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Leta Grindstaff Lewis

Leta Grindstaff Lewis

Aug 25, 2017

Leta Grindstaff Lewis, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Holston Valley Hospice, Kingsport, Tennessee.  She was born on August 3, 1921 to the late Daniel and Ada Proffitt Grindstaff.  In addition to her parents, Leta was preceeded in death by her husband of 74 years, Herbert Lewis, who passed away November 12,...

James Clay Henson

James Clay Henson

Aug 23, 2017

James Clay Henson, age 80, of Granite Falls, North Carolina, passed away on August 23, 2017 at the Caldwell Hospice House.  He was born on February 3, 1937 to the late Frank and Ida Mann Henson.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Jean Henson; son, James Clay Henson Jr. and grandchild, Christopher...

Shirley Ann Miller

Shirley Ann Miller

Aug 18, 2017

                  Shirley Ann Miller   Shirley Ann Miller, age 79, of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina and formerly of Trade, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Villages of Wilkes. She was born on February 16, 1938 in West Chester, PA to the late George Worth and Margaret Mae Gilmore. In addition to her parents,...

Ralph G. Stout

Ralph G. Stout

Aug 18, 2017

Ralph Stout passed away on August 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Ralph was a loving husband to Margie for 75 years and a wonderful father to Sonny, Mary Beth, Linda, Carole and Jeff.  In addition to his wife and children, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews also survive him. Ralph was born...

Dallas Russell Vaughn

Dallas Russell Vaughn

Aug 13, 2017

Dallas Russell Vaughn, age 40, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017.  He was born on December 9, 1976 to Janet Pleasant Mahala and the late Johnny Lee Vaughn.  In addition to his father, Dallas was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James R. Vaughn and maternal grandparents, Bennie and Ida Belle Pleasant. Dallas enjoyed...

Louise Dowell

Louise Dowell

Aug 13, 2017

Louise ‘Lou’ Dowell, age 66, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on February 24, 1951 to the late John Kermit Reece and Myrtle V. Eldreth Reece.  Lou’s faith was the most important thing to her.  She made Jesus her Lord and Savior on March...

Gale Farmer

Gale Farmer

Aug 10, 2017

Gale Farmer, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  He was born on December 21, 1933 to the late Everett Lester Farmer and Hester Elliott Farmer.  Gale was a United States Army Veteran.  He retired from Levi Strauss.  Gale had several hobbies but really enjoyed working on cars,...

James Kyle Lewis

James Kyle Lewis

Aug 9, 2017

James Kyle Lewis, age 82, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born on June 18, 1935 to the late Dolphus and Inez Smith Lewis.  In addition to his parents, Kyle was preceded in death by sisters:  Ruth Lewis and Ruby Graybeal and brothers:  Dana Lewis, Toll Lewis and...

Betty Faye Stuart

Betty Faye Stuart

Aug 8, 2017

Betty Faye Stuart, age 88, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.  She was born on March 18, 1929 to the late Calton and Bessie Eastridge Graybeal.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Moffett Lee Stuart; sister, Sue Simmons and brothers:  Conley Odell Graybeal,...

Darlene Wood

Darlene Wood

Aug 1, 2017

Darlene Florance Wood, age 81, of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Watauga Medical Center.  She was born on March 5, 1936 to the late Charlie and Callie Mayberry Wood.  In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by an infant son, Tommy Wood; sisters:  Iva Lee Hoosier and Dolla Sapp and...

Doris 'Dot' Vernelle Porter Church

Doris 'Dot' Vernelle Porter Church

Jul 31, 2017

Doris "Dot" Vernelle Porter Church went to her calling on Monday, July 31, 2017, just shy of her 100th birthday. Doris Vernelle Porter was born to Guy and "Tommie" Porter on November 18, 1917 in Harmony, Arkansas. She was the last of seven children to be called. In her younger years, "Dot" resided on a farm in northwestern Arkansas, later...

Charlie Hill Ward

Charlie Hill Ward

Jul 30, 2017

Charlie Hill Ward, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  He was a native of Watauga County, NC and was born on April 2, 1923 to the late Nathan Duke Ward and Sarah Tester Ward.  Charlie had lived in Mountain City since he was five years old. In addition to his parents, he was...

Margie Dyson

Margie Dyson

Jul 29, 2017

Margie Dyson, age 66, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness.  She was born on January 23, 1951 to the late Clyde and Sylvia Smith Fritts.  In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her husband Daryl Dyson.  Margie loved her family...

Annie Alt

Annie Alt

Jul 29, 2017

Annie Edith Alt, age 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1931 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Edward W. and Edith Winslow Newman. In addition to her parents Annie was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry George Wilkin...

Angela Dawn Davis Fenner

Angela Dawn Davis Fenner

Jul 28, 2017

Angela Dawn Davis Fenner, age 38, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord following a long illness on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born on June 29, 1979 to James and Judy Banner Davis.  Angela will be remembered for her Big Heart.  She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, and...

Misty Yelton

Misty Yelton

Jul 26, 2017

Misty Michell Yelton, age 38, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born on August 16, 1978 and came to live with Kitty L. Warden Yelton and the late Dr. John Yelton in November of 1980. Misty loved browsing yard sales, having yard sales, fishing and spending time...

Robert 'Bob' Hulcher

Robert 'Bob' Hulcher

Jul 25, 2017

Robert ‘Bob’ Hulcher, age 83, of Orlando, Florida and Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  He was born on November 18, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charles and Merilyn Ashburn Hulcher.  In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by close friends Norm Reece, Tommy Walsh...

Billie Holman

Billie Holman

Jul 24, 2017

Billie Holman, age 73, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 25, 1943 to the late Clifford and Flora Brown Holman.  In addition to his parents, Billie was preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Mae; brother, Ben Holman and half-brother, Sylvester Holman. Billie...

Martha Jayne Morefield

Martha Jayne Morefield

Jul 20, 2017

Martha Jayne Morefield   Martha Jayne Morefield, age 61, of Butler, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born on August 6, 1955 in Ft. Pierce, Florida to Bill and Sue Hansens. Martha was preceded in death by her husband Stacy Morefield.   She enjoyed being outside especially working in her garden. Martha loved her children,...

Gary Woodard

Gary Woodard

Jul 19, 2017

Gary Gene Woodard, age 49, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.  He was born on September 16, 1967 to Geneva Woodard and the late Delmer Woodard.  In addition to his father, Gary was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Woodard and a special nephew, Randy Hamm. Gary’s motto was “I’m Blessed. I can’t...

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