Obituaries

Obituaries

Jun 2023

Name Date of Service
David Hawkins 06/02/2023
David Hawkins March 31, 2023 Date of Service: June 2, 2023 Interment Location:  Crown Section   David Everett Hawkins, 82, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023. David was born in Johnson City at the Bud Clinic on October 9, 1940, to the late Judge Frank Watson Hawkins and Geraldine Vines Hawkins Hyder. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Professor E.E. Hawkins and Margaret Johnson Hawkins, and Judge D.A. Vines and Mabel Jackson Vines; his brother Frank R. Hawkins, niece Trudi N. Tolliver, and sister-in-law Elaine...
Sharlene Largent Roberson 06/01/2023
Sharlene Largent Roberson May 29, 2023 Date of Service: June 1, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Freedom   Sharlene Largent Roberson, 75. Roan Mountain, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 11, 1947 in Roan Mountain to the late Oscar & Mary Lillie Julian Largent. She was a graduate of Hampton High School. Sharlene was a homemaker who loved cooking, gardening, sewing, fishing and most of all spending time with her  family. She was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Tommie...

May 2023

Name Date of Service
Janice Katherine Moze 05/22/2023
Janice Katherine Moze May 17, 2023 Date of Service: May 22, 2023 Interment Location:  Masonic Section   Janice Katherine Moze (nee Miller), age 79, passed away on May 17, 2023. She was born in Roan Mountain on August 9, 1943 to the late William Allen Miller and Grace Birchfield Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Kent (Kenny) Miller (Inez) and her sister, Billie Louise Miller. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Garth Moze, of the home; daughters, Danielle Moze and Lauren Boone (Nick), of Searcy, Arkansas; grandchildren, Rita...
Evelyn Blevins 05/22/2023
Evelyn Blevins May 18, 2023 Date of Service: May 22, 2023 Interment Location:  Christus Garden   Evelyn Blevins, age 84, of Elizabethton, TN passed away peacefully at her son's home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Clint and Virgie Bowers. Evelyn was a very sweet and kind woman who loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, collecting antiques and going to yard sales. Evelyn was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Blevins; three brothers, Eston Bowers, Albert Bowers and...
Rosa Stout 05/19/2023
Rosa Stout May 12, 2023 Date of Service: May 19, 2023 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Faith   Rosa Williams Stout, age 100, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was born in Carter County on August 22, 1922, to the late William M. Williams and Mattie Lyons Williams. Rosa was of the Baptist faith and loved going to church. She loved reading, especially her Bible. She was a homemaker who loved cooking and gardening. Rosa was preceded in death by her husband Fred C. Stout; three sons, Darrell Stout, McKinnley F....
Kathleen Potter Hodges 05/18/2023
Kathleen Potter Hodges May 12, 2023 Date of Service: May 18, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Freedom   Kathleen Potter Hatley Hodges, age 87, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born to the late David Carter Potter and Hattie McElyea Potter in the old town of Butler, TN. At the age of twelve, their family home was taken when the Watauga Lake was built. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hodges. She was known as a sweet, generous, kind, loving woman who loved her family. She worked very hard in her...
William Gordon Fenner Sr. 05/16/2023
William Gordon Fenner, Sr. May 12, 2023 Date of Service: May 16, 2023 Interment Location:  Southview Section   William Gordon Fenner, Sr., age 86, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 12, 2023, at his home. William was born in Butler, Tennessee, a son of the late Samuel Clyde Fenner and Edna Mae (Farthing) Fenner. In addition to his parents, William was also preceded in death by the mother of his children: Barbara Joan Price Fenner Summerow; his son, Terry Wayne Fenner; four sisters, Linda, Ruth, Ann, and Helen; and four brothers, Bob, Gene,...
William "Billy" Fields, II 05/11/2023
William "Billy" Fields, II May 7, 2023 Date of Service: May 11, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Remembrance   William “Billy” Edward Fields II, age 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his home. Billy was born January 31, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William Edwards Fields and Ruth Leiter Fields. He graduated from Happy Valley High School and then attended East Tennessee State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He was vice president of manufacturing at Vaughan Furniture in Johnson City and Korn Furniture in Sumter, SC. Billy also served...
