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Matthew Richardson

Matthew Richardson

Nov 6, 2022

Matthew Chul Richardson was born on August 13, 1984 in Seoul, South Korea. Glen and Drema Richardson had the joy of adopting him and welcoming him into their family when he was eight months old. Matthew had two parents and an older sister who would love him tremendously, as well as a younger brother that would join the family a...

Melissa Ashley

Melissa Ashley

Nov 5, 2022

Melissa Gail Ashley, age 48, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Melissa was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and attended Holston High School. During her working life she served as a caregiver for those in need. Cooking was her favorite hobby, and her family enjoyed her specialty lasagna. Melissa was preceded in death by...

Debra "Debbie" Salmons

Debra "Debbie" Salmons

Nov 3, 2022

Debbie Salmons, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022. Debbie was born April 29, 1982 to Colleen Cooper and the late Michael Cooper. Debbie loved nature and enjoyed camping and fishing. She was an avid collector of rocks, four-leaf clovers and flowers. She also loved music. She was a wonderful daughter and mother and loved her family. Those...

Cecil McGlamery

Cecil McGlamery

Oct 31, 2022

Cecil McGlamery, age 78, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native to East Tennessee, Cecil was born in Mountain City and lived much of his life in Piney Flats. He worked at Brown Appliance Parts for 41 years until his retirement. Cecil was a dedicated longtime member at Edgefield...

Margaret Holland

Margaret Holland

Oct 28, 2022

Margaret Ann Holland, age 88, passed away October 28, 2022 at Mountain City Care Center. Margaret was a native of Portageville, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Adolfus Penrod and Celesta Ross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel E. Holland; daughters, Mary Zoellner, Patricia Penrod and her husband Rodney Penrod;...

Gary Woodard II

Gary Woodard II

Oct 26, 2022

Gary Gene Woodard II, age 31, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center. Gary was born on September 4, 1991 to the late Gary Woodard and Janice Grindstaff Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Wanda Bowers; uncles, Randy Woodard, Danny Crowe, Lloyd Crowe, and paternal grandmother, Geneva Woodard....

William Roark Sr.

William Roark Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

William Daniel Roark Sr., age 70, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Danny was born July 2, 1952 to the late John and Mary Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William “Boone” Roark Jr.; grandson, Thomas Kelly Hutchins Jr.; sisters, Oma...

Earl Gene Wilson

Earl Gene Wilson

Oct 24, 2022

Earl Gene Wilson, age 69, passed away on October 24, 2022 at the Watauga Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1953 to the late Claude and Frances Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Wilson Huffman. Earl was a truck driver and equipment operator for many years. He was slow-moving and...

Lena King

Lena King

Oct 24, 2022

Lena Faye King, age 89, passed away on October 24, 2022 at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Lena was born on February 22, 1933 in Johnson County, TN to the late Emmette and Bessie Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar King; son, James Allen; daughter, Judy Allen Self; siblings, Eula Smith...

Harry Green

Harry Green

Oct 23, 2022

Harry Green, age 81, passed away on October 23, 2022 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Harry was born August 6, 1941 at the home place on Crackers Neck Road to the late Ray Green and Ina Hayes Green. Harry was an over the road truck driver for many years. He was also a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge in...

Ginger Burleson

Ginger Burleson

Oct 22, 2022

Ginger Lee Burleson, age 49, passed away on October 22, 2022. She was born October 31, 1972 to Wanda Roark and the late Terry Burleson. Ginger was very outgoing, loud, and funny. She had a great sense of humor and liked telling jokes. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and doing her daughter’s hair and make-up. Ginger also loved going...

Timothy Smith

Timothy Smith

Oct 19, 2022

Timothy Lee Smith, age 60, passed away on October 19, 2022 at his home. Timothy was born on June 20, 1962 in Bristol, TN to Oscar Eldridge Smith and the late Shirley Hicks Smith. Timothy liked to work on cars and loved antiques and motorcycles. He was a very charismatic man and could talk to anyone. He loved and adored...

Stephen Stacy

Stephen Stacy

Oct 17, 2022

Stephen A. Stacy, age 66, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his residence in Boone, NC. It was his wish to be cremated and no formal service held at this time.

James "J.D." Jones

James "J.D." Jones

Oct 14, 2022

James Dillard “J.D.” Jones James Dillard Jones, better known as J.D., age 80, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center. James was born on March 1, 1942 to the late Ralston and Verda Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Lewis; and brothers, JR Jones and Farris Jones....

Mary Hatfield Young

Mary Hatfield Young

Oct 14, 2022

Mary Alifair Hatfield Young of Mountain City, TN, a beautiful soul called home to be with Jesus, passed to her new life on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her home on Sprucy Ridge. Fari, as she was known to her family, or Sissy, which is the name she liked best, born on November 17, 1954, was the youngest daughter, seventh...

Kenneth Walton

Kenneth Walton

Oct 8, 2022

Kenneth G. Walton, age 65, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He was born on May 26, 1957 to the late Boy and Bly Walton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Jody Milam. Kenneth loved all things with cars, dirt track racing...

Linda Bass Street

Linda Bass Street

Oct 4, 2022

Linda Bass Street, age 69 of Hampton, passed away on October 4, 2022 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. Linda was born in Carter County on April 13, 1953 to the late Ham and Lona Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Herb Bass; brother, Bobby Campbell and his wife Reba and...

Eugene "Peanut" Swift

Eugene "Peanut" Swift

Oct 1, 2022

Timothy Eugene “Peanut” Swift, age 72 of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1950 to the late Bonnie Ethel Swift. Peanut loved riding horses and gardening. He also enjoyed mowing and would do anything to help anyone out. Peanut worked on the farm for many years...

Jeffery Dunn

Jeffery Dunn

Sep 30, 2022

Jeffery Eugene Dunn, age 53 of Mountain City, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. Jeff was born on October 15, 1968 to the late Ronnie and Patricia Dunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Dunn. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Rainbow...

Betty J. Murphy

Betty J. Murphy

Sep 29, 2022

Betty June Murphy Betty Murphy, age 84, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born on June 8,1938 to the late Clyde and Mary Jane Taylor. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Forrester and brother, Jack Taylor. Betty and her husband Bill...

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