OBITUARIES

Current Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Raymond Roark, Jr.

Raymond Roark, Jr.

Jan 22, 2024

Raymond Odell “Junior” Roark, Jr, age 52, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem, NC. Junior was born January 8, 1972 in Boone, NC to Jeanne Roark and the late Raymond Roark Sr. 

 

Junior loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked riding around and looking at wildlife. He loved life and...

Camilla Osborne

Camilla Osborne

Jan 22, 2024

Camilla Kay Osborne went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Camilla loved and cherished her family. She was a faithful servant of God and attended church at Berea Baptist. She enjoyed children and had a special calling to help them at every opportunity. She was loved and will...

Joe Ray Gentry

Joe Ray Gentry

Jan 21, 2024

Joe Ray “PawPaw” Gentry, age 85, passed away Sunday morning January 21st at The Waters at Roan Highlands, Roan Mountain. He was born December 10, 1938 to the late Joe Fate and Gladys Shupe Gentry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Son-in-law Dr. Donald Garrett, Brother-in-laws Donald McCoy and Gene Odum and a special...

Geoffrey Craig "Jeff" Minks

Geoffrey Craig "Jeff" Minks

Jan 19, 2024



 

In Loving Memory of Jeff.

Geoffrey Craig “Jeff” Minks, age 53 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. Jeff was born July 14, 1970 in Sarasota, Florida. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Minks was preceded in death by his father, Ronald David Minks of Mountain City, TN; grandparents, Karl...

Betty Huddleston

Betty Huddleston

Jan 19, 2024

Betty Huddleston, age 80 of Butler, TN passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1943 to the late Wilburn and Goldie Estep. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Huddleston; brother, Jay Estep; and sister, Lillian Lowe.

 

 Betty was a faithful servant of the...

Gaylon Taylor

Gaylon Taylor

Jan 18, 2024

 

Gaylon N. Taylor, formerly of Laurel Bloomery, joined his beloved wife, Susan Taylor, on January 18, 2024 following an extended illness. Mr. Taylor was a former member of the 776 Maintenance Co. and he served his country during the Persian Gulf War. He was also a member of Taylorsville Masonic Lodge and Maple Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. In...

Lois Williams

Lois Williams

Jan 18, 2024

Lois Ann Nelson Williams, 76, of Houston, TX, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2024. She was born in Mountain City, TN on June 7, 1947. Lois graduated from Johnson County High School and received a degree from Sneed Business College in Bristol, TN. Shortly thereafter she moved to Washington, DC and eventually married Michael Williams on July 2, 1971....

William Dean Gouge

William Dean Gouge

Jan 18, 2024

William Dean Gouge, age 86, passed away January 18, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Dean was born January 21, 1937 to the late Nelson and Grace Gouge.

 

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Mountain City Church of Christ. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Chuck Stewart and...

Debra McElyea

Debra McElyea

Jan 15, 2024

 

Debra Ann McElyea, age 65, passed away January 15, 2024 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Debra was born May 24, 1958 in Johnson County to the late Lewis and Ann McElyea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Lee Talley and nephew, Wibb McElyea.

 

Debra was known for her love of all animals....

Brenda Norris

Brenda Norris

Jan 10, 2024

 

Brenda Kay Norris, age 71, passed away January 10, 2024 at her home. Brenda was born October 19, 1952 to the late George and Evelyn Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Hilda Nance.

 

Brenda was a caring and compassionate wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the...

Ivan Tester

Ivan Tester

Jan 6, 2024

 

Ivan Curtis Tester, age 87, passed away January 6, 2024 at his home. Ivan was born October 28, 1936 to the late Lon Tester and Ora Wilson Tester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Tester.

 

Ivan proudly served in the Infantry Division of the United States Army from January...

Josephine Wallace

Josephine Wallace

Jan 6, 2024

 

Josephine Wallace, age 85, passed away January 6, 2024. Josephine was born September 19, 1938 to the late Denver and Lealer Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Wallace; son, Kenneth Wallace; sisters, Mary Ann Brown, Margarene Greer; brothers, Thurman Lewis, and Donlley Lewis.

 

Josephine was a dedicated Christian and...

Valerie Edes

Valerie Edes

Jan 3, 2024

 

Valerie Jean Dorothy Edes, age 83 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home. Valerie was born June 10, 1940 to the late Francis Theodore Lasky and June Julia Oldak Lasky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Lasky (the one that played for the Giants.)

...

Betty Greer

Betty Greer

Dec 30, 2023

 

It is with great sadness the family of Betty Jo Sue Greer, 71, announces her passing on December 30, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness. “And we know in that all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28. Betty was preceded in death...

Peggy Phillips

Peggy Phillips

Dec 28, 2023

 

Peggy Marie Phillips, age 82, passed away December 28, 2023. She was born April 1, 1941 in Saltville, VA, to the late George Washington Stout and Dora Ellen Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Phillips; son, Bubby Allen Phillips; granddaughter, Danielle Roark; and great grandson, Ja’Kari Phillips.

 

Peggy...

Vicky Lewis

Vicky Lewis

Dec 26, 2023

 

Vicky Mae Lewis, age 59, passed away December 26, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Vicky was born March 8, 1964 to the late Dexter and Doris Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Deck and Ann Lewis, Angela Ollinger, Sylvia Latham, Heather Finley, and Alexis Buchanan.

 

Vicky was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening...

Rhonda Beth Tuttle

Rhonda Beth Tuttle

Dec 23, 2023

 

Rhonda Beth Tuttle, 51, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, after a brief illness at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Rhonda was born on January 15, 1972, to Samuel and Jane (Loggins) Taylor in Johnson City, TN. She spent her childhood on the family farm.  She had compassion for all animals on the farm. ...

Doris "Topsy" Greer

Doris "Topsy" Greer

Dec 22, 2023

 

Doris “Topsy” Greer, age 80, of Trade, TN, passed away on Friday December 22, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 11, 1943 in Johnson County, TN to the late Mary Gambill. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her grandson, Adam Greer and by her sister, Stella Proffitt.

 

Topsy had that bubbly...

James Abel

James Abel

Dec 22, 2023

 

James Clyde Abel

 

James Abel age 78, of Laurel Bloomery, TN passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 in Abingdon, VA.

He was born on January 14, 1945 in Johnson County, TN to the late Lillard Abel and Lennis Widener Abel. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Abel, Grover...

Jack Garland

Jack Garland

Dec 18, 2023

 

Jack Garland, age 78, passed away December 18, 2023 in Connelly Springs, NC. Jack was born April 15, 1945 in Johnson County to the late Vance and Rosa Garland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Loggins and Phyllis Spears and his brother, Glen Garland.

 

Those left to cherish his memories...

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.