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Knoxville, Tennessee Forrest D. Taylor 1948 — 2024 Forrest D. Taylor of Knoxville, TN and Bristol, VA, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Forrest graduated from Fulton High School in 1968. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He retired from K-25 and Y-12 after 30 years as a welder and pipefitter. Preceded in death by Lillian McCoy Taylor of Bristol, VA and Robert V. Taylor of Knoxville, TN. Survived by his wife Lee Taylor of Knoxville, TN; son, Mark A. Taylor of Alcoa, TN; granddaughters Audrey, Caitlee, and Mallory Taylor of Maryville, TN. Family will have a Call at Convenience on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood...

Maryville, Tennessee Shirley Van Hoy Rutherford 1938 — 2024 Shirley Ann Van Hoy Rutherford, of Maryville, TN passed on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was 85 years old. Shirley was born in Roanoke, VA on December 18, 1938, to the late Patsy Warren Van Hoy and Roy Winston Van Hoy, Sr. She was the seventh of seven children. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joe W. Rutherford, Jr.; three sisters, Sue Van Hoy LaRue, Bill Van Hoy Johnson, and Celia Van Hoy Cross; along with two brothers, Roy Winston (Van) Van Hoy, Jr. and Silas Raymon Wendell Van Hoy. Shirley is survived by one sister, Patricia Van Hoy Lilley; two sons, Brian Keith Rutherford and his wife Susan, Michael David Rutherford and his wife Kaye. Six grandchildren...

Maryville, Tennessee David George Akers 1960 — 2024 David George Akers passed away January 21, 2024 in his home. David was a faithful follower and servant of Jesus Christ. He was also a devoted husband and loving father. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He joyously served the church in many capacities but was best known for his trumpet playing abilities known as Silver Horn Ministries. He played beautifully, and anyone who ever heard him was blessed. David was preceded in death by wife of 35 years, Shirley Akers. He is survived by daughter Christa Akers Linginfelter (Scott) of Maryville, TN, and grandkids, Elijah (Alyssa), Lydia, and Caleb (Maddi) all of Maryville, TN. Services will be in Maryville Thursday January...

Atlanta, Georgia Dulcie Bowers 1937 — 2024 Dulcie Charlotte Gustavson Bowers, age 86, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on February 10, 1937. After growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, she began a career in Nursing at Duke University, receiving her BSN degree in 1959. She raised her family in Bristol, Tennessee and then moved in 1990 to Chattanooga, Tennessee where she continued nursing until retirement at the age of 83. She is survived by three sons Thaddeus Ray Bowers, IV (Susan), David Scott Bowers (Julie Strickland), and Michael William Bowers (Amanda), grandchildren Thaddeus Andrew Bowers, Emily Bowers Sartin (Jim), Hines William Bowers, Graham Salter Bowers,...

Cleveland, Tennessee Lois Nutter 1934 — 2024 Lois Sword Nutter, 89 of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Lois was born in Saltville, VA where she met the love of her life Malcolm. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage, had two children, Jeff and Debbie. After retirement from Olin Chemicals in Augusta, GA they moved to Cleveland, TN to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She was a long time member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. Lois was a loving wife and mother, enjoyed working in her flower garden and was a faithful Christian. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and was a true prayer warrior. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband, Malcolm; parents, Joe "Pete" and Lora...

Louisville, Tennessee Leonard "Lee" Edward North 1960 — 2023 Leonard 'Lee' Edward North, 63, passed into eternal life on December 28, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife of 34 years, Robin Leonard North, and their cherished sons, Evan and Alec. Foremost a family man and friend to many, Lee loved well with a wry, endearing, or wise comment and his charming smile. Lee and Robin moved as a team, each looking out for the other, most evident during these past two years. Having a devoted faith, Lee was a member and usher at First Presbyterian, Bristol, TN, and later at First United Methodist Church, Maryville, TN. In 2021, Lee retired from Electro-Mechanical Corporation and respected co-workers, allowing him more time with Robin and his sons. His...