Whitney Shea Greene 05/11/2023
Whitney Shea Greene May 6, 2023 Date of Service: May 11, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Freedom   Whitney Shae Greene, age 43, of Elizabethton, TN passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was the daughter of Robert Greene and the late Dr. Linda Sue Bunton Greene. Whitney attended Oak Street Freewill Baptist Church. She was very educated, strong, stubborn and a fighter. She loved her cats and enjoyed hiking, being in the mountains, flying and taking care of her internet business. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Nathan Greene, of Elizabethton and her father, Skip...
Charlotte M. Chesser 05/10/2023
Charlotte M. Chesser May 5, 2023 Date of Service: May 10, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Paradise   Charlotte Marie Campbell Chesser, 82, Johnson City, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Homer Campbell and Nelda Estep Campbell Ellis. Charlotte was a 1958 graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was a homemaker. She loved to read her Bible, loved Country Gospel Music and Johnny Cash was her favorite singer. Charlotte attended University Parkway Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Kathy Ann Lockner 05/09/2023
Kathy Ann Lockner May 5, 2023 Date of Service: May 9, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Paradise   Kathy Ann Kelly Lockner, 68, Johnson City, passed away after a brief illness, Friday, May 5, 2023, at Lakebridge, A Waters Community with her family by her side. Kathy was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was a daughter of Cleo H. Bailey Kelly and the late Lester H. Kelly. Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Science High School. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt. Kathy was a fun-loving, free spirited, kind, and gentle “hippy” at heart, which...
John Bell David Lee Buck 05/08/2023
John Bell David Lee Buck May 5, 2023 Date of Service: May 8, 2023 Interment Location:  Sermon on the Mount   John Bell David Lee Buck, age 69, of the Central Community went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 05, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Elizabethton, TN to the late David F. Buck and Barbara Clark Buck. David was a 1971 graduate of University High School and a 1976 graduate of ETSU with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in elementary education. He was an 8th grade teacher at Central Elementary School for 32 years...
Marie S. Johnson 05/05/2023
Marie S. Johnson May 1, 2023 Date of Service: May 5, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Gethsemane   Marie Stout Johnson, 78, Hampton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late James M. & Maxine Campbell Stout. Marie was a 1963 graduate of Hampton High School. She was retired from Quillen Rehab Hospital as a Operator. She was an avid Bowler for over 25 years. She had won several trophies from several sections of the Country She also loved to fish. Marie loved to collect...
James D. Wiley 05/02/2023
James D. Wiley April 28, 2023 Date of Service: May 2, 2023 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Faith   James David Wiley of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hermitage Health Center. James was born in Highland Park, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father: John Wiley, a brother: Robert Wiley and a sister: Kathy Douglas. James was of the Free Will Baptist Faith. He was a truck driver and an avid collector of NASCAR’S sports. Those left to cherish his memory is his mother: Virginia Taylor of Elizabethton, a Brother and Sister-in-Law: Norman & Cheryl...
Shirley Ruth McGee 05/01/2023
Shirley Ruth McGee April 25, 2023 Date of Service: May 1, 2023 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Peace   Shirley Ruth McGee, age 86, of Johnson City, TN passed away peacefully at Johnson City Medical Center on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 after a brief illness. A native of Carter County, she was born on May 9th, 1936 to the late Johnie and Daisy McGee. Shirley was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and received her degree in Accounting at East Tennessee State College. After college, she began her career at Elizabethton Federal Savings and Loan. She worked at the Bemberg...

