Apr 21, 2026

Barbara Sue (McKinney) Grindstaff, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Barbara was born January 10, 1951, in Bakersville, North Carolina to the Late Reverend Erby McKinney and Louise (Ward) McKinney. In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by a...

Apr 21, 2026

Edward Con Easterly, 72, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1954 in Lebanon, Virginia to the late John and Nannie Alice King Easterly. He had lived a number of years in Elizabethton. He was a former employee of Hillview Nursing Home, Elizabethton. He was a graduate of Lebanon...

Apr 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Linda Hilmon:

September 9th, 1946 — April 21st, 2026

Hampton, Tennessee lost a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend today as Linda Hilmon, age 79, passed peacefully from this life and into the arms of her Lord. A woman whose faith shaped every step she took, she lived with a quiet strength, a generous heart, and a devotion to...

Apr 20, 2026

Shirley Fay (Oaks) Guy, age 87 of Hampton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026. Born on May 1, 1938, in Carter County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Minnie Winters.

In addition to her mother, Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Oaks: her second husband, Coy Guy: her daughter, Vicky Roberts; her...

Apr 19, 2026

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing”(2 Timothy 4:7-8).

Paris Street Sr. went home to...

Apr 17, 2026

Aline Bunton Weber, 91, Johnson City, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 11, 1934 in Buck Mountain to the late Joseph & Artie Heaton Brewer. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Johnson City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Glen Bunton, her...

Apr 15, 2026

Opal Mae Ward Baird, 90, Hampton, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was born March 20, 1936 in Lebanon, Virginia to the late Frank & Inez Griffith Ward. She had lived most of her life in Carter County. Mrs Baird was retired from the Cafeteria Department of the Hampton...

Apr 13, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Ashe, Johnson City passed away peacefully at his home on April 13 Ih , 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Dianne (Meschi), and his three sons Martin, Kevin and Stephen. Jerry was the only son of Eugene and Phyllis Ashe, and was born and raised in Willow Glen, California. He had lived in...

Apr 13, 2026

Mary Lou Bunten, 86, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord Monday, April 13, 2026 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born September 16, 1939 in Roan Mountain to the late Sherman J. & Ruth Winters Vance. She worked at Piccadilly Restaurant and Kids World. She loved her family and her church. In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 12, 2026

Estel Whitehead, 89, Roan Mountain passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born February 28, 1937 in Roan Mountain to the late Joe & Retha Cornett Whitehead. He was a graduate of Cloudland High School. Estel served in the United States Army. He was a Construction Worker. He was a former Supervisor at...

Apr 11, 2026

Ronald D. Carver, age 73, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away at his home om April 11, 2026

Ronald, better known to his family and friends as Ron or Ronnie, was born August 2, 1952, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Master Sergeant Wiley Carroll Carver and Charlotte Carver Beaver.

Ron grew up in the beautiful mountains of Elizabethton, Tennessee, where...

Apr 11, 2026

Cora Helen Pierce Buckles, 81, Chuckey, Tenn. Formerly of Elizabethton passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Durham-Hensley Health & Rehab,, Chuckey. She was born August 6, 1944 in Carter County to the late Clarence & Susie Oliver Pierce.. She was a graduate of Unaka High School. Cora was retired from the Life Care Center of Elizabethton as a...

Apr 11, 2026

Pat Kenneth Hopson, age 94, Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. He was born April 1, 1932, in Elk Park, North Carolina to the late Abe and Macie Cook Hopson. Pat proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years. He was a gifted and...

Apr 10, 2026

Goldie Gertrude Lawson, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 in the NHC, Johnson City. She was born August 2, 1948 in Johnson City to the late Orville and Temperance Hyder Markland. She was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was retired from the Dietary Department of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. She loved her...

Apr 9, 2026

Penny Lee Livingston, passed away on April 9th 2026 at UT Medical Center, after a fierce battle. Born on August 17th, 1959, she was a native of Carter county, born to Jerry Reed, and Irene Parlier Reed.

Penny was a graduate of Happy Valley High School, class of 1977 and retired from Citi, after a long and successful career.

Penny was an...

Apr 7, 2026

 Sarah Wood Benson May 7, 1942 – April 7, 2026 

 Sarah Benson, a resident of the Waters at Roan Highlands in Roan Mountain, passed away unexpectedly at Sycamore Shoals Hospital on April 7, 2026. 

 Sarah was the fourth of seven children born to the late Pastor Oscar Benjamin and Faye Hooper Wood in Anderson SC. After graduating from Happy Valley High School,...

Apr 4, 2026

James Henry Smiley, 47, passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2026 at home in Elizabethton. He assisted his Mother with daily caregiving, which he was devoted to and did lovingly.

He was the son of Jimmy Smiley and Patsy Fish & stepfather, Eddie Fish

His love for sports came at an early age playing soccer, basketball & baseball in the Johnson City Little...

Apr 4, 2026

Gurney Ray Pilk, 73, Butler, passed away peacefully at his home,Saturday, April 4, 2026 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born June 2, 1952 to Eula Pilk Morrell. He was a kind and gentle sole never meeting a stranger, always going the extra mile to help people. He was one that could meet you and talk to you...

Apr 2, 2026

Thomas Player Cooper, 55, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport. He was born December 31, 1970, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Seth Cooper & Barbara McInturff Collins. He had lived most of his life in Carter County. He attended Happy Valley High School. He was retired from Star Builders as...

Apr 2, 2026

Cecil was born on March 2, 1955, in Elizabethton, Tenn. To the late John "JC" Nelson and Charlotte Sue Tyree and his step-father: Fred Tyree.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed his three dogs, Chief, Digger, Destiny and three Cats: Momma Kitty, Baby Kitty and Goose.

Cecil enjoyed fishing...