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John Fritz

John Fritz

Oct 18, 2021

John David Fritz, age 67, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home in Butler, TN. John was born on July 15, 1954 to the late William and Margaret Fritz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Hamby and Lena Townsend. John was a loving father who was always around when...

Geneva Faye Woodard

Geneva Faye Woodard

Oct 17, 2021

Geneva Faye Johnson Woodard, age 80, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Sunday, October, 17, 2021 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Geneva was born on May 23, 1941 to the late Claude and Lillian Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Gary G. Woodard, Randy Woodard; sisters, Sue Carroll,...

Jennifer Hodge Barber

Jennifer Hodge Barber

Oct 16, 2021

Jennifer Renee Hodge Barber was called home Saturday, Oct. 16 surrounded by her loved ones at her childhood home in Mountain City, Tenn. Jennifer was born March 6, 1984 in West Chester, Penn. to Terry and Pam Hodge. Jennifer was a member of First Baptist Church of Mountain City. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandfathers...

Wesley Eric Snyder

Wesley Eric Snyder

Oct 15, 2021

Wesley Eric Snyder Wesley Eric Snyder, age 44, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday morning, October 15, 2021 at his home. Eric was born on March 30, 1977 in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dayton and Minnie Bell Snyder and Edell Arnold, aunt, Margaret Myers, uncle, Jim Snyder. Eric loved the outdoors,...

Joyce Earlene Bryant

Joyce Earlene Bryant

Oct 12, 2021

Joyce Earlene Bryant, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Joyce was born on June 13, 1945 to the late Stacy May and Carrie Woodard May. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Burl Eugene Bryant; brothers, Roger May, Spencer May, Mike May, Wally...

Barbara Eisenhower

Barbara Eisenhower

Oct 8, 2021

“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the love of a mother.” Barbara Jean Eisenhower, age 81, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Barbara was born on July 24, 1940 to the late Dorothy Adkins. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years,...

Joyce Carolyn Bullard

Joyce Carolyn Bullard

Oct 8, 2021

Joyce Carolyn Bullard Joyce Carolyn Bullard, age 82, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at her home. Joyce was born on March 10, 1939 in Johnson County, TN; to the late Joe Stanley Atwood and Emma Carolyn Morgan Atwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bullard, seven siblings and their spouses,...

Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence

Oct 6, 2021

Mark Walter Lawrence, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 8, 1965 to Carolyn Lawrence and the late Charles Lawrence. Mark was a proud rock mason and one of the hardest workers one had ever met. His handshake was like shaking the rock walls he built and as tough as...

James Kegley

James Kegley

Oct 4, 2021

James Stewart Kegley, age 60, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home. Never much for formality, Keg lived life by a simple set of rules and would want others to celebrate the memories and use those rules to live life to the fullest. No one is a stranger, just someone you haven't yet met, everything is better...

Kate Potter

Kate Potter

Oct 3, 2021

Kate Potter, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, October 3, 2021at Johnson County Community Hospital. Kate was born on August 7, 1927 in Butler, TN to the late William Arthur Wagner and Eula Gregg Wagner. In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death by her husband, Linell Potter; son, Buck Potter; two brothers,...

Derek Garbrandt

Derek Garbrandt

Oct 3, 2021

Derek Robert Garbrandt, age 29, passed away on October 3, 2021. Derek was born on April 10, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Penny Rickley. Derek was a caring person who deeply loved his daughter. He was a very artistic person and enjoyed gaming. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Galaxy...

Martin Vickers

Martin Vickers

Oct 2, 2021

Virgil “Martin” Vickers, age 83, left this earth on October 2, 2021 with a very special send-off surrounded by family and friends. Martin was born on August 12, 1938 to the late Tully and June Vickers. Martin was originally from Okeechobee, Florida and was a veteran of the United States Army. He met and married his wife, Phyllis of 61...

William "Fred" Eldreth

William "Fred" Eldreth

Oct 1, 2021

William “Fred” Eldreth Fred Eldreth, age 93, of Mountain City, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Fred was born on December 6, 1927 in Johnson County, TN to the late Lettie Eldreth. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by sisters, Bonnie Hutton and Shirley Ann Cornett from West Jefferson, Nina May Farmer from Creston, Irene...

Robert "Blaine" Thomas

Robert "Blaine" Thomas

Sep 27, 2021

Robert “Blaine” Thomas, age 81, passed away on September 27, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Blaine was born in Watauga County, NC on October 9, 1939 to the late Sherman C. Thomas and Ruby Wallace Thomas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Keith Thomas. Blaine was a veteran of the United States...

Ruth Aschenback

Ruth Aschenback

Sep 25, 2021

Ruth Spence Aschenback, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. Ruth was born on March 9, 1933 to the late Joseph Spence and Myrtle Horner Spence in Allentown, New Jersey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Blair Aschenback and several brothers and sisters. Ruth was a...

Viola Grindstaff

Viola Grindstaff

Sep 23, 2021

Viola Lee Giles Grindstaff, age 83, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1938 in Nottoway, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel S. Grindstaff, her parents, Merlin and Claudia Booth, and brothers, Lewis Giles, Raymond Giles, and Hubert C. Manning. Viola loved to cook, crochet, read, work...

Ellen Garr

Ellen Garr

Sep 23, 2021

Ellen Dare Garr, age 79 of Mountain City, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Ellen was born in Cass, West Virginia on July 13, 1942 to the late James Cassell and Edna Cassell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Edward Garr; sister,...

Jennie Steiner

Jennie Steiner

Sep 22, 2021

Jennie Lee Steiner, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Jennie was born on January 21, 1937 to the late Thomas Wilburn Ward and Vada Dugger Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Steiner Jr; grandchildren, Nicolette Miller, Joshua Steiner, and ten siblings. Jenni worked as...

Cindy Lewis Peele

Cindy Lewis Peele

Sep 21, 2021

Cindy Lewis Peele, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Cindy was born in West Jefferson, NC on December 29, 1967 to the late James Lee Lewis and Desi Mae Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dean Lewis, Chuck Lewis, Jim Lewis and sister, Melanie Wolny....

Alma J. Sala

Alma J. Sala

Sep 21, 2021

Alma Justine (Pardue) Sala passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1938 to the late Paul and Frances (Canter) Pardue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don Sala; sister, Carol Pardue; brother, Butler Pardue and his wife, Pat Pardue; father-in-law, William...

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