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Kathleen Fain Scott Mount

Kathleen Fain Scott Mount

Jul 4, 2019

Kathleen Fain Scott Mount was born on July 16, 1929 in Bristol, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Conley S. Scott Sr. and the late Kathleen Fain Scott. 

She graduated from Bristol Tennessee High School, Sullins College and the University of Tennessee, where she majored in bacteriology.  She was employed by the State of Tennessee in the Central Laboratory in...

Odell Johnson

Odell Johnson

Jul 3, 2019

Odell Johnson, age 82, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home. Odell was born November 16, 1936 in Johnson County, TN to the late Don Allen Johnson and Geneva Belle Edminsten Johnson. In addition to his parents Odell was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lucille Owens Johnson, his second wife,...

Virginia Lee 'Toots' Harmon

Virginia Lee 'Toots' Harmon

Jul 3, 2019

Virginia Lee ‘Toots’ Harmon, age 86, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born on April 11, 1933 to the late Martin and Crissie Grindstaff Smith.  In addition to her parents, Toots was preceded in death by her husband, Gedar Harmon, who passed January 13, 2013; daughter and son-in-law, Patsy...

Helen Kate Arrants

Helen Kate Arrants

Jul 2, 2019

Helen Kate Arrants, age 96, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.   It was Kate's wish to be cremated and that no formal service be held.   The family of Helen Kate Arrants has entrusted her services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Scarlet Faye Laws

Scarlet Faye Laws

Jul 1, 2019

Scarlet Faye Laws, age 99, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019.  She was born on February 1, 1920 to the late Frank Pierce ad Myrtle Reece Phillips.  In addition to her parents, Scarlet was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Tommy Laws; daughters, Mary Ruth Thomas, Jewel ‘Judy’ Laws.

Scarlet was known by many for...

Gary W Wagner

Gary W Wagner

Jul 1, 2019

Gary W. Wagner, age 69, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 01, 2019 at his home.   

He was born on March 24, 1950 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Melvel Vaught Wagner and Bonnie Maude McQueen Wagner. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Hyder Wagner, who passed away...

Angela Dawn Stout

Angela Dawn Stout

Jun 30, 2019

Angela Dawn Stout, age 38, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at home surrounded by her family following a brief illness.  She was born on July 10, 1980 to Charles ‘Tony’ and Kathy Collins.

Angela was an employee at the Johnson City Medical Center where she worked in the Cath Lab Scheduling Department.  She loved...

Theodore 'Wesley' McGuire

Theodore 'Wesley' McGuire

Jun 30, 2019

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Theodore Wesley McGuire, age 71, of Zionville, N.C. passed away early in the morning of Sunday, June 30th at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Born December 24, 1947, in Boone, NC, he was the son of the late William McGuire, and Eliza Holman currently of Boone. Wesley, as he was known to his friends, proudly served...

Betty Garland

Betty Garland

Jun 25, 2019

Betty June Garland, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  She was born on February 4, 1935 to the late Tom and Perdie Willen Neatherly.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Harold Garland, who passed in 2016; brothers, Bob Neatherly and...

Vickie M. Courtner

Vickie M. Courtner

Jun 24, 2019

Vickie Marie Courtner, age 60, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 following a lengthy illness.  She was born on November 22, 1958 to the late Jess and Ella Mae Morefield Owens.  In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. ‘Jack’ Courtner. 

Vickie had been sick for several years...

Phyllis I Weber

Phyllis I Weber

Jun 23, 2019

Phyllis I. Weber, age 62, of Mountain City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord after a brief illness from cancer.  She was born December 9, 1956 to the late Clyde and Sylvia Smith Fritts. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by sisters, Margie Dyson, Sue ‘Toot’s Cruz and brother Johnny Fritts.

Those left to cherish...

Ivan Lee Williams

Ivan Lee Williams

Jun 23, 2019

 

Ivan Lee Williams, age 71, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on March 20, 1948 to the late Preston and Anna Mae Oliver Williams. 

 

Ivan was a simple man and lived a simple life. He was always willing to help others and was a very...

Arvis Billy Anderson

Arvis Billy Anderson

Jun 21, 2019

  Arvis Billy Anderson, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center.  He was born on July 16, 1940, in Johnson County, TN to the late Charlie Anderson and Altie Moody Anderson. In addition to his parents, Arvis was preceded in death by two sons, Billy Anderson and Michael...

Erma Dean Graybeal

Erma Dean Graybeal

Jun 20, 2019

    Erma Dean Richardson Graybeal, age 80, of Creston, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center of Jefferson, NC. She was born on July 21, 1938 in Lancaster, PA to the late Walter R. Richardson and Ruth Allen Treadway Richardson. In addition to her parents, Erma was...

Rev. Raleigh 'Mack' Arnold, Sr.

Rev. Raleigh 'Mack' Arnold, Sr.

Jun 20, 2019

Rev. Raleigh Mack Arnold Sr., age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went on to be with the Lord Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1940 in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Raleigh Duff Arnold and Nellie Rhea Tester Arnold. In addition to his parents Mack was preceded in...

Melinda B Walls

Melinda B Walls

Jun 14, 2019

Melinda B. Walls, age 55, of Green Cove, VA, went home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital.  She was born December 19, 1963 to the late Frank and Mary May Buchanan.   

Melinda was a devoted Christian and member of First Baptist Church of Damascus.  She loved her Lord and Savior.  She...

Selma Patricia 'Pat' Farthing Kirby

Selma Patricia 'Pat' Farthing Kirby

Jun 14, 2019

Selma Patricia ‘Pat’ Farthing Kirby, age 77, of Vilas, North Carolina, took up permanent residence upstairs on Friday, June 14, 2019.  She was born on July 13, 1941 to the late Dr. BR Farthing and Selma Thomas Farthing. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by a brother, Barton Farthing. 

Those left to cherish her memories include...

John Paul Hensley

John Paul Hensley

Jun 14, 2019

John P. Hensley, 88, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at NHC HealthCare surrounded by family. Friends and family may visit at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 17, at Sullivan Baptist Church, 4152 Maplewood Street, in Kingsport. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm followed by the procession and entombment at Oak Hill Cemetery, 800 Truxton Drive, in...

Roger W. Morefield

Roger W. Morefield

Jun 9, 2019

Roger W. Morefield, age 70, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee,(Sugar Creek Community) passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born on February 13, 1949, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Marvin Morefield and Effie Greer Morefield. In addition to his parents Roger was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Gentry, three brothers,...

Fredrick S. 'Fred' Robinson

Fredrick S. 'Fred' Robinson

Jun 9, 2019

Fredrick S. ‘Fred’ Robinson, age 72, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born on August 7, 1946 to the late Halton Robinson and Elizabeth Buchanan Parks.  In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Parks; grandson, Emmitt Robinson; brother, Don...

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