All Obituaries

Jodie Lee Mathes Tipton, age 78, of Unicoi, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She is a daughter of the late Oscar and Thelma Higgins Mathes. Jodie was born and raised in Erwin, and she also lived in Washington and Indiana before returning to Unicoi County in 1992. Jodie graduated from Olnie College where she earned an Associates Degree in Nursing. She retired from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in 2009 where she worked as an RN for several ...

  Lucille Griffith, age 92, of Erwin, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on September 20, 1933. Lucille is a daughter of the late Conway and Dollie Cooper Griffith. She lived most of her life in Erwin. Lucille was a member of Peterson’s Chapel Church in Poplar, North Carolina. She was a homemaker. Lucille loved working in her yard, growing beautiful flowers, and her animals. She took great pleasure in indulging her nieces ...

Andy Fitzgerald Williams, age 60, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, March 08, 2026, at his residence, while he was surrounded by his family. He is the son of the late Gerdine Williams and Margaret Gouge Williams. Andy was a proud United States Navy Veteran (HM3), having served his country honorably as a member of the Tennesse National Guard, and as a Field Medical Service Tech and Hospital Corpsman for six years. During his military career he was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Sea ...

Alvin Hensley, age 70, of Afton, formerly of Unicoi County, passed away on Saturday, March 07, 2026, at the Greeneville Community Hospital West. He is a son of the late Donald Hensley and Eula Shelton Hensley. Alvin lived most of his life in Unicoi County before moving to Greene County. He retired from logging after forty years of service. Alvin was formerly employed by Giles Shelton Sawmill. Alvin was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed ...

Delores Ann Phillips Jones Shell, age 86, of Johnson City, formerly of Erwin, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 02, 2026, at NHC. She is a daughter of the late William E. “Junior” Phillips and Dorothy Norris Phillips. Delores was born and raised in Erwin where she lived most of her life before moving to Johnson City. She graduated from Unicoi County High School where she was a cheerleader, majorette, and class beauty. Delores was a very hard worker. She retired from NN ...

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 ...

Carla Richeson Jones, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Governor’s Bend Assisted Living, in Erwin, TN. She was a native of Eldorado, Oklahoma and a daughter of the late James Carl Richeson and Nita (Sheehan) Richeson. Carla lived most of her life in Norman, Oklahoma before moving to Bakersville, NC four years ago. She earned her Degree in Sociology from Oklahoma State University. After the birth of her two children, Carla chose to stay home and raise ...

Clarence Floyd Bailey, age 83, of Erwin, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Monday, February 23, 2026, while he was surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and son of the late Floyd and Myma Ramsey Bailey. Clarence retired from CSX Transportation after forty years of service. When Clarence retired from the railroad, he was the Superintendent. He was awarded the Presidential Award of Excellence by CSX. Clarence enjoyed working for the ...

In Loving Memory of Brown Low Ray July 17, 1948 – February 22, 2026 Brown Low Ray, age 77, of Flag Pond, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Flag Pond and son of the late Oscar and Lilla Tipton Ray. He lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love. Brown was a devoted member of Sweetwater Church of God, his faith in the Lord always shone through in everything he did. He found joy in worship and fellowship. Today, we find comfort ...

Roy Lee Clark, age 58, of Unicoi, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He lived most of his life in Unicoi and is a son of the late Andrew Clark, Sr. and Mary Lou Gunn Clark. He was formerly employed at Morrill Motors and the Unicoi County School System where he served as Custodian and Bus Driver. Roy was talented in custom woodworking, which he enjoyed a great deal. He liked to go hunting and fishing. Roy loved his family and treasured spending ...