Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Ronald "Coy" McCoy Bentley
Oct 8, 2020
Ronald McCoy “Coy” Bentley, age 67 of Shady Valley, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home. Coy was born on January 17, 1953 to the late Curtis and Wilbia Bentley in Abingdon, VA. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 24 years, Wanda Bentley; step-son, John Sheets; sister, Joan Trent and husband Walter,...
Tammy Lynn Church
Oct 8, 2020
Tammy Lynn Church, age 55, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tammy was born on January 28, 1965 to Dolly Stickney and the late Walter Church in Mountain City, Tennessee. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Robert Church and nephew, Anthony Robert Church. Tammy was born and...
Lucy Reece
Oct 7, 2020
Lucy Grace Reece, a person who never met a stranger, at age 87 passed away Wednesday morning, October 7, 2020 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was born February 6, 1933 in Watauga County, North Carolina to Tom Sanders and Juanita Dancy Sanders. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Lane Reece...
Herbert Hoover Rupard
Oct 7, 2020
On the evening of October 7, 2020, we lost the most amazing model of what a husband, father, grandfather, and friend should be in this life. Herbert Hoover Rupard, 86, of Laurel Bloomery TN, is in his Lord’s caring and healing hands. He was strong in his love for family and in the belief of a hard work ethic and...
Donald Eller
Oct 4, 2020
Donald Von Eller, age 72, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1948 in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Mary Eller. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Hurd. Donald was a United States Army and Tennessee Army National Guard Veteran...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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