Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Ralph Hutto
Jan 26, 2024
Ralph Edwin Hutto, age 82, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home. He was born September 24, 1941in Statesville, NC to the late Ralph Watkins Hutto and Jettie Gertrude Hutto. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Frances Rose Hutto; sons, Douglas Wayne Hutto, Michael Edward Hutto;...
Russell Hokanson
Jan 25, 2024
Russell Everett Hokanson, age 82 of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at Mountain City Care Center on January 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He stayed with his daughter in Delaware for a few months then came to live with his daughter and family in Mountain City after the loss of his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara Hokanson. He...
Chris Fuchs
Jan 24, 2024
Chris Fuchs, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his home. Chris was born April 7, 1962 to the late William Fuchs, Sr. and Helga Kenipp Fuchs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle Fuchs; sisters, Margaret Fuchs, Ann Kasinerve, and Celeste Fuchs; and brothers, William Fuchs, Jr. and Gary...
Raymond Roark, Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
Raymond Odell “Junior” Roark, Jr, age 52, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem, NC. Junior was born January 8, 1972 in Boone, NC to Jeanne Roark and the late Raymond Roark Sr.
Junior loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked riding around and looking at wildlife. He loved life and...
Camilla Osborne
Jan 22, 2024
Camilla Kay Osborne went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Camilla loved and cherished her family. She was a faithful servant of God and attended church at Berea Baptist. She enjoyed children and had a special calling to help them at every opportunity. She was loved and will...
Joe Ray Gentry
Jan 21, 2024
Joe Ray “PawPaw” Gentry, age 85, passed away Sunday morning January 21st at The Waters at Roan Highlands, Roan Mountain. He was born December 10, 1938 to the late Joe Fate and Gladys Shupe Gentry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Son-in-law Dr. Donald Garrett, Brother-in-laws Donald McCoy and Gene Odum and a special...
Geoffrey Craig "Jeff" Minks
Jan 19, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jeff.
Geoffrey Craig “Jeff” Minks, age 53 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. Jeff was born July 14, 1970 in Sarasota, Florida. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Minks was preceded in death by his father, Ronald David Minks of Mountain City, TN; grandparents, Karl...
Betty Huddleston
Jan 19, 2024
Betty Huddleston, age 80 of Butler, TN passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1943 to the late Wilburn and Goldie Estep. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Huddleston; brother, Jay Estep; and sister, Lillian Lowe.
Betty was a faithful servant of the...
Gaylon Taylor
Jan 18, 2024
Gaylon N. Taylor, formerly of Laurel Bloomery, joined his beloved wife, Susan Taylor, on January 18, 2024 following an extended illness. Mr. Taylor was a former member of the 776 Maintenance Co. and he served his country during the Persian Gulf War. He was also a member of Taylorsville Masonic Lodge and Maple Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. In...
Lois Williams
Jan 18, 2024
Lois Ann Nelson Williams, 76, of Houston, TX, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2024. She was born in Mountain City, TN on June 7, 1947. Lois graduated from Johnson County High School and received a degree from Sneed Business College in Bristol, TN. Shortly thereafter she moved to Washington, DC and eventually married Michael Williams on July 2, 1971....
William Dean Gouge
Jan 18, 2024
William Dean Gouge, age 86, passed away January 18, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Dean was born January 21, 1937 to the late Nelson and Grace Gouge.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Mountain City Church of Christ. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Chuck Stewart and...
Debra McElyea
Jan 15, 2024
Debra Ann McElyea, age 65, passed away January 15, 2024 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Debra was born May 24, 1958 in Johnson County to the late Lewis and Ann McElyea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Lee Talley and nephew, Wibb McElyea.
Debra was known for her love of all animals....
Brenda Norris
Jan 10, 2024
Brenda Kay Norris, age 71, passed away January 10, 2024 at her home. Brenda was born October 19, 1952 to the late George and Evelyn Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Hilda Nance.
Brenda was a caring and compassionate wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the...
Ivan Tester
Jan 6, 2024
Ivan Curtis Tester, age 87, passed away January 6, 2024 at his home. Ivan was born October 28, 1936 to the late Lon Tester and Ora Wilson Tester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Tester.
Ivan proudly served in the Infantry Division of the United States Army from January...
Josephine Wallace
Jan 6, 2024
Josephine Wallace, age 85, passed away January 6, 2024. Josephine was born September 19, 1938 to the late Denver and Lealer Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Wallace; son, Kenneth Wallace; sisters, Mary Ann Brown, Margarene Greer; brothers, Thurman Lewis, and Donlley Lewis.
Josephine was a dedicated Christian and...
Valerie Edes
Jan 3, 2024
Valerie Jean Dorothy Edes, age 83 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home. Valerie was born June 10, 1940 to the late Francis Theodore Lasky and June Julia Oldak Lasky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Lasky (the one that played for the Giants.)
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Betty Greer
Dec 30, 2023
It is with great sadness the family of Betty Jo Sue Greer, 71, announces her passing on December 30, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness. “And we know in that all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28. Betty was preceded in death...
Peggy Phillips
Dec 28, 2023
Peggy Marie Phillips, age 82, passed away December 28, 2023. She was born April 1, 1941 in Saltville, VA, to the late George Washington Stout and Dora Ellen Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Phillips; son, Bubby Allen Phillips; granddaughter, Danielle Roark; and great grandson, Ja’Kari Phillips.
Peggy...
Vicky Lewis
Dec 26, 2023
Vicky Mae Lewis, age 59, passed away December 26, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Vicky was born March 8, 1964 to the late Dexter and Doris Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Deck and Ann Lewis, Angela Ollinger, Sylvia Latham, Heather Finley, and Alexis Buchanan.
Vicky was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening...
Rhonda Beth Tuttle
Dec 23, 2023
Rhonda Beth Tuttle, 51, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, after a brief illness at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Rhonda was born on January 15, 1972, to Samuel and Jane (Loggins) Taylor in Johnson City, TN. She spent her childhood on the family farm. She had compassion for all animals on the farm. ...
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