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Gregory D. Yates

Gregory D. Yates

May 7, 2017

Gregory Dwayne Yates   Gregory Dwayne Yates, age 56, of Damascus, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born on May 27, 1960 to the late John Herbert Yates and Phyllis “Agnes” Yates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Herb Yates.   Greg was a lifelong...

Scott Carl Snyder

Scott Carl Snyder

May 3, 2017

Scott Carl Snyder, age 51, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017.  He was born on February 23, 1966 to Gail Snyder and the late Carl Snyder. Scott was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed trading, saleing and collecting guns.  He was also an avid drag racing fan.     Those left to cherish his memories in addition...

Matthew Thomas Cox

Matthew Thomas Cox

May 2, 2017

Matthew Thomas Cox, age 44, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 02, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 15, 1972 to Leroy Albert Cox and Donna Lee Wright Cox.  Matthew was very independent and formed his own opinion.  He believed in God and loved the Jewish faith and studied it faithfully.  He...

Raymond Laws

Raymond Laws

May 2, 2017

Raymond ‘Ray’ Laws, age 34, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee and formerly of Butler, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.  He was born on June 21, 1982 to Steven Laws and Norma Laws.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Thelma Garland and paternal great grandmother, Ola ‘Nan’ Laws. Ray loved his daughter Gracie ‘Bird’ with all...

Glenn Harold Kreigh Sr.

Glenn Harold Kreigh Sr.

May 2, 2017

Glenn Harold Kreigh Sr., age 85, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on February 12, 1932 in Burkeville, Virginia to the late Harold Frederick Kreigh and Clara Belle Patterson Kreigh.  In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his sisters:  Dorothy McCormick and Artis Thomas and brothers: ...

William G. Thompson

William G. Thompson

May 1, 2017

  Sgt. William “Bill” Gray Thompson, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home from injuries received in an accident.  He was born June 19, 1958 to Patricia Young Hicks and the late Edward Thompson.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca.  He was a former Sgt. in the United States Marine Corp...

Louise Stansberry

Louise Stansberry

May 1, 2017

Louise Stansberry, age 70, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 01, 2017.  She was born on May 9, 1946 to the late Noah and Effie Reed Fletcher.  In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Stansberry; sisters:  Cleona Plummer, Juanita Cress and Marie Kline and brothers:  Millard Fletcher, Spencer Fletcher and Dorsey...

Shirley Mae Stout

Shirley Mae Stout

May 1, 2017

Shirley Mae Stout, age 80, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born on July 20, 1936 to the late Clyde and Mae Garland Glenn.  Shirley enjoyed being with her family and friends and especially loved family gatherings and picnics.  She always was happy when visitors came and was...

Denise Barry

Denise Barry

Apr 26, 2017

Denise Barry, age 59, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born on June 4, 1957 to the late Ralph Eugene Barry and Darlene Love Gentry Barry.  In addition to her parents, Denise was preceded in death by a special cousin, Robert Gentry. Denise had a special love...

Emery Blevins

Emery Blevins

Apr 23, 2017

Emery ‘Tiny’ Howard Blevins, age 87, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital of Abingdon, Virginia.  He was born on September 3, 1929 to the late Wheeler and Edna Sluder Blevins.  In addition to his parents, Tiny was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Camron...

Brenda Kay Wilson

Brenda Kay Wilson

Apr 22, 2017

                Brenda Kay Wilson   Brenda Kay Wilson, age 65, of Butler, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017 after a long battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Wilson was born in Erwin, TN on June 23, 1951 to the late Eli White and Sarah Woodby White.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Kathleen Riley Lipford

Kathleen Riley Lipford

Apr 21, 2017

KATHLEEN STONE RILEY LIPFORD, 93 of Butler, TN is now face to face with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, promoted to Eternity on April 21, 2017.  At her passing she was a resident of Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Kathleen was born to Minnie Alma (Stone) Riley and James Andrew Riley on July 31, 1923 in Bristol, TN.  She was a...

Ruby Maxine Noland

Ruby Maxine Noland

Apr 20, 2017

Ruby Maxine Noland, age 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital of Abingdon, VA.  She was born on March 25, 1931 to the late Edgar and Ollie Lewis Stanley.  In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel R. Noland; sons:  Donnie Denny and Dean...

Billy G." Buddy" Slemp

Billy G." Buddy" Slemp

Apr 18, 2017

Billy Gene “Buddy” Slemp, Sr., of Lexington, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.  He was born on October 1, 1939 to the late McDonald Slemp and Ruby Perkins Slemp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Cole Slemp, and a sister, Linda Rupard. Buddy was a sweet and loving man. ...

J. Scotty Blevins

J. Scotty Blevins

Apr 13, 2017

Scotty Blevins, age 41, of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017.   He was born on March 25, 1976 in Jefferson, North Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his dad, Jerry Anthony Blevins; maternal grandpa, Dewey Paul Vanover and his step grandpa, Max Lewis. Scotty brought joy and happiness to his family and friends and always...

Tara Musick

Tara Musick

Apr 11, 2017

Tara Ann Musick, age 32, of West Virginia, passed away on April 11, 2017.  She was born on May 26, 1984 to Kimberly Collins Dallas and Fletcher Musick.  Tara was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Ralph and Peggie Musick and Bobby ‘Doc’ and Martha Collins and uncle, Brady K. Musick. Those left to cherish her memories include her father,...

Franklin D. (Buddy) Grayson, Sr.

Franklin D. (Buddy) Grayson, Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

Franklin D. ‘Buddy’ Grayson Sr., age 76, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1940 to the late Walter Clarence Grayson and Lois Grayson.  In addition to his parents Buddy was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Grayson. Buddy loved being outdoors...

Mary J. Barker

Mary J. Barker

Apr 9, 2017

Mary J. Barker     Mary J.(Neatherly) Barker, age 96, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was born December 14, 1920, in Johnson County TN to the late Walter Neatherly and Ellen Tester Neatherly. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her...

Hoy Lane "Chip" Miller, Jr.

Hoy Lane "Chip" Miller, Jr.

Apr 3, 2017

  Hoy Lane “Chip” Miller, Jr.   Hoy Lane “Chip” Miller, Jr., age 33, of Trade, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was born on December 17, 1983 to Hoy Lane Miller, Sr. and Barbara Winters Miller.   Chip was known for making people laugh, fun loving, and never met a stranger. He enjoyed practical jokes. Chip...

Jean Hines

Jean Hines

Apr 1, 2017

Emma Jean Hines, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017.The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. prior to the service Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with eulogy given by Pastor Ricky Campbell.  Special music will be provided...

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