Jan 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy Charles Garland ("Doug"), age 52, who departed this life peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Doug was born on February 1, 1973, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Kenneth Garland and Shirley Davis. A mechanic by trade and by heart, Doug worked with his...

Jan 16, 2026

Stella Lee Burleson, 96, of Johnson City, TN, passed away peacefully at the Hermitage Health & Rehab Center in Elizabethton, TN, on January 16th, 2026. Born on August 10, 1929, in Roan Mountain, TN, Stella lived a grace-filled life of love and devotion to family, church and friends. She never met a stranger and those who knew her loved...

Jan 16, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" Arnett, 73, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on January 16, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born on May 18, 1952, in South Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Charles and Dessie Nelson.

Becky shared a devoted life with her husband of 56 years, Donald Wayne Arnett Sr. Together, they...

Jan 15, 2026

Samantha Louise Berry, 71, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the Holston Valley Hospital. She was born July 27, 1954, in Elizabethton to the late Beryl & Clara Jane Ball Blevins. She was a graduate of Unaka High School. She was retired from Life Care Center of Gray. Samantha was a member...

Jan 15, 2026

Wayne Allen Sneed, 88, Elizabethton passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, after a long battle with COPD.

A native of Limestone Cove community in Unicoi County, he was the son of the late John and Edith Campbell Sneed. At 18 years old, Wayne moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He retired from General Motors in 1988 after 30...

Jan 14, 2026

Linda Marie Yarwood, 74, passed away at home in Unicoi, Tennessee on January 14, 2026 after

many years of illness. Linda was born in Endicott, New York on July 17, 1951, to the late John

"Jack" and Rita (Reardon) Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 53

years -...

Jan 13, 2026

Gregory Donald Treadway, age 61, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on the mountain on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1964, in Elizabethton to Sandra Treadway and the late Donald J. Treadway.

Greg graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1983. Throughout his career, he worked in several roles, including...

Jan 11, 2026

Lawrence "Pat" Smith age 85, Johnson City, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his residence. Pat was born in Bluff City, April 30, 1940, to the late James & Verna Perry Smith. He was a graduate of Bluff City High School. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He retired from Tennessee...

Jan 11, 2026

Hazel Smith passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, January 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on December 01, 1945 to Florence and Opie Brumitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Steve on January 01, 2009. Also a brother, Harold Brumitt and two sisters, Eula Dean Campbell and...

Jan 11, 2026

Beverly Kay Gobble, 66, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 11, 1959, in Johnson City to the late Clarence & Mary Combs Gobble. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Patsy Holder and two brothers: Eddie & Michael Gobble.

Jan 8, 2026

Sandra Lee Miller, 67, Butler, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 26, 1958, in Mountain City to the late Lloyd & Dorothy Fletcher Potter. She was a homemaker. She loved Gardening. She attended Little Milligan Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Lois Potter...

Jan 8, 2026

Yvonne Gouge McKinney, 81. Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lakebridge A Waters Community. She was born July 17, 1944, in Bakersville, North Carolina to the late Howard and Daisy McKinney Gouge. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of the Spoken Word Fellowship. In...

Jan 8, 2026

Lenville Truman Dugger, Sr., age 95, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026, in Johnson City Medical Center. Born on February 24, 1930, Len lived a long and full life marked by faith, family and perseverance. He was preceded in death by his parents, Breamer and Polly Dugger, his son, Len...

Jan 7, 2026

Pauline Buck McKeehan, 80, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at  the Waters of Johnson City. She was born July 31, 1945 in Johnson City to the late Charles & Betty Townsend Buck. She was retired from Snap-On-Tool after 25 years of service. She loved shopping and traveling. She was preceded in death by her four legged furry...

Jan 6, 2026

Jennie Lee Crowe, 74, Elizabethton went to be with her L ord, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born June 14, 1951 in Elizabethton to the late John & Frances McKinney Carver. She was retired from the Alemite Corporation. Jennie loved to sing and in earlier years she sang with a quartet, she loved to...

Jan 6, 2026

David Allen Goodwin, age 79, of Elizabethton, went home to be with His Lord on January 6, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born in Banner Elk, NC to James Austin Goodwin and Evadne Grindstaff Goodwin. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, brothers - James Frank Goodwin, Robert Lee Goodwin and mother and father-in law, Elmer...

Jan 3, 2026

Brenda Marie Holtsclaw, 76, Hampton, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born December 19, 1949, in Statesville, North Carolina to the late Granville & Myrtle Hicks. She had lived in Carter County since 1985. She had been employed at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton for 21 years. She loved playing softball and pitching...

Dec 28, 2025

Shelby McLaughlin Whitehead Russell, 88, of Hampton passed away Sunday, December 28th, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. A native of Roan Mountain and to the Tiger Creek community she was loved by all.  Born to the late Gomorrah and Mae Julian McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Cloudland High School. She began her career at Ms....

Dec 28, 2025

Frank Joseph Hicks, 88, Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, he was the son of Joseph and Rosie Odom Hicks. Frank was retired from Snap-On Tools after 20 years of service and continued to work after losing his arm on the job in 1979. In addition to his...

Dec 25, 2025

Freada Carolyn Whitson, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 in the Lakebridge, A Waters Community. She was born June 6, 1941 in Elizabethton to the late James L. and Hollie Wallace Grindstaff. She was a 1959 graduate of Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State College. She was employed at North Side Hospital for 23 years as...