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Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Jacob Hodge, Jr.

Jacob Hodge, Jr.

Jan 29, 2026

Jacob S. Hodge Jr. (JS/Jay) went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was surrounded by his family that he loved so much. Jacob was born to Molly “Ethal” Stanton Hodge, and Jacob Hodge, Sr in Sugar Grove, NC. He was the youngest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents Ethal and...

Robert "Bob" Thomas

Robert "Bob" Thomas

Jan 28, 2026

Robert Carl “Bob” Thomas, age 90, of Burnsville, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, with his family near his side. A native of Watauga County, he was born on January 18th, 1936 to the late Hubert Glenn Thomas and Sarah Jane Johnson Thomas. Bob was also preceded in death by his loving wife...

Jeanette Lundy

Jeanette Lundy

Jan 28, 2026

Jeanette Lundy, age 80, passed away peacefully January 28, 2026 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Jeanette was born December 12, 1945 to the late Orbra and Bessie Horton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Jim Lundy; an infant sister; sister Imener Peyton; brothers, Allen Horton, Larry Horton and great grandson,...

Todd Eastin

Todd Eastin

Jan 27, 2026

Todd V. Eastin of Shady Valley, TN, checked out of his earth bound experience on January 27, 2026. He achieved 79 solar years and passed with gratitude for the many lessons he learned along the way. Among his experiences and accomplishments were an academic education that began in the State of Iowa public schools and culminated with a bachelors degree...

Johnny Miller

Johnny Miller

Jan 25, 2026

Johnny Miller, age 61 of Lansing, NC, passed away January 25, 2026. He was born December 25, 1964 in Jefferson, NC to the late Carol Dean and Ruby Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Earl Dean Miller.

Johnny was an all-around good back yard mechanic and enjoyed tinkering with different things like...

Bo Gobble

Bo Gobble

Jan 24, 2026

Bo Gobble, age 72, of Bristol VA, passed away Saturday evening January 24, 2026 at his home in Bristol. Bo was born May 15, 1953 in Abingdon, VA to the late Leroy Gobble and Betty Little Gobble. In addition to his parents, Bo was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Gobble and sisters, Dinah and Lisa.

Those left to cherish...

Wayne Shepherd

Wayne Shepherd

Jan 23, 2026

Wayne Edward Shepherd, age 78, of Shady Valley, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born August 25, 1947, in Addison, Ohio to the late Polly Wallace Shepherd. Wayne was deeply loved by his family and cherished by all who knew him.

Wayne was preceded in death by his mother...

Gerald "Jerry" Oliver

Gerald "Jerry" Oliver

Jan 22, 2026

Gerald L. Oliver (Jerry), age 82 of Elkhart, IN, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1943 at Ivy Hall Hospital in Elizabethton, TN, to the late William I. and Christine N. Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, James Daniel...

Hannah Phipps

Hannah Phipps

Jan 19, 2026

Hannah Marie Phipps, age 28, passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2026. Hannah was born February 11, 1997 to Junie Leonard and Rudy Phipps. She was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Sue Maze; grandfather, Steve Phipps; aunts, Vicki Maze, Misty Bright and cousins, Wes Hamby and Christopher Maze.

A devoted mother, Hannah's pride and joy were her beloved children. Hannah...

Annis Mains

Annis Mains

Jan 18, 2026

Annis Mains, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Center on Aging & Health Nursing Home in Erwin, TN. Annis was born in Shady Valley, TN, November 27, 1946 to the late Thomas Mahala and Florence Rutter Mahala.

Visitation for Annis will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at Mountain City...

Buddy "Bud" Campbell

Buddy "Bud" Campbell

Jan 16, 2026



Buddy “Bud” Campbell, age 43, of Shady Valley, TN went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. Buddy was born in Boone, NC to Jerry and Pat Erickson Campbell on June 15, 1982. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud & Ruth Campbell, John & Gladys Erickson, aunt, Debbie Erickson,...

Gerald Greene

Gerald Greene

Jan 14, 2026

“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7

Gerald G. Greene, 79, of Ash Branch Rd., Vilas NC. completed his journey here on earth and stepped, from the comforts of his earthly home, peacefully into the everlasting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday. January 14, 2026.

Gerald was born on September...

Anne Kyte

Anne Kyte

Jan 11, 2026

Anne Kyte, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1948 to the late John and Ana Helen Dineen. In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her husband, James Kyte, Sr.; children, Jimmy Kyte and Theresa Smith; grandson, Justin Kyte; sister, Mary Wolfley (Jake) of Lavern,...

Diana Dunn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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