All Obituaries

Robert Benny Edwards, age 81, of Flag Pond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence while he was surrounded by his family. He was born on February 14, 1943, to the late Brance Edwards and Hazel Higgins Edwards. Robert was a United States Army Veteran who served his country honorably. He was awarded a Marksman (Rifle M-1) badge during his military service. Robert was a craftsman and he enjoyed making birdhouses for many years. In addition to his parents, Robert...

Jerry Douglas English, age 72, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and son of the late Joe English and Anga Lee Lloyd English. Jerry was a Sawmill Operator for many years before he retired. He was of the Christian Faith. Jerry loved to ride motorcycles. He enjoyed telling everyone about his grandchildren. Jerry was a great poet and wrote many poems over the years. He was a big fan of Dale Earnhardt, Sr....

Richard Allen Adkins, age 74, of Erwin, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and a son of the late Dewey Adkins and Gladys Pate Adkins. He was of the Christian Faith. Richard loved listening to preachers and gospel music on the radio and watching them on TV. His favorite TV shows were The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie. He also liked to watch old westerns on TV. Richard was a very sweet, kindhearted, and respectful person to...

Minnie Oka McLaughlin White, age 91, of Unicoi, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, while she was surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and a daughter of the late Ephriam McLaughlin and Rosy Campbell McLaughlin. Minnie was a self-employed painter, and she painted the interior of many homes throughout Unicoi County. She was a member of Unicoi Church of God for many years. Minnie began attending Maranatha Tabernacle after...

Gordon Robert Keath, age 67, of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to the late William Keath and Margaret Leck Keath. Before moving to Erwin three years ago, Gordon lived in Mitchell County, North Carolina for several years. Gordon was the founder and Executive Director of Project Challenge North Carolina. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish. In addition to his parents, Gordon is...

Janice Faye Tipton Cooper, age 82, of Erwin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her residence while she was surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Erwin and daughter of the late John C. Tipton and Dorothy Mae Thomas Tipton. Janice was a homemaker. She was formerly employed at Hoover Ball and NN Ball and Roller. Janice attended Pilgrim Freewill Baptist Church where she was affectionately called “Sis”. She loved her family and her church family....

Kyle Ray Holloway, age 79, of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. He is a son of the late Reverend Haru Holloway and Lucy Buchanan Holloway. Kyle lived most of his life in Erwin. He was a United States Army Veteran. Seargent Kyle Holloway served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Expert Rifle M-16 Badge. Kyle retired from CSX Transportation where he worked as...

On April 09, 2024, Glenna Belle Lewis passed from her earthly home to Heaven at Governor’s Bend Assisted Living Center. Glenna was born November 17. 1932 to the late William Sherman Lewis and Cinda Jane Hensley Lewis. She was a native of Unicoi County and lived in Erwin her entire life. Following high school, Glenna attended East Tennessee State College, graduating with a teaching certificate in 1953. Glenna began her teaching career which spanned forty-four years, at Mountain Dale...

Jimmie Joyce Miller Street, age 92, of Unicoi, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 07, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and daughter of the late Robert Miller and Estella Allen Miller. Jimmie retired from the Unicoi County Health Department where she served as the Director for twenty years. After her retirement she went to work at Clinchfield Credit Union for several years. Jimmie was a former member of Unicoi United Methodist Church where she served as...

Leona Patsy Harrell Wiseman, age 82, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2023, at the Center on Aging and Health. She was a native of Bakersville, North Carolina and daughter of the late Fred and Edith Forbes Harrell. Leona lived most of her life in Johnson City. She worked in the hotel industry as an Operator for many years. Leona was a member of Milligan Freewill Baptist Church. She loved going to church, mowing her yard, gardening, and tending to her flowers. Leona took...