Bozeman, Montana Gena Lee Cerason 1954 — 2023 Gena Lee Creason, formerly of Bristol and Johnson City, Tennessee, died October 27, 2023, in Bozeman, Montana. She was born June 29, 1954, to the late Paul Creason and Myrel Creason of Bristol, TN. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Creason and Deborah Feazell of Bristol, TN and great-nephew, Cory Creason of Annandale, VA. Gena was a 1972 graduate of Tennessee High School and was a retired medical laboratory technician of 40+ years. Upon retirement, she moved to Montana to be 'Granna' and watch her granddaughter grow. When it came to care and love she was in a league of her own. Those left to cherish her memory are one son, Ryan Paul Creason and wife...

Ashland, Virginia Michael Meade Hayter 1959 — 2023 Michael Meade Hayter, 64, of Ashland, VA passed unexpectedly on October 25, 2023, at VCU Medical Center. Born June 27, 1959, in Abingdon, VA, he was the son of the late Ned and Jennie Hayter. How do you articulate the life and accomplishments of such a special man, known to many as the kindest and most joyful soul they've ever known? Michael had a gift of leaving those he spoke to feeling a bit brighter. A faithful child of God, patient teacher, thoughtful friend, beloved husband, father and grandfather, Michael meant much to many. Michael grew up in Meadowview, VA and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1977. He went to Pharmacy school at VCU-MCV, where he met his wife of almost...

Knoxville, Tennessee Deborah Harrington 1949 — 2023 Deborah "Debbie" Ann LaGrone Harrington, age 74, joined her angel Brooke in heaven on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, when she passed away peacefully at her home in Knoxville, TN. A loving mother, daughter, sister, and wife, Mrs. Harrington was born on May 22, 1949. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School in South Carolina and Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta. She married her soulmate Winston on February 18, 1976. She was a premier hostess, entertaining many friends and Vol fans, but she was most happy spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Winston Harrington; son, Trey Harrington (Carly); son-in-law Calvin Breeden;...

Summerville, South Carolina Claudius Pritchard 1927 — 2023 Dr. Claudius (Claude) H. Pritchard, Jr., President Emeritus of Maryville University, St Lous, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Summerville, South Carolina. He was born June 28, 1927 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of the late Dr. Claudius (Claude) H. Pritchard and the late Katherine Ellison Pritchard. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Grace Pritchard Earhart. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marjorie Pullen Pritchard, four children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A graduate of Boys High School, Atlanta, Georgia, he served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. He received his BA degree from Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, his MA from Longwood University,...

Moneta, Virginia Carolyn Goodman Pruett 1942 — 2023 Carolyn Goodman Pruett December 1, 1942 - March 2, 2023 Carolyn Goodman Pruett, 80 of Moneta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on Tuesday, December 1, 1942 in Bristol, TN, a daughter of the late William Lee Goodman and Savanah Clark Goodman. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Lynn Pruett; her children, Christopher Pruett (Jennifer) of Vero Beach, FL; Todd Pruett (Kim) of Bristol, VA; Alyson Dudley (Darrell) of Bedford; grandchildren, Brandon Pruett, Lauren Calloway, Meghan Pruett, Mary Catherine Dudley, John "Jed" Dudley, Turner Pruett; great grandchildren, Ellie Ann Calloway, Jameson...

Greensboro, North Carolina Lillian J. Gibson 1932 — 2023 Lillian Jones Gibson, 90, died peacefully at her home in Greensboro, NC, on February 18, 2023, with her daughters by her side.  Lillian was a fine Christian example who nurtured many a soul throughout her life, as a sister, mother, grandmother, daughter, wife, friend, and school teacher. She became a guidance counselor in the Bristol Virginia school system where, many years, she went above and beyond to change countless young lives. A stranger to no one, Lillian spread her joyous spark to everyone she encountered, and never enough can be said about her boundless generosity and selflessness. Lillian was born October 13, 1932, and raised in Ware Shoals, SC with her four brothers whom she...

