All Obituaries

Warren Lee Shelton, age 86, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday September 23, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Flag Pond and a son of the late Roscoe and Emily Cutshaw Shelton. Warren honorably served in the US Army. He retired in 1999 from Dreicor, Inc. after many years as a steel worker. He was of the Church of God Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Kay Shelton; one grandson, John Michael...

Verlie Woodby Roberts, age 95, Unicoi, passed away Monday September 21, 2020 at her residence. She was a life-long resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Henry and Kate Smith Woodby. Verlie was a housewife and homemaker. She attended Full Gospel Tabernacle in Erwin, and Beans Creek Church of Jesus Christ. She enjoyed gardening and shopping with her daughters. Verlie loved reading her Bible, attending church, living life to the fullest and talking to her savior Jesus Christ...

Psalm 62: 1 & 6, KJV Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. Burnice Binkley, 75, Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was a native of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Burnie Bailey and Rachel Williams Bailey. Burnice was a member of Pathway Freewill Baptist Church. She retired from Texas Instruments and Siemens with thirty-five years of service....

Kermit James Foster, age 87, Erwin, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Erwin, and a son of the late Arvie and Iva Guinn Foster. Kermit honorably served with the United States Army, in the Big Red 1 1st Infantry Division during the Korean war. He was retired from the TVA as an electrician after many years of service. Kermit was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the...

Christopher Lee Maricle, age 46, Unicoi, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He lived most of his life in Unicoi County and is a son of the late Judy Moffitt Shell, September 2013. Chris was of the Christian Faith. He was a bus driver for Dawn of Hope. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Shell, August 2011. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his fiance of twenty-nine years, Lori Peterson; special...

Garland Anderson, age 84, Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He lived most of his life in Unicoi County and is a son of the late S. M. Anderson and Daisy Garland Anderson.  Garland worked for Kings Department Store. He retired from Mayes Brothers Tool Manufacturing in 2006 after twenty-one years of service. Garland was a natural mechanic.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three uncles: Ralph, D. H....

Kenneth “Gomer” Hensley, age 75, Erwin, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. He lived most of his life in Unicoi County and is the only son of the late William and Nancy Tipton Hensley. Gomer was very well known throughout Erwin and Unicoi County. He loved riding his bicycle all over town and enjoyed helping anyone in anyway he could. Gomer looked out for local businesses and business owners. He was always ready to run any errand asked...

Pearl Clayton, age 99, Erwin, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Cornerstone Village. She is a daughter of the late Thomas Emory and Kate Sparks Ray. Pearl was a native of Flag Pond and a life-long resident of Unicoi County. Pearl was retired from Southern Pottery as a painter. She enjoyed sewing and quilting for many people. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Willard Clayton in 1975; one son, Ricky Clayton; one...

Charles Edgar “Ed” Johnson, age 95, Erwin, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Governor's Bend. He was a native of Toecane, NC but lived most of his life in Unicoi County. Charles is a son of the late Fred James Johnson and Lucy Sparks Johnson. Charles was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, having served his country honorably during WWII. He fought in action against the enemy at Guam, Saipan, Guadalcanal, and other islands too numerous to mention. Charles...

Bobbie Jean Foster Scott, age 84, Flag Pond, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She is a daughter of the late Carl and Bessie L. Sheehan Foster. Bobbie was retired from Unicoi County Memorial Hospital after many years of service as a Registered Nurse. She attended Trinity Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Scott in 1994; one son, Robert “Teddy” Scott; one brother, Newman...