Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Billy "Cherokee" Campbell
Dec 12, 2021
Billy Wayne “Cherokee” Campbell, age 69, passed away away unexpectedly on December 12, 2021. He was born in Mountain City, TN on March 31, 1952 to the late Lester Campbell and Dora Guinn Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Campbell and Floyd Campbell and nephew, Eric Campbell. Survivors include his brother,...
Ethel Tester
Dec 11, 2021
Verna Ethel Parsons Davidson Tester, age 90, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday morning, December 11, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on February 18, 1931 in Mountain City, TN to the late Bill Kirby Parsons and Purdie Ellen Phillips Parsons. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Jackie Farthing
Dec 9, 2021
Jackie Farthing, age 59, of Butler, TN passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home. Jackie was born on February 2, 1962 in Prineville, Oregon to Betty Greenwell Payne and the late John Payne. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter’s father, Wesley Farthing and the father of her son, Allen “Alf...
Michael Bright
Dec 8, 2021
With great sadness and shock to his family, Michael Charles Bright, age 45, passed away on December 8, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 16, 1976 to George Bright and Tina Loetta Bright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Tina Greene; uncle, Roy Greene and cousins, Kevin, Shannon, John...
Judy Cornett
Dec 6, 2021
Judy Kaye Cornett, age 73, passed away on December 6, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Judy was born on March 31, 1948 to the late Harold and Crete Forrester. Judy was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother to her family who she adored. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and canning. She also loved her companion, Barney, her dog. She was...
Maxine Michael
Dec 5, 2021
Maxine Jeanette Reece Michael passed into eternal rest on December 5, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at Hermitage Health Center in Elizabethton, Tennessee. A faithful servant of the Lord, she has completed her course with the race won. The eldest of nine children, she was born on October 22, 1935, in Shady Valley to the late Martin L. Reece and...
Robert Rackley
Dec 4, 2021
Robert Alonzo Rackley has passed away, on Saturday, December 4, after a brief illness. He was 82. Born August 7, 1939, in Sale City, Georgia, Robert was a kind, talented man who loved life and, as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, was looking forward to the fulfillment of Jehovah God’s promises for the Earth where everyone will live in perfect health...
Frances Nell Oliver
Dec 3, 2021
Frances Nell Oliver, age 73, of Trade, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was born on December 4, 1947 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Omar Fletcher and May Greenwell Fletcher. Nell was a great mother. She was hard-working and a go-getter, she could help raise money for any...
Billy Dugger
Dec 3, 2021
Billy Edward Dugger, age 64 of 216 Pandora Ln, Butler, TN passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Billy was born on May 27, 1957 in Johnson City, TN to the Annie Bennett Dugger and the late William Edward Dugger. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, David Dugger. Billy...
Johnny A. Reece
Dec 3, 2021
Johnny A. Reece Johnny A. Reece, age 93, of 1173 Bulldog, Trade, TN passed away on Friday evening, December 3, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Watauga County, NC on November 2, 1928 to the late Ed Reece and Sarah Johnson Reece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel...
Kenneth McQueen
Dec 1, 2021
Kenneth Raye McQueen, age 66, passed away on December 1, 2021 at his home. Kenneth was born on September 13, 1955 to the late Bradford and Lillie McQueen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Archie James Garland Jr., Richard Lynn Garland and nephew, B.J. Snyder. Kenny was a huge sports fan and always...
James Grindstaff
Nov 27, 2021
James Grindstaff, age 56, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away on November 27, 2021 after a brief illness. A native of Johnson County, TN, he was born on July 17, 1965 to the late Carl Grindstaff Jr. and Novella Grindstaff. Jim was a United States veteran and a production worker for Bosch Braking Systems. He was a proud member of...
Lois Ann Greer
Nov 26, 2021
Lois Ann Greer, age 68, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 21, 1953 to the late Roy and Uzellar Lewis. Lois was a selfless, hardworking woman who deeply cared for others. She loved her family, gardening, and photography, especially of her grandchildren and beautiful flowers....
Lola Mae Pardue
Nov 24, 2021
Lola Mae Pardue, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021 at Signature Health Care of Elizabethton. She was born October 7, 1929, in Leona Mines, VA to the late Edward Boone Moody and Zola Morefield Moody. In addition to her parents, Lola Mae was preceded in death by her husband Fred Pardue;...
Diane "Bunny" Eastridge
Nov 19, 2021
Diane (Bunny) Eastridge Diane(Bunny) Eastridge age 82, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday November 19, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born on April 9, 1939 in Johnson County, TN to the late Lynn Forrester and Bess Caudle Forrester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Frank Eastridge; son...
Elvertie "June" Tester
Nov 19, 2021
Elvertie Irene “June” Tester, age 91, of Mountain City, passed away on Friday evening, November 19, 2021 at the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center. June was born on September 19, 1930 in Ashe County, NC to the late Lynn Graybeal and Elverta Roten Graybeal. June was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother known to many as Ma, Granny or...
Edna Mae Smith "Toots"
Nov 18, 2021
Edna Mae Smith “Toots” Edna went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Garrey and Mandy Proffitt and her brother Wiley B. Forrester. She was preceded in death by her husband Tennessee Ralph Smith. Those left to cherish Edna’s memories are her daughter Dorothy Smith whom she loved...
Harry Kerley
Nov 18, 2021
Harry Hugh Kerley, age 87, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A native of Roan Mountain, TN, he was the son of Tom and Helen Julian Kerley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses: Bill and Ruth Kerley, Lawson and Clarene Kerley, Bob and Gloria Kerley, and...
Tyler Berry
Nov 17, 2021
Tyler Griffin Berry, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Tyler was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, born on May 28, 1946 to the late Valentine and Myrtle Faye Berry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tyler Duane Berry on March 9, 1997; sister, Margaret Malone; brothers, Lloyd Marshall Berry,...
Timothy Mahala
Nov 17, 2021
Timothy Joe Mahala, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Tim was born on February 13, 1960 to the late Joseph “Joe” and Ancil Mahala. Tim, also known as “Moola”, was a friendly and happy person who was always smiling. He enjoyed collecting things, especially movies, and going to thrift stores. He was of the Baptist faith. Those...
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