All Obituaries

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...

Richard Maxwell Minor, age 91, of Erwin, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was a native of Rusk County, Texas and son of the late Richard Minor and Clara Maxwell Minor. Richard lived most of his life in Texas before moving to Erwin over twenty-two years ago. He was a United States Army Veteran who served his country honorably. Richard was awarded a National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He retired as a Supervisor from Baker Industries. Richard loved to raise a...

Doris Ann Tipton, age 65, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her residence while she was surrounded by her family. She is a daughter of the late Wayne and Shirley Silvers Tipton. Doris was a lifelong resident of Erwin. She was a homemaker. Doris was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, making crafts, decorating, and baking. Doris loved her family dearly and took great joy in spoiling her grandbabies. Her family always depended upon her to give...

  Verna Lee Chandler, of Cary North Carolina, born on September 21, 1935 in Erwin, Tennessee, passed away at age 88 on February 29, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina. Verna graduated from Needham B. Broughton High School, Raleigh, North Carolina. She worked at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina as a Pre-School Assistant Teacher, prior to retiring in Cary, North Carolina. Verna was happily married to Dale Chandler for over 70 years and he was the love of her life. In...

Heather Briana Arnold Bowman, age 46, of Chuckey, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She is a daughter of David Arnold and Susie Foster Arnold. Heather lived most of her life in Upper East Tennessee. Heather was a loving mother and wife who was the backbone of their family. She was a devoted Army wife who was a great source of strength and encouragement to her husband while he was in Afghanistan. Heather was a beautiful soul with a contagious smile and great sense of...

Brenda Rhea Smith Davidson, age 79, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center while she was surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Elizabethton and daughter of the late Kermit and Helen Tucker Smith. Brenda retired from Alemite. She was of the Baptist Faith. Brenda showed great strength and fought hard during her illnesses. She was the Queen Bee of her family. Brenda loved family gatherings during Thanksgiving,...