Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Janie Snyder
Jun 4, 2024
Janie Snyder, age 76, passed away June 4, 2024 at her home. She was born May 9, 1948 to the late Henry and Rose Stamper.
It was Janie’s wish to be cremated and no formal service held.
The family of Janie Snyder has entrusted her care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.
Claude Shearin
May 31, 2024
Claude Gilliam Shearin, Sr., age 85, passed away Friday morning May 31, 2024 at his home. He was born July 30, 1938 in Warren County, NC to the late Willis Travis and Gracie Shearin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Shearin and brother, Jack Travis Shearin.
Claude was a genuinely happy person...
Ruendy Perez-Castillo
May 26, 2024
Ruendy Romeo Perez-Castillo, age 19, passed away May 26, 2024. Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Carlos Romeo Perez-Bravo; mother, Delmira Castillo-Ramirez; sisters, Erika Perez-Castillo, Yulisa Perez-Castillo, Teresita Perez-Castillo, Lilian Perez-Castillo and grandmother, Victoria Dominguez.A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will...
Marjorie Lipham
May 26, 2024
While surrounded by her family, Marjorie Lipham, age 87, a native of Hardeeville, SC, left her earthly home of Butler, TN, for her heavenly home on May 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Lipham; son, Greg Lipham; parents, Albert and Matilda Murphy; brothers, Robert Murphy and Ronald Murphy and sisters, Betty Scott and Frances Bailey.
She...
Nora Mae Swift
May 19, 2024
Nora Mae Swift, age 88, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at home in Sherman, Texas. She was surrounded by her loving family. Nora Mae was born in Mountain City, Tennessee on January 18, 1936.
She was a member of Central Christian Church of Sherman, Texas and Dewey Christian Church of Mountain City, Tennessee. She was...
Bonnie Wilcox
May 18, 2024
Bonnie B. Wilcox, age 94, of Avondale, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of John Joseph Wilcox, who passed away in 2011, and with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage.
Born in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Icenhour and the late Vinnie...
Betty Timbs
May 13, 2024
Kathryn Elizabeth "Betty" Timbs, age 83, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at her residence. Betty was born January 21, 1941 in Johnson County, TN to the late Walter Brownlow Neely and Beaulah York Neely.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Hollis Van Neely, three brothers-in-law, Jim and Herman...
Otis Richardson
May 13, 2024
Otis James “Dob” Richardson, age 88, of Mountain City, TN; passed away Monday morning May 13, 2024 at Mountain City Care and Rehab Center. He was born October 24, 1935 in Ashe County, NC (Tuckerdale) to the late Stacy Elcana Richardson and Eula Ada Taylor Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,...
Norma Lowe
May 13, 2024
Norma Jean Lowe, age 83, went home to be with the Lord May 13, 2024 at her home. She was born May 9, 1941 to the late Dan and Eliza Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Lowe; several brothers and sisters and her great grandson, Hunter Lundy.
Norma was a loving...
Billy Michael
May 12, 2024
Billy Dean Michael, age 80, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born in Johnson County, TN on November 10, 1943 to the late Robert and Georgie Michael. In addition to his parents Billy was preceded in death by his nephew, Michael Reece.
Billy enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting. He also liked to garden. Billy dearly loved his family and...
Joan Pope
May 11, 2024
Joan Pope, age 92, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born September 25, 1931 in Roan Mountain, TN to the late Glen and Evelyn Pritchard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandmother who raised her, Emma Pritchard; her husband, Russell Pope; sisters,...
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...
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