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Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Tera Tew

Tera Tew

Apr 4, 2024

Tera Jean Tew passed away unexpectedly at home in Shady Valley, Tennessee on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  She was born in Florala, Alabama on April 21, 1960, to parents Clifton Eugene and Eddie Merle Murphy.  She graduated from Walton High School, and she attended college at Lee University in Cleveland, TN.  

 

When she lived in DeFuniak, Tera taught English at...

Cameron Mahala

Cameron Mahala

Apr 4, 2024

 

Cameron “Cam” Edward Mahala, 58 of Hudson, NC, passed away April 4, 2024. He was born November 26, 1965 in Avery County, NC to Ellen Mahala Bright. Cameron is preceded in death by his granny, Lonie Mahala; aunt, Cassie Greer and her husband Daniel Greer and uncle, Raymond Mahala.

 

Cameron was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed working in timber. He had...

Judy Dyson

Judy Dyson

Apr 2, 2024

 

Judy Dyson

 

Judy Dyson, age 68, of Buffalo, South Carolina, passed away April 2, 2024 at her home. Judy was born October 25, 1955 in Delaware to the late Vernon Campbell, Sr. and Frances Sue Norris Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Trivette and her second husband Jeff Dyson, sister, Wilma...

Robert Luna

Robert Luna

Apr 1, 2024

Robert Luna, 58, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024. He will be greatly missed.

 

There will be no formal services held.

 

Memorial donations may be made to Mountain City Funeral Home to assist with expenses.

 

The family of Robert Luna has entrusted his care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.

Kathy Henson

Kathy Henson

Apr 1, 2024

Kathy Ann Henson, age 68, passed away April 1, 2024 at her home. She was born July 15, 1955 in Banner Elk, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Opal Lewis.

 

Kathy had a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party. She loved cutting up with everyone and was an avid Tar...

Earl D. Lewis

Earl D. Lewis

Mar 31, 2024

Earl Dean Lewis, age 85, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Earl was born March 16, 1939 to the late Dolphus and Inez Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Lewis; brothers, Dana Lewis, Bruce Lewis, Kyle Lewis, Toll Lewis and sisters, Ruby Graybeal and Ruth Lewis. Also, Earl’s beloved daughter,...

Judy Sheets

Judy Sheets

Mar 31, 2024

 

Judy Corbett Sheets, 77, left this world to be with the Lord on March 31, 2024 at her home. Judy was born September 12, 1946 in Monroe, NC to the late Ralph and Blanche Melton Corbett of China Grove, NC.

 

She was the wife of the late Carl Jonas Sheets. They shared 36 years of blissful marriage. 

 

She is survived by her...

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Mar 29, 2024

Paul Winston Johnson, age 78 of Johnson City, TN, passed away March 29, 2024. Paul was born September 22, 1945 in Pikeville, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Darrell Johnson and his siblings, Robert “Bob” Johnson, Lois Simpkins and Deannie Johnson.

 

Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy....

Bob Miller

Bob Miller

Mar 28, 2024

 

Robert Joseph “Bob” Miller, age 85, passed away March 28, 2024 at Mountain City Care and Rehab Center. Bob was born March 28, 1939 to the late James Wade Miller and Anna Boone Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Daniel and Ivalee Moody, Willy Moody, Joy Lee Cress, Jack Phillippi, Bill Eller,...

Clarice Crowder

Clarice Crowder

Mar 24, 2024

Clarice Lewis Crowder, age 68, passed away March 24, 2024 at her home. Clarice was born July 30, 1955 to the late Ben Lewis and Lydia McQueen Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Lewis and brothers, Calvin Lewis and Connie Lewis.

 

Clarice was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. It was evident...

Coy Proffitt

Coy Proffitt

Mar 24, 2024

Coy Proffitt, age 97, passed away on Sunday morning, March 24, 2024 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton, TN. Coy was born February 3, 1927 in Butler, TN to the late Harrison and Crathie Blackburn Proffitt. In addition to his parents, Coy was preceded in death by his loving wife, June Proffitt; son, Johnny Proffitt; grandchild, Shannon Proffitt; sisters,...

Paul Gentry, Sr.

Paul Gentry, Sr.

Mar 21, 2024

Paul Gentry, Sr., age 64, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home. Paul was born August 13, 1959 to the late Lester and Helen Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Taylor.

Paul was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He particularly liked to share outdoor activities with...

Naomi Wilcox Butner

Naomi Wilcox Butner

Mar 19, 2024

Naomi Ruth Wilcox Butner, age 78, of Hurdle Mills, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Mountain City, TN, and was the daughter of the late William Taft Wilcox and Selma Elizabeth Warren Wilcox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Butner; sisters, Ola Mae, Della, Mary...

Karen Johnson

Karen Johnson

Mar 18, 2024

Karen Jean Johnson, age 71 of Mountain City, passed away March 18, 2024 at her home. Karen was born August 26, 1952 to the late Rom and Nellie Sluder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Johnson; sister, Joan Evelyn Sluder and brothers, Kenneth Sluder, Donald Sluder, and Ronald Sluder.

 

Karen was a member...

Timothy Lewis Smith

Timothy Lewis Smith

Mar 16, 2024

Timothy Lewis Smith, age 44, passed away March 16, 2024. He was born September 22, 1979 in High Point, NC to the late James Lewis Smith and Nancy Perkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dwayne Patterson and Aaron Patterson.

 

Timothy enjoyed being with family and was a caring big brother and father of...

Rudolph Kollar

Rudolph Kollar

Mar 16, 2024

Rudolph Stanley Kollar (94) of Mountain City, TN, passed away on March 16, 2024, at home with his daughter and son-in-law.Rudolph, fondly known as Rudy by friends and family, was born to Frank and Kollar on April 22, 1929, in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania. Rudy left school early to help his family at home after his father was injured on the job....

David Robinson

David Robinson

Mar 15, 2024

David Robinson, III, born in Johnson County, Tenn. December 22, 1952, died March 15, 2024. David was preceded in death by his parents, David W. and Margaret Robinson.

He is survived by his sisters, Rita Robinson, Gail Tate (Wade), Denise McAmis (Dennis); niece, Jenny Johnson (Jeremy) and great nephew, Gideon Johnson.

For many years David worked as a radio announcer and could...

Raymond Wantland

Raymond Wantland

Mar 15, 2024

Raymond John Wantland, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Ray was born September 2, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley, and brothers, Andrew, Linkay, and Thilman.

 

Ray was a very kind person who loved his family dearly and always wanted everyone around him to...

Edward Junior Greer

Edward Junior Greer

Mar 15, 2024

Edward Junior Greer, age 78, passed away unexpectedly March 15, 2024. He was born May 31, 1945 to the late Taft and Essie Greer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Virgil, Jimmy, Bobby Ray, and Max Greer.

 

Junior worked in the furniture factories for many years and enjoyed playing the banjo and guitar.

 

Those left...

Irene Potter

Irene Potter

Mar 15, 2024

Saldie Irene Potter, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born April 25, 1927 to the late John and Viola Potter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Bruce Potter; sisters, Thelma Stevenson and Bonnie Wallace; and brothers, Clarence Potter...

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