Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Sheryl Courtney
Mar 2, 2026
Sheryl Lynn Courtney, age 67, passed away March 2, 2026 at Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 11, 1958 in Ridgewood, NJ to Jeanne A. Courtney and the late Franklin L. Courtney. In addition to her father, Sheryl was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chester Johnson.
Sheryl is survived by her mother, Jeanne A. Courtney;...
Lance Thieme
Mar 1, 2026
Lance Allen Thieme, born April 10, 1960, at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on March 1, 2026, while residing in Butler, Tennessee.
Lance was a Navy brat and moved where dad was stationed about every 2 ½ years. Lance spent his early childhood on Guam and in Lakewood, California, where his easygoing nature and love for the...
Charles Neil Hawkins
Mar 1, 2026
Charles Neil Hawkins, age 40, passed away March 1, 2026. Neil was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Smith; grandparents, Bud and Edna Smith; grandfather, Paul Hawkins; and uncle, Larry Hawkins.
Since childhood Neil loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had a big heart and was a joy to be around. Neil was an organ donor and...
Beverly Reason
Feb 26, 2026
Beverly was a wonderful person and had compassion for any in need. She never met a stranger and would start a conversation with anyone. She took consideration, had compassion, tenderness and was loving and devoted to her family and others in need.
As many people who knew her, our daughter Tabitha, was always by her side. Tabitha is handicapped and Beverly...
Robert "Bob" Jones
Feb 26, 2026
Robert Carey Jones, “Bob”, age 84, of Mountain City, TN, passed away in his home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 9, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana, Bob was a devoted son to John and Helen Jones and loving husband to Janice Jean Jones, “Jeanie” of 61 years, living the last 12 years of their lives...
Nannie S. Vaught
Feb 24, 2026
Nannie S. Vaught, age 93, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born April 8, 1932 to the late Roby and Maude Stout. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Vaught; daughter, Joanie Dale Winters; brothers, Fred Stout, Edward “Peanut” Stout; and...
Mary Jane Harless
Feb 24, 2026
Mary Jane Harless, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in West Jefferson, NC to the late James Millard Furches and Orphie Farmer Furches. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Harless Sr.; step-dad, Worth Stamper; several half-brothers and...
Judy Elaine Beach Trivette
Feb 23, 2026
Judy Elaine Beach Trivette, age 70, of Orchard Creek Rd, Deep Gap, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, February 23, 2026. Elaine was born April 24, 1955 in Lenoir, NC to the late Ralph U. Beach and Anna Lee Isaacs Beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Beach, one...
Emma Pianko
Feb 22, 2026
Emma Lawrence Pianko, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Emma was born to George Lawrence and Mary Crotty (Murphy) at St. James Hospital on July 24, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey.
Emma is preceded in death by both of her parents and a brother, Joseph.
Those left to cherish her memory include her...
Arlie Hodge
Feb 19, 2026
Arlie Smith Hodge, 82, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Arlie was a strong, determined, and compassionate man who was deeply devoted to his family. He found his greatest joy in the simple parts of life hard work and time spent together. As a young father, he took on...
Victor Lay
Feb 18, 2026
Victor Arthur Lay was born in Boone, North Carolina on November 05, 1972 and was 53 years old at the time of his death on February 18, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, Tennessee. He was of the Christian faith and was baptized at age 8.
Victor was preceded in death by both his parents, the late Victoria...
Lee Johnson
Feb 17, 2026
Lee Allen Johnson, age 71, passed away February 17, 2026 at his home. Lee was born September 7, 1954 to the late Lyle and Arline Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sarah Johnson.
Lee was a man who loved guns and had an impressive knowledge of them. Hunting was also a hobby he...
Rodney Kenison
Feb 16, 2026
Rodney Charles Kenison (Wazz), age 77, of Shady Valley, TN passed away unexpectedly at home on February 16, 2026. Rodney was born on August 14, 1948, in Lebanon, NH, to the late Glenn Kenison and Beatrice (White) Kenison, and was the youngest of nine children. He grew up in Hartford, VT, and attended Hartford High School.
Rodney had a passion for...
Linda Dyson
Feb 16, 2026
Linda Mae Dyson, age 74, passed away February 16, 2026 at her home. Linda was born April 4, 1951 to the late Clay and Wanda Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Payne.
Linda enjoyed crafting and was very talented at painting, cross-stitching and working puzzles. She also liked working in her greenhouse,...
Dean Gentry
Feb 15, 2026
Dean Edward Gentry, age 79, passed away February 15, 2026 at his home. He was born February 28, 1946 to the late Luther Edward Gentry and Gladys Able Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Jane Gentry and nephews, Donnie and Ronnie Hampton.
Dean always looked forward to gardening season and enjoyed tending...
Glenn Maxwell
Feb 11, 2026
Glenn Patrick Maxwell, age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. A native of Mountain City, he was born to the late Truman N. Maxwell and Della Patrick Maxwell. Glenn was preceded in death by his wife Margie.
Glenn was a graduate of Johnson County High School. He worked...
Bobby Ray Johnson
Feb 10, 2026
Bobby Ray Johnson, age 48, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1977 to Belinda Johnson and the late Lloyd Johnson. In addition to his father, Bobby was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Betty Icenhour, and Earl and Lucille Johnson.
Bobby was one of the kindest people you...
Jack Miller
Feb 10, 2026
Jack Edward Miller, age 60, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his home. He was born May 17, 1965 to the late William and Mary Lou Miller.
Jack enjoyed walking at the park and watching sports. He also was an avid reader and loved playing Stratamatic. Jack was a deeply loved brother.
Those left to cherish his memories include his sisters,...
Virgie Marley
Feb 7, 2026
Virgie Irene Pierce Marley, age 84, of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home. She was born March 17, 1941, in Johnson County, Tennessee to Lawrence Dale Pierce and Laura Ruth Lewis Pierce. Virgie enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, working in her garden, and just being outdoors. Virgie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Franklin D....
Kyle Wayne "Jack" Bradley
Feb 6, 2026
Kyle Wayne “Jack” Bradley age 84, of Butler, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 6, 2026. A native of Johnson County, he was born on February 4, 1942 to the late Howard James Bradley and Annie Bradley.
Kyle was a devoted Christian and attended Dyson Grove Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, family...
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