Maryville, Tennessee Donald "Don" Castle 1931 — 2023 Donald "Don" Mack Castle, age 91 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Brookdale Sandy Springs. Don was a Korean War Veteran for the United States Air Force and was retired from the Raytheon Corporation. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church for 22 years and was a member of the Maryville Rotary Club. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Ann Castle; parents, Luther and Queen Castle; sister, Sue Pressley; brother-in-law, Robert "Johnny" Pressley; son-in-law, Darrell Hendrix. Survived by son, Terry Mack Castle; daughters, Cynthia Ann Faulk (Chris), Christie Hendrix Jenkins (Chris); grandchildren, Ashley Bailey (Chad), Joshua Everett (Maggi), Brandon...

West Chester, Ohio Frederick W. Crenshaw 1937 — 2023 Frederick W. Crenshaw, age 85, of West Chester, Ohio passed away on January 15, 2023 at Mountain Crest Health Care in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Abingdon, Virginia, he was the son of Beatie and Mary (Bailey) Crenshaw and husband of the late Betty (Woodward) Crenshaw. A former resident of Edgewood Maryland for over 50 years, Frederick worked for Bethlehem Steel for 43 years as an Industrial Electrician. After retirement, he drove school bus for Bearsch's Bus company for about 12 years. He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church for many years where he served as Chairman of the Deacons, taught School teacher, and served on various committees throughout the years. He then became a member of...

Leesburg, Virginia Charles Shoemaker Elton 1931 — 2022 Charles Elton took his last breath in Leesburg, Virginia, on Friday, October 28, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on January 19, 1931, in Roanoke, Virginia, to William and Elizabeth Elton. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Grossman, and grandson, Daniel Grossman, both of Leesburg, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maribel Sutherland, Elton. A virtual life celebration is being planned for January 7, 2023, at 3:00pm. For further details on the service and for a complete obituary please visit: https://virtualmemorialgatherings.com/memorial-services/charles-elton/

Knoxville, Tennessee Carl Lawrence Trivette 1934 — 2022 Carl Lawrence Trivette, age 88, went home to be with Jesus on Monday morning, October 17, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Carl was born in Fishdam, Tennessee. He was owner and operator of Tennessee Damage Appraisers and was a singer and songwriter. Carl loved and cared for people, especially his neighbors. He enjoyed walking and sitting outside and would smile and wave at everyone who went by. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilee Rasnake Trivette; parents, Raymond and Annie Trivette; brother, Earl Trivette He is survived by his daughters, Maleah (Bill) Bayless, Kathi (Bruce) Edwards, Teresa (Lonnie) Heffington; son, Carl Andre (Bridgett) Trivette; grandchildren,...

Bristol, Tennessee Thomas Preston 1933 — 2022 Thomas Preston, 89, passed away after a lengthy illness on October 12, 2022, at Ballad Health Hospice House. He was born on January 17, 1933, in Glade Spring, VA, to John Preston and Callie Reddix. Tom served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He was also a dedicated employee of Wallace Oldsmobile for several decades. Thomas served faithfully as a deacon of Lee Street Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Sensabaugh Preston; sons, Thomas Preston Jr. and Brock Preston. He is survived by his niece, Bonnie Norris; nephew, Michael Carter of Bristol, TN; godchildren, Paula Hogans and Derrick Hord; and several...

Morristown, Tennessee Mary Jane Barker 1956 — 2022 Mary Jane Barker, age 66, of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her residence. She was known for her spunky personality and was a fighter till the end. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Gene Ellison; brother, Ronnie Ellison; and sisters, Linda Pierce and Nita Surber. She is survived by her husband, David Barker; son, Michael Barker; daughters, Deena Gilliam and Bethany Paige; sisters, Roberta Walton and Cindy Kingsley; and several grandchildren. No services will be scheduled. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

Knoxville, Tennessee Nancy Umberger Stanulis 1936 — 2022 Nancy Umberger Stanulis, age 86 passed away August 1, 2022. Nancy was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Ernest Byron and Maude Rickey Umberger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Stanulis and her sister Susan Umberger Wade. She attended Mary Washington College and completed her training as a medical technologist at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Later in her career she worked as a dialysis nurse. Nancy was devoted to her husband and "her girls." She volunteered for many years for Smyth County Community Hospital and the Head Start Program. Nancy loved the theater and her garden and was an avid...

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