All Obituaries

Danny “Dano” Honrath, age 69, Erwin, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022, at his residence. He is a son of the late Jack and Margaret Davis Honrath. Dano lived in Jacksonville Beach before moving to Erwin in October of 1998. He was a self-employed Electrician for many years before his retirement. Dano was of the Christian Faith. He had a very generous heart and loved helping other people. Dano enjoyed hanging out at USA Raft and interacting with all the people there. He...

John 14: 1-6 KJV  "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith...

Carol Jean Shuman Stocker, age 73, Unicoi, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She is a daughter of the late James and Gladys Pysher Shuman. Carol was a native of Easton, PA before moving to Mars Hill in 1994. She moved to Unicoi in 2009 which she called home. Carol retired from Madison Manor where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed hiking in the mountains, word searches and crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nell Reta Tolley Peterson, age 78, Erwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Erwin and a daughter of the late James Clarence and Golda Miller Tolley. Nell was a homemaker. She was a member of First Bible Holiness Church. Nell loved spending time with her family, and she loved her little dog, Baby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lowell Peterson; two brothers: Gerald Tolley and...

Susan Kimberly Young McCoury, formerly of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Duke University Hospital. She was a native of Unicoi County before moving to North Carolina when she was eighteen years old. Susan earned her BS Degree from East Carolina University. She was a high school history teacher for several years. Susan was an Administrative Assistant at Flander’s Filters. She was of the Christian Faith. Susan enjoyed bible studies and spending time with her...

Kenneth Woodward, age 85, Erwin, passed away unexpectedly at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1936, to the late Jake and Minnie Ledford Woodward. Kenneth lived most of his life in Erwin. He retired from Morrill Motors where he worked as a Machinist for many years. Kenneth was of the Baptist Faith, attending churches in Erwin until his health declined. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Kenneth loved guns and deer hunting. In...

Tracey Lee Elliott Bates, age 54, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at her home, while she was surrounded by her family. She is a daughter of Jill Lee and the late Jimmy Richard Elliott. Tracey was a native of Sarasota, FL but had lived most of her life in Jonesborough. She was previously employed as a Pharmacy Tech. Tracey loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Tracey leaves behind to cherish her...

Roderick Allen Harris, age 77, Erwin, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Center on Aging after a lengthy illness. He is a son of the late William and Stella Duncan Harris. Roderick was a native of Erwin but lived in New York for twenty-five years before returning to Erwin. He was a US Navy Veteran. He retired from being self-employed in the Jewelry Industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Billy Harris, Bud Harris, Johnny Harris; three...

Betty Ann “Rose” Riddle Tilson, age 88, Erwin, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She lived most of her life in Erwin and is a daughter of the late Dewey Riddle and Anna Bush Edwards. She retired from the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital where she was employed as a CNA for thirty-two years. Betty was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Betty loved to travel with her sister, take photos, play BINGO which, she always...

Jessica Marie Adkins, age 39, Johnson City, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at her residence. She lived most of her life in Johnson City. Jessica attended Tri-City Worship Church. She was formerly employed as a Telemarketer at ACT. Jessica loved her children, her dog, traveling and spending time outdoors. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Kenneth and Linda Adkins; mother, Barbara Jo Mills; grandfather, Hoover Wilson; her two children: Sean Brain Blaine and Katy Kay Laree...