Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard

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Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard Our volunteers would be honored to serve at their funeral service.

We are active and retired RN's and LPN's in the area of Northeast TN and Southwest VA who strive to honor our fallen colleagues who have dedicated their lives to the nursing profession.

This evening, September 16, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard was honored to provide tribute for Berchie L....
09/16/2026

This evening, September 16, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard was honored to provide tribute for Berchie L. Isenberg Watlington Larkins. Berchie attended Bridgewater College in 1957. She would go on to earn her degree as an LPN through Kingsport School of Nursing in 1959.
Berchie loved helping and caring for others; this was made evident by her countless years of work in nursing. She worked for NHC of Johnson City, formerly Colonial Hill Nursing Home, for 27 years, where she also served as a Sunday school director for over 20 years. She worked for Christian Village for 7 years and several other agencies including home health care. She frequently volunteered with the Red Cross, Haven of Mercy, and Hospice. What a legacy Berchie leaves. Providing the service was Angie Harless, Gail Broyles, Sue Proffitt, Alisa Hearl, Diane McCready, and Naomi Mclaney.

Sept. 12, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard was honored to provide the Nightingale Tribute to Florence ‘Sue...
09/12/2026

Sept. 12, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard was honored to provide the Nightingale Tribute to Florence ‘Sue’ Morgan. Sue was a graduate of ETSU and King College, obtaining her nursing degree and several certifications. Sue worked as a registered nurse at Holston Valley Medical Center until her retirement. She was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she served as parish nurse. Sue continued to educate nurses within the parish over the years. What a legacy Sue is leaving. She will be greatly missed by many. Providing the service today was Naomi McLaney, Debra Miller, Angie Harless, Sara Lahew, Andrea Osborne, Gail Broyles and Amy Hopson.

September 5, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard was blessed to provide services for Carrol Harbin. Carrol at...
09/08/2026

September 5, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard was blessed to provide services for Carrol Harbin. Carrol attended nursing school in Abingdon, later completing her AS in Nursing at ETSU and was honored as the top graduate in her class. Carrol worked many years at Holston Valley Medical Center and later for Home Health and The Regional Eye Center. Thank you, Carrol for you years of service. Providing the service was Gail Broyles, Naomi McLaney and Amy Hopson.

August 24, 2026, we were blessed to honor Ruby Counts. Ruby was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for for several do...
08/25/2026

August 24, 2026, we were blessed to honor Ruby Counts. Ruby was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for for several doctors in Bristol and Abingdon during her 35+ year career. After retirement, she worked at Johnston Memorial Hospital as a volunteer for 20 years, was Volunteer of the Year in 2009, and achieved over 5,000 hours of service. Presenting the service were Wendi George, Sara Lehew, Hope McConnell, Patti Martin, Marsha Ensor, Rita Ryan, Gayle Meade, Kim Sweat and Naomi Mclaney.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the students and families of the Milligan College students involved in the terrible ac...
08/20/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the students and families of the Milligan College students involved in the terrible accident yesterday. We are also praying for the healthcare providers, faculty and friends.

08/15/2026

This evening Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard was honored to participate in the ETSU College of Nursing Hooding and Pinning. We are thankful for this group of nursing students who are dedicated to a career in health care and serving others. AHNHG wishes them all many rewarding years in Nursing. Participating was Alisa Hearl, Amy Hopson, Patti Martin, Naomi McLaney, Debra Miller and Marissa Black.

Tonight, we were humbled to provide the Nightingale Tribute to ETSU Nursing Student, Grace Olivia White. Grace's bright ...
07/31/2026

Tonight, we were humbled to provide the Nightingale Tribute to ETSU Nursing Student, Grace Olivia White. Grace's bright spirit was matched by her remarkable intelligence. She was an accomplished member of the Beta Club and earned a prestigious place in the National Honor Society during high school. Her academic excellence continued throughout college, where she consistently secured her place on the Dean's List.
Her profound heart for service to others shone brightly from a very young age. She possessed a deep desire to help people, aspiring specifically to care for children as a pediatric nurse. She spent years volunteering at local hospitals before channeling that same passion into her studies, beautifully completing three impactful years of Nursing School. Grace chose this path of compassion, learning, and service. Though her journey was shortened, the heart of a nurse was already fully hers. Grace, we thank you for your devotion to our profession.
Participating in this special tribute was Alisa Hearl, Gail Broyles, Debra Miller, Naomi Mclaney, Angie Harless, Andrea Osborne, Tammy Gilreath, and Amy Hopson.

July 4th, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard provided the Nightingale Tribute for Mary Ann Malone. Mary Ann ...
07/11/2026

July 4th, 2026, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard provided the Nightingale Tribute for Mary Ann Malone. Mary Ann graduated from LPN school with her oldest daughter in 1997. With a warm heart, infectious smile, and kind spirit, she was beloved by many. Thank you, Mary Ann, for the care you provided to others. Providing the service was Gail Broyles, Debra Miller and Naomi McLaney.

July 7th, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard provided the Nightingale tribute to Joyce Boy Hamilton. Joyce attende...
07/11/2026

July 7th, Appalachian Highlands Nurses Honor Guard provided the Nightingale tribute to Joyce Boy Hamilton. Joyce attended East Tennessee Baptist School of Nursing. She worked at Bristol Memorial Hospital in the ICU, CCU and Recovery Room. In 1970 Joyce accepted a position as a Public Health nurse in Sullivan County where she worked in all fields including Home Health. She became Director of School Health for five years and followed as Maternal Child Health Director for four years. In 1994 she became Regional Nursing Director.
During her tenure she helped start Family Planning, WIC Clinic Care Coordination Programs such as HUGS and Families First and the first Home Health Provider Program. Joyce was one of the key players in TennCare and the Alcohol and Drug Management Program. She was instrumental in the creation of the school nurse program in Sullivan County, and served as adjunct Nursing Faculty at ETSU. She served as a member of various Health and Nursing related Boards, including Tennessee State Employees Association. Joyce lived a life of service to others.
Providing the tribute was Gail Broyles, Debra Miller and Naomi McLaney.

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