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Norman "Bud" Reece

Norman "Bud" Reece

Nov 19, 2024

Norman "Bud" Reece, II, age 60, passed away November 19, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dean Visser officiating. 

Ellis Osborne

Ellis Osborne

Nov 17, 2024

Ellis Dwight Osborne, age 73, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center, Boone. He was born May 25, 1951 to the late Dwight M. Osborne and Locie Price Osborne.

Ellis was an Electrician for 40 years and was the proud owner of Ellis D. Osborne Electric. He made many great friends along the way of building his business....

Blake Darocha

Blake Darocha

Nov 15, 2024

Blake Aaron Michael Darocha, passed away November 15, 2024.

 

Everyone who knew Blake knew he was an adrenaline junkie. You could almost always find him skateboarding, snowboarding or racing motorcycles. He liked listening to punk rock music and enjoyed playing guitar with his band. Blake also had a heart of gold and loved his siblings, his family and his friends. 

 

Those left...

Dewayne Landers

Dewayne Landers

Nov 13, 2024

Dewayne Landers, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Per Dewayne's wishes, no service will be held.

The family of Dewayne Landers has entrusted his care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN, 37683. 

Johnny Patrick

Johnny Patrick

Nov 13, 2024

Johnny "John" Fieldon Patrick, age 85, passed away on November 13, 2024 at his home in Creston, North Carolina surrounded by family. He was born on November 16, 1938 to the late Robert and Gladys Patrick. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Wayne Patrick, daughter-in-law Brenda Patrick; sisters, Jean Howell and Minnie Osborne;...

Melissa Scott

Melissa Scott

Nov 11, 2024

Melissa Kaye Scott, age 52 of Mountain City, TN, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1971 to the late Ida Belle Pleasant and Bennie H. Pleasant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Scott and two brothers, Jeff and Michael Pleasant.

 

Survivors include three children,...

Dick Jenkins

Dick Jenkins

Nov 11, 2024

 

Dick Jenkins, age 75, passed away November 11, 2024 at his home. Dick was born December 12, 1948 to the late Geraldine Jenkins. 

 

Dick enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending the winters in Florida where he had many friends. Dick was the previous owner of Boyz Transportation in Mountain City. He loved his dog Sasha, his faithful companion. He was a member...

Winnie Pugh

Winnie Pugh

Nov 10, 2024

Winnie Alene Davis Phipps Pugh, age 74 of Crumpler, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Winston Salem, NC. She was born March 28, 1950 in Jefferson, NC to the late John Davis and Winnie Barker Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Watson and Chessie Osborne; brothers, Cordell Davis, Keith...

Joyce Hawks Johnson

Joyce Hawks Johnson

Nov 9, 2024

“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure” 

Joyce Sarah Hawks Johnson, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at home surrounded by love, after a lengthy illness. 

A shining light to her family, love for God, and a smile for all will forever be cherished. Her son Bunzie, passed in 1997 at the age of 27, whom...

Charlotte Hoback

Charlotte Hoback

Nov 7, 2024

Charlotte Reppart Hoback, age 85, passed away November 7, 2024. Charlotte was born September 6, 1939 in Ohio to the late Ellworth and Lena Reppart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Reppart. 

 

Charlotte was a Godly woman who diligently read the Bible and studied her daily devotionals. She was a member of Ackerson...

Patricia "Patty" Sampson

Patricia "Patty" Sampson

Nov 7, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Sampson, age 20, fell asleep in Jesus on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born July 12, 2004 in Rochester, NY. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lisa Grill and great-grandparents, Alta and Howard Sampson, and Nancy Durfee. 

 

Patty had a huge heart and adored children and animals of all kinds. She loved the simple things in...

Ella Stout

Ella Stout

Nov 5, 2024

Ella Hudson Stout, age 83 of Mountain City, passed away November 5, 2024 at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC. Ella was born April 19, 1941 in Orofino, ID, to the late Harry and Beatrice Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmy Earl Stout and brothers, Louis, Frank, Charles, Tom,...

Dennis Leo Trivette

Dennis Leo Trivette

Nov 1, 2024

Dennis Leo Trivette, age 66, of Butler, TN passed away on Nov 1, 2024 peacefully in his sleep at home. Dennis was born Feb 16, 1958 to the late Leo Little Trivette and Irene Thomas Trivette. Dennis was preceded in death by his grandparents Asa Thomas and Mamie McGlamery both of Zionville, NC; Henry and Zada Trivette of Bristol, TN;...

David Huggins

David Huggins

Oct 31, 2024

David Huggins, age 66, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his home. David was born November 14, 1957 to Harold Huggins and Mae Harrington.

 

David enjoyed being outdoors, particularly hiking and gardening. He was a talented artist who liked painting and drawing. He also liked the beach and old cars, especially Mustangs. David was a nurse and caring for...

Odas Moses

Odas Moses

Oct 30, 2024

Odas Moses, age 85, passed away October 30, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. Odas was born February 12, 1939 in Williamsburg, KY to the late John and Ola Moses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Vince Moses, Gene Moses, and Stephen Moses; sister, Vada Moses and brothers, Otha Moses, and Vernon Moses.

Odas...

Linda Kilby

Linda Kilby

Oct 29, 2024

 Linda Widner Kilby, 71, of Millers Creek, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024, at her home. She was born April 11, 1953 in Jefferson to Lamuel and Delray Mahaffey Widner.

 

 Linda was a woman of deep faith and never missed her Sunday preaching. She loved her sons' corny jokes, feeding her birds, and adored her special puppy, Bobo. 

 

 In addition to her...

Patricia Jordan Pennington

Patricia Jordan Pennington

Oct 29, 2024



Patricia Lynn Jordan Pennington age 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on May 18, 1957 in Fleetwood, NC to the late Allie Jordan and Bertha Elliott Jordan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Ray Jordan; sister-in-law, Mary Jordan; father-in-law and mother-in-law,...

Catrina Silva

Catrina Silva

Oct 27, 2024

Catrina “Tina” Silva, age 61 of Burnsville, NC, passed away October 27, 2024 at Mission Hospital of Asheville. Tina was born July 1, 1963 to Lowell Hutchinson and the late Barbara Hutchinson. 

 

Tina was a loving mother and grandmother who adored her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting and loved flowers and animals of all kinds. She was...

Hazel W. Gentry

Hazel W. Gentry

Oct 26, 2024

Hazel Wilson Gentry, age 86, of Mountain City, TN, went to rest with her Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on February 24, 1938 in Glade Springs, VA to the late Thomas Isaac Wilson and Esther Barr Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two of her...

Rebecca Miller

Rebecca Miller

Oct 21, 2024

Rebecca Miller, age 84, passed away October 21, 2024. She was born May 12, 1940 to the late Denver and Ruby Main Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Ivey Miller and brother, D.E. Church. 

Rebecca was kind, hardworking, and shared so much love with those around her. Her passion...

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