Courtesies

Richard “Rich” Samuel Carter II, born July 7, 1967, went home to Glory on April 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. Richie was an 1986 graduate of Pennington High School, where he was a fabulous Bobcat mascot for two years, proud class clown, and friend to all. He lived in several places as an adult, but loved his time living in Pigeon Forge most of all. He is survived by two sons, Trey Carter and Michael Carter, of Guntersville, Alabama, his father Ronnie Carter of Sevierville,...

Jeffrey Alan Payne, age 62, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born May 17, 1958 in Groton, MA. Preceding him in death are his father, Reynard Payne. His paternal grandparents, Zion and Belle Payne, his maternal grandparents, Odas and Nellie Hall. Left to cherish his memory are his loving mother, Peggy J. Hall Harber, Kingsport, sister, Renee Payne, Brooklyn, NY, his ex-wife, Jennifer Burton of Toronto, Canada, favorite cousin, Vicki Cooper-Trammell,...

Evelyn R. (aka Eve) Luetje nee Hall age 91 of Ventura, CA, was born February 29, 1928 in St. Charles, VA and passed away February 25, 2020 Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, CA. She retired from nursing and enjoyed telling people her leap year age, she had a great sense of humor, but she really loved her family. Eve was a bright light that lit up the room and she enjoyed life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her parents Otis and Nellie Hall, 2 brothers Gillis...

Mary V. Clark  Elmore was born September 19, 1945 in Pennington Gap, VA to Nathan and Eva Clark. She passed away from natural causes on January 16, 2020 at Homestead of Denison. Mary was born in a dirt floor cabin in the mountains of Virginia and she always had fond memories of those days. She moved to Texas at a young age and lived with relatives while she looked for work. She met Reed Robinson, a local farmer in the Whitewright/Tom Bean area, was soon married and later gave birth to...

Delmer R. Robbins, age 86, of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 at the Maple View Manor Nursing Home in Bainbridge, Ohio. He was born on June 18, 1933 in Pennington Gap, Virginia the son of the late Walter Tipp Robbins and Margaret (Kirk) Robbins. Delmer is survived by two sons, Donald Robbins of Hillsboro, Ohio and Randy (Bopha) Robbins of Cleves, Ohio; two grandchildren, Donnie Robbins, Nicole Robbins and a sister, Velma Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was...

Novella R. Briggs , age 80, of Jonesville, VA was born December 28, 1938 in Mitchell County, NC and passed away November 23, 2019 in Johnson City, TN. Novella was the daughter of the late Garrett and Kansas Ray. Other than her parents, Novella was preceded in death by her sister Jean Mosher and her brother Billy Ray. Mrs. Briggs was a lifelong homemaker, a beloved wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Unicoi Freewill Baptist Church. Novella is survived by...

Patricia Lorene Munsey age 52, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 20, 2019 at her home in Leesburg, FL. She was born in Toledo, OH. She loved to write recipes, and loved her daughter and grandkids dearly. She was preceded in death by husband Glen Munsey, grandson Aiden Riley Taylor, her mother Betty Lou Hicks, father Robert Leland Crapsey, and her parents that raised her Martin and Lorene Hicks. Patricia is survived by her daughter Alishia Taylor and husband, Justin of Pennington Gap,...

Wanda Toni Nelson, 68, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born Thursday, February 16, 1950 a daughter of the late Charles and Mollie Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric Nelson, and brothers, Charles and George Turner. Wanda lived most of her life in Lee County, Virginia. She was employed by Wal-Mart in Salem, Virginia. Surviving are her children, Elaine Hall, Vickie (Michael) Huff, T.J. (Jessica) Nelson, Sherry Turner,...

  Randall T. "Randy" Boggs, 61, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away at Witham Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 4, 2018. He was born in Lebanon on July 21, 1957, a son of the late Troy Cecil and Dorothy Louise (Ottinger) Boggs. Randy attended schools in Clinton County. He enjoyed playing the bass guitar and banjo. Survivors include: Long-time Companion: Marlene Johnson – Lebanon, Indiana Siblings: Jim (Sue) Blazier – Arcadia, Indiana John (Anna) Blazier –...

Gerald G. "Jerry" Jones, Husband of Janet Jones (nee Woodrum). Father of Kim (Patrick) Conneighton, Chris (Tiffany) Jones, Chasity Cundiff, Kirin Jones and Azariah"Ezzy" Jones.Grandfather of Ryan, Scott, Jayden, Emma, Lanie, Bella and Kamden.Brother of Jennifer Jones, Janet Siegel, Juanita and Luke Jones and the late Lonnie "Chico"Jones Jr.Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at the age of...