There are over 100 prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah. Psalm 72 speaks of the rulers in the line of David, of which, Jesus is the ultimate Messiah. “May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts.” Psalm 72:10,11. Matthew 2 […]

2021-12-15 E-Edition
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Pickin’ Parlor Gang Welcomes Back Regular Member
A highlight of my visit to the Pickin’ Parlor in Weber City last Friday was seeing and talking at length with Paul Combs. He has been unable to come to the Parlor for several weeks because of some major health challenges. Welcome back, Paul. The whole gang was happy to see you and to know you’re doing much better. You […]
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Lonesome Pine Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting is being postponed from Dec. 2 to Dec.16 at 1 p.m. at the library in Wise. Are you or someone you know experiencing mental/behavioral health issues? Visit Appalachian Telemental Health Network’s (ATHN) online directory to meet with a professional: <www.athn.us>. Sessions are completed through a HIPAAsecured video session, which eliminates in person […]

Patricia Gail Bishop
Patricia ‘Mamaw Trish’ Bishop, 68, Gate City, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Patricia was born May 18, 1953 in Sullivan County, Tenn. and was the daughter of the late William Floydie and Myrtle Roseman (McDavid) Bishop. In addition to her parents, her sister, Shirley Deel; brothers, William (Bud) Bishop, Carroll Bishop, and Larry Bishop; […]
Jerry Bowen
Gerald ‘Jerry’ C. Bowen of Fairborn, Ohio passed from this earthly life to an anticipated eternal life with God the Father on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. He was born March 21, 1936 in the Rye Cove community of Virginia in a tworoom log cabin. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Dona Sibyl (Shelton) Bowen; his parents, Gaye […]