Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Violet Ray Phillips
Sep 9, 2021
Violet Ray Phillips, age 92, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Violet was born on July 27, 1929 to the late Clyde and Susie Courtner. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Phillips; son, Robert Courtner; two sisters and four brothers. Violet dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved to take care...
Cecil Thomas Sheppard
Sep 8, 2021
Cecil Sheppard left this world on Wednesday at the age of 82, and none of us who loved him were quite ready for it. Cecil was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Thomas Sheppard and Elizabeth “Prince” Latham Sheppard. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1956, eventually landing a job with Delta Air Lines, which led to a 38...
Darrell Snyder
Sep 8, 2021
Darrell Snyder, age 91, of Creston, the Brushy Fork community passed away Wednesday, September 8. Mr. Snyder was employed as a welder at Triplett’s Garage and Boone Ironworks for 35 years as well as a long time tobacco farmer. Darrell was born July 5, 1930 to the late Rayburn and Ethel Snyder. In addition to his parent,s he was also...
Annie Ruth Wallace
Sep 7, 2021
Ruth Wallace, age 87, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1934 to the late Dana Main and Ada Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Wallace; daughter-in-law, Norma Wallace; son, Terry Wallace; sister, Velma Blevins; and brothers, Gene Minton, Jimmy Hodgson, and Delmar...
Tommy Reece
Sep 6, 2021
Tommy Reece, age 75, of Mountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born on June 1, 1946 to the late John Kermit Reece and Myrtle V. Eldreth Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Dowell. Tommy was a...
Carl Stephens
Sep 6, 2021
Carl Grant Stephens, age 77 of Creston, NC, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Carl was born on November 22, 1943 to the late JS and Eula Jackson Stephens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Stephens, Jack Stephens and wife Barbara, Clayton Stephens; sisters, Francis Graham and husband...
Timothy Anson
Sep 5, 2021
Timothy Lewis Anson, age 33, passed away on September 5, 2021. Tim was born on November 24, 1987 to the late Jimmy Anson and Lori Cook in Bryan, Ohio. Tim was always a hard worker and very driven. He enjoyed working on cars and Georgia football. Those left to cherish his memories include the love of his life, Ellen McLean...
Glenn Hammons
Sep 5, 2021
Glenn Darrell Hammons Sr., age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 9, 1940 to the late Sam Hammons and Maxie Willen Hammons. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Hammons, Fred Hammons, and Larry Hammons. Glenn was...
Jody Milam
Sep 3, 2021
Jody Milam, age 47, of 2760 Three Top Road in Creston, passed away on September 3, 2021. Jody was born on August 3, 1974 in Ashe County, NC to Joe Milam and Patty Woodie (Terry). In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memories include his sons, Tyler Milam and Jeremiah Milam; daughter, Taylor Milam; granddaughter, Eliza Milam;...
Christopher McGuire
Sep 2, 2021
Christopher Joel McGuire, age 48, passed away on September 2, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN. Christopher was born on December 19, 1972 to Raymond McGuire and Linda Bunton McGuire in Boone, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond McGuire and brother, Daniel McGuire. Chris retired after 20 years of submarine service in the United States Navy. He enjoyed...
Michael McKinney
Sep 2, 2021
Michael Taylor McKinney, age 67, passed away on September 2, 2021 at his home. Michael was born on April 23, 1954 to the late Herbert Smith McKinney and Mary Claire McKinney. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife Claudia McKinney; daughter, Jennifer McKinney; son, John May; sister, Pat Cassida; grandchildren, K.C. Chambers, Dustin May; great grandchildren, Carter May;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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