Obituaries in Erwin, TN

Russell Bruce Watts age 87 of Unicoi passed away peacefully on Friday January 02 2026 at his residence while he was surrounded by his family. He was born in Erwin on February 11 1938 to the late Paul Watts and Bonnie Marie Adams Watts. Russell served his country for many years in the Tennessee Army ...

Jean McKinney Bowman age 88 of Erwin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday January 04 2026 while she was surrounded by her loving family. She lived most of her life in Erwin and is a daughter of the late Walter McKinney and Ida Evelyn Tipton Honeycutt. Jean was a member of Calvary Bapt...

Beatrice Tipton Bryant age 85 of Unicoi went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday December 24 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and daughter of the late Benjamin Tipton and Sally Cleo Putnam Tipton. Beatrice was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed taking excellent care of her fami...

Lillian Roberta Bailey Edwards age 76 of Flag Pond passed away on Tuesday December 23 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and daughter of the late Wilford and Pansy Jewell Bailey. In addition to her parents Lillian was preceded in death by her husban...

He is survived by his daughter Jessica Norton his stepson Earl Ross Sly Jr. whom he raised his nephew Richard David Norton whom he also raised his sister Perry Lee Finlaw and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Rebecca Becky Norton his daughters Selena Norton and ...

Stephanie Jena McInturff age 27 of Unicoi entered eternal peace and rest on Sunday December 28 2025. No longer will she be burdened by the temptations she tried so hard to avoid. She is the daughter of Harold and Henriette Lodahl McInturff. Stephanie was a student at Unicoi County High School until ...

Carol Louise Boston Ayers age 88 of Erwin passed away on Saturday December 27 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She is a daughter of the late Bill Boston and Lillian Tatam Boston. Carol lived most of her life in New Jersey before moving to Erwin forty years ago. She was a member of Hulen Bapt...

Julia Kay Jones age 59 formerly of Erwin passed away on Saturday December 20 2025 in Hanover West Virginia. She is the daughter of Mary Kay Broyles and the late Gerald Jones and a sister of Lori Jones Callahan. Online condolences photos and memories may be shared with the Jones family at www.ledford...

Frances Roberts Horton age 98 of Erwin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday December 15 2025 while she was surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late John Roberts and Dora Buchanan Roberts. Mrs. Horton was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County. She was formerly employed ...

Charlie Webb age 86 of Erwin passed away on Tuesday December 16 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and son of the late F.A. Webb and Eva Moore Webb. Charlie was the owner and operator of Erwin Heat Air for many years before his retirement. He was a member o...

Dorothy Gail Gail Sparks Clark 78 of Erwin Tennessee passed away on December 16 2025 after a fouryear battle with colon cancer. Born May 6 1947 to the late Elizabeth Alice Johnson Sparks and Everett Sparks Gail spent her entire life in Erwin where she touched countless lives through her dedication t...

Shirley Ann Thayer Britt age 87 of Unicoi passed away on Saturday December 13 2025 at the Center on Aging and Health. She was born in Portland Maine to the late Carl Thayer and Avis Thompson Thayer Wilson. Shirley moved to Unicoi County with her husband Harry in 1958. She retired from Industrial Gar...

Jean McKinney Bowman age 88 of Erwin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday January 04 2026 while she was surrounded by her loving family. She lived most of her life in Erwin and is a daughter of the late Walter McKinney and Ida Evelyn Tipton Honeycutt. Jean was a member of Calvary Bapt...

Russell Bruce Watts age 87 of Unicoi passed away peacefully on Friday January 02 2026 at his residence while he was surrounded by his family. He was born in Erwin on February 11 1938 to the late Paul Watts and Bonnie Marie Adams Watts. Russell served his country for many years in the Tennessee Army ...

Stephanie Jena McInturff age 27 of Unicoi entered eternal peace and rest on Sunday December 28 2025. No longer will she be burdened by the temptations she tried so hard to avoid. She is the daughter of Harold and Henriette Lodahl McInturff. Stephanie was a student at Unicoi County High School until ...

Lillian Roberta Bailey Edwards age 76 of Flag Pond passed away on Tuesday December 23 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and daughter of the late Wilford and Pansy Jewell Bailey. In addition to her parents Lillian was preceded in death by her husban...

Beatrice Tipton Bryant age 85 of Unicoi went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday December 24 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and daughter of the late Benjamin Tipton and Sally Cleo Putnam Tipton. Beatrice was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed taking excellent care of her fami...

He is survived by his daughter Jessica Norton his stepson Earl Ross Sly Jr. whom he raised his nephew Richard David Norton whom he also raised his sister Perry Lee Finlaw and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Rebecca Becky Norton his daughters Selena Norton and ...

