All Obituaries

Phyllis Smith, age 80 of Erwin, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was blessed by having nearly her entire family by her side when she passed. Phyllis was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and in fact, was part of a family that covered five generations. In combination with of the love for her family, Phyllis enjoyed her dog, Maggie, fishing, flowers and being outdoors in general. She was preceded in death by two of her sons Jim and Michael...

Marie Laws, 81, Unicoi, died unexpectedly Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Unicoi County Hospital. Marie was a Yancey County, NC native and at age seven moved with her family to Unicoi, where she lived since. She was a daughter of the late Dewey and Althia Williams Bryant. Marie was a former cook in several local well-known restaurants, including Clarence’s, Jerry’s, Wilson’s, and Friend’s, and was best known for her biscuits, gravy, chicken & dumplins,...

Calloway Cousins, 66, Unicoi, died unexpectedly Friday, October 16, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Calloway was a Johnson City native and a resident of Unicoi for most of his adult life. He was a son of the late Worley and Vergie Hensley Cousins. Calloway was the owner and operator of C&C Landscaping. He was a hard worker, enjoyed farming, primarily tobacco, and loved spending time at Harrah’s Casino, Cherokee, NC. Calloway is survived by three children, Christina...

Frank R. Bailey, 79, Erwin, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. Frank was an Erwin native, where he lived most of his life. He was a son of the late Elmer and Virgie Watts Bailey. Frank was a 1960 graduate of Unicoi County High School. He was employed with Hoover Precision Products for forty-three years, retiring as Production and Traffic Manager in 2004. Frank was a member of Woodby Hill Freewill Baptist Church. He was an...

Judy Ann Adkins, 72, Erwin, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, following a lengthy illness. Judy was the daughter of the late William Glenn and Lena Holloway Fagan.  She was born in Tryon, NC, but grew up in the beautiful mountains of Yancey County, NC. She cherished the memories of playing in the creek that ran next to her childhood home. Later in life, she joyously shared her own children’s experiences in that same creek.  Judy...

Teddy Dow Willis, 55, Unicoi, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Teddy was an Erwin native and lived most of his life in Unicoi County. He was a son of the late Quinton and Cora Hensley Willis. Teddy was a 1983 graduate of Unicoi County High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country as a Tanker from 1983-87. Following his discharge from the Army, Teddy joined the Tennessee Army National Guard, serving for...

Ada Ayers Conkin, age 51, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Agape Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a native of Norton, VA and a daughter of Betty Loretta Morelock Ayers and the late John Louie Ayers. Ada was of the Apostle Faith. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by two sisters: Tammy and Faye; two brothers: William and Bruce Whitt. Ada leaves behind to cherish her memory mother, Betty Morelock Ayers; two daughters: Tiffany Ayers, Natasha...

Thelma Cooper Edwards, age 88, Erwin, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in the Christian Care Center of Unicoi. She was a life-long resident of Erwin and a daughter of the late Horace and Sarah Lingerfelt Cooper. Thelma was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dana Edwards in 1984; one son, Gary Cooper; two daughters: Sandy Cooper Lake and Shelia Snider; one brother, Bob Cooper; one sister, Kathleen Kirchner. Thelma...

Katherine Hall Bailey, age 77, of Erwin, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of Erwin and a daughter of the late William Max and Trula Randolph Hall. Katherine was of the Christian Faith and was retired from Morrill Motors. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her little dog Oscar and taking care of her rose bushes. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Katherine is...

Bobby Clifford Casey, age 78, Erwin, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his residence. He was a life-long resident of Erwin and a son of the late Clinton Nat Casey and Gladys Tucker Casey. Bobby accepted the Lord as his Savior while attending Canah Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He loved late model cars, especially corvettes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Bernie Casey; two sisters: Opal June Mathis and Linda Casey Tolley. Bobby leaves behind...