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Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee

Earnest Elliott

Earnest Elliott

Sep 12, 2021

Earnest Ray Elliott, age 74 of Butler, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Earnest was born on February 16, 1947 to the late Fred Elliott and Lona Stout Elliott-Cunningham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Verta Graybeal (Bob) and Betty Phillips. Earnest owned and operated EP Auto...

Linda Stansberry

Linda Stansberry

Sep 10, 2021

Linda Darlene Stansbery, age 71 of Jonesborough, Tennessee passed away suddenly, following complications from surgery, on Friday, September 10, 2021 in the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was the daughter of Carroll E. and Alice H. Hicks Stout, born to them on February 25, 1950 in Mountain City, Tennessee. Linda attended the University Parkway Baptist Church and belonged to the...

Eric Raymond Clawson

Eric Raymond Clawson

Sep 10, 2021

Eric Raymond Clawson, age 51, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on September 17, 1969 to the late Herman and Docie Clawson. Eric never met a stranger. He loved the outdoors, collecting rocks, and fishing. Spending time with his granddaughter, Jaycee, was one of his greatest joys. Eric was a member...

Violet Ray Phillips

Violet Ray Phillips

Sep 9, 2021

Violet Ray Phillips, age 92, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Violet was born on July 27, 1929 to the late Clyde and Susie Courtner. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Phillips; son, Robert Courtner; two sisters and four brothers. Violet dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved to take care...

Cecil Thomas Sheppard

Cecil Thomas Sheppard

Sep 8, 2021

Cecil Sheppard left this world on Wednesday at the age of 82, and none of us who loved him were quite ready for it. Cecil was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Thomas Sheppard and Elizabeth “Prince” Latham Sheppard. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1956, eventually landing a job with Delta Air Lines, which led to a 38...

Darrell Snyder

Darrell Snyder

Sep 8, 2021

Darrell Snyder, age 91, of Creston, the Brushy Fork community passed away Wednesday, September 8. Mr. Snyder was employed as a welder at Triplett’s Garage and Boone Ironworks for 35 years as well as a long time tobacco farmer. Darrell was born July 5, 1930 to the late Rayburn and Ethel Snyder. In addition to his parent,s he was also...

Annie Ruth Wallace

Annie Ruth Wallace

Sep 7, 2021

Ruth Wallace, age 87, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1934 to the late Dana Main and Ada Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Wallace; daughter-in-law, Norma Wallace; son, Terry Wallace; sister, Velma Blevins; and brothers, Gene Minton, Jimmy Hodgson, and Delmar...

Tommy Reece

Tommy Reece

Sep 6, 2021

Tommy Reece, age 75, of Mountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born on June 1, 1946 to the late John Kermit Reece and Myrtle V. Eldreth Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Dowell. Tommy was a...

Carl Stephens

Carl Stephens

Sep 6, 2021

Carl Grant Stephens, age 77 of Creston, NC, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Carl was born on November 22, 1943 to the late JS and Eula Jackson Stephens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Stephens, Jack Stephens and wife Barbara, Clayton Stephens; sisters, Francis Graham and husband...

Timothy Anson

Timothy Anson

Sep 5, 2021

Timothy Lewis Anson, age 33, passed away on September 5, 2021. Tim was born on November 24, 1987 to the late Jimmy Anson and Lori Cook in Bryan, Ohio. Tim was always a hard worker and very driven. He enjoyed working on cars and Georgia football. Those left to cherish his memories include the love of his life, Ellen McLean...

Glenn Hammons

Glenn Hammons

Sep 5, 2021

Glenn Darrell Hammons Sr., age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 9, 1940 to the late Sam Hammons and Maxie Willen Hammons. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Hammons, Fred Hammons, and Larry Hammons. Glenn was...

Jody Milam

Jody Milam

Sep 3, 2021

Jody Milam, age 47, of 2760 Three Top Road in Creston, passed away on September 3, 2021. Jody was born on August 3, 1974 in Ashe County, NC to Joe Milam and Patty Woodie (Terry). In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memories include his sons, Tyler Milam and Jeremiah Milam; daughter, Taylor Milam; granddaughter, Eliza Milam;...

Christopher McGuire

Christopher McGuire

Sep 2, 2021

Christopher Joel McGuire, age 48, passed away on September 2, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN. Christopher was born on December 19, 1972 to Raymond McGuire and Linda Bunton McGuire in Boone, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond McGuire and brother, Daniel McGuire. Chris retired after 20 years of submarine service in the United States Navy. He enjoyed...

Michael McKinney

Michael McKinney

Sep 2, 2021

Michael Taylor McKinney, age 67, passed away on September 2, 2021 at his home. Michael was born on April 23, 1954 to the late Herbert Smith McKinney and Mary Claire McKinney. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife Claudia McKinney; daughter, Jennifer McKinney; son, John May; sister, Pat Cassida; grandchildren, K.C. Chambers, Dustin May; great grandchildren, Carter May;...

Johnny Triplett

Johnny Triplett

Sep 1, 2021

Johnny Triplett, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Johnny was born on May 27, 1954 to the late John and Dollie Triplett. Johnny loved the outdoors and was an avid deer hunter. He was a friend to all and loved helping others. He dearly loved his family and adored his grandbabies. Those left...

Shelby Johnson

Shelby Johnson

Sep 1, 2021

Shelby Jean Johnson, age 82, of Joines Rd., Creston NC went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Shelby was born December 31, 1939 to the late Dennis Lipford and Jocie Bryant. In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Conley Odell Johnson and daughter,...

Earl Pope

Earl Pope

Sep 1, 2021

Earl Pope Sr., age 86, passed away on September 1, 2021 at his home in Boone, NC. Earl was born on January 31, 1935 to the late Spencer and Opal Pope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie Pope, Blaine Pope, Frank Pope; grandson, Taylor Greer; great grandson, Peyton Lee Spars. Earl worked...

Dale Robinson

Dale Robinson

Aug 30, 2021

Dale Robinson, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Dale was born on October 1, 1950 to the late Samuel Everett Robinson and Theda Winchell Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Hope and brother, Sam Robinson. Dale was a big fan on Tennessee football, NASCAR,...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Aug 29, 2021

Barbara Ann Wilson, age 82 of Mountain City, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Johnson County Community Hospital. Barbara was born on November 5, 1938 to the late Allen Wilson and Crissie Potter Price. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Gentry and brothers, Gibb Wilson and James Wilson. Barbara was...

Elmer Eller

Elmer Eller

Aug 29, 2021

Elmer Blaine Eller, age 75, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. Elmer was born on May 4, 1946 to the late Paul and Mary Eller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Adrian Eller; sister, Louise Hurd and brother, Donald Eller. Those left to cherish his memories include...

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