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Rose Mary Gentry

Rose Mary Gentry

Dec 4, 2020

Rose Mary Gentry Rose Mary Gentry, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born on June 12, 1932 in Rigby, Idaho to the late Joy Marchant and Mary Sorenson Marchant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Thomas Gentry, sisters, Phyllis Slater,...

Dayton Paul Owens

Dayton Paul Owens

Dec 4, 2020

Dayton Paul Owens Dayton Paul Owens, age 84, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1936 to the late Millard Owens and Beulah Forrester Owens . In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Crowder, Betty Roop, and Margaret Campbell;...

Billy Murphy

Billy Murphy

Nov 30, 2020

` Billy R. Murphy, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, November 30, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was born on January 23, 1945 in Gilbert, West Virginia to the late Johnnie Murphy and Myrtle Greer Murphy. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Michael Patrick...

Michael Barber

Michael Barber

Nov 30, 2020

Michael Edward Barber, age 64, of Mountain City, TN and formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Monday, November 30 at his home, after a brief battle with cancer. Michael was the loving husband of Dawn Adams Barber, with whom he had recently celebrated 32 years of marriage. Born on May 28, 1956 in Washington, D.C., he was the...

Danny Clyde Neatherly

Danny Clyde Neatherly

Nov 30, 2020

Danny Clyde Neatherly, age 56, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. Danny was born on September 13, 1964 to the late Harold and Shirley Neatherly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Sid Neatherly. Danny loved everyone and was a very outgoing person. He never met a stranger and acquired many friends over...

Ovel Brown

Ovel Brown

Nov 29, 2020

Ovel Manuel Brown, age 101, passed away peacefully into the arms of her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was the oldest member of Nelson’s Chapel Baptist Church, where she loved to attend. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Vennie; her husband, Ross Howard; son, Kay; brothers, Albert and twin brother Ervil; sister, Elizabeth;...

William (Bill) Roark

William (Bill) Roark

Nov 29, 2020

William (Bill) Grant Roark October 24, 1938- November 29, 2020 William (Bill) Grant Roark, 82, of 2157 Hwy 133 Shady Valley, TN passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday November 29, 2020 following a lengthy illness Bill was born in Lancaster, PA on October 24, 1938 to his parents Paul Roark, Creston,...

Jerry Shepherd

Jerry Shepherd

Nov 29, 2020

Jerry Shepherd Jerry Shepherd age 67, Mountain City, TN passed on Sunday November 29, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Jerry Shepherd was born November 23 1953 to the late Pearl and Benny Shepherd. He is survived by his sister Wilma Shepherd and brother Joseph Shepherd. Jerry was well known as the long time manager of the Dollar General store. He...

Sarah Wilma Davis

Sarah Wilma Davis

Nov 28, 2020

Sarah Wilma Rosenbaum Davis, age 92, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving children at Sycamore Shoals Hospital Hospice Care in Elizabethton, TN. Wilma was born on June 16, 1928 to the late Doshia Stevens Rosenbaum Mink and Thomas William Rosenbaum in Abingdon, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Brenda Icenhour Harper

Brenda Icenhour Harper

Nov 28, 2020

Brenda K. Harper, 67, Gate City, VA, passed away Saturday, November 28. 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol following complications with surgery at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. She has gone to join family and the saints before her. The world was a better place when Brenda was in it and our world, as we know it, will...

Betty Roark

Betty Roark

Nov 27, 2020

Betty Sue Roark, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Mountain City Care Center. Betty was born on April 7, 1946 to the late John and Edna McCulloch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Roark; sister, Dorothy Nichols; brother, Thomas McCulloch; son-in-law, Tony Yoggerst. Those left to cherish...

Danny Arnold

Danny Arnold

Nov 26, 2020

Danny Arnold Danny Arnold, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday morning, November 26, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1943 in Johnson County, TN to the late Kelly Arnold and Cliffie Elizabeth Phillips Arnold. In addition to Danny’s parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Rena Brown, Hester Snyder, Nell...

Jack Edward Dickens Jr.

Jack Edward Dickens Jr.

Nov 23, 2020

Jack Edward Dickens Jr., age 48, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. Jack was born on August 21, 1972 to the late Jack Edward Dickens Sr. and Sandra Lee Taylor Dickens. Jack worked for over 15 years in the sheet rock business. He enjoyed music, watching movies, and traveling. He...

Rosemary Martin

Rosemary Martin

Nov 22, 2020

Rosemary Danovi Martin, at the age of 79 died in the loving arms of her husband of 60 years, Wayne C. Martin of Mountain City, TN on November 22, 2020. Rosemary was a devoted wife, loving mother, and compassionate soul; nurturing us all until the end. She was born in Memphis, TN on July 1, 1941. She is preceded in...

Doris Sheets

Doris Sheets

Nov 17, 2020

Doris Alene Sheets, age 94, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Mountain City Care Center. Doris was born on January 21, 1926 to the late Oscar and Gertrude DeGraff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Nathaniel Sheets on November 17, 2005. Doris retired from civil services...

Johnny Grindstaff

Johnny Grindstaff

Nov 17, 2020

Johnny K. Grindstaff, age 66, of Shady Valley, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Johnny was born on April 6, 1954 to Hazel Proffitt in Elizabethton, TN. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Matthew Scheirer; sister, Lorraine Watson and husband Howard Watson, and brother-in-law, Robert Hicks. Johnny was a friend to everyone...

Phyllis Hammons

Phyllis Hammons

Nov 16, 2020

Phyllis Carol Hammons, age 69, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Watauga Medical Center. Phyllis was born on February 3, 1951 to the late Arles and Felcia Ward. Phyllis will be remembered as a loving, compassionate, and giving lady. She was always willing to help and would do anything for anyone. She loved her...

Ida Main

Ida Main

Nov 16, 2020

Ida Mae Arnold Main, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020. Ida was born on May 20, 1942 in Johnson County, TN to the late Grace Walker Arnold and William Arnold. Ida was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Sidney Estel Main, two sisters, Margaret Ward and...

Karen Roark

Karen Roark

Nov 15, 2020

Karen Rena Arnold Roark, age 58, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Karen was born on April 4, 1962 to Freddie L. Arnold Sr. and the late Martha Dean Arnold. In addition to her mother, Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Lynn Arnold. Karen enjoyed playing piano and loved all...

Farris Thomas

Farris Thomas

Nov 14, 2020

Farris James Thomas Farris James Thomas, age 91, of 111 Harbin Drive, Mountain City, TN passed away in the afternoon of Saturday , November 14, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1929 in the Brushy Fork Community of Ashe Co, NC to the late Asa Thomas and Blanche Snyder Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his only...

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