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Harold "Judge" Rodgers

Harold "Judge" Rodgers

Aug 2, 2022

Harold “Judge” Jerome Rodgers Jr., age 54, passed away on August 2, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Judge was born February 20, 1968 in Inglewood, CA to Harold Rogders Sr. and Pamela Bendell. Judge is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy Cooley and Josephine Davis, Charles and Catherine Rodgers; step grandparents, Floyd and Nellie West and...

Jimmy Lee Walsh

Jimmy Lee Walsh

Jul 31, 2022

Jimmy Lee Walsh, age 70, of Creston, NC passed away on Sunday Morning, July 31, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1952 to the late Dana Walsh and Wilma Trivett Walsh. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Frankie Eastridge Walsh; sisters, Carrie Parker, Ruth Church, Shirley Cook and Pauline;...

Bill Walters

Bill Walters

Jul 30, 2022

Bill Walters, age 83, passed away on July 30, 2022 at his home. Bill was born on September 15, 1938 in Floral Park, NY to the late Andrew and Lillian Walters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bill Walters Jr., sister, Joan Holt, and grandson, Matthew Thompson. 

Bill always made an impact on the...

James Hayden McGlamery

James Hayden McGlamery

Jul 29, 2022

James Hayden McGlamery James Hayden McGlamery, age 77, of Trade, TN, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the Watauga Medical Center. Hayden was born on April 9, 1945 in Johnson County, TN to the late Raymond McGlamery and Jessie Neatherly McGlamery. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Harris McGlamery (January...

Sharon Sala

Sharon Sala

Jul 28, 2022

Sharon Sala, age 45 of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on October 28, 1976 in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Vance Gentry. Those left to cherish her memory among many family and friends are Arlen Sala, Shania...

Lisa Wiles Brown

Lisa Wiles Brown

Jul 27, 2022

Lisa Wiles Brown, age 46 of Creston, NC, passed away on July 27, 2022. Lisa was born on September 10, 1975 in Ashe County to the late James Wiles and Barbara “Sue” Wiles. Lisa always put everyone before herself. She loved children and counted the kids in the community as her family as well. She enjoyed nature and also loved...

Shane Wilson

Shane Wilson

Jul 20, 2022

Shane Wright Wilson Shane Wright Wilson, age 35, passed away on July 20, 2022. Shane was born on October 14, 1986 to Wayne Wilson and Sherry Wright Wilson. Shane was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey Wright and Helton Wilson; uncles, Duke Wright and Johnny Wright and aunt, Carolyn Isaacs. Shane had a huge heart; he loved deeply and...

Jimmy "Dean" Price

Jimmy "Dean" Price

Jul 18, 2022

Jimmy “Dean” Price, age 60, passed away on July 18, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Dean was born in Ashe County on October 11, 1961 to Harold and Mary Price. Dean loved spending time with family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed classic rock music and hunting. Those left to cherish his memories...

Vanessa Potter

Vanessa Potter

Jul 17, 2022

Vanessa “Brownie” Potter, age 65, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at her home. Vanessa was born on January 29, 1957 to the late Bruce Pearson and Dorothy Pearson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Potter. Vanessa had a sense of humor and could always make you laugh, no matter what....

James W. "Jim" Vincill

James W. "Jim" Vincill

Jul 17, 2022

James William “Jim” Vincill, age 84, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2022. Jim was born in Clinchco, VA on April 8, 1938 to the late Everett and Ruby Katherine Vincill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen White Vincill and sisters, Mary Alice, Nancy, Dorothy, Nina, Mildred and...

Sam Rutter

Sam Rutter

Jul 16, 2022

Sam Rutter Sam Rutter, age 69, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Sam was born on May 15, 1953 to the late Ciscero and Ivadean Rutter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Manuel, and a brother, Herbert Rutter. Sam loved UT...

Geraldine Thomas

Geraldine Thomas

Jul 14, 2022

Geraldine Perry Thomas, age 81, passed away on July 14, 2022 at Mountain City Care Center. Geraldine was born in Vilas, NC on February 21, 1941 to the late Odell Perry and Frances Eggers Perry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert “Blaine” Thomas and sister, Trula Lee Perry Taylor. Geraldine worked...

Willard P. "Wid" Stout

Willard P. "Wid" Stout

Jul 14, 2022

Willard P. (Wid) Stout Willard P. “Wid” Stout, age 66, of Butler, TN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 14, 2022 at his home. Wid was born on April 12, 1956 in Mountain City, TN to Herman Porter Stout and the late Maxine Farmer Stout. In addition to his mother Wid was preceded in death by a brother, Rick Stout....

Darlene Orndorff

Darlene Orndorff

Jul 13, 2022

Darlene Louise Orndorff Darlene Louise Orndorff, age 54, passed away on July 13, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. Darlene was born in Welch, WV on February 19, 1968 to Gloria Taylor and the late Woodrow Orndorff. She was preceded in death by her loving daddy, Conley “Bud” Taylor who loved and raised her; brother, Woodrow Scott Orndorff II; granddaughter,...

Doris Rupard

Doris Rupard

Jul 12, 2022

On the morning of July 12, 2022, Doris Blevins Rupard, age 83, went home to be with the Lord. Our hearts are broken as we have lost an amazing lady who meant so very much to all of her family. Doris fought the good fight against pancreatic cancer for over a year. She was known as Mam Mam to her...

Brenda Fletcher

Brenda Fletcher

Jul 12, 2022

Brenda Sue Fletcher, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her home. Brenda was born on October 13, 1949 to the late John and Rena Hamby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, James David Fletcher; brothers, R.L. Hamby, Jim Hamby, Johnny Hamby and great grandchildren, Mackynzie Brown and Brantley...

Harold Shoemaker

Harold Shoemaker

Jul 7, 2022

Harold Jonathan Shoemaker Harold Jonathan Shoemaker, age 77, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday July 7, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Harold was born on November 9, 1944, in Johnson County to the late Dick Shoemaker and Hazel Crosswhite Shoemaker. In addition to his parents Harold was preceded in...

Raymond Roark

Raymond Roark

Jul 4, 2022

Raymond Odell Roark, age 82, passed away on July 4, 2022 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Raymond was born on January 1, 1940 in Ashe County to the late Aron Roark and Attry Lewis Roark. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several siblings. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 53 years, Jeanne...

Shirley Jean Baird

Shirley Jean Baird

Jul 2, 2022

Shirley Jean Baird, age 81, of Tom Bunton, Ln; Butler, TN, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2022 at her home. Jean was born May 18, 1941 in Johnson County, TN to the late Charles David Guinn and Ethel Georgia Morefield Guinn. In addition to her parents Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Joe Baird, sister, Geneva...

Jerry Wayne Gambill

Jerry Wayne Gambill

Jul 1, 2022

Jerry Wayne Gambill Jerry Wayne Gambill, age 64, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his daughters residence. He was born on August 24,1957 to the late stepfather, Dale Lipford and mother, Shirley June Gambill Lipford. Jerry loved to see others smile and always went out of his way to help others. He never met a stranger and was...

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