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Raymond Howard Mahala, Sr.

Raymond Howard Mahala, Sr.

May 29, 2017

Raymond Howard Mahala Sr. age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017.  He was born on May 25, 1941 to the late John and Lonie Mahala.  In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Cassie Greer and her husband Daniel Greer.  Raymond was a very kind, honorable, humble,...

Lional Dail

Lional Dail

May 24, 2017

Lional Dail, aged 68, of Charlotte, NC, passed into eternal rest May 24, 2017. He was born February 24, 1949 in Kinston, NC, to Jesse and Edna Dail. He was adopted by Charles Maynard when the family moved to Charlotte in 1959. He is preceded in death by his parents.   Mr. Dail’s career in banking spanned 40 years, beginning...

Edward Earnest Seatz

Edward Earnest Seatz

May 23, 2017

Mr. Edward Earnest Seatz, age 71, of Zionville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on March 15, 1946 in Watauga County, North Carolina to the late Earnest and Minnie Stevens Seatz.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Seatz was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Seatz, sister-in-law, Pauline Seatz, brother-...

Janice R. Mahala

Janice R. Mahala

May 22, 2017

Janice Lee Roark Mahala, age 79, of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017.  She was born on March 30, 1938 to the late Furman and Faye Price Roark.  In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Roark and son-in-law, Tom Trivette. Janice was a loving wife and mother.  She deeply...

John Lambert Wood

John Lambert Wood

May 20, 2017

John Lambert Wood     John Lambert Wood, age 82, of Mountain City, left this world on the morning of Saturday, May 20, 2017, from his home in Mountain City, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Hooper Wood, father, Ben Wood, brother David, and a host of other family, loved ones and friends in his life...

Brian Ward

Brian Ward

May 19, 2017

    Brian “Shorty” Ward, age 51, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday May 19, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on March 15, 1966 in Chicago, IL. to Herbert Ward and Jane Greenwell Ward.    Brian was a 1984 graduate of Johnson County High School. He was a member of the only team...

Billy Gene Farmer

Billy Gene Farmer

May 18, 2017

Billy Gene Farmer, age 71, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Watauga Medical Center.   He was born on October 10, 1945 to the late Lester and Reatha Nichols Farmer.    Those left to cherish his memories include his uncle and aunt, Robert and kay Nichols; cousin, Robert Price and his wife Sue; several...

James Thomas 'Tom' Shull

James Thomas 'Tom' Shull

May 16, 2017

  Mr. James Thomas 'Tom' Shull, age 74, passed away peaceably at his home on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 following 6 years of being confined to the home with various health issues. He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he was a member.  He was a charter member of Neva Ruritan Club and Neva Fire Department, where he was past...

Bertha Lucille Arnold Wilcox

Bertha Lucille Arnold Wilcox

May 14, 2017

Bertha Lucille Arnold Wilcox, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Mountain City Care Center.  She was born on August 25, 1926 to the late Alex Tester and Myrtle Mae Dean Tester.  In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse Arnold; second husband, Taft Wilcox;...

Sam Feltner

Sam Feltner

May 11, 2017

Sam Feltner, age 54, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017.  He was born on May 15, 1962 to Dora Dean Hughes Welch and the late Wilbert Feltner.  In addition to his father, Sam was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Holman. Those left to cherish his memories include his mother, Dora; fiancé, Debbie and...

Sandra Barrett

Sandra Barrett

May 11, 2017

  Sandra Kay Barrett                                                             Sandra Kay Price Barrett, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday May 11, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born August 31, 1949 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Glenn Thomas Price and Bertie Mae Allen Price. She was also preceded in death...

Hugh Wallace

Hugh Wallace

May 10, 2017

Hugh T. Wallace, age 75, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born on August 31, 1941 to the late George T. Wallace and Marie Lacks Wallace. Hugh started working in the shoe manufacturing industry around 1960 and continued for 56 years, eventually co-owning and operating his own shoe...

Robert Shelton Shepherd

Robert Shelton Shepherd

May 8, 2017

  Robert Shelton Shepherd, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday evening, May 8, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  He was born February 14, 1939 in Johnson County, TN to the late Ray Shepherd and Polly Wallace Shepherd.  In addition to his parents, Shelton was preceded in death by a brother, Hiley Shepherd; daughter-in-law, Linda...

Gregory D. Yates

Gregory D. Yates

May 7, 2017

Gregory Dwayne Yates   Gregory Dwayne Yates, age 56, of Damascus, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born on May 27, 1960 to the late John Herbert Yates and Phyllis “Agnes” Yates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Herb Yates.   Greg was a lifelong...

Scott Carl Snyder

Scott Carl Snyder

May 3, 2017

Scott Carl Snyder, age 51, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017.  He was born on February 23, 1966 to Gail Snyder and the late Carl Snyder. Scott was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed trading, saleing and collecting guns.  He was also an avid drag racing fan.     Those left to cherish his memories in addition...

Matthew Thomas Cox

Matthew Thomas Cox

May 2, 2017

Matthew Thomas Cox, age 44, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 02, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 15, 1972 to Leroy Albert Cox and Donna Lee Wright Cox.  Matthew was very independent and formed his own opinion.  He believed in God and loved the Jewish faith and studied it faithfully.  He...

Raymond Laws

Raymond Laws

May 2, 2017

Raymond ‘Ray’ Laws, age 34, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee and formerly of Butler, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.  He was born on June 21, 1982 to Steven Laws and Norma Laws.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Thelma Garland and paternal great grandmother, Ola ‘Nan’ Laws. Ray loved his daughter Gracie ‘Bird’ with all...

Glenn Harold Kreigh Sr.

Glenn Harold Kreigh Sr.

May 2, 2017

Glenn Harold Kreigh Sr., age 85, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on February 12, 1932 in Burkeville, Virginia to the late Harold Frederick Kreigh and Clara Belle Patterson Kreigh.  In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his sisters:  Dorothy McCormick and Artis Thomas and brothers: ...

William G. Thompson

William G. Thompson

May 1, 2017

  Sgt. William “Bill” Gray Thompson, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home from injuries received in an accident.  He was born June 19, 1958 to Patricia Young Hicks and the late Edward Thompson.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca.  He was a former Sgt. in the United States Marine Corp...

Louise Stansberry

Louise Stansberry

May 1, 2017

Louise Stansberry, age 70, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 01, 2017.  She was born on May 9, 1946 to the late Noah and Effie Reed Fletcher.  In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Stansberry; sisters:  Cleona Plummer, Juanita Cress and Marie Kline and brothers:  Millard Fletcher, Spencer Fletcher and Dorsey...

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