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Virginia Couch

Virginia Couch

Jul 14, 2025

Virginia Lee South Couch, age 92, passed away July 14, 2025. She was born November 16, 1932 to the late Clarence and Beulla South. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Couch; sister, Wandal South Lowe; brothers, Rondall South, Willard South; granddaughter, Jennifer Davis and special friends, Ivalee Malone, Betty Huddleston, and Bonnie...

Terry Thomas

Terry Thomas

Jul 13, 2025

Terry Thomas, age 75 of Laurel Bloomery, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and French Thomas; three brothers, Bill, Dan, and Don Thomas and his brother-in-law, Dean Thomas.

Terry was a contractor by trade. He loved growing a garden and sharing his crops with his neighbors. His main...

Milton White

Milton White

Jul 12, 2025

Milton Dale White, Sr., age 73, passed away July 12, 2025 at his home. Milton was born March 13, 1952 in Coldwater, Michigan to the late Beverly and Patricia White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie White. He is survived by his son, Dale White.

Milton enjoyed watching western TV series and driving...

Judy Harper Ward

Judy Harper Ward

Jul 12, 2025

Judy Harper Ward, age 67 of Mountain City, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was born May 18, 1958 to the late Nelson and Winnie Hicks Harper. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Deck Ward, and her brothers and sisters.

Judy enjoyed coloring and working puzzles. She was creative and liked to make...

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Jul 10, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

Mr. Bill Smith, age 82 of Butler, TN, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was a resident of Johnson County all his life. Bill was the son of the late Norman and Goldie Smith. In addition to his parents he...

Mary Clark

Mary Clark

Jul 9, 2025

Mary Ellen Clark, age 79, passed away July 9, 2025 at her home. She was born November 19, 1945 to the late George and Phyllis Wentz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Clark and son, Dennis Dowlen.

Mary loved her husband, Jack, very much and missed him every day since his passing....

Linda Hodge

Linda Hodge

Jul 9, 2025

Linda Mae Hodge, age 75, passed away July 9, 2025. Linda was born April 18, 1950 to the late Pete and Margaret Graybeal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glenn Hodge and her brother, Bill Graybeal.

Linda enjoyed thrifting and going to the flea market and yard sales. She loved her family and...

Loretta Shank

Loretta Shank

Jul 8, 2025

Loretta Lynn Wolfe Shank, age 70 of Mountain City, passed away July 8, 2025. She was born May 16, 1955 in Meadowview, VA, to the late John Graybeal Wolfe, Sr. and Gracie Wolfe Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Elijah, Dave and Jeff Wolfe and the father of her children, Douglas “Doc”...

Monica Lisa Butner

Monica Lisa Butner

Jul 7, 2025

Monica Lisa Butner, 58, of Hurdle Mills, died on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in Orange county. She was the daughter of the late Robert Borden Butner and Naomi Wilcox Butner. In addition to both parents she was preceded in death by her younger sister Shannon Britt. She was a Caregiver for a good part of her working life. She...

Judy Icenhour

Judy Icenhour

Jul 1, 2025

Judy Ann Icenhour, age 73, passed away July 1, 2025 at Mountain City Care Center. Judy was born October 3, 1951 to the late Milburn and Mary Icenhour. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Judy was a proud member of Calvary Baptist Church for 73 years and an Awana teacher and Sunday...

Glen Shupe

Glen Shupe

Jun 24, 2025



Glen Shupe, age 87 of Butler, TN, passed away June 24, 2025 at his home. Glen was born November 14, 1937 to the late Frank and Alice Shupe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Rupard, Emmaline Nichols and brothers, Frankie Shupe, Mitchell Shupe, Jim Shupe, and Marshall Shupe.

More than anything, Glen loved...

Danny McElyea

Danny McElyea

Jun 17, 2025

Daniel Harold “Danny” McElyea, age 65, passed away June 17, 2025. He was born October 9, 1959 in West Chester, PA to the late Clarence McElyea and Marie McElyea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Ruby and Darrell Gilbert; brother-in-law, Lewis Wilson; sister-in-law, Jackie Johnson; nephews, Brad Dunn and Johnny Johnson.

Danny...

Linda South

Linda South

Jun 15, 2025

Linda E. South, age 68, passed away June 15, 2025 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Linda was born December 24, 1956 to Mary Tester and the late Coy Coe. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepdad, Bob Tester; sister, Lisa Bennett; nephew, Jordan Main and her favorite uncle, Arlton May.

Linda was a very loving and...

Stan Cooper

Stan Cooper

Jun 15, 2025

Earl Stanley “Stan” Cooper was born December 27, 1946 in Farmville, VA.

Stan went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2025 after a brief stay at Erwin Health Care.

Stan was a man with many stories to share. He was a truck driver by trade and had a love of all things racing, football, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Stan attended...

Betty Osborne

Betty Osborne

Jun 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Lewis Osborne of Creston, NC at the age of 88 on June 14, 2025.

She grew up on the Lewis Farm on Roundabout Road in Creston where she helped with chores, attended school and Baptist Home Church. She eloped with Joseph Ennis Osborne of Cabbage Creek, Creston on...

Amber Testerman

Amber Testerman

Jun 13, 2025

Amber Dawn Testerman, age 31, of Mouth of Wilson, VA, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1994 in Galax, VA to Alan and Deborah Testerman.

Amber loved animals, especially her cat Muffin. She also enjoyed baking, watching her favorite movies, and shopping.

Those left to cherish her memories include her parents,...

Charlotte Lorenna Cress

Charlotte Lorenna Cress

Jun 13, 2025

Charlotte Lorenna Cress, age 89 of Mountain City, TN, went home to her heavenly father Friday morning, June 13th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born September 14, 1935 to the late Kelly A. Mink and Beulah Arnold Mink of Neva TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Sgt. Major Jack...

Diane Lynn Boglioli

Diane Lynn Boglioli

Jun 12, 2025

Diane Lynn Boglioli, age 64, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1961 to the late Donald Frances and Marjorie Deller Frances. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Chinoa Boglioli.

Diane was a mom to everyone; she was a very...

Charles Allen Slemp

Charles Allen Slemp

Jun 11, 2025

Charles Allen Slemp, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness, on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. He was born January 18, 1965 to the late Rev. Ray and Nancy Slemp.

Charles is survived by his son, Charles Alexander Slemp; brother, Terry Ray (Amber) Slemp; sisters, Angela Wannell Slemp, Linda Louise (Chad) Johnson, Selina Mae (Tina) (Trampass) Hodge; several...

Wayne Taylor

Wayne Taylor

Jun 9, 2025



Wayne Taylor, age 64, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home. He was born January 18, 1961 to the late Fred Taylor and Virgie Pennington Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Taylor and Earl Taylor; nephew, Adam Campbell; niece, Tracy Kujawa.

Wayne was a beloved friend, neighbor and member...

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