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Barbara Louise Birdsall

Barbara Louise Birdsall

Jun 24, 2017

Barbara Louise Birdsall, age 84, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 28, 1932 in Eau Gallie Florida to the late John Mansfield and Edythe King.  In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband George E. Birdsall and grandson, John M....

Edward Burgess

Edward Burgess

Jun 21, 2017

Edward Burgess, age 96, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2017 at the home of Judy and Stan in Seneca, SC. He was born September 14, 1920 to the late Wiley and Matilda Absher Burgess.  In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years,...

Willie Earl Rhymer

Willie Earl Rhymer

Jun 18, 2017

  Willie Earl Rhymer       Willie Earl Rhymer, age 72, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday June 18, 2017 at the Mountain City Care Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Smith Rhymer, His parents, Marian Willis and Agnus Ruth Dyson Rhymer, and a sister, Violet Lillie Rhymer Eller. Earl and his twin brother,...

Richard Michael 'Mike' 'Club' Blevins

Richard Michael 'Mike' 'Club' Blevins

Jun 15, 2017

Richard Michael ‘Mike’ ‘Club” Blevins, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.  He was born on September 7, 1949 to Earlene Cress Blevins and the late Dick Blevins.  In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by a brother, David Edward Blevins. Mike was a contractor for...

Wade Snyder

Wade Snyder

Jun 9, 2017

Wade W. Snyder, age 102, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was born November 23, 1914 in Johnson County, TN to the late J. L. Snyder and Daisy Pierce Snyder. In addition to his parents Wade was preceded in death by his wife Lucy E. Cowan Snyder, son-in-law, Jim Proffitt, three sisters, and five brothers. Wade was the...

Phyllis Pennington

Phyllis Pennington

Jun 7, 2017

Phyllis Ann Pennington, age 80, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at her home.   She was born in Coburn, Virginia on April 6, 1937 to the late John and Carolee Canter Porter.  In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Pennington; sisters:  Helen Shull and Kay Isaacs and brother: ...

Gregory Miller

Gregory Miller

Jun 5, 2017

Gregory Miller, age 53, of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly in Sevierville, TN Monday June 5, 2017.  He was born on October 13, 1963 in Boone, North Carolina to the late Linville Paul Miller and Lorraine Beatrice Mann Miller.     Gregory was a wonderful man who loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren who he took great pride...

Thurman Lane

Thurman Lane

Jun 5, 2017

Thurman Lane, age 75, of Bluff City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 05, 2017 at the Mountain City Care Center.  He was born on September 24, 1941 to the Patton and Trula Hart Lane.  In addition to his parents, Thurman was preceded in death by his wife Nannie Myrtle Margaret Bowens Lane; sister, Mildred Buck; brothers:  John Henry ‘Jay’...

Phyllis J. Walls

Phyllis J. Walls

Jun 2, 2017

Phyllis Walls, age 72, of Damascus, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital.  She was born on August 13, 1944 to the late Hobart and Ruby Daughterly Arnold.  In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Greer and brother, James Arnold. Phyllis was a gifted quilter and has...

Esther Hittinger

Esther Hittinger

Jun 1, 2017

Esther Hittinger, age 100, passed away peacefully in her son’s home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, June 1, 2017.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 10, 1917 to the late Fred and Ingrid Melin Johnson.  Esther was one of six children and was the last survivor of her siblings.  In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded...

Rocky Adkins

Rocky Adkins

Jun 1, 2017

Rocky Adkins, age 63, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on February 18, 1954 in Harford, Maryland to the late Vernon and Cledys Bowman Adkins.  Rocky was a car enthusiast and enjoyed going to car shows.  He especially enjoyed Hot Rod cars.  He also enjoyed going to flea markets but...

Harry Dixon

Harry Dixon

May 31, 2017

Harry Dixon, age 68, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on May 31, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on November 13, 1948 to the late William Dixon Sr. and Bernice Proudfoot.  In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by a son, Donald Gwinn. Harry was a truck driver for 50 years.  When he wasn’t working he...

Betty Sharon Wolfe Potter

Betty Sharon Wolfe Potter

May 30, 2017

Betty Sharon Wolfe Potter, age 58, of Vilas, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  She was born on January 1, 1959 to the late William and Hassie L. Dugger Wolfe.  In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by two brothers:  Terry Wolfe and Jim Wolfe and husband Wayne...

Joanie Winters

Joanie Winters

May 30, 2017

Joanie Dale Winters, age 55, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born on May 28, 1962 to Nannie Vaught and the late Dale Vaught. Joanie was a familiar face to Johnson County having worked at Farm Bureau Insurance for the last 38 years.  She loved being outdoors,...

D. L. Brown

D. L. Brown

May 29, 2017

Donald Lee Brown (DL), age 69, a life-time resident of the Neva area, left this world to be with the Lord on the morning of May 29, 2017 at his residence. Born on June 2, 1947 to the late Dewey Brown and Addie Elizabeth Brown.  In addition to his parents DL was also preceded in death by brothers Tommy George,...

Raymond Howard Mahala, Sr.

Raymond Howard Mahala, Sr.

May 29, 2017

Raymond Howard Mahala Sr. age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017.  He was born on May 25, 1941 to the late John and Lonie Mahala.  In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Cassie Greer and her husband Daniel Greer.  Raymond was a very kind, honorable, humble,...

Lional Dail

Lional Dail

May 24, 2017

Lional Dail, aged 68, of Charlotte, NC, passed into eternal rest May 24, 2017. He was born February 24, 1949 in Kinston, NC, to Jesse and Edna Dail. He was adopted by Charles Maynard when the family moved to Charlotte in 1959. He is preceded in death by his parents.   Mr. Dail’s career in banking spanned 40 years, beginning...

Edward Earnest Seatz

Edward Earnest Seatz

May 23, 2017

Mr. Edward Earnest Seatz, age 71, of Zionville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on March 15, 1946 in Watauga County, North Carolina to the late Earnest and Minnie Stevens Seatz.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Seatz was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Seatz, sister-in-law, Pauline Seatz, brother-...

Janice R. Mahala

Janice R. Mahala

May 22, 2017

Janice Lee Roark Mahala, age 79, of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017.  She was born on March 30, 1938 to the late Furman and Faye Price Roark.  In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Roark and son-in-law, Tom Trivette. Janice was a loving wife and mother.  She deeply...

John Lambert Wood

John Lambert Wood

May 20, 2017

John Lambert Wood     John Lambert Wood, age 82, of Mountain City, left this world on the morning of Saturday, May 20, 2017, from his home in Mountain City, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Hooper Wood, father, Ben Wood, brother David, and a host of other family, loved ones and friends in his life...

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