Carol Louise Boston Ayers age 88 of Erwin passed away on Saturday December 27 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She is a daughter of the late Bill Boston and Lillian Tatam Boston. Carol lived most of her life in New Jersey before moving to Erwin forty years ago. She was a member of Hulen Bapt...

Julia Kay Jones age 59 formerly of Erwin passed away on Saturday December 20 2025 in Hanover West Virginia. She is the daughter of Mary Kay Broyles and the late Gerald Jones and a sister of Lori Jones Callahan. Online condolences photos and memories may be shared with the Jones family at www.ledford...

Judith Anne Potter Thomas age 74 of Johnson City passed away on Monday December 01 2025 at Ballad Health Hospice House after a lengthy illness. She is the daughter of the late Charles Potter and Oleene Peterson Potter. Judith was born and raised in Erwin then she lived in Thomasville North Carolina ...

Rudy Stephen Garland age 76 of Unicoi passed away peacefully on Monday December 01 2025 at his residence while he was surrounded by his family. He is a son of the late Stewart and Betty McCurry Garland. Rudy lived most of his life in Unicoi. Rudy was a proud United States Army Veteran having served ...

Josephine Peterson Kershner the sweetest wife mom and nana passed away at home surrounded by love on December 2 2025. Born and raised in Poplar North Carolina she was raised with country values and an appreciation for everyday life. A graduate of Tipton Hill High School she met her husband Henry Han...

Billy Ray Whitson age 89 of Erwin passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 03 2025 at his residence while he was surrounded by his family. He is a son of the late Bascom and Emmaline Jones Whitson. Billy retired from the United States Air Force where he honorably served his country for twenty ye...

Jean McKinney Bowman age 88 of Erwin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday January 04 2026 while she was surrounded by her loving family. She lived most of her life in Erwin and is a daughter of the late Walter McKinney and Ida Evelyn Tipton Honeycutt. Jean was a member of Calvary Bapt...

Russell Bruce Watts age 87 of Unicoi passed away peacefully on Friday January 02 2026 at his residence while he was surrounded by his family. He was born in Erwin on February 11 1938 to the late Paul Watts and Bonnie Marie Adams Watts. Russell served his country for many years in the Tennessee Army ...

He is survived by his daughter Jessica Norton his stepson Earl Ross Sly Jr. whom he raised his nephew Richard David Norton whom he also raised his sister Perry Lee Finlaw and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Rebecca Becky Norton his daughters Selena Norton and ...

Julia Kay Jones age 59 formerly of Erwin passed away on Saturday December 20 2025 in Hanover West Virginia. She is the daughter of Mary Kay Broyles and the late Gerald Jones and a sister of Lori Jones Callahan. Online condolences photos and memories may be shared with the Jones family at www.ledford...

Lillian Roberta Bailey Edwards age 76 of Flag Pond passed away on Tuesday December 23 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and daughter of the late Wilford and Pansy Jewell Bailey. In addition to her parents Lillian was preceded in death by her husban...

Carol Louise Boston Ayers age 88 of Erwin passed away on Saturday December 27 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She is a daughter of the late Bill Boston and Lillian Tatam Boston. Carol lived most of her life in New Jersey before moving to Erwin forty years ago. She was a member of Hulen Bapt...

Beatrice Tipton Bryant age 85 of Unicoi went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday December 24 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi and daughter of the late Benjamin Tipton and Sally Cleo Putnam Tipton. Beatrice was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed taking excellent care of her fami...

Stephanie Jena McInturff age 27 of Unicoi entered eternal peace and rest on Sunday December 28 2025. No longer will she be burdened by the temptations she tried so hard to avoid. She is the daughter of Harold and Henriette Lodahl McInturff. Stephanie was a student at Unicoi County High School until ...

Frances Roberts Horton age 98 of Erwin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday December 15 2025 while she was surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late John Roberts and Dora Buchanan Roberts. Mrs. Horton was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County. She was formerly employed ...

Dorothy Gail Gail Sparks Clark 78 of Erwin Tennessee passed away on December 16 2025 after a fouryear battle with colon cancer. Born May 6 1947 to the late Elizabeth Alice Johnson Sparks and Everett Sparks Gail spent her entire life in Erwin where she touched countless lives through her dedication t...

Shirley Ann Thayer Britt age 87 of Unicoi passed away on Saturday December 13 2025 at the Center on Aging and Health. She was born in Portland Maine to the late Carl Thayer and Avis Thompson Thayer Wilson. Shirley moved to Unicoi County with her husband Harry in 1958. She retired from Industrial Gar...

Charlie Webb age 86 of Erwin passed away on Tuesday December 16 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin and son of the late F.A. Webb and Eva Moore Webb. Charlie was the owner and operator of Erwin Heat Air for many years before his retirement. He was a member o...