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MARY JANE JOHNSON

With sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Mary Jane (Shetters) Johnson, 95, at her home in Winchester TN on March 29, 2026, with family members at her side. She was born December 21, 1930, in Sherwood, TN, to Elijah and Nancy (Simmons) Shetters, (deceased). Mary was a Christian and a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by six children, Mary Gale (William) Grimaud, Harvest, AL, Rick (Elizabeth) Johnson, Huntsville, AL, Pamela Seamonds, Winchester, TN, Karon (Allen) Spurlock, Huntsville, AL, Bobbie (Randy) Maples, Gurley, AL, and John (Joyce) Johnson, Manchester, TN; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn “Jean” Taylor of Rainesville, AL; and a brother, Mike Shetters of Kissimmee, FL. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, George Herbert Johnson; two grandsons, Michael “Scott” Key and Jesse Spurlock; brothers, William Dean, Roosevelt, MacArthur (Mac) and Elijah Shetters; and sisters, Gladys Shetters, Shirley Powell, Fannie Swaim, Rose Robinson, Nan Hill, Georgia Maxwell, Edith Sons and Christine Simmons. As the wife of an enlisted member of the military, there were times when Mary’s husband was deployed and she remained at home to raise their six children. Mary worked in the healthcare industry as a nursing assistant and as an anesthesia technician in the operating room until her retirement. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and working side by side with him on their family history and genealogy. She had a passion for reading, and she especially loved historical and religious based novels. Above all else, she loved reading her Bible, listening to Southern Gospel music and spoiling her grandchildren. Mary was loved by everyone who knew her, and she will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her calm demeanor, her heart filled with love for her Lord and savior and her large family. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and support staff at Amedysis Hospice for the compassionate and professional care they provided for our mother during her final days. A Celebration of Life service was held on Monday, April 6, 2026, in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home at noon with Pastors Ray Gardner and Johnny Mayes officiating. Public visitation was held at 11 a.m. prior to services. Interment followed at Cowan-Montgomery Cemetery.

Estill Naz Easter egg hunt big draw

Estill Springs Nazarene Church’s annual Community Egg Hunt on March 28 proved to be a great kicker leading up to Easter Sunday with an onslaught of children on hand vying to collect eggs via a long-standing tradition.

Forbidding reckless gunfire

State Rep. Iris Rudder, R-Winchester, has proposed legislation to make it illegal to recklessly fire a gun in a crowded area, stemming from a July 4, 2025, incident at Twin Creeks Village where a man died after being struck by a stray bullet.