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Selma Patricia 'Pat' Farthing Kirby

Selma Patricia 'Pat' Farthing Kirby

Jun 14, 2019

Selma Patricia ‘Pat’ Farthing Kirby, age 77, of Vilas, North Carolina, took up permanent residence upstairs on Friday, June 14, 2019.  She was born on July 13, 1941 to the late Dr. BR Farthing and Selma Thomas Farthing. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by a brother, Barton Farthing. 

Those left to cherish her memories include...

John Paul Hensley

John Paul Hensley

Jun 14, 2019

John P. Hensley, 88, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at NHC HealthCare surrounded by family. Friends and family may visit at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 17, at Sullivan Baptist Church, 4152 Maplewood Street, in Kingsport. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm followed by the procession and entombment at Oak Hill Cemetery, 800 Truxton Drive, in...

Roger W. Morefield

Roger W. Morefield

Jun 9, 2019

Roger W. Morefield, age 70, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee,(Sugar Creek Community) passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born on February 13, 1949, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Marvin Morefield and Effie Greer Morefield. In addition to his parents Roger was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Gentry, three brothers,...

Fredrick S. 'Fred' Robinson

Fredrick S. 'Fred' Robinson

Jun 9, 2019

Fredrick S. ‘Fred’ Robinson, age 72, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born on August 7, 1946 to the late Halton Robinson and Elizabeth Buchanan Parks.  In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Parks; grandson, Emmitt Robinson; brother, Don...

Mr. Robert 'R.G.' Greene Perkins

Mr. Robert 'R.G.' Greene Perkins

Jun 7, 2019

Mr. Robert Greene (R.G.) Perkins, Jr., age 92, of 501 South Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, TN passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Life Care Center of Gray after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Perkins was born in Butler, TN to the late Robert Greene Perkins, Sr. and Esther Wagner Perkins on December 3, 1926 but he lived most...

Bruce Wallace

Bruce Wallace

Jun 7, 2019

Bruce Wallace, age 85, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019.  He was born on January 16, 1934, in Trade, Johnson County, TN to the late William Marvin Wallace and Myrtle Hastine Wallace. In addition to his parents Bruce was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Wallace, brothers, Glen Edward Wallace, Wade Wallace, Ralph Wallace,...

Nancy Ann LaMie

Nancy Ann LaMie

Jun 4, 2019

Nancy Ann LaMie, age 69, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  She was born in Long Island, New York on November 25, 1949 to the late Joseph Gibbons and Gloria Christian.  In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Terry LaMie. 

Nancy was a long-time employee of Hardee’s of Mountain...

David P Taylor

David P Taylor

Jun 3, 2019

David Patrick Taylor, age 56, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019.  He was born on May 1, 1963 to the Ruth Tilley and the late Marion Taylor.  Services are private. At other times, the family will receive friends at the home of his mother, 849 Fox Hollow Road, Mountain City, TN. Condolences may be sent...

Michael F Hammons

Michael F Hammons

Jun 2, 2019

Michael Fred ‘Mike’ Hammons, age 61, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center.  He was born on January 20, 1958 to the late Junior Fred Hammons and Helen Lea Rhymer Hammons.  In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Woods.

Mike was a proud...

Ralph W. Allen

Ralph W. Allen

Jun 2, 2019

Ralph W. Allen   Ralph W. Allen, age 94, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the home of his daughter. He was born on May 2, 1925 to the late Orville and Virgie Allen.  In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Minnie Allen; daughter,...

Delmer Earl Mast

Delmer Earl Mast

Jun 2, 2019

Delmer Earl Mast, age 82, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019.  He passed away peacefully at home.

He was born on January 17, 1937 to the later Ferd and Carrie Mast in Shouns, Tennessee.

Earl proudly served in the US Army Where he was stationed in Alaska and was honorably...

Joseph "Keith" Cress

Joseph "Keith" Cress

May 31, 2019

 Joseph “Keith” Cress, age 62, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Keith struggled with Multiple Sclerosis late in life and died from complications caused by the disease. Keith was a gifted mason, woodcarver and musician. He loved playing mountain music on his dulcimer. Keith was a member of Appalachian...

Tracy Mullins

Tracy Mullins

May 30, 2019

Tracy Mullins   Tracy Mullins, age 59, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1960 to the late Elmer and Virgie Roberts Mullins.  In addition to his parents, Tracy was preceded in death by one sister, Lenna Mae Owens and brother, Gene Roberts.  ...

Volene B Russell

Volene B Russell

May 24, 2019

Volene B. Russell, age 95, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on May 24, 2019 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late W.A. and Virgie Grace (Robinson) Allen and wife of the late David E. Russell, Jr. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School...

Richard Louis Steinke

Richard Louis Steinke

May 24, 2019

Richard Louis Steinke, age 72, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Sylvinus John Steinke and Wanda Mae White Steinke. 

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 50 years, Pamela K. Steinke; daughter, Kimberly Kay Steinke (granddaughter, Kelsey...

McArthur Williams

McArthur Williams

May 24, 2019

McArthur ‘Mac’ Williams, age 76, of Stout Branch Rd., Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home.  Mac was born on March 25, 1943 in Elizabethton, TN (Carter County). He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ruth Davis Williams; step-father, John Griffith; brother, Tony Griffith, sisters-in-laws; Hope Payne and Helen Treadway; brothers-in-laws, John...

Ronald D Greer

Ronald D Greer

May 22, 2019

Ronald Delmer Greer, age 71, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.  He was born on December 9, 1947 to the late James L. Greer and Etta Eastridge Greer.  In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by sisters, Irene Roark, Hazel Roark, Myrtle Murphy and Nancy Greer Wilson;...

Annis Gentry

Annis Gentry

May 21, 2019

Annis Gentry, age 100 ½ , of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday evening, May 21, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born September 7, 1918 in Johnson County, TN to the late Richard Bruce Hawkins Sr. and Minnie Blanche Felts Hawkins. In addition to her parents Annis was preceded in death...

Delbert Ray Osborne

Delbert Ray Osborne

May 19, 2019

Delbert Ray (Deb) Osborne, age 65, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on, May 19, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on July 17, 1953, to the late James Lester Osborne and Gladys Howard Roberts. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Osborne...

Edgar Osborne

Edgar Osborne

May 18, 2019

  Edgar H. Osborne, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Johnson County Community Hospital.  He was born on January 8, 1936, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Burl Osborne and Rebecca Church Osborne. In addition to his parents Edgar was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Osborne,...

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