Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Diana Dunn
Jan 10, 2026
Diana Lynn Dunn (Wood), age 60, born May 22, 1965, daughter of Mary Lois Wood and the late Albert David Wood, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Diana was born in Abingdon, VA. She loved her girls and grandkids more than anything, and loved being a mom and Gaga.
She is survived by her loving mother, Lois Wood; daughters, Tiffani Dunn and...
Darlene Atwood
Jan 10, 2026
Darlene Musick Atwood, 84, passed away peacefully at her home early Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Joe Atwood, daughter Valerie Flint (Bryan), daughter in law Lisa Atwood, sons Michael Atwood and Austin Atwood (Shana). Grandchildren Ricky Shaw, Courtney Warwick (Drew), Joe Atwood (Whitney), Jesse Atwood, Geena...
Eddy Phillips
Jan 8, 2026
Dale Edward “Eddy” Phillips, age 53, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his residence. Eddy was the son of Dale and Louise Phillips of Mountain City, TN. He was preceded in death by his brother, Travis Phillips and his grandparents, Paul and Bertha Phillips and Herman and Edna Arnold. Eddy was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Those...
Mary Shore
Jan 7, 2026
Mary Shore, age 98, passed away January 7, 2026. Mary was born May 13, 1927 to the late C.W. and Minnie Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Shore; sister, Irene Wilson; brother, Homer Powell and son-in-law, Charlie Bowman.
Mary loved being at home and enjoyed taking care of it. She was known...
Debbie Roark
Jan 4, 2026
Debbie Roark, age 70, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her home with her husband by her side. She was born April 20, 1955 to the late John and Shirley Shelton. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Shelton; brothers, Johnny Shelton and Ricky Shelton; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and...
Kevin Hicks
Jan 3, 2026
Kevin Ray Hicks, age 35, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born December 27, 1990 to Audrey Schneider and the late Ricky Hicks.
Kevin was known for being a hardworking and selfless person, helping anyone at the drop of a hat without question. He was a loving partner, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was very family oriented and...
Mary Ellen Greer
Jan 2, 2026
February 13, 1927-January 2, 2026
Mary Ellen (Moody) Greer entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2026 at the age of 98 (soon to be 99).
She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Mary Ellen was a native of Johnson County, TN and moved to Carter County, TN when her health started failing to be closer to her daughter...
Gale Barber
Dec 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gale “Big Momma” Eifert Barber on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Gale was born June 19, 1956 in Tarpon Springs to Wesley Eifert and Velma Barbour. Gale was a graduate of Tarpon Springs High School in Florida where she grew up. She spent most of her career working at a...
Johnny Blevins
Dec 29, 2025
Johnny Lee Blevins, age 51, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at his home. He was born June 18, 1974 to Sandra Guy Blevins and the late John D. Blevins.
Johnny loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and working with his bees. He was known for being a good person with a big heart and was always helping his neighbors.
Those left...
Delmer Tedder
Dec 28, 2025
Delmer Tedder, age 96, of Bristol, TN and formerly of Mountain City, TN (Forge Creek Community) passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Ballad Hospice House of Bristol, TN 3 days before his 97th birthday. Delmer was born in Mountain City, TN, Johnson County on December 31, 1928 to the late Joel A. Tedder and Ethel Jones Tedder. In addition...
Joan Williams
Dec 26, 2025
Joan Williams, age 74, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born January 18, 1951 to the late John Williams and Ruby Gilbert Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Williams.
Joan was a 1969 graduate of Holston High School, a 1975 graduate...
Ethel Dowell
Dec 25, 2025
Ethel Louise Beatty Dowell, 93, of Mountain City, TN, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Athens, OH, on January 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Watson Beatty and Elsie McClain Beatty. Ethel met her late husband, John William Dowell, at a dance, and...
Philip "Phil" B. Winters
Dec 23, 2025
Philip “Phil” Blaine Winters, age 85, passed away Tuesday evening, December 23, 2025 at the James H. Quillen VA facility. He was born August 7, 1940 to the late Eugene and Rosalie Winters. In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his first wife, Helga Winters; his daughters, Rosalie South and Susan Lipford; great-grandson, Cameron Dishman; and...
Skylar Branson
Dec 17, 2025
Skylar Alexander Branson, age 28, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Asheville, NC. He was born in Caldwell County on January 11, 1997. Skylar was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Branson; uncle, Bobby Branson; aunt, Darlene Blakely; and cousin, Jamie Branson.
Skylar was a loving person who was funny and fun to be around. He had a lot...
Henry Perdue
Dec 16, 2025
Today we gather with heavy hearts, but also with deep gratitude, to honor and remember a remarkable man, Henry Walker Perdue, of Shady Valley, TN — a loving family member, a successful small business owner, and someone whose hands and heart were equally gifted.
He was a builder in the truest sense of the word. With skill, patience, and pride, he...
Jason James Heaton
Dec 16, 2025
Jason James Heaton age 43, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1982 in Johnson County, TN to Don Heaton and the lateSherry Gambill Heaton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Roma Heaton; grandmother, Shirley Gambill; and uncle, Jerry Gambill.
Jason was a...
Kimberly McQueen Henty
Dec 14, 2025
Kimberly Michelle McQueen Henty, born July 1, 1977, passed away December 14, 2025. Kim is survived by her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth “Polly” McQueen of Shady Valley, TN; sister, Andrea Patuszynski and husband Scott; her special nephews, Nolan and Luke Patuszynski of Kingsport, TN; and her special cat, Grayson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Kim was a graduate...
Carrie Lee Pennington
Dec 11, 2025
Carrie Lee Pennington, age 98, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Mountain City Care Center. Carrie was born July 15, 1927 in Johnson County, TN to the late Joe Norris and Ila Reece Norris. In addition to her parents Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, Willie (Bill) Pennington, daughter, Cassie Pennington, son,...
Robert "Bob" Lowe
Dec 10, 2025
Robert Charles (Bob or Robert C.) Lowe, age 78, of Mountain City, passed away on December 10 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN, after complications from surgery.
Bob was born on August 5, 1947, in Mountain City, Tennessee, to Leila Gertrude Butler Lowe and Charles C. Lowe. Bob grew up in Mountain City, and, after high school, attended Milligan College...
Drue Balderson
Dec 10, 2025
Drue Atwood Balderson, age 92, of 118 Airport Rd. Mountain City, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA of a short bout with pneumonia. This was her first stay in a hospital. Drue was born on May 3, 1933, the first child of the late Ron Atwood and Nell Vaught Atwood.
Drue was...
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