home. Sam was born December 28, 1956 to the late Kenneth and Bonnie Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Roten.

Sam loved going dancing in his younger days and enjoyed watching westerns. He was of the Baptist...

Virginia Couch

Virginia Couch

Jul 14, 2025

Virginia Lee South Couch, age 92, passed away July 14, 2025. She was born November 16, 1932 to the late Clarence and Beulla South. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Couch; sister, Wandal South Lowe; brothers, Rondall South, Willard South; granddaughter, Jennifer Davis and special friends, Ivalee Malone, Betty Huddleston, and Bonnie...

Terry Thomas

Terry Thomas

Jul 13, 2025

Terry Thomas, age 75 of Laurel Bloomery, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and French Thomas; three brothers, Bill, Dan, and Don Thomas and his brother-in-law, Dean Thomas.

Terry was a contractor by trade. He loved growing a garden and sharing his crops with his neighbors. His main...

Milton White

Milton White

Jul 12, 2025

Milton Dale White, Sr., age 73, passed away July 12, 2025 at his home. Milton was born March 13, 1952 in Coldwater, Michigan to the late Beverly and Patricia White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie White. He is survived by his son, Dale White.

Milton enjoyed watching western TV series and driving...

Judy Harper Ward

Judy Harper Ward

Jul 12, 2025

Judy Harper Ward, age 67 of Mountain City, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was born May 18, 1958 to the late Nelson and Winnie Hicks Harper. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Deck Ward, and her brothers and sisters.

Judy enjoyed coloring and working puzzles. She was creative and liked to make...

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Jul 10, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

Mr. Bill Smith, age 82 of Butler, TN, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was a resident of Johnson County all his life. Bill was the son of the late Norman and Goldie Smith. In addition to his parents he...

Mary Clark

Mary Clark

Jul 9, 2025

Mary Ellen Clark, age 79, passed away July 9, 2025 at her home. She was born November 19, 1945 to the late George and Phyllis Wentz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Clark and son, Dennis Dowlen.

Mary loved her husband, Jack, very much and missed him every day since his passing....

Linda Hodge

Linda Hodge

Jul 9, 2025

Linda Mae Hodge, age 75, passed away July 9, 2025. Linda was born April 18, 1950 to the late Pete and Margaret Graybeal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glenn Hodge and her brother, Bill Graybeal.

Linda enjoyed thrifting and going to the flea market and yard sales. She loved her family and...

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...

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