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KINGSPORT - Donald Ray Reynolds, 85, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 26, 2019, at Holston Valley Hospital.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences shared with the family by visiting www.oakhillfh.com
Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Donald Reynolds family.

Tony Ray Cross, 63, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the VA Hospital after a courageous battle.
Tony was born in Bristol, VA in 1955.  He joined the Army before finishing High School where he proudly served his country. 
He has no known survivors or family so we are asking the public to help us honor this unaccompanied Veteran as he is laid to rest at the Mountain Home VA National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN on Tuesday August 27th at 1:45 in the old section.

August 16,1943 - August 10, 2019
CANYON LAKE, CA - Born in Hawkins County Tennessee, daughter of Avery Clyde Booher & Zella Mae Booher(Adams).
Freda lived a fulfilling life as a mother to Anthony Lee Christian & Melissa Christian Woods children of Lee Roy Christian. She shared her life with 3 grandchildren Tiffany, Tanya & Amy, great friends and a mother to many.
Over the years she enjoyed bowling, motorcycle riding, Nascar and family outings.
Per the family, services will be private.

PINEY FLATS - Alan W. Cook, of Piney Flats, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 24, 2109.
Mr. Cook was born in Little Falls, NY and has lived in TN the past 23 years.
Alan served 26 years in the Army National Guard and retired from Silgan in 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Shawn Daniel Cook, and his brother, Russell Cook.
Alan is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Tina Morgan Cook. He was a loving father to Nicole (Michael), Ashley and Melanie (Jacob). Proud grandfather of nine grandchildren.

ROGERSVILLE — Cherokee High School Cadet Commander Travis Baxley was selected to the JROTC Appalachian Regional All-Star Leadership Team Thursday during the Johnson City Cardinals JROTC Night.
The all-star selection of cadets emulates that of an all-conference athlete.
Cadets around the region were recognized for their demonstrated leadership, commitment to excellence, and academic performance within their perspective JROTC units.
Baxley, a senior, took the helm as Cherokee’s cadet commanding officer in May 2019.

KINGSPORT - Janice Bartlett Walker, 66, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 26, 2019, with her loving family by her side.
Arrangements will be announced by Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.

KINGSPORT - Maria Combs Still, 77, of Kingsport, went to be with her loving Lord on August 25, 2019 after a brief illness.
Born in Bluff City, TN, she was a graduate of Bluff City High School and resided in Kingsport most of her life.
She was employed in the Purchasing Department of Holston Valley Hospital prior to working with her beloved husband, Stanley, in his Certified Public Accountant business. She was a longtime member of Kingsport’s First Broad Street United Methodist Church, a recent member of First Baptist Church and served in the Civitan Club for many years.

 
Dustin Price was away from Johnson City for six years for his medical training, but he always planned to return home to care for patients in his hometown – and now he’s back.
“This has always been home,” says Price, who says he’s here to stay for the long haul.

This feature focuses on civics. But for immigrants who reach the opportunity to try to become naturalized U.S. citizens, there is another key factor: They must prove they can read, write and speak English.
According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service:
• During an applicant’s naturalization interview, a USCIS officer will ask questions about the person’s application and background. The applicant will also take an English and civics test unless he or she qualifies for an exemption or waiver.

GATE CITY — Farmers and landowners are invited to a seed giveaway later this week in Scott County.
Who: The Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District — located at 369 Gateway Plaza, Suite 101, in Gate City — will be giving away food plot seed blends free to the public.
When: The giveaway will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday. Seed blends must be picked up in person.
What: Two different types of seed blends will be given to each person. One will be a small seed blend containing crimson clover, alfalfa, daikon radishes, chicory, rape and turnips.