Feb 18, 2026

Yvonne Ann Brown, 76, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Lakebridge Health Care, Johnson City. She was born Januaary 23, 1949 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to the late William and Sylvia Ella Sharpe Reilly. Her family moved to Florida where she graduate from the Colonial High School, Orlando, Florida. She had lived in Elizabethton for a number...

Feb 17, 2026

J .B. Qualls, age 93, passed away Tuesday, February 17th at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Shigeko Qualls, parents Frank Perry Qualls and Elizabeth Cantrell Qualls, brother Frank Perry Qualls Jr., and sister Eva Qualls Phillips.

Mr. Qualls was born in 1932 in Sparta,...

Feb 16, 2026

Sherry Lynn McKinney, 47, Roan Mounain, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born July 9, 1978 in Elizabethton to the late Johnny Dean and Sheila Clawson Calhoun.

Survivors include her children: Alexas Townsend, Rebel Richardson and Dalton Stines. Two Grandchildren: Skyler and Adiaen. One Brother: Jonathan Calhoun, One Sister: Christie Baird.

The family...

Feb 13, 2026

Earl Ray "Bud" Maines June 14, 1939-February 13, 2026 Bud was born to the late Leota and Ferd Maines in Bluff City, TN. Growing up, Bud loved to be around his family and friends- especially around a baseball field. He excelled on the diamond, especially in the catching position. Graduating from Bluff City High School in 1957, he became...

Feb 13, 2026

Mark Stephen Smith, 68, Unicoi, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1957 in Johnson City to the late Walter and Rose Moore Smith. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State University with a Masters Degree. He was a Social Worker.

Survivors include his...

Feb 9, 2026

Shelia Marie Myers, 60, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 28, 1965 in Elizabethton. Shelia was a graduate of Unaka High School. She was Secretary at Unaka Elementary School for several years. She loved flowers and loved to be on the Water. She was a member of New Liberty Free Will...

Feb 7, 2026

The Kimbrel family would like to announce the peaceful passing of James ( Jimmy ) Kimbrel after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes, he was 78 Years old. He was the son of the late Jim and

Betty Welborn Kimbrel of Elizabethton. He was a 1965 graduate of EHS. After graduation he volunteered and enlisted...

Feb 6, 2026

Mark Blevins, 64, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, in the Bristol Regional Hospital. He was born February 24, 1961, in Elizabethton to the late Orville Blevins and Ruby Bradshaw. He retired from Whitehead Construction Company. Mark was a former Commissioner from the 1st District of Carter County. He loved being with his family, going hunting and working...

Feb 4, 2026

Tina Renee Hardin, 61, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in the Signature Health Care of Rogersville. She was born April 20, 1964 in Elizabethton to the late Ray Hardin & Gayla Graves Oxendine. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She loved her church, Borderview Christian Church, loved to read and loved to collect Elvis and...

Feb 2, 2026

Dayton Wayne "Butch" Blevins, 68, was born March 25, 1957, to Rosa Lee Redd and Paul Edward Blevins. He went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026 at his home unexpectedly.

Dayton, known as "Butch," was a devoted Christian man whose faith guided his life. He was a loving husband, the best dad, and a...

Feb 2, 2026

Richard Haden Bunde, 49, Roan Mountain was born on April 6, 1976 in Winter Garden, Florida went to Heaven on Monday, February 2, 2026 in the Johnson City Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and laughter. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bunde, his step-father, Richard "Dick" Callaghan and his sister Becky Whitaker....

Feb 2, 2026

Betty Jean Chambers Street, 82, Hampton, went home to be with her Lord February 2, 2026 at Hermitage Health Center. She was born May 8, 1943 to the late Bud Chambers, Sr. and Sally Teague Chambers. She was a graduate of Hampton High School. Betty was retired from the Hermitage Health Center as a Cook. She was a faithful...

Feb 1, 2026

Lisa Kay Sams, a cherished 58-year-old from Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, Nana, and great Nana.

Lisa was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jerry Freeman, and her grandparents, Dana and Blanche Dykes, as well as Mitch...

Jan 30, 2026

Carroll Howard Fletcher, born July 31, 1943, to the late Dorsey and Lottie Mae Fletcher, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 30, 2026. Carroll was a proud United States Army veteran stationed in Korea a service he carried with quiet honor throughout his life.

Following his military service, Carroll built a life rooted in hard...

Jan 28, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Humphreys, 67, Bristol, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in the Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born September 9, 1958 in Bristol, Virginia. She was a graduate of Sullivan East High School. She was a former employee of L.M. Berry Company for over thirty years. She was preceded in death by here husband Dwight Humphreys...

Jan 28, 2026

Madelean "Jeanette" Holly Lyons, 92 of Elizabethton went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 28, 2026. She was born in Elizabethton on April 22, 1933, to the late Eugene & Mae Farmer Holly. She was a 1952 graduate of Elizabethton High School. After high school she married Bill Virgil Lyons who passed away September 4, 2020. After...

Jan 25, 2026

Robert Chris "Bob" Carroll, 71, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1954 in Johnson City to the late Dewey & Jessie Dunn Carroll. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. Bob served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era.  He was...

Jan 22, 2026

Robert (Mouse) Eugene Banner, Sr, age 81 of Roan Mountain, TN, entered his Heavenly home on January 22,2026. Born in Hampton, TN on January 23, 1944 to the late Roy and Lula Banner. Proceeded in death by his brothers Quinton "Cub" Banner, Jack Banner, Don Banner and sister Marie Waycaster.  Robert was a proud United States Veteran who served...

Jan 20, 2026

William Lorson "Bill" Schaff, 84, Elizabethton passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Bill was born November 10, 1941, in New Rochelle, New York to the late William George Schaff, Jr. and Jane Hudnall Lorson Schaff. He had lived in Elizabethton since 1955. He was a 1959 Graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended...

Jan 18, 2026

C rystal Dawn Morris, 53, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 in the Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol. She was born April 25, 1972 in Frankfort, Germany, her father was serving in the Military. She was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Lee Morris who passed away, December 23, 2014 and her parents: Michael & Barbara Reece Hollyfield....