Obituaries

Hill Community Church will host a Bible Study on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Come grow in God’s Word and fellowship with others in a welcoming environment. On May 16 at 6 p.m., the church will host a Women’s Discipleship. Building stronger faith and friendship as we walk together in Christ. The church is located at 1128 Hobbs Hill Road in Tracy City.

Mr. Leslie B. Orange, 80, of Tracy City, passed peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 25, 1945, in Tracy City, to Samuel Buford Orange and Minnie Ellen Sanders Orange, both of whom preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, Leslie is preceded in death by his fur granddaughter, Sasha, and brothers, Wallace, Jim, and George Orange.

Monteagle resident Nelda Jean Harris, 96, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born in Monteagle on September 17, 1929, to the late John Albert and Agnes Marie Foutch Metcalfe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy G. Harris; brother, Billy Foutch Metcalfe (Sarah); sisters, Joann Cupp (Jack), Barbara Gail Harris, and Linda Cox; sister-in-law, Cathleen Harris Bell; and brother-in-law, Jay C. Harris Jr. Aunt Nell was a member of Clear Creek Church of Christ in Hixon, Tenn. She enjoyed her Tuesday Bible class and also enjoyed playing dominos. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; brother in laws, Wendall Harris and Wayne Cox all of whom loved her dearly. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Cumberland Funeral Home in Monteagle with Bro. Bobby Golden officiating. Burial followed at City Cemetery in Tracy City. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle, Tenn.

Tracy City resident Mary Ellen Mince, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born in Tracy City on September 19, 1945, to the late Silas Paul and Mable Nunley Guyear. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jimmy Mince; sisters, Margaret (Jimmy) Bronstetter and Betty (Dan) Condra; and brother, Larry Guyear.