Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Terry Johnson
May 10, 2024
Terry Ray Johnson, age 61, formerly of Mountain City, passed away May 10, 2024 at his home in North Wilkesboro, NC. Terry was born February 16, 1963 in Hickory, NC to Mary Nell Johnson and the late Claude Johnson Jr.
Terry liked to walk at the park and enjoyed riding bikes. He was a member of Southern Baptist Church in Creston,...
Robert Whitehead
May 6, 2024
Robert Edward Whitehead, age 44, passed away May 6, 2024 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Robert was born November 26, 1979 in West Palm Beach, FL to the late Penny Whitehead and was later adopted by John Whitehead.
Robert was known to many as “Tank.” He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a great mechanic. He was employed at Mike’s Top Line Auto...
Joe Bishop
May 5, 2024
Mr. Roland Lawrence Bishop, better known as Joe, passed on to a land where joy shall never end on Sunday May 5, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
“Joe,” as he was affectionately known by family and friends was born September 6, 1935 in Churchville, MD to the late Maggie Ruth Nelson Bishop and Harrison...
Robert G. Phillippi, Jr.
May 4, 2024
Robert G. Phillippi, Jr. age 51 of Cross Mountain Rd., Mountain City, passed away on Saturday May 4, 2024 at his home.A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Brookshire Cemetery.At other times, friends and family may call or visit the home of Lisa Clawson, 1719 Spear Branch Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.
Burl James Johnson
May 3, 2024
Burl James Johnson, Jr.
Burl James Johnson, Jr. age 67, of Mountain City, TN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born in Detroit Michigan on October, 12, 1956 to the late Burl James Johnson, Sr. and Alberta Burke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Benjamin Johnson, brother, Darrell Johnson and...
Deborah Mullins
May 1, 2024
Deborah Faye Mullins, age 62, passed away May 1, 2024 at her home. Deborah was born April 14, 1962 in Iaeger, WV to the late John and Lillian Mounts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Mullins; sisters, Phyllis Hicks, Kathy Earp, Gail Martin, Nancy Mounts and brothers, Gene Mounts, Danny Mounts, Eddy...
W. Dean Harper
Apr 30, 2024
W. Dean Harper, age 69, passed away April 30, 2024. He was born March 29, 1955 in Mountain City, TN to the late Nelson and Winnie Harper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Reba Michelle Harper and several sisters and brothers.
Dean enjoyed driving the school bus for many years. He loved his family...
Betty Lou Greene
Apr 29, 2024
Betty Lou “Nanny” McCloud Greene, age 91, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Waters of Roan Highlands following an extended illness. Betty was born November 18, 1932 to the late John and Bessie McCloud. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John David Greene, and...
DiAnna Kelly
Apr 28, 2024
DiAnna Mae Arney Kelly, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted member of the community, passed away peacefully in her home in Mountain City, TN on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on May 25, 1953 in Banner Elk, NC to Marvin Maurice Arney and Mary Wanauth Arney.
DiAnna's life was defined by her passion for sewing which she discovered at a...
Shirley Widener
Apr 24, 2024
Shirley Morefield Widener, age 83 of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord April 24, 2024. She was born May 9, 1940 to the late Ferd Morefield and Maggie Warren Morefield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Widener; sisters, infant Ileen Morefield, Charlotte Morefield Huggins, Gladys Morefield Thornton, Clare Morefield...
Nancy Costello
Apr 21, 2024
Ashes were interred May 14, 2024 at Reece Memorial Cemetery in Mountain City, TN for Nancy Anne Costello (Beaver), age 70, formerly of the Northern Virginia area. As pre-arranged, funeral services were not held. Nancy died April 21, 2024.
Nancy was born in St. Louis, MO November 18, 1953, the daughter of the late Edward Clinton Beaver and Marian Eileen Gough...
Kevin Mullis
Apr 19, 2024
Kevin Noel Mullis, age 52, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at his home. Kevin was born October 10, 1971. He was preceded in death by his biological father, William Mullis, Jr.; his brother, David Mullis; grandmothers, Ethel Woods and Louise Eller; and nephew, Daniel Mullis.
Kevin was a Johnson County native and a devoted member of Vaught’s Gap Baptist...
Norma Ransom
Apr 18, 2024
Norma Jean Snyder Ransom, 85, passed away on April 18, 2024. She was born June 18, 1938 to the late Glenn C. and Polly Snyder in Butler TN. Additionally, those preceding Norma in death include her sisters, Eleanor Vannoy, Vida Bunting, and Fran Kitchell.
Norma was loved by many people, as a young girl she was affectionately called “Babe” (she was...
Michael Reece
Apr 15, 2024
Michael “Mike” Ray Reece, age 76, passed away April 15, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. Mike was born July 27, 1947 in West Virginia to the late Arley and Nora Reece.
Mike was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and his family was his whole world. He was very wise and always loved to make people laugh.
Those left to cherish...
Roberta Winston
Apr 13, 2024
The beloved Roberta Delores Winston, age 72, passed away April 13, 2024. She was born June 26, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Eleanor Mystic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Mystic; uncles, David Nagy, Walter Mystic; aunt, Irene Durrell and special friends, Laurin Olsen, Jeannie McDaniel, and Judy...
Janet Pennington
Apr 13, 2024
Janet H. Pennington
Janet Hash Pennington, age 61, of Damascus, Virginia, passed away April 13, 2024. Janet was born December 20, 1962 to the late Don and Doris Hash.
Janet was an avid reader and loved music. She was a member of Green Cove Missionary Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 40 years, Steve Pennington; daughter, Rachel...
Deane Brooks
Apr 12, 2024
Deane Shoun Brooks, age 80, passed away on April 12, 2024. Deane was born October 3, 1943 to the late Doran and Helma “Dolly” Shoun. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Jo Ellen Shoun; brother, Stuart Shoun; and nephew, Larry Dunn.
Deane was talented at crafting and was a skilled quilt maker. She was...
James Sheffield
Apr 12, 2024
James Sheffield, age 80, passed away April 12, 2024 in Mountain City, TN. He was born September 10, 1943 in Franklin, NC to the late William and Nola Sheffield.It was James' wish to be cremated and no formal service held.The family of James Sheffield has entrusted his care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN...
David Grey Miller
Apr 8, 2024
David Grey Miller of Zionville passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Zionville Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, from 5:00 until 8:00, at Alliance Bible Fellowship.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to, Zionville Baptist Church...
Ann Taylor
Apr 7, 2024
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor, 86 of Mountain City, passed away April 7, 2024. She was born February 23, 1938 in Damascus, VA to the late Roy and Bonnie Gentry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Taylor, sister, Ruth and brothers, Allen Arnold and Murphy Arnold.
Ann was very caring and compassionate and enjoyed helping...
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