East Tennessee State College Alumni Obituaries

1937 – 2026

Bristol, Tennessee

After a life of love for family and service to others, Joseph Barry Combs passed away on September 6, 2026.A native of Bristol, Tennessee, J.B. was bo...

Erwin, Tennessee

Murrel Kent Hampton age 90 of Erwin passed away on Saturday August 01 2026 at the Center on Aging and Health. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and...

Born 1934

Granite Falls, North Carolina

Joseph B. Mercer, Sr., was born October 18, 1934, in Coburn, Virginia, and died peacefully in Hickory, North Carolina on February 12, 2026. Joe lived...