All Obituaries

Darrell Gene Bailey, age 76, of Flag Pond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his residence while he was surrounded by his family. He is a son of the late Homer and Hafford Allen Bailey. Darrell was born and raised in Erwin before moving to Asheboro, North Carolina where he lived for forty-one years. He moved to Flag Pond in 2013. Darrell was a United States Navy Veteran, having served his country honorably. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal. Darrell...

Lucille Cordle Lawing, age 96, of Erwin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Hillview Health Center. She was born in Red Ash, Virginia to the late E.S. Cordle and Mary Stillwell Cordel. Lucille lived most of her life in Erwin. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Lucille loved the Lord with all her heart, and she was spiritually minded. She enjoyed singing hymns while she was tending her home. Lucille worked with her husband for many years as a...

Ray Davis, age 85, of Unicoi, left his earthly home to enter his heavenly home on Thursday, September 14, 2023, where he was united with the love of his life, Goldie. He was born on July 20, 1938, to the late Ed and Martha Davis. Ray lived most of his life in Unicoi County. He was a member and Deacon of Limestone Cove Baptist Church. Ray worked for many years with the Erwin Rescue Squad and later became the founder of the Unaka Mountain Search and Rescue Team which he was very proud of....

JoAnne Bailey, age 66, of Erwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She is a daughter of the late John and Mildred Spangle Pendleton. JoAnne lived most of her life in Kingsport before moving to Erwin in 2001. She retired from Eastman after twenty-four and a half years of service. JoAnne was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. JoAnne enjoyed going to Dollywood. She liked going out to...

Jean “Ann” Chittick Malina, 76, of Morristown, Tennessee passed away on September 5, 2023 at Erwin Health Care Center, Erwin, Tennessee. Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Tom (Mary) Chittick, nephews, nieces, and great nephews.Ann was born November 06, 1946 in South English, Iowa to Lester and Jean (Evans) Chittick. Ann was raised in South English, Iowa and went to English Valley High School in North English. After graduation she attended AIB in Des Moines. ​​She...

Betty Hensley, age 83, of Jonesborough, went to her heavenly home to be with her husband Doc Hensley on August 27, 2023. She was born February 18, 1940 in Pigeon Roost, NC to the late Don and Bertha Barnett.   Betty leaves behind two daughters: Sharron Keys-Smith and Dawn Prime, and two grandchildren Colton Smith and Ty Prime. Her extended family included: Beverly Miller, Chrissy Cable, David Hensley, John Hensley, Allen Hensley, and Kenny Hensley. Betty was an avid...

Helen Kay Hensley, age 70, of Flag Pond, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1953 in Unicoi County to the late Clyde and Altha Hoyle Mathes.Helen was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County. She was a homemaker. Helen was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church in Mars Hill, NC.  Helen loved spending time with her grandkids and going shopping with her best friend Donna Moore. She enjoyed sewing, painting, and being with her family.Helen leaves...

Wayne Powers, Sr., age 68, of Unicoi, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Unicoi County Hospital. He was born August 10, 1955 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Artest Hester “Art” and Beatress “Bea” Powers. Wayne was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was especially proud of his grandchildren and loved to brag about them at any given opportunity. Proverbs 18:24 “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend...

Bertha Yvonne Byrd, age 85, of Erwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, while she was surrounded by her family. She is a daughter of the late John Lawrence Byrd, Sr. and Velva Willis Byrd. Bertha was a lifelong resident of Erwin. Bertha worked at Boyd DeArmond Furniture Store until it closed. Then, she worked at Erwin Utilities as a clerk for many years until she retired. Bertha was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed gardening, tending her flowers...

Jome Shane Ellison, age 43, of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 02, 1980, in Rockwood, Tennessee and he was raised in Sevierville. Jome lived in Bristol for a short time before moving to Erwin seven years ago. He was the Branch Manager at Lendmark Financial Group. Jome attended North Ridge Community Church in downtown Erwin. Jome was a member of the Erwin Elks Lodge #1985 and a support member of Veterans of Vietnam...