All Obituaries

  Joan Beryl Charman Tenney, age 86, of Unicoi, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Madienhead, England and Joan moved with her family to Unicoi after her husband retired from the United States Air Force. Joan was of the Christian Faith. She was a devoted United States Air Force wife for twenty years, having lived in several states throughout the USA as well as overseas. Joan was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Asbury Place of...

Daniel "Dan" Weaver Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 02, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body dementia, while he was surrounded by his loving and devoted family.  Daniel, fondly known as Dan, was born to George and Velma Jones, on September 7, 1944 in Bluefield, West Virginia. He was a shy, but brilliant student and he graduated with honors from East Tennessee State University with a degree in Physics. During his career, Dan...

Harold Lewis Bailey, age 88, Erwin, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and son of the late Joe H. Bailey and Ida Williams Bailey. Harold retired from CSX Transportation after many years of service. He was a member of Lily Dale Church of Christ, and he attended Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church. He was a hard-working man of great faith who loved his family dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Stacie Lynn Porter, age 32, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her residence. She is a daughter of Oliver Bryan Porter and Kimberly McNeal Porter. Stacie lived in La Porte, Indiana before moving to Unicoi with her family eighteen years ago. Stacie was the Office Manager of Johnson City Ford. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Johnson City. Stacie was very artistic which led her to completing Cosmetology School and...

Mary Lou Parker Banner, age 79, of Erwin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her residence while she was surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and daughter of the late Roy and Ola Lance Parker. Mary was a homemaker. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and Mary read her Bible all the way through three different times. Mary enjoyed cooking and loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by the love of...

James A. Bailey, age 85, Erwin, passed away on Friday evening, May 19, 2023, at the Erwin Health Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and son of the late Mark and Grace Shell Bailey. James retired from Erwin Motors where he worked in the body shop for many years. He was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. James was a hard-working man who loved and cherished his family. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, admiring older cars, small engine repair and auto racing. In...

Louise Gray, age 83, Erwin, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, while she was surrounded by her family. She is a daughter of the late Mae Jewell, and she was a lifelong resident of Erwin. Louise retired from the VA where she worked in Food Service for twenty-two years. She attended Omega Baptist Church. Louise loved her family and friends very much. She was loved by everyone who knew her, and she will be greatly missed by all of them. Louise loved her family beach trips...

Beulah Frances Tipton Bryant, age 93, Unicoi, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Wednesday, May 03, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and daughter of the late Ben and Sally Puttman Tipton. Beulah loved the Lord with all her heart, and she was a lifelong member of Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. She loved attending church, praying, and reading her Bible. Beulah retired from Thomas Industries.  After her retirement, she was a Cook at Maple Grove Restaurant for...

Ernest “Ernie” Stanley Rutter, age 73, Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and son of the late Everette and Bonnie Ashley Rutter. Ernie was a United States Marine Corps Veteran who served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a National Defense Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Star. Ernie drove a truck for the military before he retired in 1994. He was a member...

Shirley Ann Bennett Bryant, age 82, Unicoi, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born in Yancey County, North Carolina to the late Jeff and Emma Miller Bennett. Shirley lived most of her life in Unicoi. She was employed at Erwin Physical Therapy where she has worked for the past thirty-eight years. Shirley loved going to church and she was a member of Woodby Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, sewing, quilting, working...