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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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Duty, discipline, desire: Jeremy Thompson feels called to serve

I nside the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville Tennessee, the stories of service line the walls. On this day, one of those stories stood in front of us, not framed in glass, but living and breathing. Jeremy Thompson, a Lincoln County native with 22 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, has built a life defined by duty, discipline, and an unwavering desire to help others.

John David Harper III,

65, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bruce Mc-Vey officiating. The family will receive friends for

Edward Odell Buckbee

Sept. 15, 1936 – April 5, 2026 Edward Odell Buckbee, a visionary leader in space education and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully surrounded by Gayle, his beloved wife of 65 years, and their three daughters, just days after Americans resumed exploration of the moon on the Artemis mission. He was 89.

Alma Yvonne High,

84, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 23, 1942, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late Walter and Dollie Dyer Buchanan. She was a cafeteria supervisor at Alabama A&M University and was a member of the Mount Olive Missionary

Jimmy Steelman

May 3, 1939 – April 2, 2026 Visitation was held for Mr. Jimmy Naith Steelman, 86, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, April 7 at Lynchburg Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Lincoln Cemetery in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

AMERICA 250

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is approaching. Lincoln County and Fayetteville City officials said the county has a unique opportunity to “come together in celebration of our nation’s history, our shared vision and the strong community spirit that defines the county.”

Rod Grubbs vying for District 3 County Commission seat

Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and cis space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6,2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkualleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.