Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Roy Dowell
Aug 22, 2025
Roy Dowell, age 83, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Waters of Roan Highlands. Roy was born on July 23, 1942 in Johnson County, TN to the late Sherman Dowell and Lizzie Potter Dowell. He was preceded in death by five sisters and six brothers.
Roy went in the Army in 1966 and served...
Naomi "June" Roberts
Aug 22, 2025
Naomi “June” Roberts, age 85 of Mountain City, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Mountain City Care Center. June was born on March 15, 1940 in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee to the late Kyler Greer and Callie Lou Eastridge Greer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Roberts,...
Ray Greene
Aug 21, 2025
Preacher Ray Greene, age 83 of 505 Clark Swift Rd, Vilas, NC, went home to meet his Master on August 21, 2025. He was born November 3, 1941 in Carter County, TN, to the late Luther B. and Dorothy C. Green.
Ray was a graduate of Hampton High School and a proud member of the 1960 championship team. He was also...
Earl Gambill
Aug 20, 2025
Earl Wayne Gambill, who many simply knew as “Big E,” passed away at Watauga Medical Center on August 20, 2025, surrounded by family and friends who cherished him deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Opal Gambill; his in-laws, Joel and Margaret Icenhour; his brother, racing partner, and best friend, Sonny Gambill; his brother, Bill Gambill;...
James "Jim" Greer
Aug 19, 2025
James “Jim” Greer, age 80, passed away August 19, 2025 at his home. Jim was born August 15, 1945 to the late Glenn and Ida Greer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Greer; sister, Betty Lunceford and brothers, Lloyd Greer and Daniel “DG” Greer.
Jim was a much loved dad...
Wanda Crosswhite Wengel
Aug 15, 2025
We lost a beloved mother and grandmother, Wanda Crosswhite Wengel, who passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on August 15, 2025. She grew up in Shady Valley, TN, but lived in both Mountain City and Erwin TN. She was married to Floyd Potter of Erwin, TN and Bruno Wengel of Loraine, OH. They are both deceased.
She was a loving wife...
Ervil Trivette
Aug 13, 2025
Ervil Edison Trivette, age 82, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born November 28, 1942 to the late Russell and Viola Trivette. In addition to his parents, Ervil was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Trivette; grandchildren, Rachel Trivette, Stephen Trivette; sister, Betty Winebarger; brothers, Cisco Jack Trivette, Roy Trivette, and...
John Lowe
Aug 13, 2025
John Conley Lowe, age 71, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born September 26, 1953 to the late Vernon Lowe and Ruth Gentry Lowe.
John enjoyed being out in the country and on the farm. He was a member of Taylor Valley Christian Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Jonathan Lowe;...
Bob Stanley
Aug 9, 2025
Bob Lee “Pop” Stanley, age 84, passed away unexpectedly August 9, 2025 at his home in Butler, TN. Bob was born May 10, 1941 to the late Charles and Lottie Stanley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Lois Ann Stanley, their son, Rob Stanley, and...
Sylvia Phillippi
Aug 9, 2025
Mrs. Sylvia Howard Parker Phillippi, 91, entered into rest on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Helen McNeely Parker; aunt/uncle Lloyd and Sue McNeely Weatherly.
She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Jimmy E. Phillippi; sons, Howard E. Phillippi and wife Libby; Steven E....
Dustin Kyle Isaacs
Aug 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dustin Kyle Isaacs
Our precious husband, father and friend, Dustin Isaacs, age 39, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on his birthday, August 8, 2025.
To describe Dustin would simply be, what you saw was exactly what you got. He never changed and that is what made him so special. He was a hard working man...
Dora Lee Trivette
Jul 31, 2025
Dora Lee Trivette, age 78 of the Dry Hill Community, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 31, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. Dora was born March 26, 1947 in Carter County, TN to the late Vurner R. Burchett and Beulah Dugger Burchett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Nella Mae Grindstaff, and brothers,...
Anita Sussex
Jul 31, 2025
Anita Sussex age 82, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born January 30, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Sussex Jr.; and her sister Barbara Kessler.
Anita was a feisty little lady. She loved her family, animals and her church.
She was...
Kate McCoy
Jul 28, 2025
Kate Lewis McCoy, age 79, passed away Monday evening, July 28, 2025 at her home. She was born May 10, 1946 to the late Asa Lewis and Vica Arnold Lewis. In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack McCoy; grandson, T.J. Johnson; and brothers, Russell Lewis and Joe Lewis.
Kate was an avid reader...
David Fleeman
Jul 24, 2025
David Roy Fleeman, age 73 of Sorrento, Florida, passed away July 24, 2025. David was born June 3, 1952 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late William and Elsie Fleeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Sallie, Faye Smith, and brother, Paul Fleeman.
David was a horse enthusiast and spent many years showing...
Alfred Miller
Jul 18, 2025
Remembering the Life of Alfred E. Miller.
It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of our father Alfred E. Miller on July 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, parents Ulysses and Gertie, brothers Perry, Herman, and Franklin Miller, sisters, Myrtle Stacy and Beulah McCall.
His life was...
LeAnna Wills
Jul 17, 2025
LeAnna Ballinger Wills, cherished wife of Don Wills, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, at the age of 47. LeAnna was a devoted daughter and mother, deeply dedicated to her children, Locklan and Aryani, whom she considered her greatest legacy. She was also recognized for her steadfast support and care of her parents, Larry and Bonnie Ballinger.
Family and friends...
Robert Collins
Jul 17, 2025
Robert David Collins, age 36, passed away July 17, 2025 at his home. Robert was born April 6, 1989 to the late Roberta Collins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-dad, Johnny Morgan; grandparents, Robert and Sue Collins and his uncle, Carl Fink.
Robert was an avid Alabama football fan and loved the Dukes of...
Joel Farnham
Jul 14, 2025
Joel Patrick Farnham, age 65, passed away July 14, 2025 at his home. He was born November 15, 1959 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to the late George and Eula Farnham.
Joel moved from California to the mountains of Tennessee in 2009. He was very talented at building electronics and computers. He also enjoyed reading, especially the Bible. He loved God...
Charles "Sam" Roark
Jul 14, 2025
Charles “Sam” Roark, age 68 of Zionville, NC, passed away July 14, 2025 at his home. Sam was born December 28, 1956 to the late Kenneth and Bonnie Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Roten.
Sam loved going dancing in his younger days and enjoyed watching westerns. He was of the Baptist...
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