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HILTONS, VA - Gay B. Baker, 91, of Hiltons went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. 
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Scott County Funeral Home. 

MOUNT CARMEL — Mayor Chris Jones called for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to work together and put their differences aside during Thursday's meeting, but not before two aldermen verbally jabbed each other in an ugly exchange.
The incident began after Alderman Pat Stilwell accused Alderman Jim Gilliam of calling her and the other two female board members “witches.”
At the end of each monthly BMA meeting, the city administrator, city attorney, aldermen and mayor are each invited to make comments on any subject.

KINGSPORT — School is back in session and the summer is winding down. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up the swimming pool just yet.
Fall is a great time to get into the pools at the Kingsport Aquatic Center and learn how to swim. The classes are smaller, which means more one-on-one time for you or your child with the swim instructors.
Registration is now open for fall swim lessons at the KAC. Lessons begin on Sept. 9.
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All swim lessons at the KAC are American Red Cross courses.

ROGERSVILLE – The Hawkins County Commission approved its 2019-20 budget Monday evening by a vote of 17-3, but a resolution reducing the wheel tax by $5 was delayed due to its sponsor being ill.
The $5 wheel tax reduction was proposed by Commissioner Rick Brewer and approved earlier this month by the Budget Committee by a vote of 4-3.
Commission Chairman Mike Herrell told commissioners on Monday he’d been contacted by Brewer, who asked that the resolution be pulled from Monday’s agenda. Herrell noted that Brewer is currently experiencing health problems.

ROGERSVILLE — A Johnson City man who was questioned and searched Thursday after Rogersville police stopped to investigate an apparent domestic disturbance allegedly admitted he's been transporting meth into Hawkins County to sell for five months.
Paul Robert Drazen, 37, 1008 Quality Circle, Apt.

BLOUNTVILLE - Laurel Rae Stone, 78 of Blountville, TN passed away at her home on Monday, August 26, 2019.
She was born November 27, 1940 to the late Rae & Gilbert Goodsell in Kewanee, Ill.
Laurel was preceded in death by her two brothers, Larry and Charles.

FALL BRANCH - Norma Joyce Bacon-Davick, 97, passed away peacefully at her residence on the morning of August 26, 2019.
She was born on December 8, 1921 to the late Nell and John Baskette.
She had retired from JC Penny at the Fort Henry Mall where she worked as a Fashion Merchandiser. Norma led an active life by being involved in many different groups.  She volunteered at Holston Valley Medical Center, was a member of the Aida Baxter Circle, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Community Outreach Program at Fall Branch United Methodist Church, where she was also a member.

BIG STONE GAP, VA - William Darrell “Bubba” Long 54, passed away peacefully on Monday (August 26th 2019) at Johnson City Medical Center.
He attended Appalachia High School. He then took a job with Queen City Railroad in Knoxville TN where he retired.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Ray Long and Retha Jane Long.

GATE CITY, VA - Carl W. Newman, age 99 3/4, of Gate City, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at his residence after a period of declining health.  
Arrangements will be announced later by COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME.

Virgil Lee Ferrell, 75, went to his heavenly home on Aug 24, 2019. For the complete obituary and send messages to the family, go to www.msfh.net. The family will be staying at The Everhart House, Hwy 70, 13125 Lonesome Pine Trail, Greeneville, TN.