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Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Beulah Robinson

Beulah Robinson

Jul 6, 2026

Beulah Blanche Rupard Robinson, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home in Mountain City on July 6, 2026.

Born on October 8, 1926, in Laurel Bloomery, Beulah Blanche Rupard Robinson lived a life marked by faith, hard work, service, and deep love for her family. She was a woman of remarkable strength and devotion, whose hands were rarely still and...

Linnea Borice

Linnea Borice

Jul 5, 2026

With heavy hearts and fond memory, we share the passing of Linnea Borice, who passed away on July 5, 2026. From birth, Linnea embarked on a journey that would touch the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know her.

Linnea’s life was a story marked by warmth and generosity—qualities that became hallmarks of her character. Beloved wife of Nicholas...

Connie Payne Matherly

Connie Payne Matherly

Jul 5, 2026

Connie Payne Matherly

Connie Payne Matherly, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer on July 5, 2026 at her home on the mountain where she used to romp through the woods or sneak off down in the holler espicially when her cousins would show up. She was born...

Jackie Price

Jackie Price

Jul 5, 2026

Jackie Lee Price, age 86, passed away July 5, 2026. Jackie was born September 1, 1939 to the late Daniel and Eula Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Corine Price, Janice Price, Velma Price, Josephine Osborne, Linda Woodard, Phyllis Reece; brothers, Robert Price, Andy Price, Daniel Price Jr. and George Price.

Jackie was...

Shorty Courtner

Shorty Courtner

Jul 4, 2026

James Dean “Shorty” Courtner, 65, of Butler, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026.Born on August 27, 1960, Shorty was a lifelong resident of Butler. He was the son of the late Walter Earl Courtner and Mary Alice Robinson Courtner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Earl Courtner, his stepbrother Danny...

Robbie Barnhill

Robbie Barnhill

Jul 4, 2026

Robbie Barnhill, age 68, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home. He was born November 6, 1957 to the late Elsie Springs. In addition to his mother, Robbie was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Hunt, and brother, Ricky Barnhill.

Robbie was a devoted member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and cherished spending time outdoors. He especially enjoyed...

Karen Trivette

Karen Trivette

Jul 3, 2026

Karen Annette Trivette, age 59, of Creston, North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at her home. She was born April 26, 1967 to the late Ralph Spencer Roark and Jaqueline Phillips Roark.

Karen loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to the beach, camping, and kayaking. She worked for over 20 years...

Sandra Kinstle

Sandra Kinstle

Jul 1, 2026

Sandra L. Kinstle, age 71, of Butler, Tennessee passed away at home July 1, 2026. “Love your neighbor, as yourself”, Sandy embodied this verse and lived it out as best she could.

A beloved wife of coming 45 years to Bill Kinstle; dog mom, expert welder, gardener, kind hearted, and some people’s Guardian Angel.

They were transplanted to Butler, Tennessee from Ohio....

Dorothy Martin

Dorothy Martin

Jun 30, 2026

Dorothy Ann (Kinney) Martin, “Dot”, of Butler, Tennessee went home to her eternity with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. Dot, or “Ms. Dot” as most folks called her, was born in Villa Rica, Georgia on March 29th, 1928, living to be 98 years old. She moved to Butler with her daughter and son-in-law in 2010, by way...

Timothy Pruitt

Timothy Pruitt

Jun 24, 2026



Timothy Wayne Pruitt, age 60, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, entered the arms of Jesus on June 24, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer.

Tim was born on May 23, 1966, in Marion, Virginia, to the late James and Donna Armstrong Pruitt. Although born in Marion, he was raised in Rich Valley, Virginia, alongside his four brothers.

From an early age, Tim...

Lionel Johnson

Lionel Johnson

Jun 24, 2026

Lionel Johnson, of the Silas Creek community in Ashe County, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Lionel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who cherished time with family and had a deep love for animals — particularly dogs — and the outdoors.

He was born on December 26, 1946, in Silas Creek, to the late Walter...

James Fink

James Fink

Jun 24, 2026

James “Jim” Alfred Fink, age 66, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at his home. He was born April 4, 1960 to the late Perry and Mary Lipford.

Jim was a hardworking man who was always on the go, rarely sitting still and never afraid of a challenge. Known for his lighthearted spirit and quick sense of humor, he had a...

James (Jim) Emory Mason

James (Jim) Emory Mason

Jun 23, 2026

James (Jim) Emory Mason, age 61, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Jim was born November 13, 1964 in Lancaster, PA, to the late Ervin Mason and LoEva Snodgrass Mason.

Grandpa Jim, as he was known by the family, enjoyed watching WNBA basketball and WWE wrestling. He also enjoyed his grandkids dearly and spending time with...

Sara Joan Trathen

Sara Joan Trathen

Jun 21, 2026

Sara Joan Trathen, 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born near Hillsburgh, Ontario, to Wallace and Etta Nodwell, and grew up there with her two older brothers, Gordon and Edwin, whom she adored.

She met her husband, Bill, while in nursing school in Toronto, and they were...

Shirley Reece

Shirley Reece

Jun 20, 2026

Shirley Ann Reece, age 87, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026. Shirley was born January 17, 1939 to the late Stanley and Grace Potter. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Reece; her son, Tony Reece; sisters, Louise Poston and Juanita Potter; and brother, Edward Potter.

Shirley was a beloved member of her community,...

JoAnn Atwood

JoAnn Atwood

Jun 17, 2026

Barbara JoAnn Atwood, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 17, 2026. JoAnn was born October 31, 1942 to the late Elmer and Bernice Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Payne.

JoAnn dedicated over 60 years to her career as a hairdresser, touching the lives of...

Kathy Garland

Kathy Garland

Jun 16, 2026

Kathy Lynn Garland, age 65, passed away peacefully at Johnson City Medical Center June 16, 2026. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Wayne and Ola Mae Laws; sister, Jo Ann Laws; brother, Gary Laws and nephews, Daniel Laws and Raymond Laws.

Kathy is survived by her son, whom she loved and adored and talked about every time...

Jannett Caldwell

Jannett Caldwell

Jun 15, 2026

Jannett Dare Pennington Caldwell, 80, of Avondale, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 15th, 2026. She was the wife of David Edward Caldwell with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.

She was born in Ashe County, NC, in the town of Fig, to the late Ephraim Riley and Mattie Edith (Osborne) Pennington. In addition to her parents,...

Jim Beebe

Jim Beebe

Jun 15, 2026

Jim Beebe, age 91 of Mountain City, passed away June 15, 2026 at his home. Jim was born May 16, 1935 in Ellendale, Delaware to the late John David and Elsie Beebe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Marie; brothers, Don Beebe, John Beebe, Richard Beebe and step mother, Ann Robbins.

Jim was...

Mary Pauline Roark

Mary Pauline Roark

Jun 14, 2026

Mary Pauline Trivette Roark, age 87 of Jefferson, passed away on June 14, 2026 at Ashe Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Roark was born to Dewey and Ella Trivette of Zionville on May 24, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Roark. Mrs. Roark is survived by her children – Gale and Ben Jones of...

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