Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Jason James Heaton
Dec 16, 2025
Jason James Heaton age 43, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1982 in Johnson County, TN to Don Heaton and the lateSherry Gambill Heaton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Roma Heaton; grandmother, Shirley Gambill; and uncle, Jerry Gambill.
Jason was a...
Kimberly McQueen Henty
Dec 14, 2025
Kimberly Michelle McQueen Henty, born July 1, 1977, passed away December 14, 2025. Kim is survived by her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth “Polly” McQueen of Shady Valley, TN; sister, Andrea Patuszynski and husband Scott; her special nephews, Nolan and Luke Patuszynski of Kingsport, TN; and her special cat, Grayson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Kim was a graduate...
Carrie Lee Pennington
Dec 11, 2025
Carrie Lee Pennington, age 98, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Mountain City Care Center. Carrie was born July 15, 1927 in Johnson County, TN to the late Joe Norris and Ila Reece Norris. In addition to her parents Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, Willie (Bill) Pennington, daughter, Cassie Pennington, son,...
Robert "Bob" Lowe
Dec 10, 2025
Robert Charles (Bob or Robert C.) Lowe, age 78, of Mountain City, passed away on December 10 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN, after complications from surgery.
Bob was born on August 5, 1947, in Mountain City, Tennessee, to Leila Gertrude Butler Lowe and Charles C. Lowe. Bob grew up in Mountain City, and, after high school, attended Milligan College...
Drue Balderson
Dec 10, 2025
Drue Atwood Balderson, age 92, of 118 Airport Rd. Mountain City, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA of a short bout with pneumonia. This was her first stay in a hospital. Drue was born on May 3, 1933, the first child of the late Ron Atwood and Nell Vaught Atwood.
Drue was...
Lawrence Fritts
Dec 9, 2025
Lawrence Edward Fritts, age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his home. He was born July 27, 1938 in Johnson County, TN to the late John Milton Fritts and Dorothy Crete Simcox. In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alma Ruth Lewis Fritts, and his two brothers, Kenneth Edwin Fritts and...
Georgia M. Hamlin
Dec 8, 2025
Georgia Marylean Hamlin, age 92, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born February 2, 1933 to the late Reuben “Buster” Hawks and Viller Victoria Hawks. In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Hanable Hamlin; sisters, Lola Vermillion, Leona Forrester, Mary Burkey, and...
Kelly Henry
Dec 5, 2025
Kelly Sam Henry, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born June 13, 1968 to Mary Louise Henry and the late Charles Henry.
Kelly was an excellent mechanic and could fix anything. He was a loving husband and adored his children and grandchildren. Kelly was a Chevy man and also an avid Tar Heels basketball fan.
Those left...
Judy Banks
Dec 5, 2025
Judy Banks, age 76, of Shady Valley, TN, passed away Friday morning, December 5, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1949 to the late Will Walsh and Sally Ellis Walsh.
Judy was a member of Harmon Chapel Christian Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 55 years, Jess Banks; daughter, Nikki Gentry...
Jimmy Phillippi
Dec 3, 2025
Jimmy Earl Phillippi, 95, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his beloved bride of 73 years, Sylvia Howard Phillippi (Parker) and his devoted parents, Wilby Eugene and Sarah Gladys Phillippi (Gentry) of Mountain City.
Jimmy and Sylvia were blessed with three children, Howard E. (Libby) Phillippi, Steve E. (Reina) Phillippi...
Evelyn Gentry
Dec 1, 2025
Cynthia Evelyn Gentry, age 102, passed away December 1, 2025 at Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 15, 1923 to the late Whitelaw Dent Johnson, Sr. and Una Louisa Arney Johnson. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Therman Gentry in 2018.
A lifelong resident of Johnson County and the eldest of seven siblings, she was...
Peggy Hicks
Nov 29, 2025
Peggy Harmon Hicks, age 54, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1971 to Carrie Harmon and the late Clint Harmon.
Peggy was known for being a good person with a heart of gold. She liked going out with her friends and playing jokes on people. Peggy was an avid reader and...
Norma Blevins
Nov 24, 2025
Norma Jean Blevins, age 84 of Blountville, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2025 at The Waters of Kingsport, TN. She was born on October 3, 1941 in Mountain City, TN to the late William (Willie) Forrester and Dorothy Blankenbeckler Forrester. In addition to her parents Norma was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly...
Mitchell Guy
Nov 22, 2025
Johnny Mitchell Guy, age 56 of Mountain City, TN, passed away November 22, 2025 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Dorothy Guy and Earl Guy. In addition to his parents, Mitchell was preceded in death by his two sons, Travis and Bradley Guy, three sisters, and two brothers.
Mitchell was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting ginseng...
Charles Crosswhite
Nov 21, 2025
Charles J. Crosswhite, age 77 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Friday evening November 21, 2025 at his home. He was born December 18, 1947 in Avery County, NC to the late Sherman Crosswhite and Nellie Harper Crosswhite. In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by his sisters, Opal Crosswhite, Marjorie Horne, Shirley Brown and Wanda...
Dreama Hicks
Nov 19, 2025
Dreama Elizabeth Stump Hicks, Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, age 81, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with her heavenly father and family on Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025 at her home. She was born June 2, 1944 in Roanoke, VA. After marrying she moved to Mountain City to raise her family. Dreama loved embroidering pillow cases and quilt squares....
Anthony Pleasant
Nov 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony Paul Pleasant, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee, announces his passing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Anthony was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, on November 25, 1957, to the late Estel and Loveta Pleasant. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Doug, Wendell, and Norman Pleasant.
Anthony was a...
Sandra Perkins
Nov 18, 2025
Sandra Jane Perkins, 81, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born on June 23, 1944, Sandra dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met.Sandra was a devoted mother, homemaker and later served as a teller at Johnson County Bank, where she was known for her warmth and professionalism....
Mary Ann Gregg
Nov 18, 2025
Mary Ann Gregg, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home. She was born March 18, 1947 to the late Herbert and Una Greer. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Gregg, and her brother, Robert “Bob” Greer.
Mary was a member of Mabel Methodist Church and attended Unity Baptist Church.
Those...
Bobby Gene Gentry
Nov 16, 2025
Bobby Gene Gentry beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Grandpa, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born March 8, 1941, to the late Calvin Eugene and Dorothy Absher Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son Ricky, his brothers Paul Gentry and...
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