Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Ludie Taylor
Feb 16, 2025
Ludie Merle Cox Taylor, age 93, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Mountain City Care & Rehab Center. Ludie was born January 2, 1932 to the late Roy Lee and Novella Cox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Taylor, as well as her brothers and sisters.
Ludie adored her children and...
Linda Johnson
Feb 15, 2025
Linda Sue Johnson, age 76 of Mountain City, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2025 and entered her Heavenly home in the arms of Jesus. Linda was born October 20, 1948 in Johnson County, TN to the late Arles “Earl” Ward and Felcia M. Shores Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Kelly Long
Feb 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kelly Adderson Long
Kelly Adderson Long, 85, peacefully went home to his Heavenly Father on February 12, 2025. He was born on January 26, 1940, in Shady Valley, TN, to Hilda and Isaac Long.
While serving in the U.S. Army, Kelly met the love of his life and cherished wife, Patsy, with whom he shared 64 wonderful years....
Lori Gill
Feb 11, 2025
On February 11, 2025 we lost a precious family member, Lori Michele Gill, she was 57 years old. She was preceded in death by her dad, James Gill; grandparents, Gale and Earleen Mabe; grandmother, Sylvia Gill; uncles, Ray Mabe, Bob Trent, Buck Salmons, Dennis Clark and cousin, Bobby Reece.
Lori was born and raised in Pennsylvania and moved to Virginia to...
Travis McCloud
Feb 11, 2025
Travis Dewayne McCloud, age 51 of Butler, passed away February 11, 2025 at his home. Travis was born October 10, 1973 to Janice McCloud and the late Lloyd “Tudy” McCloud.
Travis was a natural mechanic and liked working on four wheelers and motorcycles. He also enjoyed hunting and adored his dogs.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 32...
Karen Kelly
Feb 11, 2025
Karen Kelly, age 69 of Mountain City, TN, went to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025 at her home. Karen was born in Florence, SC on November 19, 1955 to the late James Richard Thomas and Ella Mae Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband of 23 years,...
Hal Wagner
Feb 10, 2025
Hal D. Wagner, age 93, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, February 10, 2025 at his residence. Hal was born on January 22, 1932 in Johnson County, TN, to the late Noah Macon (Fred) Wagner and Rose Ella Potter Wagner.
Hal was a cabinet and furniture maker by trade and took pride in the beautiful things he made....
Patsy Laws
Feb 9, 2025
Patsy Laws, age 66 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 3, 1958 to the late Virgil and Pauline Owens. In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Blaine Laws and brother, Bobby Owens.
Patsy began her work career at a young...
Bobby Reece
Feb 7, 2025
Bobby Reece, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home. He was born April 5, 1943 to the late Oscar and Maude Reece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline Johnson, Emogene Miller, and Louise May, and brother, Freddie Reece.
Bobby liked to watch NASCAR racing and baseball, particularly his...
Kathy Winters
Feb 2, 2025
Kathy Jean Winters, age 69, passed away February 2, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was born March 7, 1955 to Millie Osborne Roark and the late Noah Wayne Roark. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca McElyea; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Pearl Winters; and brothers-in-law, William Winters and...
Wallace Vanover
Feb 1, 2025
Wallace Paul Vanover, age 65 of Mountain City, TN, passed away February 1, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Wallace was born June 29, 1959 to the late Wallace and Faye Vanover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Glenda McElyea and brother, C.L. Vanover.
Wallace thoroughly enjoyed being outside. He liked doing yard work,...
Jeffery Tester II
Jan 30, 2025
Jeffery “Wawa” Tester II, age 31, passed away on January 30, 2025. He was born on September 30, 1993. Jeffery was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivan and Mary Tester, Maxine Wilson King, and James Hodge.
Jeffery enjoyed working and he loved fishing and music. His son was his pride and joy.
Those left to cherish his memories include his parents,...
John Spencer
Jan 29, 2025
John P. Spencer, age 71, was called home to our heavenly Father on January 29, 2025. He had been battling cancer for 2 years and was surrounded by loved ones during his ascension. He was born November 25, 1953 in Herkimer, NY as one of four brothers to Ernest and Betty Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Mildred Ward
Jan 29, 2025
Mildred Sanders Ward, age 90, passed away January 29, 2025 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk, NC. She was born September 8, 1934 in Zionville, NC to the late Tom William Sanders and Juanita Dancy Sanders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Junior C. Ward; mother and father-in-law, Edd...
Kevin Roark
Jan 28, 2025
Kevin Dean Roark, age 38, of Boone, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 28, 2025 at his home.
Born March 13, 1986 in Watauga County, he was the son of Beth Pardue Berry and the late Billy Dean Roark. Kevin was a graduate of Johnson County High School in Mountain City and was a member...
Clarence Junior Gentry
Jan 28, 2025
Clarence “Junior” Gentry, age 89, passed away January 28, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Junior was born March 24, 1935 in Shady Valley, TN to the late Clarence and Gladys Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lillie Alice Morely and granddaughter, Amber Nicole Gentry.
Junior had spent many years farming...
Ruth Wilson
Jan 28, 2025
Ruth Honeycutt Wilson, age 83, passed away January 28, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. Ruth was born April 1, 1941 in Sioux, NC to the late Lester and Carrie Honeycutt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Madeline Honeycutt Mertz; brothers, Harlan Honeycutt, Jack Honeycutt, Rome Honeycutt, Leonard Honeycutt, Brownie Honeycutt, Benny Honeycutt,...
EJ Reece
Jan 24, 2025
EJ Reece, age 90, passed away January 24, 2025 at Mountain City Care & Rehab Center. EJ was born September 22, 1934 in Trade, TN to the late Grover and Nannie Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.
EJ was an avid fisherman and loved playing music when he was able. He...
Ronda Reece
Jan 23, 2025
Ronda Blane Reece, age 83, passed away January 23, 2025. He was born May 10, 1941 to the late Kermit and Myrtle Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Dowell; brother, Tommy Reece and grandson, Cyprus Reece.
Ronda was known as a hard-working man. He was a carpenter and built several homes around...
Betty Pritchard
Jan 21, 2025
Betty C. Pritchard, age 82 of Butler, TN, passed away January 21, 2025 at her home. Betty was born November 17, 1942 to the late Cecil and Dorothy Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Kate Arnold; brothers, Bill Dugger, Tony Pierce, Frank Oliver, Ronnie Oliver, Mickey Oliver; infant sister, Dottie Sue...
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