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Joseph Glenn Lipford

Joseph Glenn Lipford

Aug 29, 2024

Joseph Glenn Lipford, 103 of Butler, TN is now face-to-face with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, promoted to Eternity on August 29, 2024 at his home. He was a native of Johnson County, TN, but had lived in Prince William County, VA for 28-years before returning to Johnson County.

Joseph was the son of the late Valentine and Ellen Kite...

Becky Faircloth

Becky Faircloth

Aug 28, 2024

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Faircloth, age 57, passed away August 28, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. Becky was born February 18, 1967 in Jefferson, NC to the late Henry Faircloth and Jacqueline Farmer Eldreth. 

 

Becky was full of life and cherished every moment spent with family. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and enjoyed all kinds of music and...

Frankey Shupe

Frankey Shupe

Aug 27, 2024

Harvey Frank Shupe, age 77 of Old Highway 67, Butler, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his house on August 27, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Butler and son of the late Frank Odell Shupe and Alice Faustena Garland Shupe. 

 

Mr. Shupe was a member of Dyson Grove Baptist Church. He was a dedicated Christian man who loved the Lord...

Timothy Poteat

Timothy Poteat

Aug 26, 2024

Timothy Paul Poteat, age 63 of Mountain City, died August 26, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center.

 

Mr. Poteat was born April 19, 1961 in Maryland, son of the late Paul Poteat and Peggy Phillippi. He grew up in Watauga County, NC and later moved to Johnson County, TN where he currently resided. 

 

Timothy is survived by his four children, Timothy “T.C.”...

Betty Phillips

Betty Phillips

Aug 26, 2024

Betty Sue Phillips, age 80, passed away August 26, 2024. Betty was born January 21, 1944 in Pikeville, KY to the late Green and Caroline Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Phillips and Charlie Horne; son, Kenny Phillips; sisters, Emogene Murphy, Gladys Tucker, Rosetta Benner, Florisse Thomas; and brothers, Bill Coleman,...

David Snyder

David Snyder

Aug 24, 2024

David Snyder, age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his home. He was born December 2, 1942 to the late Dayton and Minnie Belle Snyder. In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Myers and brother, James Snyder.

 

David was a proud United States Army veteran. He was a wonderful father who...

Herbert Allen Rosenbaum

Herbert Allen Rosenbaum

Aug 21, 2024

Herbert Rosenbaum, age 73, of Mountain City, TN; passed away on August 21, 2024 at his home. He was born in Bristol, TN on April 1, 1951 to the late Herman Rosenbaum and Hattie Simerly Rosenbaum. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by infant son, Luke Rosenbaum, sisters, Lillie Mae Mains, Mary Jane Sawyer and Sarah...

Josephine "Jo" Caraway

Josephine "Jo" Caraway

Aug 20, 2024

Josephine “Jo” Howard Caraway died August 20, 2024. She was born July 6, 1934 to the late Thomas A. “Gus” and Ruth Shipe Howard. 

 

Jo was educated in Tennessee public schools and received her B.S. and M.S. degree in education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She taught in public schools in Atlanta, GA; Sullivan, Knox, and Johnson Counties; Etowah...

George Stinson

George Stinson

Aug 19, 2024

George Sidney Stinson, age 90, passed away August 19, 2024 at Mountain City Care and Rehab Center. George was born March 16, 1934 in Indian River, FL to the late Gus Stinson and Mildred Walters Stinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack Stinson and James Stinson. 

 

Those left to cherish his memories include...

J.E. "Jack" Osborne

J.E. "Jack" Osborne

Aug 14, 2024

Joseph “Jack” Ennis Osborne, age 91 of Creston, NC passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Jack was born December 23, 1932 in Creston, NC to the late Ottis Tracy Osborne and Virginia “Gail” McCoy Osborne Price. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Holloway Osborne; grandson, Jayson Osborne; sister,...

Cindy Patterson

Cindy Patterson

Aug 13, 2024

Cindy Roark Patterson, age 63, passed away August 13, 2024 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson, NC. Cindy was born March 27, 1961 to the late Coy Edward Roark and Ellen Geraldene Reynolds Roark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Shelton Patterson, Jr.; sister-in-law, Regina Roark and brother-in-law, Rick Tugman.

 

Throughout the years, Cindy...

Timothy Church

Timothy Church

Aug 12, 2024

Timothy Reed “Chong” Church, age 62, passed away August 12, 2024 at Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born May 9, 1962 in Avondale, PA to Dolly Stikney and the late Walter Reed Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Tim “Pee-Wee” Church Jr.; sister, Tammy Church; brother, Tom Church, and nephew, Anthony...

Joe William Lewis

Joe William Lewis

Aug 11, 2024

Joe William Lewis, age 81, of Mountain City, TN; passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Joe was born on May 25, 1943 in Johnson County, TN to the late Asa Lewis and Vica Arnold Lewis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances June Lewis, brother, Russell Lewis, daughter,...

James R. "Jim" Hankal

James R. "Jim" Hankal

Aug 10, 2024

James R. “Jim” Hankal, 86, went to be with the Lord at NHC Johnson City, TN on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was a resident of Washington County, TN. As a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, he served in many capacities.

He was proceeded in death by parents, his wife of fifty-three years, Wanda, three sisters, and three brothers.

He is...

Stephen Howard Kuklin

Stephen Howard Kuklin

Aug 9, 2024

Stephen Howard Kuklin, R.N., passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

The family of Stephen Kuklin has entrusted his care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Aug 5, 2024

James Lee “Jim” Brown, age 61, passed away August 5, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center. Jim was born September 23, 1962 in Watauga County, NC to the late Jack Lee Brown and Kathleen Reece Brown.

 

Jim was one of a kind. He had a special way of making everyone laugh and had a great sense of humor. He was also one...

James Elliott Jackson

James Elliott Jackson

Aug 4, 2024

James Elliott Jackson, age 92 of Mountain City, passed away August 4, 2024 at Mountain Home Nursing Facility. James was born May 2, 1932 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Stonewall Jackson and Irene Ellis Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Agnes Whipperman Jackson, sister, Ethel Evans and brother-in-law, Jay Evans.

 

James was...

Gail M Elliott

Gail M Elliott

Jul 30, 2024

Gail M. Elliott, of Mountain City, slipped the bonds of this Earth and went to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior, safe in the arms of God. I have you in my heart.

 

Born in Watauga County, NC, she was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Blanche Minton; brother, Claude Minton Jr.; sister, Loyce Edmisten and her first...

Nola Imogene Reese

Nola Imogene Reese

Jul 30, 2024

Nola Imogene Price Reese, 87, of Lenoir passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born August 22, 1936, in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late Dorothy Mary Lewis Price and William Verner Price. Mrs. Reese was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Gail Reese Wallace and her husband of...

Gordon Jules Myatt, Jr.

Gordon Jules Myatt, Jr.

Jul 29, 2024

Gordon (Gordy) Myatt, age 81, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away in his home on July 29th, 2024.

 

Gordon is survived by his daughter, Kimberley Myatt, and his grandson, Zayden Myatt. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne Myatt, his sister, Roseanne Larsen, as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Claire...

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