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Joe Roark

Joe Roark

Oct 8, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Losson Roark, age 90 of Jefferson, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025. Mr. Roark was born to Glen and Mary Roark on August 11, 1935. Mr. Roark is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Pauline Trivette Roark; his children – Gale and Ben Jones of Creston; Dean and Beth Roark of Millers Creek;...

Carness "Butch" Wilson

Carness "Butch" Wilson

Oct 6, 2025

Carness “Butch” Wilson, age 79, of Lenoir, NC went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home. He was born January 9, 1946 to the late Carness Wilson Sr. and Louise Bixel Wilson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Martha Jane Barlowe Wilson; son, Daniel Matthew Wilson;...

September Powell

September Powell

Oct 5, 2025

September Laura Jean Powell age 43, of Butler, TN passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1982 to the late Merle Anson and Barbara Anson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Terry Devon Scott Anson; brother, Jimmy Lee Anson and nephew...

Rick Proffitt

Rick Proffitt

Oct 4, 2025

Rickey “Rick” Allen Proffitt, 70, of 1147 Ferebee Ave. Chesapeake VA, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025. Born on April 16, 1955, in Elizabethton Tennessee, Rick left his home state in 1978 and settled in Virginia, where he built a beautiful life surrounded by family, friends, and love.Rickey is survived by his two children, son, Jonathan Proffitt; daughter, Jessica...

Denise L. Smith

Denise L. Smith

Oct 4, 2025

Denise L. Smith, age 79 of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday evening October 4, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

Denise will be laid to rest by her husband Philip David Smith who passed away September 16, 2016; at 12:00 noon on Tuesday October 7, 2025 at Phillippi Cemetery.

Terry Williams

Terry Williams

Oct 3, 2025

Terry Darlene Williams, age 68, passed away October 3, 2025. She was born December 11, 1956 to Ruth Tilley and the late Marion Taylor. In addition to her father, Terry was preceded in death by her son, Russell Jenkins; husband, Danny Williams; and her brothers, David Taylor and Mark Taylor.

Terry worked at Timberland for many years. She liked to garden...

Nora Ethel Blevins

Nora Ethel Blevins

Oct 2, 2025

Nora Ethel Blevins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on October 2, 2025 at the age of 90. She was a dedicated Christian and member of Shady Valley Baptist Church.

Nora Ethel cherished 71 years of marriage to her life-long love, Lillard Blevins. They married on April 23, 1954 after meeting in their...

Harold Dean Roark

Harold Dean Roark

Sep 26, 2025

Harold Dean Roark of Titusville, Florida, passed away on September 26, 2025 in Florida. He was born April 2, 1942 to the late Furman Luther and Faye Price Roark. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Mahala and her husband Dewey; brother, Darrell Roark and his wife Ola; and his step daughter, Carol.

Harold...

Danny Mitchell

Danny Mitchell

Sep 24, 2025

Danny Karl Mitchell, age 64, passed away September 24, 2025 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Danny was born April 12, 1961 in Mountain City to the late Jim and Edith Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Mitchell; sister, Dorothy Graham and brothers, Jimmy Mitchell, Bobby Mitchell, and Andy Mitchell.

Danny was a...

Dameto Jo Phillippi

Dameto Jo Phillippi

Sep 22, 2025

Dameto Jo Phillippi, age 64, passed away September 22, 2025 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born April 15, 1961 in Mountain City, TN to the late Crissie Wilson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Phillippi; sisters, Barbara Wilson, Carolyn Wilson; brothers, James Wilson, Gib Wilson and granddaughter, Kelsey Cox.

Dameto was...

Frank Johnson

Frank Johnson

Sep 21, 2025

“His Lord said unto him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:23 KJV

Reverend Walter Frank Johnson, affectionately known as “Preacher Frank,” age 91, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord and...

Marcus Fields

Marcus Fields

Sep 19, 2025

Marcus Edward Fields, age 69, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born December 5, 1955 in Canton, OH to the late Charles and Edna Fields. In addition to his parents, Marcus was preceded in death by his son, William.

Marcus was a loving husband and a wonderful friend. He loved traveling when he was younger, visiting 44 states with...

Noel Michael "Mike" McCroskey

Noel Michael "Mike" McCroskey

Sep 18, 2025

Noel Michael “Mike” McCroskey

1946-2025

Mountain City , Tennessee

Vietnam Veteran

As a telecom consultant, he lived and worked in many states, including the foreign countries of Belgium and Germany.

He died from a cruel and incurable illness.

His wife Margret and his children Christine, Marc, and Carole deeply mourn his passing, but are consoled by the fact that his suffering is over.

We thank the VA...

Gene Hackney

Gene Hackney

Sep 13, 2025

Gene D. Hackney, age 91 of Mountain City, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Gene was born August 8, 1934 in Johnson County, TN to the late Thomas Hackney and Edith Milhorn Hackney. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by five...

Eric Huffman

Eric Huffman

Sep 12, 2025

Eric Smith Huffman age 49, passed away on September 12, 2025, at his home in Rugby, VA surrounded by his family and is now resting peacefully, awaiting the return of Jesus.

Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Jettie Huffman of Lenoir, NC and Smith and Virginia Greer of Rugby, VA.

Born on May 21, 1976, Eric is survived...

Kirby Proffitt

Kirby Proffitt

Sep 11, 2025

Kirby Dale Proffitt, age 59, passed away September 11, 2025. Kirby was born December 14, 1965 to Kenneth Proffitt and Pearlie Mae Talley.

Kirby was an expert craftsman and enjoyed making jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes and all types of wood-working pieces. He was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to cherish his memories include his father, Kenneth Proffitt and his wife, Colleen...

Harold "Doug" Osborne

Harold "Doug" Osborne

Sep 9, 2025

Harold “Doug” Osborne, August 3, 1946 – September 9, 2025 was 79 years old when he was called home by the Lord. He was married to the love of his life, Camilla Osborne for 51 years. Doug loved God and was an active member of Berea Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Camilla; his parents, Lester Osborne...

AG Putnam

AG Putnam

Sep 5, 2025

A.G. Putman, 88, of Sophia, NC, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Hospice Home of Randolph County, surrounded by his loving family.



Born on January 9, 1937, in Mountain City, Tennessee, A.G. was the son of the late Fred Putman and the late Elizabeth Ann Arney Putman. He proudly served his country in the U.S....

David Reece, Sr.

David Reece, Sr.

Sep 4, 2025

David “Big Dave” Reece, Sr., age 67, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his home. He was born January 12, 1958 to the late Herbert and Betty Reece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Reece, and the mother of his sons David and Josh, Coyetta Reece.

There was nothing Big Dave couldn’t...

Vergil Cretsinger

Vergil Cretsinger

Sep 3, 2025

Vergil Odean Cretsinger, 97, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on September 3, 2025 at Hillview Rehab Center in Elizabethton, Tn, concluding a life well-lived that was blessed with remarkable longevity.

He was born on August 24, 1928, in Shady Valley, Tennessee, beloved son of the late Lacie Vernon and Josie Mae Garland Cretstinger. Devoted husband of nearly 70 years...

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