OBITUARIES

Current Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Jean M Gentry

Jean M Gentry

Apr 6, 2021

Jean M. Gentry, age 94, of Youngsville, North Carolina and formerly of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Raleigh, NC. She was born on August 31, 1926 in Ashe County, NC to the late John H. Osborne and Rettie M. Roten Osborne. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband...

Ila E. Braun

Ila E. Braun

Apr 5, 2021

Ila E. Braun, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 7, 1934 to the late Jacob Arther Enabnit and Helen Anderson Enabnit in Cerre Gordo, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gerhard Martin Braun on August 23, 2019; son,...

Bernice Barr

Bernice Barr

Apr 3, 2021

Bernice Evelyn Barr entered her heavenly home on Saturday, April 3, 2021 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Russell Barr in 2009, six brothers, and two sisters. She was born to William R. and Alice V. Hash on October 1, 1928 in Green Cove, VA, where she made her home and...

Jeffrey R. Denney

Jeffrey R. Denney

Apr 3, 2021

Jeffrey Ray Denney, 28 of Draft Road, Butler, TN went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2021. Jeffrey was born on January 14, 1993 along with his twin brother, Joseph. Jeffrey loved to fish and hunt. He especially loved spending time with his boys and family. He also took time every night to read his bible. Jeffrey was...

Madge Taylor

Madge Taylor

Apr 2, 2021

Madge Marie Stanton Taylor, age 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2021. She was born to the late Henry and Mary Stanton in Johnson County, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Price; brother, Jim Stanton and infant son, James David Taylor. Madge loved her family...

Marguerite Miller

Marguerite Miller

Mar 30, 2021

Marguerite Thomas Miller, age 81, treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away at her home in Mountain City, Tennessee, on March 30th, 2021. Marguerite was cherished, and she will be remembered as a special lady with a beautiful smile by her family and friends. For certain, her son David and daughter Dawn will miss “Mom” whom...

Denver (D.E.) Church

Denver (D.E.) Church

Mar 24, 2021

Denver Earl Church, Jr. (D.E.) of Zionville slipped away from his old family home-place and into the arms of Jesus on March 24, 2021, just 5 days shy of his 71st. birthday. D.E. was born in Watauga County on March 29, 1950 to the late Denver Church, Sr. and Ruby Mains Church. He was a carpenter and master wood craftsman...

Robert Atwood

Robert Atwood

Mar 22, 2021

Robert Stanley Atwood, 73, passed away on March 22, 2021 while traveling in Costa Rica. Robert was born on September 7, 1947 in Butler, TN to George Atwood and Anna Ruth (Cable). He was an Army veteran that served in Vietnam. After serving in the army, he settled in Warsaw, OH and worked as a boilermaker for more than 30...

Tom Sluder

Tom Sluder

Mar 22, 2021

Tommy Wayne Sluder, age 60, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born April 18, 1960 to the late Fred Lee and Faye Sluder. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Richards Cox, and brothers, Donald Sluder, Teddy Sluder, Harold Sluder, and Walter Sluder. Tom was a...

Beverly Dean

Beverly Dean

Mar 19, 2021

Beverly Gail Dean Beverly Gail Dean, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Johnson County Community Hospital. She was born in St. Louis, MO on January 16, 1954 to the late Jack and Imogene Sanders. Beverly was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She loved children and was a very good person....

Anna "Jane" Ward

Anna "Jane" Ward

Mar 18, 2021

Anna “Jane” Ward, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. Jane was born on October 31, 1939 to the late Duey and Roxie Greenwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Greenwell, Bruce Greenwell, Carl Greenwell, Gervis Greenwell, Lon Greenwell, and sisters, Lois Guy, Jean Swafford,...

Carol Barr Boortz

Carol Barr Boortz

Mar 16, 2021

Carol Barr Boortz, age 84, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Carol was born on March 28, 1936 to the late Richard Barr and Nellie Morse Barr in Beetown, Wisconsin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Boortz; brother, Frank Barr; father of...

Jerry Upright

Jerry Upright

Mar 14, 2021

Jerry Douglas Upright, age 80, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Jerry was born on January 20, 1941 to the late Fred Houston Upright and Marjorie Laudermilk Upright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Upright. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was...

Gay Abernethy

Gay Abernethy

Mar 13, 2021

Gay Pennington Greer Abernethy, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Saturday evening, March 13, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the Mountain City Care Center. Gay was born on November 12, 1924 in Laurel Bloomery, TN to the late Noah Pennington and Minerva Gilbert Pennington, she was the 1st born of twelve...

Tina "Crider" Tinsman

Tina "Crider" Tinsman

Mar 11, 2021

Tina (Crider) Tinsman, age 59, of Butler, Tennessee, went to meet the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home. She was born December 15, 1961. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. The world has never known a more gentle, kind, sweet and caring soul. She loved dancing, horses...

Shirley Winebarger

Shirley Winebarger

Mar 10, 2021

Shirley Ann Winebarger, age 73, passed away on March 10, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Shirley was born on March 23, 1947 to the late Clyde Lewis and Clara Davenport Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Marion Winebarger on January 5, 2021; sister, MagDalene “Mag” Roark; brothers, RL Lewis, David Lewis,...

James "Jim" Richard Bennett

James "Jim" Richard Bennett

Mar 6, 2021

James Richard “Jim” Bennett, age 74, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1946 to the late Richard Ivan Bennett and Helen Glomb Bennett. In addition to his parents James was preceded by his wife, Peggy Sue Pilkenton Bennett. Jim was a veteran of the United States...

Paul "Judd" Reeve Jr.

Paul "Judd" Reeve Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

With great joy, Paul Judson (Judd) Reeve, Jr. left his body behind and went to be with his Lord! Judd, age 74, of Mountain City, TN, was residing at the Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 6, 1946 in Florida to the late Paul Judson Reeve, Sr. and Jeanne Carpenter Reeve. In addition to his...

Hilda Lewis

Hilda Lewis

Mar 2, 2021

Hilda B. Madron Lewis, age 78 of Mountain City passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her home. Hilda was born on September 9, 1942 to the late Earl Madron and Gaile Hammond Madron in Trade, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years,...

Willie "June" Hamm

Willie "June" Hamm

Mar 1, 2021

Willie “June” Hamm, age 80, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. Willie was born on July 27, 1940 to the late Conley David Poole and Hattie Smith Poole in Mountain City, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Mae Ward, Ola Perkins, Ollie Kiser, Thelma Crasco and brothers, Coley...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

GriefSteps
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Mountain City Funeral Homeremembers and is a collection of obituaries for Mountain City and surrounding areas. With services throughout Mountain City, TN that are updated regularly. Find local Mountain City, Tennessee obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.