OBITUARIES

Current Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Timothy McCoury

Timothy McCoury

Mar 9, 2024

Timothy McCoury, age 67, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Tim was born October 20, 1956 to the late Ty and Evelyn McCoury. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eddie and Anna McCoury, Dayton and Oda Jones; brother, Randy McCoury and an infant brother.

 

Tim was a kind...

Brenda Barry

Brenda Barry

Mar 8, 2024

Brenda Gail Barry, age 67, passed away March 8, 2024 at her home. She was born April 16, 1956 to the late Hardin Goodman and Ida Hodge Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Rick Goodman and Chuck Goodman.

 

Brenda was a loving wife and mother, but above all she loved the Lord. She...

Elsie Maxine Robinson

Elsie Maxine Robinson

Mar 6, 2024

Elsie Maxine Robinson, age 75, passed away March 6, 2024 at her home. She was born February 6, 1949 to the late James Rhymer and Mary Arnold McFarland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robinson and infant brother, Joe Ray Rhymer.

 

Maxine was a very generous and soft-hearted person who never had anything...

Julie Stanley

Julie Stanley

Mar 6, 2024

Julie Kate Stanley, age 81, loving wife of 62 years to Joseph (J.E.) Stanley, wonderful mother of three sons, Jim, Joe (Tori), and Tom (Lea) and daughter, Julie, and best friend to Virginia Ruthie Hall all of Mountain City, went to be with Jesus after a long courageous battle with cancer. Her final days were spent peacefully at home surrounded...

Gary F. Greene

Gary F. Greene

Mar 3, 2024

Gary F. Greene, age 76, of Elizabethton TN and formerly of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Sunday morning March 3, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN. Gary was born August 22, 1947 in Watauga County, NC, to the late Roby B. Greene and Edith K. Hollar Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Peggy Morris

Peggy Morris

Feb 27, 2024

Peggy Jean Pennington Morris, age 76, of Creston, NC; passed away February 27, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born in Ashe County on March 13, 1947 to the late George Pennington and Nell Mock Pennington. In addition to her parents Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Christopher Morris and by her daughter, Michelle Perry.

 

Peggy was a...

Donald Collins

Donald Collins

Feb 26, 2024

Donald Ray Collins, age 74, passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2024. Donald was born February 25, 1950 in Melvin, Kentucky to the late Glen and Daisy Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Collins and Charles Collins and sister, Glenda Trout.

 

Donald was a very special man who enjoyed working and taking care...

Donna Jean Taylor

Donna Jean Taylor

Feb 25, 2024

Donna Jean Taylor, age 69, passed away February 25, 2024 in Winston Salem, NC. Donna was born January 2, 1955 to the late Robert and Ila Mae Hampton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Hampton; niece, Kim Hampton- Dunn and nephew, Danny Hampton.

 

Donna was lovingly known to her family as “Jean Bean”...

Stella Morefield

Stella Morefield

Feb 19, 2024

Stella Denny Morefield, age 84, of 919 Medical Park Drive, passed away February 19, 2024. She was born April 8, 1939 to the late Eli and Lealer Denny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bart Morefield; son, Jack Morefield; daughter, Cindy Taylor; grandchildren, Joseph Bart Morefield, Sheena Michelle Morefield; brothers, Jim, LD, Dub,...

Ned May

Ned May

Feb 16, 2024

Ned May, age 85, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home. He was born November 12, 1938 to the late Ralph and Hassie May. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Thomas and Vivian Winters; and brothers, R.G. May and Edward May.

 

Ned was a simple man who enjoyed being outdoors,...

Kristy Corona

Kristy Corona

Feb 14, 2024

Kristy Lea Corona, age 42, passed away February 14, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center. Kristy was born June 6, 1981 to Ross Anderson and Dorothy Lewis (husband, Clyde). 

 

Kristy was a unique individual who was quirky, funny, and had an infectious laugh. She kept a positive attitude throughout her life. She was a dedicated and hard worker. Kristy was an amazing...

Harry Joseph Smith

Harry Joseph Smith

Feb 14, 2024

Harry Joseph Smith Jr. 

 

 Harry Joseph Smith Jr. (Joe) died peacefully at the age of 72 on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. 

 

Joe is survived by the love of his life and his wife of 40 years, Rose Rasmussen; his daughter and sunshine Hannah Smith (Tetsuro Namba); siblings Aaron Smith (Jean), Mitchell Smith, and Carolyn Younce;...

Gordon Coffey

Gordon Coffey

Feb 9, 2024

Gordon Coffey, age 57, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home. He was born August 11, 1966 to Frank Coffey and Mona Taylor. 

 

Gordon was a simple man who was friendly and caring. He was a good husband and a loving dad and grandpa. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandkids. Gordon enjoyed the...

Dorothy Pearson

Dorothy Pearson

Jan 31, 2024

Dorothy Lorene Pearson, age 87, passed away January 31, 2024 at Mountain City Care Center. Dorothy was born May 29, 1936 in Carter County, TN to the late Alvin and Minnie Hatley. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Pearson; daughter, Vanessa Potter; sister, Christine Payne; brothers, Wayne, Cliff, Carl, Brown, Lawrence, Hubert,...

Vickie Thomas

Vickie Thomas

Jan 30, 2024

Vickie Leigh Thomas, age 53 of Butler, TN, passed away January 30, 2024 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Vickie was born September 12, 1970 to Juanita Hicks and the late Windell White. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by Hilda and Lee Dugger who raised Vickie as their own.

 

Vickie loved all animals and often said she liked...

Eva Stanley

Eva Stanley

Jan 29, 2024

Eva Jane Stanley, age 85, passed away January 29, 2024 at Mountain City Care Center. Eva was born August 17, 1938 to the late Lillard and Mary Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Brooks and Carl Stanley; daughter, Kathy Testerman; grandson, Chris Brooks; and brothers, David Combs and William Combs. 

 

Eva was...

Tammy Walker

Tammy Walker

Jan 28, 2024

Tammy Marie Walker, age 64, passed away January 28, 2024. She was born November 18, 1959 to Ronald and Carolyn Sanders. 

 

Tammy was a beautiful and loving person. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially traveling and camping with her beloved husband. They made many memories on their trips such as snorkeling in the Virgin Islands and camping at the edge of the...

Ralph Hutto

Ralph Hutto

Jan 26, 2024



 

Ralph Edwin Hutto, age 82, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home. He was born September 24, 1941in Statesville, NC to the late Ralph Watkins Hutto and Jettie Gertrude Hutto. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Frances Rose Hutto; sons, Douglas Wayne Hutto, Michael Edward Hutto;...

Russell Hokanson

Russell Hokanson

Jan 25, 2024

Russell Everett Hokanson, age 82 of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at Mountain City Care Center on January 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He stayed with his daughter in Delaware for a few months then came to live with his daughter and family in Mountain City after the loss of his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara Hokanson. He...

Chris Fuchs

Chris Fuchs

Jan 24, 2024

Chris Fuchs, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his home. Chris was born April 7, 1962 to the late William Fuchs, Sr. and Helga Kenipp Fuchs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle Fuchs; sisters, Margaret Fuchs, Ann Kasinerve, and Celeste Fuchs; and brothers, William Fuchs, Jr. and Gary...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

GriefSteps
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Mountain City Funeral Homeremembers and is a collection of obituaries for Mountain City and surrounding areas. With services throughout Mountain City, TN that are updated regularly. Find local Mountain City, Tennessee obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.