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Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Johnny Triplett

Johnny Triplett

Sep 1, 2021

Johnny Triplett, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Johnny was born on May 27, 1954 to the late John and Dollie Triplett. Johnny loved the outdoors and was an avid deer hunter. He was a friend to all and loved helping others. He dearly loved his family and adored his grandbabies. Those left...

Shelby Johnson

Shelby Johnson

Sep 1, 2021

Shelby Jean Johnson, age 82, of Joines Rd., Creston NC went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Shelby was born December 31, 1939 to the late Dennis Lipford and Jocie Bryant. In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Conley Odell Johnson and daughter,...

Earl Pope

Earl Pope

Sep 1, 2021

Earl Pope Sr., age 86, passed away on September 1, 2021 at his home in Boone, NC. Earl was born on January 31, 1935 to the late Spencer and Opal Pope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie Pope, Blaine Pope, Frank Pope; grandson, Taylor Greer; great grandson, Peyton Lee Spars. Earl worked...

Dale Robinson

Dale Robinson

Aug 30, 2021

Dale Robinson, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Dale was born on October 1, 1950 to the late Samuel Everett Robinson and Theda Winchell Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Hope and brother, Sam Robinson. Dale was a big fan on Tennessee football, NASCAR,...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Aug 29, 2021

Barbara Ann Wilson, age 82 of Mountain City, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Barbara was born on November 5, 1938 to the late Allen Wilson and Crissie Potter Price. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Gentry and brothers, Gibb Wilson and James Wilson. Barbara was...

Elmer Eller

Elmer Eller

Aug 29, 2021

Elmer Blaine Eller, age 75, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. Elmer was born on May 4, 1946 to the late Paul and Mary Eller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Adrian Eller; sister, Louise Hurd and brother, Donald Eller. Those left to cherish his memories include...

Charles "Chuck" Shirley

Charles "Chuck" Shirley

Aug 28, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Shirley Charles “Chuck” Shirley, age 89, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Governor’s Bend in Erwin, TN. He was born on April 5, 1932 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Charles Davidson Shirley and Lucille Clarke Shirley. In addition to his parents, chuck was preceded in death by his wife...

Willie J Evans

Willie J Evans

Aug 28, 2021

Willie J Evans Willie J Evans, age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his residence. Willie was born on January 28, 1932 in Clarksville, GA to the late William Charles “Red” Evans and Ruby Arizona Ledford Key. Willie was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He was also a faithful...

Joseph L. Pennington

Joseph L. Pennington

Aug 27, 2021

Joseph Leroy Pennington, age 73, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Joseph was born on May 17, 1948 to the late Kirby Smith Pennington and Lula Jones Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evalene King, Irene Fremuth, Goldie Price and brothers, John Pennington, Kirby Junior Pennington. Joseph...

Mark Brown

Mark Brown

Aug 26, 2021

Mark Stephen Brown, age 57, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his residence. Mark was born on August 14, 1964 to the late Claude Brown and Betty Flannigan Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy Wagner-Brown; sister, Kathy Evans and brothers, George Brown and John Brown. Mark loved the outdoors...

Henry Dollar

Henry Dollar

Aug 26, 2021

Henry Alan Dollar, age 54, passed away on August 26, 2021 at his home. Henry was born on December 14, 1966 to the late Henry Dollar and Ola Ann Graham in Ashe County, NC. Henry was born and raised in West Jefferson, NC and was of the Big Horse Creek community in Lansing. He was an amazing person who was...

Joseph Glenn "Joe" Mullis

Joseph Glenn "Joe" Mullis

Aug 22, 2021

Joseph Glenn “Joe” Mullis, age 70, of 1146 Peak Rd., Creston, NC, passed away on Sunday morning, August 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 26, 1951 to Frances Elizabeth Osborne Mullis and the late William Mullis. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Charles and daughter, Jolene; brother, William...

Ilene Cuddy

Ilene Cuddy

Aug 22, 2021

Ilene Ella Cuddy, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Mountain City Care Center. Ilene was born in Mountain City to the late Taft and Selma Wilcox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Jahala Thomason and Angela Hawkins; sisters, Ola Mae, Della, Mary Lee, Maxie,...

Mary Barlow

Mary Barlow

Aug 21, 2021

Mary Juanita Wilson Barlow, beloved wife, mother, granny, neighbor and ultimate care giver, died on August 21, 2021. Mary worked for 22 years for the Chester County School System as an Instructional Assistant and Transportation Provider. In her retirement years she was a “Granny Nanny” to many families. Mary was born in Ashe Co. NC to Oscar Thomas Wilson and...

Kyle Little

Kyle Little

Aug 21, 2021

Kyle Little, age 59, passed away on August 21, 2021. He was born on September 21, 1962 in Gaston County, NC to Julia Buff and the late David Nixon Little. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Todd Pete Little. Kyle was a member of First Christian Church, Veteran of the United States Army...

John Dillard Allen

John Dillard Allen

Aug 21, 2021

John Dillard Allen John Dillard Allen, age 74, of Mountain City passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born in Ashe County, NC on March 17, 1947 to the late Lloyd Darlies Allen and Ruth May Allen. John worked in construction most of his life and was known for his talent of being an excellent heavy equipment operator. He...

Wilburn Roby Jr.

Wilburn Roby Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

Wilburn Andrew Roby, Jr. 80, of Butler, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Concordia at Cabot. He was born February 18, 1941 in Hazelwood, PA, the son of the late Wilburn Andrew Roby, Sr.and Clara (Elek) Roby. Wilburn retired from the Port Authority of Allegheny County as an inventory control specialist. He served in the United States Air Force....

Christian "Cody" Dakota O'Brien

Christian "Cody" Dakota O'Brien

Aug 19, 2021

Christian Dakota “Cody” O’Brien, age 26, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Hudson, Florida. Christian was born on September 20, 1994 in Johnson City, TN to Polly O’Brien Wright and the late Wayne Head. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Christian James Isaacs.

 Christian had a special love for music...

Betty Potter

Betty Potter

Aug 7, 2021

Betty Jane (Furches) Potter, 82, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Betty married Junior Worth Potter from NC, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Mt. City, TN she was the daughter of the late Albert and Annie Irene May Furches. She was employed with...

John Eisenhower

John Eisenhower

Aug 4, 2021

John Kenneth Eisenhower, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Johnson City, TN. John was born on November 29, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary Eisenhower. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Ruth and Betty and brother, George. John was a lifelong resident of Johnson County who loved being...

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