Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Dorothy Martin
Jun 30, 2026
Dorothy Ann (Kinney) Martin, “Dot”, of Butler, Tennessee went home to her eternity with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. Dot, or “Ms. Dot” as most folks called her, was born in Villa Rica, Georgia on March 29th, 1928, living to be 98 years old. She moved to Butler with her daughter and son-in-law in 2010, by way...
Timothy Pruitt
Jun 24, 2026
Timothy Wayne Pruitt, age 60, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, entered the arms of Jesus on June 24, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer.
Tim was born on May 23, 1966, in Marion, Virginia, to the late James and Donna Armstrong Pruitt. Although born in Marion, he was raised in Rich Valley, Virginia, alongside his four brothers.
From an early age, Tim...
Lionel Johnson
Jun 24, 2026
Lionel Johnson, of the Silas Creek community in Ashe County, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Lionel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who cherished time with family and had a deep love for animals — particularly dogs — and the outdoors.
He was born on December 26, 1946, in Silas Creek, to the late Walter...
James Fink
Jun 24, 2026
James “Jim” Alfred Fink, age 66, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at his home. He was born April 4, 1960 to the late Perry and Mary Lipford.
Jim was a hardworking man who was always on the go, rarely sitting still and never afraid of a challenge. Known for his lighthearted spirit and quick sense of humor, he had a...
James (Jim) Emory Mason
Jun 23, 2026
James (Jim) Emory Mason, age 61, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Jim was born November 13, 1964 in Lancaster, PA, to the late Ervin Mason and LoEva Snodgrass Mason.
Grandpa Jim, as he was known by the family, enjoyed watching WNBA basketball and WWE wrestling. He also enjoyed his grandkids dearly and spending time with...
Sara Joan Trathen
Jun 21, 2026
Sara Joan Trathen, 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born near Hillsburgh, Ontario, to Wallace and Etta Nodwell, and grew up there with her two older brothers, Gordon and Edwin, whom she adored.
She met her husband, Bill, while in nursing school in Toronto, and they were...
Shirley Reece
Jun 20, 2026
Shirley Ann Reece, age 87, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026. Shirley was born January 17, 1939 to the late Stanley and Grace Potter. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Reece; her son, Tony Reece; sisters, Louise Poston and Juanita Potter; and brother, Edward Potter.
Shirley was a beloved member of her community,...
JoAnn Atwood
Jun 17, 2026
Barbara JoAnn Atwood, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 17, 2026. JoAnn was born October 31, 1942 to the late Elmer and Bernice Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Payne.
JoAnn dedicated over 60 years to her career as a hairdresser, touching the lives of...
Kathy Garland
Jun 16, 2026
Kathy Lynn Garland, age 65, passed away peacefully at Johnson City Medical Center June 16, 2026. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Wayne and Ola Mae Laws; sister, Jo Ann Laws; brother, Gary Laws and nephews, Daniel Laws and Raymond Laws.
Kathy is survived by her son, whom she loved and adored and talked about every time...
Jannett Caldwell
Jun 15, 2026
Jannett Dare Pennington Caldwell, 80, of Avondale, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 15th, 2026. She was the wife of David Edward Caldwell with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.
She was born in Ashe County, NC, in the town of Fig, to the late Ephraim Riley and Mattie Edith (Osborne) Pennington. In addition to her parents,...
Jim Beebe
Jun 15, 2026
Jim Beebe, age 91 of Mountain City, passed away June 15, 2026 at his home. Jim was born May 16, 1935 in Ellendale, Delaware to the late John David and Elsie Beebe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Marie; brothers, Don Beebe, John Beebe, Richard Beebe and step mother, Ann Robbins.
Jim was...
Mary Pauline Roark
Jun 14, 2026
Mary Pauline Trivette Roark, age 87 of Jefferson, passed away on June 14, 2026 at Ashe Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Roark was born to Dewey and Ella Trivette of Zionville on May 24, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Roark. Mrs. Roark is survived by her children – Gale and Ben Jones of...
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...
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...
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...
Jewell Roark
Jun 7, 2026
Jewell Faye Roark of Titusville, Florida passed away June 7th, 2026, peacefully at her home in Florida. She was born on February 19th, 1946, to the late Viola Campbell and Harry Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Harold Roark, sisters; Shelby Hill; Caroline Baird; Diane Williams; Viola Pealer; Brother; Harry Campbell...
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...
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