Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Gerald "Jerry" Oliver
Jan 22, 2026
Gerald L. Oliver (Jerry), age 82 of Elkhart, IN, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1943 at Ivy Hall Hospital in Elizabethton, TN, to the late William I. and Christine N. Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, James Daniel...
Terry McEwen
Jun 9, 2026
Terry Mark McEwen, age 64, passed away June 9, 2026 at his home. Terry was born November 3, 1961 to Amelia McEwen and the late Mark McEwen.
Terry was a beloved son and brother and a very special uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed being outdoors and spent a lot of time farming. He was also a big...
Rosemary Anderson
May 18, 2026
Rosemary Carol Anderson July 13, 1939 – May 18, 2026
Rosemary Carol Anderson passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton, Michigan, on May 18, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born on July 13, 1939, Rosemary spent her early years on the Stuart family farm in Milan, Michigan. Those formative years shaped her lifelong love of family, hard work, gardening, and...
Katie Cornett
Jun 13, 2026
Wilma Katie (Wallace) Cornett, age 84, of Shady Valley, TN; went to be with the Lord June 13, 2026 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Katie was born October 6, 1941 to the late Alexander and Helen (Eller) Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Wallace, Odell Wallace and Ted Wallace.
She...
Barbara Shupe
Jun 9, 2026
Barbara Shupe, age 91, of Butler, TN, passed away June 9, 2026 at her home. Barbara was born June 3, 1935 to the late Frank and Alice Shupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her sisters, Emaline Shupe Nichols, Janet Shupe Rupard and brothers, Jim Shupe, Marshall Shupe, Frankie Shupe, Glen Shupe and Mitchell Shupe.
Barb was...
Thomas Hensley
Jun 8, 2026
Retired Sargent First Class, Thomas Lynn Hensley, age 77 of Tipp City, Ohio, formally of Mountain City, Tennessee. He was born September 25th, 1948, and also a Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran (1968-1969). He went to be with the Lord on June 8th, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel Thomas Hensley,...
Louella Dunn
Jun 8, 2026
Louella Dunn, 90, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, hard work, and devotion to family that will be cherished for generations.
Louella was a woman of unwavering Christian faith and a longtime member of Nelson Chapel Baptist Church. Her trust in the Lord guided her throughout her life and provided a foundation of strength, grace, and compassion...
Reggie Barker
Jun 6, 2026
Reggie Barker, age 78, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Mountain Home VA Community Living Center. Reggie was born April 22, 1948 to the late Grover Cleveland Barker and Georgia Blevins Barker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Rose “Putts” Novotny; sister, Cleta B. Hamm; and Auntie Carrie Brooks.
Reggie was a...
Paul Straesser
Jun 5, 2026
Paul Douglas Straesser, age 81, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home in Butler, Tennessee. He was born on July 17, 1944 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Robert and Helen Straesser.
Paul was a man whose passions brought joy not only to himself but also to those fortunate enough to be in his orbit. Though he began...
Hunter James Baughman
Jun 4, 2026
Hunter James Baughman, of Meadowview, Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was 32 years old. Our hearts are broken and Hunter was loved so very much. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, Hunter was the son of Debra Howell and Johnny Baughman.
Hunter graduated from Chilhowie High School in Chilhowie, Virginia. He was of Baptist faith. Hunter loved to...
Loretta Lowe
Jun 3, 2026
Loretta Fenner Lowe, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Loretta was born August 15, 1931 in Mountain City, TN, to the late William and Virgie Fenner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Lowe; sisters, Mae Loggins, Gladys Barlow, Beatrice Fenner, Verna Lee Gentry and...
Randy Hipshire
May 31, 2026
Randall “Randy” Hipshire, age 76, passed away May 31, 2026 at his home. Randy was born October 24, 1949 in Asheville, NC, to the late Clay and Betty Hipshire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Mack Hipshire and brother, Danny Lee Hipshire.
Randy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and brother-in-law. He...
Henry Harris
May 27, 2026
Henry Harris, age 86, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home. He was born March 4, 1940 to the late Dewey and Elner. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his daughter, Lora Guinn and husband Bobby; sister, Naydeen Richardson, Ann Church and brother, Jr. Harris.
Henry was a hard worker and spent many years...
Thelma Brown
May 27, 2026
Thelma Lou Brown, age 94, passed away May 27, 2026 at Watauga Medical Center. Thelma was born April 30, 1932 to the late Frank and Docia Greer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Franklin Brown; son, Jim Ronald Brown; sisters, Virginia Potter, Shirley Burleson, Leanore Burleson, Freddie Greer; brothers, Glen Greer, Guinn...
Angelo Giarrusso
May 23, 2026
Angelo Giarrusso, age 69, passed away suddenly on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a space in their lives that can never truly be filled.
Born in Vieste, Italy, Angelo immigrated to the United States with his family in 1966 and settled in Johnston, Rhode Island. He graduated from Johnston High School, where he was...
Bonnie Ruth Hawkins
May 22, 2026
Bonnie Ruth Hawkins, age 84, of Laurel Bloomery, TN, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at her home. Bonnie was born August 8, 1941 to the late Lynn Forrester and Bess Caudle Forrester. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hawkins; son, David Lee Hawkins; sister, Diane (Bunny) Eastridge; and brother, Keith Forrester.
Bonnie...
Lester Earl Trivette
May 21, 2026
Lester “Earl” Trivette, age 89, passed away May 21, 2026 at his home. Earl was born October 30, 1936 to the late Clyde and Sallie Martin Trivette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ted Trivett Sr., Johnie Glenn Trivette; sisters, Wilma Walsh, Irene Taylor, Gladys Rupard, Margie Taylor; special niece, Shirley Cook and...
Mary Roark
May 21, 2026
Mary Roark Roark, age 79, of Creston, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. She was born March 31, 1947 in Ashe County to the late Rommie and Ruth Price Roark. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Roark, and...
Brenda Tester
May 21, 2026
Brenda Sue Tester, age 65, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on May 21, 2026 at her childhood home surrounded by her loved ones. Brenda was born on December 20, 1960 to the late Rev. Bruce and Mae South. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jayden Kimble. Brenda was a...
Charlotte Farmer
May 20, 2026
Charlotte Marie Farmer, age 82, passed away May 20, 2026 at Watauga Medical Center. Charlotte was born October 10, 1943 in Ashe County, NC, to the late Clyde and Glenna Barlow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Charlotte was a local employee of Hanes Manufacturing in Jefferson for many years. She loved...
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