Cynthia Ann Yarber

Cynthia Ann Yarber, age 54, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formerly of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her residence. She was born and raised in Erwin and a daughter of Jack Yarber, Jr. and Elizabeth Dayton Yarber.

Cynthia graduated from Unicoi County High School in 1989. She was a member of the UCHS Marching Band.

Cynthia was a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. During her teenage years she was very active in the youth group and sang in the youth choir.

She worked as a CNA for several years. Cynthia moved to Philadelphia nineteen years ago.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jack Yarber, Sr. and Beulah Campbell Yarber; maternal grandparents, Floyd Dayton and Gladys Hutchins Dayton; infant daughter; and her Aunt Betty Yarber.

Cynthia leaves behind to cherish her memory, her parents, Jack Yarber, Jr. and Elizabeth Dayton Yarber of Erwin; two children: Skyler Yarber (fiancé, Austin) of Murfreesboro and Zachary Smith of Philadelphia; Uncles: Larry Yarber (Cathy) of Unicoi, Hubert Yarber of Unicoi, Boots Yarber (Tammy) of Kingsport, and Tim Yarber (Glenda) of Unicoi; Aunt Doris Jean Tipton of Stewartstown, PA; special friend since childhood, Donnette Hahn of Erwin; several cousins also survive.

Cynthia’s graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 in the McInturff-Barnett Cemetery. Pastor Kevin Laws will officiate. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 p.m. on Friday.  

Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Yarber family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com 

Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to serve the Yarber family. (423) 743-1380

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