Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Carol Geiger
Sep 28, 2026
Carol Elizabeth (Thon) Geiger, 67 of Shady Valley TN, tragically passed away on September 28, 2026 in a car accident.
Born on March 31 1959 in Illinois to Marlene and Ronald Thon, Carol grew up with a deep love for the outdoors and graduated from the University of Illinois after studying horticulture. Despite her small stature Carol was best known for...
Annie Miller
Sep 28, 2026
Annie Miller, age 101, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Monday morning, September 28, 2026 at her home.
She was born on February 17, 1925 to the late David Stanford Miller and Viola White Miller. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by her sister, Nannie Bell Smith and brothers, Earl Glenn Miller, Fred Willet Miller, Clarence...
Jack David Dancy
Sep 27, 2026
Jack David Dancy, 86, a lifelong resident of Watauga County, passed away on September 27, 2026, just three days shy of his 87th birthday.
Jack was born on September 30, 1939, to the late Conard and Edna Isaacs Dancy. A quiet, hardworking, and dependable man, Jack was never one who needed many words. He showed who he was through the life...
Kenneth Blevins
Sep 27, 2026
Kenneth Aaron Blevins, age 91, known to many in Shady Valley as “Snag,” passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at his home. He was born June 15, 1935 to the late Wheeler and Edna Mae Blevins. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Blevins; siblings, Pervis “Blackie” Blevins, Emory Blevins and Lillard...
Harold B. Farmer
Sep 25, 2026
Harold B. Farmer, age 89 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side at home on September 25, 2026. Harold was born on December 3, 1936 to Carl and Lillian Farmer in Ashe County, NC. Harold married Evelyn Smith on February 2, 1958, they have celebrated over 68 years together.
Harold was the founder and proud owner of...
Jack E. Cress
Sep 20, 2026
Jack Cress, age 70, owner of Mountain View Service Station located at 214 West Main St., Mountain City, TN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. Jack was born June 24, 1956 to the late Laymon Cress and Ruth Parsons Cress. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Cress; sister, Jill Cress...
Freddy Fritz
Sep 18, 2026
Freddy Fritz, age 67, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1958 to the late William and Margaret Fritz. In addition to his parents, Freddy was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Hamby and Lena Faye Townsend, and brother, John Fritz.
Freddy had a great sense of humor and was very...
Donna Fletcher
Sep 18, 2026
Donna Jean Fletcher, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Donna was born January 16, 1954, to the late James and Kathleen Absher. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dorsey Dave Fletcher and her brother, Michael Absher.
Donna was a woman who loved her family and would do whatever she could...
Barbara Rainbolt
Sep 15, 2026
Barbara Rainbolt, age 65, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at her home. She was born August 15, 1961 to the late Gertrude Gilley. In addition to her mother, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Rainbolt.
Barbara was a very loving and supportive mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. Her advice to all, which...
Joan Croteau
Sep 15, 2026
Joan Croteau, 79
Joan Croteau, of Creston, NC, passed away on September 15, 2026 after a long struggle with cancer. She is survived by her sister Lillie Schoolfield; brother in-law Don; niece Stacey; great nephew Tralen; friends and remote relatives.
Joan had lived in Ashe County for over 20 years, but had spent most of her adult life living in Durham, NC,...
Cindy Heili
Sep 14, 2026
Cindy Heili, age 74 of Creston, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at her home. She was born December 3, 1951 to the late Grover Cleveland Alley and Helen Rose Walls Alley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles David Alley.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of...
Thomas Gene Kyles
Sep 13, 2026
Thomas (Gene) Kyles Jr. age 79 of Mountain City, TN passed on Sunday September 13th, 2026. Gene was born on March 21st 1947 in Statesville, NC to the late Thomas Gene Kyles Sr. and Eloise Brown Kyles. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Wayne Kyles.
He is survived by his loving wife Lisa Woolridge Kyles. His children...
Summer Hamm
Sep 13, 2026
Summer Dawn Hamm, age 49, of Creston, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born August 5, 1977 to Wayne Bare and Patsy Holman.
Summer was a loving mother and enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She was of the Baptist faith.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of over 30 years, Ricky Hamm;...
T.J. Corum
Sep 12, 2026
Timothy Jared “TJ” Corum, of Zionville, North Carolina, passed away on September 12, 2026.
Never one to be afraid to speak his mind, TJ will be remembered for his outspoken personality and the unmistakable way he carried himself. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed following football, basketball, and baseball.
His children held a very special place in his heart....
V. J. ( Jay ) Day
Sep 11, 2026
Jay Day, age 78, went home on Friday September 11, 2026 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Jay was born May 17, 1948 in Watauga County to the late Clyde Day and Mary Watson Day of Boone, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Beulah Day and Turner and Blanche...
Ralph Roop
Sep 10, 2026
Ralph Edward Roop, age 64, passed away September 10, 2026 at Mountain City Care Center. Ralph was born March 28, 1962 in West Chester, PA, to the late George Roop, Jr. and Ruby Kennedy.
Ralph was a hard worker and loved his job and co-workers at Maymead. Before his sickness, he especially liked taking his grandkids camping. His loved all his...
Donald Sparger
Sep 9, 2026
Donald Roberts Sparger (05/04/1933) of Shady Valley TN, formerly of Bristol, TN passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2026 at the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Don is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Kitzmiller Sparger, a son Timothy Blake Sparger, granddaughters Melinda Smith and Amanda Henderson, step-son Donald Bradley and step-daughters Kimberly Ollis, Jennifer Godsey, Amy...
Lois Sluder
Sep 9, 2026
Lois Elaine Sluder, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1948 to the late Will and Vernie Stout. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Alvin “Ab” Sluder and Brother, Leslie Stout.
Lois was a loving and kind lady who had never met a...
Emma Greer
Sep 8, 2026
Emma Greer, 97, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on September 8th, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her dearly.
Emma was born to the late Alvin and Myrtle Dunn. Emma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Those who knew Emma will remember her for her beautiful smile, her generous heart, and the...
Billy Cowan
Sep 7, 2026
Billy Jack Cowan, 76 of Butler, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026.
He was a generous and hospitable man who had a gift for making people feel welcome and loved. His kindness, warmth, and genuine love for others left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures. He was...
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