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Billy J Yelton

Billy J Yelton

Jan 22, 2018

Billy Joe Yelton, age 40, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  He was born on May 30, 1977 and came to live with Kitty Warden Yelton and the late Dr. John Yelton at the age of 6 months.  In addition to his father, Billy was preceded in death by...

Larry Shoun

Larry Shoun

Jan 19, 2018

Larry Shoun, age 69, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2019.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Memorial Funeral Chapel of Elizabethton, TN is serving the Shoun family.

This obituary is a courtesy of Mountain City Funeral Home.

Ruby Gladys McKinnis

Ruby Gladys McKinnis

Jan 17, 2018

Ruby Gladys McKinnis, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January17, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born on October 20, 1927 to the late Tom and Blanch Osbourne Adams.  In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Henry Eugene McKinnis; son, Martin Wade ‘Bunt’ McKinnis and several brother...

Rochelle Crowder

Rochelle Crowder

Jan 16, 2018

Rochelle J. Crowder, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Mountain City Care and Rehab Center.  She was born on April 19, 1939 to the late Kenneth and Mary Joyner.  In addition to her parents, Rochelle was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Crowder; sister, Peggie Wise; grandson, Adam Campbell; great...

Richard Cooper

Richard Cooper

Jan 14, 2018

  Richard Howard Cooper, age 61, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on July 2, 1956 to the late Millard and June Cooper.  In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Sue Cooper who passed away July 2, 2014 and a brother, Michael...

Larry Rye

Larry Rye

Jan 14, 2018

  Larry Rye   Born May 20th, 1949, in Bluefield, WV to the late Lawrence Rye and Lois Lambert. It was in Bluefield, WV where he met the love of his life and spouse of 40 years, Susan Riley. Susan preceeded him in death, in 2009. Together, they shared a lifetime of happiness in the service of others. As newlyweds,...

Ted Trivett

Ted Trivett

Jan 14, 2018

Ted Trivett, age 94, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center.  He was born on March 2, 1923 to the late Clyde James Trivett and Sally Ethel Martin Trivett.  In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Juanita Marie Walsh Trivett; sisters:  Wilma...

Larry Rye

Larry Rye

Jan 14, 2018

  Larry Rye   Born May 5th, 1949, in Bluefield, WV to the late Lawrence Rye and Lois Lambert. It was in Bluefield, WV where he met the love of his life and spouse of 40 years, Susan Riley. Susan proceeded him in death, in 2009. Together, they shared a lifetime of happiness in the service of others. As newlyweds,...

William 'Bill' Harry

William 'Bill' Harry

Jan 10, 2018

  William "Bill" Harry, born March 2, 1931 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to the late William C. and Pearl C. Harry returned to his heavenly home January 10, 2018. In his lifetime Bill served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Returning to Michigan upon his discharge from the Marines he would be employed by The Ford...

Vickie Reece

Vickie Reece

Jan 8, 2018

Vickie Wills Reece, age 61, of Trade, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 16, 1956 to the late Robert Burman Wills and Lois Madron Wills.  In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by grandparents, Hill and Venia Madron; brother, Robert E. ‘Bobby’ Wills;...

Darla Jean Evans

Darla Jean Evans

Jan 7, 2018

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PLACE OF SERVICE IN TENNESSEE HAS CHANGED Darla Jean Evans, 68, of Providence, KY passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on September 24, 1949 in Mountain City, TN to the late Mary Brookie Sluder and Joseph Carl Sluder. Darla was employed with the Hopkins County Board of Education as...

Pansy Parlee Courtner

Pansy Parlee Courtner

Jan 6, 2018

Pansy Parlee Courtner, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 06, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center.  She was born on June 6, 1927 to the late Clyde and Susie Fritts Courtner.  In addition to her parents, Pansy was preceded in death by daughter, Edith Poore; sister, Kate Courtner; brothers:  Walt Courtner, Lloyd Courtner and Howard...

Betty Church

Betty Church

Jan 4, 2018

Betty Church, age 85, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center.  She was born on March 20, 1932 to the late Bill and Della Wells. She was married to Curtis Church of the home. It was Betty’s wishes that no formal service be held.  Private family graveside service will be conducted...

James William Winters

James William Winters

Jan 3, 2018

    James William Winters, age 73, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord at his home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  He was born on April 16, 1944 to the late James and Pearl Parsons Winters.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Johnson Winters; infant grandchildren:  Leslie...

Beuna 'Sis' Hawks

Beuna 'Sis' Hawks

Jan 2, 2018

Beuna ‘Sis’ Hawks, age 95, of Mountain City, Tennessee and formerly of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Mountain City Care Center.  She was born on September 14, 1922 to the late Ed and Bertha Robinson Rainbolt.  In addition to her parents, Beuna was preceded in death by her husband Coy Hawks; sisters and brothers-in-law: ...

Elizabeth Stout

Elizabeth Stout

Jan 2, 2018

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Elizabeth Stout, passed away early Tuesday morning January 2, 2018 after a brief illness.  Born in Mountain City, Tennessee on October 29, 1933, Elizabeth was raised by her loving grandparents, John and Nora Phillippi.  In addition to her grandparents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Anna Kate Adams Phillippi,...

Anna Ruth Atwood

Anna Ruth Atwood

Dec 30, 2017

  Anna Ruth Atwood, age 88, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born on March 27 1929 in Johnson County, TN to the late Isaac Cable and Hessie White Cable. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Edith...

Genevia Eggers

Genevia Eggers

Dec 26, 2017

Genevia Tolue Eggers, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.  She was born on June 19, 1949 to the late Charlie and Ethel Morefield Guinn.  In addition to her parents, Genevia was preceded in death by her brothers, Dave Guinn and Joe Guinn. Genevia was always energetic and outgoing.  She was always willing to...

Durward A. Steagall

Durward A. Steagall

Dec 25, 2017

Durward A. Steagall, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born on March 14, 1936 to the late Edgar and Pauline McQueen Steagall.  In addition to his parents, Durward was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Winters and brother, Wayne Steagall. He was a United States...

Marshall Cuddy

Marshall Cuddy

Dec 21, 2017

Marshall Ladon Cuddy, age 69, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 11, 1948 to Anna Grace Landore Boone and the late Clyde Cuddy.  In addition to his father, Marshall was preceded in death by sisters:  Joy...

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