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Norma Blevins

Norma Blevins

Nov 24, 2025



Norma Jean Blevins, age 84 of Blountville, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2025 at The Waters of Kingsport, TN. She was born on October 3, 1941 in Mountain City, TN to the late William (Willie) Forrester and Dorothy Blankenbeckler Forrester. In addition to her parents Norma was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly...

Mitchell Guy

Mitchell Guy

Nov 22, 2025

Johnny Mitchell Guy, age 56 of Mountain City, TN, passed away November 22, 2025 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Dorothy Guy and Earl Guy. In addition to his parents, Mitchell was preceded in death by his two sons, Travis and Bradley Guy, three sisters, and two brothers.

Mitchell was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting ginseng...

Charles Crosswhite

Charles Crosswhite

Nov 21, 2025

Charles J. Crosswhite, age 77 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Friday evening November 21, 2025 at his home. He was born December 18, 1947 in Avery County, NC to the late Sherman Crosswhite and Nellie Harper Crosswhite. In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by his sisters, Opal Crosswhite, Marjorie Horne, Shirley Brown and Wanda...

Dreama Hicks

Dreama Hicks

Nov 19, 2025

Dreama Elizabeth Stump Hicks, Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, age 81, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with her heavenly father and family on Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025 at her home. She was born June 2, 1944 in Roanoke, VA. After marrying she moved to Mountain City to raise her family. Dreama loved embroidering pillow cases and quilt squares....

Anthony Pleasant

Anthony Pleasant

Nov 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony Paul Pleasant, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee, announces his passing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Anthony was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, on November 25, 1957, to the late Estel and Loveta Pleasant. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Doug, Wendell, and Norman Pleasant.

Anthony was a...

Sandra Perkins

Sandra Perkins

Nov 18, 2025

Sandra Jane Perkins, 81, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born on June 23, 1944, Sandra dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met.Sandra was a devoted mother, homemaker and later served as a teller at Johnson County Bank, where she was known for her warmth and professionalism....

Mary Ann Gregg

Mary Ann Gregg

Nov 18, 2025

Mary Ann Gregg, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home. She was born March 18, 1947 to the late Herbert and Una Greer. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Gregg, and her brother, Robert “Bob” Greer.

Mary was a member of Mabel Methodist Church and attended Unity Baptist Church.

Those...

Bobby Gene Gentry

Bobby Gene Gentry

Nov 16, 2025

Bobby Gene Gentry beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Grandpa, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born March 8, 1941, to the late Calvin Eugene and Dorothy Absher Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son Ricky, his brothers Paul Gentry and...

Cassie Pennington

Cassie Pennington

Nov 14, 2025

Cassie Pennington

Cassie Pennington, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Cassie was born May 20, 1950 in Johnson County, TN; to Carrie Norris Pennington and the late Willie (Bill) Pennington. In addition to her father Cassie was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Pennington, sister-in-law, Norma Kay Pennington,...

Jimmy Brown

Jimmy Brown

Nov 13, 2025

Jimmy Ray Brown, age 59, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1966 to the late Claude and Betty Mae Brown. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his siblings, Mark Brown, George Brown, John Brown, Jack Brown, and Kathy Evans.

Jimmy was an avid fisherman who loved...

Tommy "Tom" Taylor

Tommy "Tom" Taylor

Nov 13, 2025

Tommy “Tom” Taylor, age 78 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1946 to the late Ernest Taylor and Ruby Dowell Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Joe Taylor and his cousin, Mike McCroskey.

Tom was a 1965...

Voreda Gentry

Voreda Gentry

Nov 13, 2025

Voreda Gentry, age 79, of Laurel Bloomery, TN passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home. She was born April 19, 1946 to the late Elbert and Victoria Gentry. In addition to her parents, Voreda was preceded in death by her sister, Destie Jane Greer, and brother, James Ashley Gentry.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters,...

Sanford Courtner

Sanford Courtner

Nov 13, 2025

Sanford Courtner, age 79, of Butler, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Mountain City Care Center. He was born August 9, 1946 to the late Pansy Parlee Courtner. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death his sister, Edith Poore and an infant brother.

Sanford was an avid sportsman he loved hunting and fishing his entire...

Billy Joe Lambert

Billy Joe Lambert

Nov 8, 2025

John 14:1-3 KJV “Let not your heart be troubled…”

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Billy Joe Lambert was called home to rest with the Lord at the age of 58. Billy Joe was born August 24, 1967, the fourth child of Troy Lambert and Arbeulah (Trivette) Lambert. In addition to his parents, Billy Joe had grieved the loss of his twin...

Jackie David Price Jr.

Jackie David Price Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

Jackie David Price Jr. age 68, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1957 to Mabel Price and the late Jack David Price Sr. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Mahala and brother-in-law, Mike Nichols.

Those left to cherish his memories...

Wanda Potter

Wanda Potter

Nov 5, 2025



Wanda Gail (Barnes) Potter, age 65, of Mountain City, TN; passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Wanda was born on August 21, 1960 to the late Richard Barnes and Lorraine Barnes. In addition to her parents Wanda was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Barnes and her life time partner Scott Pollock.Wanda loved gardening...

Steven Roark

Steven Roark

Nov 5, 2025

Steven Douglas Roark, age 69, passed away November 5, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1956 to the late Russell Bruce and Tressie Lewis Roark. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Roark.

Steven was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed watching old westerns,...

Wilma Ball

Wilma Ball

Nov 2, 2025

Wilma Ruth Ball, age 83, passed away November 2, 2025 at The Waters of Roan Highlands. Wilma was born October 9, 1942 to the late Ham and Lona Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Bob Campbell and wife Reba, Pat Hicks, Linda Street, Kathy Shipley and the father of her children, LJ...

Timothy L. Garland

Timothy L. Garland

Nov 2, 2025

Timothy L. Garland, age 60, of Shady Valley, TN, left this earth to be with his Heavenly Savior on November 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel L. Garland; father, Wallace Garland; mother, Eva Sue Garland Wallace; and stepfather, Odell Wallace.

Tim is survived by a son, Michael L. Garland and wife Dava; grandchildren, Emerson and Addison;...

Roger "Dennis" Pennington

Roger "Dennis" Pennington

Oct 31, 2025

Roger “Dennis” Pennington, age 74, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Friday morning, October 31, 2025 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Dennis was born in Ashe County, NC, July 1, 1951 to the late George Pennington and Nell Mock Pennington. Dennis was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Morris and her daughter, Michelle Perry.

Dennis was proudest of his...

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