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Fred Ashley

Fred Ashley

Jul 13, 2012

Fred Ashley Fred Ashley, age 64, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Select Specialty Hospital of Bristol, TN following a lengthy illness and a courageous battle with COPD and emphysema. He was born on October 21, 1947 to the late Dick Edward and Marjorie Ella Spivey Ashley. In...

Deck Ward

Deck Ward

Jul 9, 2012

Deck Ward, age 68, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 28, 1943 to the late Florence Harmon Proffitt. In addition to his mother, Deck was preceded in death by his stepfather, Sanford Proffitt; a sister, Martha Smith...

'Uncle' Leon Anderson

'Uncle' Leon Anderson

Jun 25, 2012

Uncle' Leon Anderson, age 100, of Butler, Tennessee, went to be with his brother, mother and father on Monday, June 25, 2012. He was born on August 3, 1911 in Grafton, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Filiplak Anderson. He had made his home in Tennessee for the last eight years. Leon loved electronics, computers and radios. He also...

Kyle R. Swift

Kyle R. Swift

Jun 21, 2012

Kyle Richard Swift, age 55, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1956 to Herman Kyle Swift and Ruth Arney Robbins. Kyle was preceded in death by his father Herman Kyle Swift and step-father Clinton Stephen Robbins. Kyle was a graduate of Johnson County...

James Douglas Moran

James Douglas Moran

Jun 14, 2012

James Douglas Moran, age 85, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 following an extended illness. He was born on May 22, 1927 in Valliant, Oklahoma to the late Arthur C. and Nona Wilhite Moran. James was a United States Navy Veteran having honorable served as a Medic. Graveside Service and Military Honors will be conducted...

Greg Burchett

Greg Burchett

Jun 7, 2012

Greg Burchett, age 63, of Mountain City, Tennessee, and formerly of Bradenton, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was born on June 6, 1949 in Russellville, Kentucky to the late James and Doris Gregory Burchett. Greg spent most of his life in Bradenton, Florida but loved living in the mountains...

Nathan Guy Dugger

Nathan Guy Dugger

Jun 4, 2012

Nathan Guy Dugger, age 51, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away at home on Monday, June 4, 2012. He was born on February 9, 1961 to the late Doag and Phyllis Watson Dugger. In addition to his parents, Nathan was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Dugger and a grandson, Caleb Dugger. Nathan loved the outdoors and enjoyed going fishing...

Loveta Pleasant

Loveta Pleasant

May 28, 2012

Loveta Pleasant, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with her heavenly father at her residence on Monday, May 28, 2012. She was born on April 10, 1934 to the late Clyde and Lilly Pearl Wilson Shipley. In addition to her parents, Loveta was preceded in death by her husband Estel Guy Pleasant; sons, Douglas Pleasant and Wendell...

Jake Kevin James Cable

Jake Kevin James Cable

May 25, 2012

"Jake" Kevin James Cable, age 25, of Gray, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness due to complications from an autoimmune condition. He was born on October 24, 1986 in Charleston, SC. Jake's passion was spending time and caring for his three year old...

Johnie Glenn Trivette

Johnie Glenn Trivette

May 21, 2012

Johnie Glenn Trivette, age 73, of Mountain City, passed away at his home on Monday, May 21, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 4, 1939 to the late Clyde James and Sally Ethel Martin Trivette. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his sisters: Wilma Trivette Walsh and Margie Trivette Taylor; a...

Bill Wayne Wallace

Bill Wayne Wallace

May 21, 2012

Bill Wayne Wallace, age 55, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Carolinas Medical Center of Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born on July 5, 1956 to the late Billy Reid and Charlotte Roberts Wallace. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Marie; aunts: Virginia R. Shoun,...

Mildred Jean Cowie

Mildred Jean Cowie

May 6, 2012

Mildred Jean Cowie, age 80, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 14, 1931 in St. Catherine's Hospital of Brooklyn, NY, to the late Otto Hettesheimer and Elizabeth Knoerzer Hettesheimer. Mildred attended Point Jefferson High School and graduated as a nurse in 1951. She...

Susan Maria Sparger

Susan Maria Sparger

May 5, 2012

Susan Maria Sparger, 46, of San Diego, California, passed away May 5, 2012 after a long illness. She was born Oct. 31, 1965 in Bristol, Tennessee, the daughter of Donald R. Sparger (Shady Valley, Tennessee) and Nancy Loggans Hoxel (San Diego, California). In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Melinda S. Smith; brother Timothy B. Sparger;...

Carolyn Elizabeth Hilburn

Carolyn Elizabeth Hilburn

May 5, 2012

Carolyn Elizabeth Poe Hilburn, age 65, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was the loving wife of Brookie J. Hilburn, to whom she was married 46 years. Carolyn was born on April 9, 1947 and raised in Mountain City, TN. She was a daughter of the late Enoch and Nina Lee (Dunn) Poe....

Keri K. Scovern

Keri K. Scovern

May 4, 2012

Keri Kassandra Osborne Scovern, age 46, of Hudson, North Carolina and formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 14, 1966 to the late Edgar Ray Osborne and Gladys June Sexton Osborne. Prior to her illness, she loved spending time with her family and especially...

Berlie A. 'Buck' Barry

Berlie A. 'Buck' Barry

Apr 29, 2012

Berlie A Buck' Barry, age 88, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Mountain City Care Center. He was born on February 13, 1924 to the late Daniel Hugh Barry and Mary Alice Grindstaff Barry. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters: Rachel...

Martin Dean Walker

Martin Dean Walker

Apr 27, 2012

Martin Dean Walker, age 77, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27,2012 at the Mountain City Care Center. A native of Johnson County, Dean was born on October 9, 1934 to the late C.H. Herb'and Lynie Walker. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Walker...

Charles Blankenbeckler

Charles Blankenbeckler

Apr 26, 2012

Charlie Blankenbeckler, age 70, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Mountain City Care Center. He was born on May 2, 1941 to the late Eugene and Ida Horne Blankenbeckler. Charlie was a charter member of the Johnson County Rescue Squad. He enjoyed hunting, hunting dogs and horses. Charlie loved...

Sally Lou Berry

Sally Lou Berry

Apr 17, 2012

Sally Lou Berry, age 70, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 13, 1941 to the late Warren and Helen Miller Wills. In addition to her parents, Sally was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Wills Jr., and a sister, Donna Wills...

John Nevin Gebby

John Nevin Gebby

Apr 16, 2012

John Gebby, age 79, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 16, 2012. It was John's wishes to be cremated and that no formal services be held. Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.mountaincityfh.com. The family of John Gebby has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church...

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