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Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Edith Cornett

Edith Cornett

Oct 4, 2020

Edith Crowder Cornett, age 95 of Mountain City, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Edith was born on April 17, 1925 to the late Wiley and Pearl Crowder in Mountain City, TN. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Karl Cornett (August 17,...

Lester Wayne Faircloth

Lester Wayne Faircloth

Oct 3, 2020

Lester Wayne Faircloth, age 47 of Mountain City, TN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Ashe County, NC on November 2, 1972 to the late Roy Fraymon and Mary Jane Woodard Faircloth. Lester enjoyed classic cars and especially older mustangs. He liked to garden and spend time with his family. Lester...

Maxine Funderburk

Maxine Funderburk

Oct 2, 2020

Maxine Funderburk, age 79, of Mountain City, TN went to be with her Lord on Friday October 2, 2020 at The Waters of Roan Highlands. Maxine was born on March 9, 1941 to the late Theodore and Lula Timbs in Carter County, Tennessee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her late husband of 56 years,...

Mary Jane Phillips

Mary Jane Phillips

Oct 2, 2020

Mary Jane Phillips Mary Jane Phillips, age 87, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Assisted Living in Mountain City, Tennessee. Mary Jane was born on June 6, 1933 to Ross and Nettie Eggers in Vilas, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Marshal Jessee; second husband, C.C....

Mae Blevins

Mae Blevins

Oct 1, 2020

Mae Marie Pierce Blevins, age 89, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Mountain City Care Center. Mae was born on February 3, 1931 to the late Grant and Florence Davis in Ashe County, North Carolina. Mae always enjoyed gardening, farming, canning, and quilting. She was a member of Dewey Christian Church and attended First...

Delmer Icenhour

Delmer Icenhour

Sep 29, 2020

Delmer Lee Icenhour, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home. Delmer was born on October 15, 1948 to the late Raymond and Hedwig Icenhour in Kimball, West Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Steven Michael Icenhour, Larry Icenhour, and David Icenhour; brother-in-law, Willis Walker; sister-in-law Judy Icenhour....

Douglas Edward Cress

Douglas Edward Cress

Sep 28, 2020

Douglas Edward Cress, 78, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 12, 1942 to the late Azel and Hazel Cress in Johnson County, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Cindy Guinn and Anette Cress. Doug spent many years as a mechanic at Mountain View...

David LeGarde Walker

David LeGarde Walker

Sep 27, 2020

David LeGarde Walker, age 63 of Shady Valley, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home. Dave was born on June 17, 1957 in Abingdon, VA to Lois McQueen Walker and the late Elmer Walker. In addition to his father, Dave was preceded in death by his sister, Mabel Jackson and brother, Doug Walker. David was employed by...

Robert "Bob" Mains

Robert "Bob" Mains

Sep 27, 2020

Robert Joseph “Bob” Mains, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home. Bob was born on February 7, 1954 to the late William and Betty Mains in Mountain City, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Hunter Mains and Alexia Mains. Bob was an avid collector of Indian...

Walter Reed "Walt" Church

Walter Reed "Walt" Church

Sep 26, 2020

Walter Reed Church Walter “Walt” Reed Church, age 80, of Butler, TN passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Johnson County, TN on September 5, 1940 to the late Herbert Cross Church and Flora Olive Hall Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son,...

Tony Yoggerst

Tony Yoggerst

Sep 25, 2020

Mountain City Funeral Home 224 South Church Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: (423) 727-9700 Fax: (423) 727-4410 Tony Yoggerst Anthony “Tony” John Yoggerst II passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA following a brief illness. He was born November 1, 1955 to the late John Robert and Belle Cornett Yoggerst. In addition...

Grant Spencer Roark

Grant Spencer Roark

Sep 21, 2020

Grant Spencer Roark, age 80, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1939 to the late Rommie and Ruth Roark. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Max Roark, Wayne Roark; step daughter, Angela Ollinger; great grandson, Brandon George. Grant was a simple...

Samuel Tony Wilson

Samuel Tony Wilson

Sep 20, 2020

Samuel Tony Wilson, beloved husband, father, and friend, earned his angel wings on Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born on August 12, 1932 to the late Herbert and May Wilson in Spruce Pine, NC. Tony was an amazing chef, serving as executive chef for many years at Hound Ears Club and later at Roan Valley. He loved to make...

Jim Plummer

Jim Plummer

Sep 18, 2020

Jim Plummer Jim Plummer, age 84, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 27, 1935 in Shady Valley, TN to the late Evan Landon Plummer and Blair Gentry Plummer. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his son James Brenton Plummer; Infant...

Donna Rosenberg

Donna Rosenberg

Sep 16, 2020

Donna Mae Rosenberg Donna Mae Rosenberg, 82, departed this world on September 16, 2020. Born on October 10, 1937 in Cortez, Colorado, Donna spent most of her life in Colorado. She and her husband, Harry, retired to Laurel Bloomery in 2002. An active member of the First United Methodist Church in Mountain City, Donna served as president of the United...

Kim Greer

Kim Greer

Sep 14, 2020

Kim Walker Greer, age 56, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home in Lansing, NC. Kim was born on September 15, 1963 to the late Harvey Walker and Alma Webb Calvin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Todd Walker. Kim enjoyed living life to the fullest and loved her family...

Juanita Pardue

Juanita Pardue

Sep 12, 2020

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Juanita J. Pardue, age 92, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with Jesus on Saturday morning, September 12, 2020 at her home. She was born March 14, 1928 in Johnson County, Tennessee...

Clarence Braden, Jr.

Clarence Braden, Jr.

Sep 12, 2020

Clarence C. Braden Jr. Clarence C. Braden Jr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on March 4, 1939 in Wilmington, Delaware to Clarence Braden Sr. and step-mother Erma Braden. Clarence was a very special, caring man. He loved to help his friends and neighbors and delivered meals for the...

Wayne Guinn

Wayne Guinn

Sep 12, 2020

Wayne Guinn, age 75, of Greenville, TN, passed on Saturday evening September 12, 2020 at the Greenville Community Hospital East, Greenville, TN. Wayne was born October 5, 1944 in Johnson County, TN to the late Charles David Guinn and Ethel Georgia Morefield Guinn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva Eggers and by...

Jerry "Mouse" Payne

Jerry "Mouse" Payne

Sep 10, 2020

Jerry Wayne “Mouse” Payne, age 65, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. Jerry was born on September 25, 1954 to the late Calvin Payne and Cora Hammons Payne in Banner Elk, NC. Jerry loved to work on old cars and was a member of Hammons Chapel Church. Those left to cherish his memories include...

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