Apr 2023

Name Date of Service
Peter Vincent Ross 04/29/2023
Peter Vincent Ross April 25, 2023 Date of Service: April 29, 2023 Interment Location:  Masonic Section   Peter Vincent Ross, age 72, left this world peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was a long time resident of Elizabethton, Tennessee where he lived with his loving wife, Catherine Clear-Ross of 42 years. He lovingly raised two daughters, Annie Elizabeth Wallace and Holly Keene (Joshua Keene) both of Elizabethton. He leaves behind three wonderful sisters, Ruth Ross, Rebekah Ross, and Mary Vandusen (Walter Vandusen) all of Soddy-Daisy, TN. He was preceded in death...
Evelyn Pauline Holland 04/29/2023
Evelyn Pauline Holland April 23, 2023 Date of Service: April 29, 2023 Interment Location:  Southview Section   Evelyn Pauline Holland, 82, Johnson City went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Agape Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Johnson City. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clyde & Mabel Byers Peters and three brothers: Earl Peters, Freddie Peters, and Bobby Peters. Pauline was always the happiest when she was serving others, making it a priority to open her home to others – making people feel special, whether it was preparing a meal for her family, church or anyone...
Janice D. Colbaugh 04/28/2023
Janice D. Colbaugh April 8, 2023 Date of Service: April 28, 2023 Interment Location:  Christus Garden   Janice D. Colbaugh 75, Elizabethton, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1947 in Newport, New Hampshire to the late Cecil & Jean Barton Dodge. She had lived in Elizabethton since 1992. She was a CPA at Raquel McKinney CPA, PC for many years. In earlier years she was employed at Harris-Tarkett. She attended the Elizabethton Church of Christ. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and crocheting. In addition to her...
Robert "Bob" Nesseth 04/24/2023
Robert "Bob" Nesseth April 8, 2023 Date of Service: April 24, 2023 Interment Location:  Crown Section   Robert “Bob” Nesseth, age 76, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Lake Bridge, Waters Community. He was born in Northfield, MN to the late Clarence and Helen Nesseth. Bob was an employee of John Deere Tractors, Kennametal, and retired from Aerojet Ordinance in Jonesborough, TN. Bob’s hobbies included drag racing, in which he held the world record for fastest miles per hour in his Ryan’s Express One Camaro. He also enjoyed shooting pool with his friends and family as...
Scott Alan Van Dam 04/22/2023
Scott Alan Van Dam April 16, 2023 Date of Service: April 22, 2023 Interment Location:  Sermon on the Mount   Scott Alan VanDam, age 61, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home. Scott was born November 23, 1961 near Chicago. His parents, Dirk and Camilla moved to Elizabethton in 1967. Scott graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1979, Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville in 1984, and ITT Chicago in 1988. He worked in various engineering positions including NASA contractors in Cape Canaveral, Florida and Huntsville, Alabama. He was a professional engineer. Scott was...
Gary Wayne Perry 04/19/2023
Gary Wayne Perry April 16, 2023 Date of Service: April 19, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Devotion   Gary Wayne Perry, 74, Elizabethton, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023. A lifelong resident of Elizabethton, he always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone. He had a heart of gold and anick of talking on the phone. He loved the Lord and was a friend to all that knew him. Gary was the son of the late Earl & Marie Crow Perry. He was a graduate of Hampton High School and was a devoted member...
Packy R. Fair 04/18/2023
Packy R. Fair April 13, 2023 Date of Service: April 18, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of the Last Supper   Packy R. Fair, age 82, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home. Packy was born in Elizabethton to the late Vernon F. Fair, Sr and Mae (Taylor) Fair. In addition to his parents, Packy was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Kay Fair; a great grandson, Jaxon Bradley Curl; and a sister, Pat Wilson. Packy was a United States Army veteran and a member of Stoney Creek...
Barbara S. Maye 04/18/2023
Barbara S. Maye April 12, 2023 Date of Service: April 18, 2023 Interment Location:  Garden of Freedom   Barbara “Barbie” Sue Maye, age 72, of Unicoi, TN passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Carter County to the late Willie Anderson Barnett and Opal May Mclaughlin Barnett. Barbara worked for Texas Instruments for 20 years and finished her career as an interior decorator. She loved to decorate, work in the garden and spend time with her family. Barbara was a devout Christian, classy, loving and a sweet southern lady. She was of...
Wilburn K. Mills 04/16/2023
Wilburn K. Mills April 8, 2023 Date of Service: April 16, 2023 Interment Location:  Mausoleum of Peace   Wilburn Kenneth Mills, born June 21st of 1937 in Waynesville North Carolina passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Saturday April 8th 2023. Wilburn dedicated his life to his family, his community, and his work as a skilled Textile Mill employee. Wilburn settled in Elizabethton in 1982 when he married Laura Simerly. Those who knew Wilburn will remember him as a man who was never short on jokes, a testament to his witty and humorous nature. He had a sweet and...
Betty Moore Pritchard 04/10/2023
Betty Moore Pritchard April 5, 2023 Date of Service: April 10, 2023 Interment Location:  Crown Section   Betty (Moore) Pritchard, age 89, of Elizabethton, Tennessee was welcomed home into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Betty was born in Elizabethton to the late Rondy and Callie (Ellis) Moore. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Landon Pritchard; her brother, RJ Moore; and grandmother, Bettie Moore. Betty loved people, entertaining at family gatherings and most of all the Lord and her family. She was...
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