Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Faye Church
Aug 19, 2023
Faye Church, age 102, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, August 19, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. Faye was born March 14, 1921, in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN, to the late Amos Bryant and Julie Phillips Bryant. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband Buey Church; three infants;...
Nola Payne King
Aug 18, 2023
Nola Payne King, age 82, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Nola was a loving wife, wonderful mother, adoring grandmother and most importantly, a faithful servant of Jesus who led by example for her family in her walk with Him. She was born April...
Jerry Sutherland
Aug 17, 2023
Jerry Wayne Sutherland, 69, a resident of Mountain City, Tennessee, journeyed on from this realm on Thursday, August 17, 2023. As the Grateful Dead once sang, "What a long, strange trip it's been… Fare you well, fare you well."Jerry's life is imbued with the memory of those who preceded him—his father, Roy Sutherland; his mother, Maxine Sutherland; and his...
Howard Stout
Aug 14, 2023
Howard Paul Stout, age 89, passed away on Monday morning, August 14, 2023 in Mountain City. Howard was born December 6, 1933 in Butler, TN to the late Eddie William Stout and Rosa Lee Fletcher Stout. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his wife of 59 ½ years, Shirley Glenn Stout on May 1,...
Harold Wade
Aug 7, 2023
Harold E. Wade, age 89, passed away August 7, 2023 at his home in Mountain City. Harold was born May 9, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to the late Leonard Braxton Wade and Josie Pearl Wade.
Harold was a preacher for several years and loved singing and playing the guitar. He enjoyed the simple things like riding...
Wanda Woodard
Aug 4, 2023
Wanda Graybeal Woodard
Wanda Graybeal Woodard, age 65, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. She was born September 9, 1957 to John “JB” Graybeal and the late Erma Dean Richardson Graybeal. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband John Woodard; son, Benjamin Mullis and her daughter, Jolene...
Mary Robinson
Aug 1, 2023
Mary J Robinson, age 63 of Shady Valley, passed away August 1, 2023. Mary was born September 11, 1959 in Montpelier Vermont to Jane Cookson and the late DavidJeffrey.
Mary worked many years as an administrative assistant with DHMC. She loved to read and worked with and around animals her entire life. She was also heavily involved as a life...
Brian Brown
Jul 30, 2023
Brian Lynn Brown, age 45 of Creston, passed away July 30, 2023. Brian was born September 9, 1977 in Boone, NC to Margie Brown and the late Jimmy Ronald Brown. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Terri “Weezy” Brown; aunts, Edna Henson, Anna May Miller, Betty Jo Lawrence, and uncles, Bill Church,...
Jennie Copensky
Jul 29, 2023
Jennie Mary Copensky, age 90 of Creston, NC, passed away July 29, 2023. Jennie was born March 7, 1933 in Rockaway, New Jersey to the late Giovioni and Lucretia Buff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Caroline Copensky and son, John Copensky.
Jennie was very creative and retired as a graphic artist...
Billy Roark
Jul 24, 2023
Billy Dean Roark, age 67, passed away July 24, 2023. He was born June 5, 1956 in Abingdon, VA to the late Ralph and Sally Roark. In addition to his mother and father, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Roark and son, Shannon Roark.
Bill owned and operated Roan Valley Auction Company for over 30...
Carolyn Braswell
Jul 23, 2023
Carolyn Sue Tester Braswell, age 67, passed away on July 23, 2023. She was born September 26, 1955 to the late Ellis and Dolly Tester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, June Tester, and sisters, Barbara Brewer and Donna Hamby.
Carolyn was a very sweet person and will be missed by her...
Barbara Stout
Jul 21, 2023
Barbara Jean Stout, age 84, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. Barbara was born May 21, 1939 to the late Parks and Loudella Ward. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Thomas Stout, and son, Timmy Thomas Stout.
Barbara was a loving wife and mother who will be dearly missed.
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Lee Case
Jul 21, 2023
Preston Lee Case, Sr., age 86, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born February 21, 1937 to the late Walter and Lola Case.
Lee was a down to earth man who enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a big Nascar fan. He loved spending his days working on his...
Sarah Mahala
Jul 21, 2023
Sarah K. Mahala, age 84, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on July 21, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Bristol, TN on April 22, 1939 to the late Herman Rosenbaum and Hattie Simerly Rosenbaum. In addition to her parents Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Mahala;...
Brenda Fagan
Jul 20, 2023
Brenda Rebecca Fagan, age 70, of Bluff City, TN, passed away July 20, 2023 at Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton, TN. Brenda was born November 29, 1952 in Carter, County, TN to the late George Lewis Fagan and Rassie Perry Fagan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Carr.
Brenda loved her...
June Proffitt
Jul 20, 2023
June D. Proffitt, age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. June was born March 30, 1934 to the late Hubert D. and Jessie White. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Proffitt; grandchild, Shannon Proffitt; brothers, Billy Joe White and Buddy Roger White;...
Reford Eller
Jul 18, 2023
Reford A. Eller, age 58 of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born November 6, 1964 to Rosalee Eller and the late Carl Eller.
Reford had his own business, Eller’s Kustom Konversions, where he specialized in window tinting and car accessories. He was a member of Harvest Community Church in Kingsport, TN.
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Joe Pat Snyder
Jul 13, 2023
Joel Patrick Snyder, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was loved by all who knew him! He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. “Doc” and Zola Snyder, and brothers, Scotty Snyder and Lynn Snyder.
Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Judy Snyder; step-children, Amy Thompson (Brandon) and Jeremy...
Richard Wittenberg
Jul 13, 2023
Richard Autry Wittenberg, 83, passed away July 13, 2023. Richard was born April 18, 1940 in New Castle, DE to the late Jack and Grace Wittenberg.
Richard was a librarian for the University of Delaware for 21 years. He loved to play music, especially the guitar and mandolin. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge.
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Ferd Greer
Jul 12, 2023
Ferd Thomas Greer, who is known as ‘Tom’ by his beloved, was born on February 18, 1936, in North Carolina to Frank Greer and Millie Davis-Greer. Tom enlisted in the U.S Army, where he proudly served his country and traveled the world collecting souvenirs as he went. Following the completion of his service, Tom began working for Chrysler, where...
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