Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Cassie Pennington
Nov 14, 2025
Cassie Pennington
Cassie Pennington, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Cassie was born May 20, 1950 in Johnson County, TN; to Carrie Norris Pennington and the late Willie (Bill) Pennington. In addition to her father Cassie was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Pennington, sister-in-law, Norma Kay Pennington,...
Jimmy Brown
Nov 13, 2025
Jimmy Ray Brown, age 59, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1966 to the late Claude and Betty Mae Brown. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his siblings, Mark Brown, George Brown, John Brown, Jack Brown, and Kathy Evans.
Jimmy was an avid fisherman who loved...
Tommy "Tom" Taylor
Nov 13, 2025
Tommy “Tom” Taylor, age 78 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1946 to the late Ernest Taylor and Ruby Dowell Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Joe Taylor and his cousin, Mike McCroskey.
Tom was a 1965...
Voreda Gentry
Nov 13, 2025
Voreda Gentry, age 79, of Laurel Bloomery, TN passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home. She was born April 19, 1946 to the late Elbert and Victoria Gentry. In addition to her parents, Voreda was preceded in death by her sister, Destie Jane Greer, and brother, James Ashley Gentry.
Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters,...
Sanford Courtner
Nov 13, 2025
Sanford Courtner, age 79, of Butler, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Mountain City Care Center. He was born August 9, 1946 to the late Pansy Parlee Courtner. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death his sister, Edith Poore and an infant brother.
Sanford was an avid sportsman he loved hunting and fishing his entire...
Billy Joe Lambert
Nov 8, 2025
John 14:1-3 KJV “Let not your heart be troubled…”
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Billy Joe Lambert was called home to rest with the Lord at the age of 58. Billy Joe was born August 24, 1967, the fourth child of Troy Lambert and Arbeulah (Trivette) Lambert. In addition to his parents, Billy Joe had grieved the loss of his twin...
Jackie David Price Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
Jackie David Price Jr. age 68, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1957 to Mabel Price and the late Jack David Price Sr. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Mahala and brother-in-law, Mike Nichols.
Those left to cherish his memories...
Wanda Potter
Nov 5, 2025
Wanda Gail (Barnes) Potter, age 65, of Mountain City, TN; passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Wanda was born on August 21, 1960 to the late Richard Barnes and Lorraine Barnes. In addition to her parents Wanda was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Barnes and her life time partner Scott Pollock.Wanda loved gardening...
Steven Roark
Nov 5, 2025
Steven Douglas Roark, age 69, passed away November 5, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1956 to the late Russell Bruce and Tressie Lewis Roark. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Roark.
Steven was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed watching old westerns,...
Wilma Ball
Nov 2, 2025
Wilma Ruth Ball, age 83, passed away November 2, 2025 at The Waters of Roan Highlands. Wilma was born October 9, 1942 to the late Ham and Lona Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Bob Campbell and wife Reba, Pat Hicks, Linda Street, Kathy Shipley and the father of her children, LJ...
Timothy L. Garland
Nov 2, 2025
Timothy L. Garland, age 60, of Shady Valley, TN, left this earth to be with his Heavenly Savior on November 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel L. Garland; father, Wallace Garland; mother, Eva Sue Garland Wallace; and stepfather, Odell Wallace.
Tim is survived by a son, Michael L. Garland and wife Dava; grandchildren, Emerson and Addison;...
Roger "Dennis" Pennington
Oct 31, 2025
Roger “Dennis” Pennington, age 74, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Friday morning, October 31, 2025 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Dennis was born in Ashe County, NC, July 1, 1951 to the late George Pennington and Nell Mock Pennington. Dennis was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Morris and her daughter, Michelle Perry.
Dennis was proudest of his...
Betty Ann Murphy
Oct 31, 2025
Betty Ann Murphy, age 93, of Butler, TN passed away on Friday morning, October 31, 2025 at her home. She was born September 24, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 57 years Ronald Murphy.
Betty attended Little Milligan Baptist Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on...
Katherine Wheatley
Oct 30, 2025
Katherine Wheatley age 87, passed away on Thursday evening, October 30, 2025 at Bristol Rehab and Memory Care. She was born September 30, 1938 to the late Ferd Morefield and Maggie Warren Morefield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wheatley; her only son, Donnie Wheatley; sisters, Charlotte Huggins, Claire May, Gladys Thorton,...
Jon Price
Oct 28, 2025
Jon Price, age 61, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Jon was born May 21, 1964 in Ashe County to the late Junior and Frances Price.
Jon knew everyone because he helped everyone. He truly had a servant’s heart and offered assistance to everyone in need, from family members to inmates. Jon was an extremely hard worker and used to enjoy...
Micheline Greer
Oct 26, 2025
Micheline E.Greer, age 90, passed away October 26, 2025. She was born March 12, 1935 in Paris, France to the late Michel and Marthe Valentino. In addition to her parents, Micheline was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanine and husband Jean Claude Gougeon, and the father of her son, Billy J. Greer.
Micheline retired from IRC/TRW in Boone, NC after...
Helen Louise Dickens
Oct 24, 2025
Helen Louise Dickens, age 74 of Mountain City, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her home. She was born January 27, 1951 to the late Paul and Ruth Taylor. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her sons, Jeff Dickens and Chad Dickens, and grandson, Casey Eden.
Louise was known for being a people person;...
Walbert B. Farmer
Oct 24, 2025
Walbert “Walb” Baxter Farmer, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24, 2025. Born on April 21, 1940, he was the beloved son of the late Baxter and Tressie Farmer.
Walb was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Herbert, Hubert, Allen, Ivan, Maxine, and Chessie. He is survived by his sister, Janice Greer of Kannapolis.
Walb shared 61...
Jerry Lynn Younce
Oct 22, 2025
Jerry Lynn Younce, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Born on March 21, 1945, to Burette Edward Younce and Francis Younce, who preceded him in death. His love for the outdoors and "running the roads," invariably in his trademark white Toyota, always a sight to behold on the streets of Hudson.
He...
Michael A. Dickens
Oct 19, 2025
Michael A. Dickens, Sr., age 65, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1960 to the late Dallas Warren Dickens. In addition to his mother, Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Emory and Pearl Warren; his aunts, Billie Ruth Tester, Evelyn Reeves, and Glenda Reeves; lifelong friend,...
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