Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Wilbur Burkey
Nov 12, 2023
Wilbur C. Burkey of Shady Valley, known to many as Will, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at age 60. Will was born on October 30, 1963 in Pennsylvania to the late Clarence M. and Mary L. (Hawks) Burkey.
In life, Will was a kind and caring person and was best known for his lively personality...
Nolan Morris
Nov 11, 2023
Nolan “Red” Morris passed away on November 11, 2023 in Mountain City, TN. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Throughout his life, Red chased speed and adventure. He built and flew his own airplane, souped-up and raced cars and motorcycles, and toured by RV during retirement.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Nancy;...
Nancy Wilson May
Nov 9, 2023
Nancy Wilson May, age 65, of Zionville, NC, passed away unexpectedly due to an accident on Thursday afternoon, November 9, 2023 in Watauga County, NC. Nancy was born on May 20, 1958 to the late Joseph Wilson and Ella Martin Wilson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Wilson, nephew, Kevin; and...
Loyd Cox
Nov 9, 2023
Loyd Dale Cox, age 90 of Creston, NC, the Flatwoods Community, passed away November 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Loyd was born October 11, 1933 to the late Edgar Cox and Esther Mayberry Cox. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Cox and Rodger Cox, sister, Chessie Eldreth,...
Clay Wilson
Nov 8, 2023
Clay Wilson moved to Beulah Land November 8, 2023 at the age of 90. The “Ultimate Side Man’s” Taylor Guitar that he played gospel and country music all over the southeast is now silent, while he witnesses the glorious music in heaven. Clay was born August 10, 1933 to Jesse and Pansy Wilson in Lenoir, NC but was raised...
Debbie Hayworth
Nov 5, 2023
Debra Jean “Debbie” Hayworth, 63, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2023. She was born January 13, 1960. Debra was an outgoing, fun-spirited, and adventurous individual. She took pride in being an amazing mother and wife. Debra was a tough fighter, facing life’s challenges with strength and determination.
Debra is survived...
Kathryn Fourhman
Nov 4, 2023
Kathryn L. Fourhman, 93, entered heaven on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at Bristol Medical Center, TN. One of her final requests was to "enter the Pearly Gates into Jesus' loving arms." The care, respect and compassion provided by the Bristol Medical Center nursing staff returned the love and generosity given by Kathryn throughout her life. Kathryn was surrounded by...
Barton Brown, Sr.
Nov 3, 2023
Barton Helton Brown Sr., age 79, passed away November 3, 2023 at his home in Mountain City, TN. Barton was born August 6, 1944 in Trade, TN to the late Frank and Madge Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Joe Brown; sisters, Sue Greer, Pat Thomas, Jean McMahan and brothers,...
Richard Clyde "RC" Woods
Oct 31, 2023
Richard Clyde Woods “R.C.” was born on June 21, 1944, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
R.C. was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Mountain City for many years but attended Corinth Baptist Church of Laurel Bloomery. He was a Godly man who loved...
Bruce Reece
Oct 28, 2023
Bruce Edgar Alvin Reece, age 46, passed away October 28, 2023. Bruce was born October 13, 1977 to the late David Reece and Brenda Buchanan.
Bruce was the craziest, most protective man with the biggest heart. He was always a hard worker, loved his family, and was the best husband, dad, and papaw. You could bring any problem...
Larry Snyder
Oct 25, 2023
Larry Jack “Muttley” Snyder, age 70, passed away October 25, 2023 in Bristol, TN. Larry was born August 18, 1953 in Avondale, PA to the late James Snyder and Pearl Icenhour Snyder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Snyder; nieces, Lisa Snyder, Mary Beth Snyder and nephew, Danny Snyder.
Larry enjoyed...
Jim Johnson
Oct 25, 2023
James “Jim” Johnson went home to be with his heavenly Father on October 25, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Jim was a faithful member of Butler Baptist Church for many years. He loved his Lord and wanted his life and death to glorify his Lord. He was a caregiver to his mom for seven years before her passing....
Melissa Morefield
Oct 23, 2023
Melissa Faye Morefield, age 51, passed away October 23, 2023 in Bristol, TN. Melissa was born February 14, 1972 in Carter County, TN to the late David and Maybell Hatley.
Melissa thoroughly loved life and savored every moment of it. She enjoyed being outside and always liked going to the flea markets. She was a wonderful wife and...
Michael "Mike" Stansberry
Oct 20, 2023
Michael “Mike” Stansberry, age 63, of Elizabethton, TN passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Avery County, NC on December 20, 1959 to the late Viola Anderson. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by an infant child, special nephews, Reggie Anderson and Justin Vanover;...
Eddie Joe Forbes
Oct 19, 2023
Eddie Joe Forbes, Sr., age 80 of Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday morning, October 19, 2023 at the Mountain City Care & Rehab Center. Eddie was born on June 26, 1943 in LaGrange, AR to the late Clifton Lee Forbes, Sr. and Eva Ethel “Sally” Burns Forbes. In addition to his parents Eddie was preceded in death...
Michael Edward Dugger
Oct 16, 2023
Michael Edward Dugger
Michael Edward Dugger, age 59 of Elizabethton, TN passed away on October 16, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1963 to the late Doag Edward Dugger and Phyllis Watson Dugger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Pierce; brothers, Nathan Dugger and Randy Dugger; soulmate, Christine Matherly....
Susan Allen
Oct 14, 2023
Susan Annette Allen, age 63, passed away October 14, 2023 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Susan was born December 1, 1958 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Denvis Fletcher and Bonnie Nolan Plank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step mother, Linda Fletcher and the father of her children, Danny Allen.
Susan loved...
Fran Kitchell
Oct 13, 2023
FRANCES MARION KITCHELL (Fran) passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, two days before her 94th birthday.
She was born in Butler, TN on October 14, 1929 to the late Glenn and Polly Snyder and was the oldest of five girls. She was a graduate of Watauga Academy of Butler, TN and received her B.S. from Carson Newman College.
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Jerry Blackburn
Oct 12, 2023
Jerry Blackburn
Jerry Blackburn, age 64, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1959 in Lancaster County, PA to the late Roy and Georgia Blackburn. In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Blackburn, Carl Blackburn, and Bill Blackburn, and sister, Karen...
Daniel Hammons
Oct 10, 2023
Daniel Clyde Hammons, age 88, passed away October 10, 2023 at Mountain City Care Center. He was born August 4, 1935 in Mountain City, TN to the late John and Bessie Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ester Hammons; sisters, Nettie Pope, Emmie Woodard and brother, Bruce Hammons.
Daniel...
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