Emma Thames Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emma Thames (New Tazewell, Tennessee), who passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Dollie June Corbin Surber; her brother Johnny Surber; and her daughter Rebecca June Goins. She is survived by: her daughters, Tracy Tarvers (Rich), Brenda Nunn (Bobby) and Billie Jean Goodwin; her sisters, Brenda Snodgrass Burchfield, Brenda Collins Underwood and Ramona Collins Croushore (Paul); and her grandchildren, Tommy Lawson, Mathew Lawson (Summer), Brittany Fixler (John), Courtney Baughcum (Josh), Megan Wisecarver (Cody), Daniel Christian, Michael Goodwin (Maddie) and Makayla Dixon (Robert). She is also survived by several great grandchildren.