Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Theda Stewart
Dec 30, 2018
Our dear Theda Rebecca (Martin) Stewart, age 93, left this world and entered the presence of her Savior on 30 December the Lord’s Day 2018. Theda was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Phil Andrew Stewart, whom she loved deeply.
She was born 19 March, 1925 to the late Everett and Vennie Martin. She is also survived by sisters...
Michael Howes
Dec 30, 2018
Michael Howes, age 70, of Butler, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1948 to the late Jennings Howes and Grace Miller Howes. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by sisters, Betty and Frances and one brother, Jennings...
Betsy Lynn Bunton Henson
Dec 29, 2018
On Saturday December 29, 2018, the Lord looked down and whispered “Peace be Thine” and gently led Betsy Bunton Henson, age 46, into his promised land. Betsy was born in Elizabethton, TN, Carter County to George David Bunton, of the Buntontown Community and the late Dorothy Ann Morefield Bunton. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her...
Harold 'Ray' Mabe
Dec 29, 2018
Harold ‘Ray’ Mabe, age 61, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday evening, December 29, 2018. He was born on November 16, 1957 to the late Gale and Earlene Gentry Mabe.
Ray loved music and was a gifted musician who could play several different instruments. He also enjoyed a good baseball game. He was an accomplished umpire who was...
Deborah Lynn Forrester
Dec 27, 2018
Deborah Lynn ‘Debbie’ Forrester, age 58, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1, 1960 to William and Betty Taylor Murphy.
Debbie was a devoted Christian and attended Nelson Chapel Baptist Church. She was very active and dedicated to the church.
She was a...
Denise Louise Tolley
Dec 26, 2018
Denise Louise Tolley, age 64, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on January 4, 1954 to Bonnie Faye Moore Gates and the late James Carlos Helton.
Denise was a loving and kind hearted lady. She had a heart of gold and was always doing for others. ...
Lena Faye Townsend
Dec 25, 2018
Lena Faye Townsend, age 63, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 17, 1955 to the late William and Margaret Fritz. In addition to her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her husband Frank Townsend and sister, Marie Hamby.
Lena was a very special...
Ernest Pennington
Dec 25, 2018
Ernest J. Pennington, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born on March 14, 1935 to the late Emmett and Callie King Pennington. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Ann Porter Pennington; son, Jerry Pennington; brothers; Butler...
Sandra K. Cranford
Dec 20, 2018
A mother to many, the one to lean on when you can’t find the strength; The one to pick you up when you can’t stand on your own; the wind beneath our wings to always encourage us to fly higher. She was a proud Lioness, always ready to stand and fight to defend her pride. A brave pioneer that journeyed...
Edith Louise Chappell
Dec 16, 2018
Edith Louise Chappell, age 83, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, December, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 8, 1935 to the late Earl S. Osborne and Bessie Maxwell Osborne. Edith was gifted in crocheting. She has made many afghans and other crafts and crocheted outfits for teddy bears to give to children...
Dorthy Ann Manuel
Dec 15, 2018
Dorthy Ann Loggins Manuel Dorthy Ann Loggins Manuel, age 80, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 25, 1938 in Johnson County, TN to the late Jack H. and Kate Lee Loggins. In addition to her parents, Dorthy is preceded in death by her husband,...
Cecil Stephens Hayden
Dec 15, 2018
Cecil Stephens Hayden, age 64, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, passed away on December 15, 2018 at his Tennessee home. He was born in Fountain Hill, Arkansas, on August 3, 1954 to the late Fred Hayden and Linnie Streeter Hayden.
Steve was a big, gentle and soft spoken man. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was...
Roger Blankenbeckler
Dec 13, 2018
Roger L. Blankenbeckler, age 65, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born on April 11, 1953 to Dorothy Osborne Blankenbeckler and the late Loyd Blankenbeckler, who passed away October 8, 2018. Like his father, Roger was a gifted musician and singer. He could play several instruments but...
Leola 'Lee' Crowder
Dec 13, 2018
Lee Rash ‘Mamaw’ Crowder, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 29, 1922 to the late James William Rash and Mala Augusta Gentry Rash. In addition to her parents, Lee was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Crowder; son-in-law, Morris Bury; sisters;...
Walter Reece
Dec 11, 2018
Walter Dayton Reece, age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Hillview Health Center and Nursing Home of Elizabethton. He was born on April 11, 1931 to the late Hillery Reece and Ethel Carol Reece. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene McQueen Reece; a son,...
Roy Funderburk
Dec 10, 2018
Roy ‘Pete’ Funderburk, age 86, of Mountain City Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1932 to the late Frank C. Baker and Agnes Azalee Funderburk. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by a son, Roy Edward Funderburk Jr.; sisters, Maxine Matthews...
Robert 'Bob' Dyson
Dec 10, 2018
Robert ‘Bob’ Dyson age 60, of Mountain City Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1958 to the late Andy Dyson Jr. and Helen Waters Dyson. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a special cousin, Clifford Woods.
Bob retired from General...
W. Daniel Whitley
Dec 10, 2018
Daniel Whitley, age 70, of Mountain City Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2018. He was born on March 21, 1948 to the late Herbert Hicks and Elsie Mae Whitley.
Daniel was Founder, Editor and Publisher of the National Freedom Register, a Christian paper and was retired owner of Whitley and Associates Insurance Agency of...
Edwin 'Eddie' Cobb
Dec 7, 2018
Edwin (Eddie) Cobb with determination and positivity fought pancreatic cancer for a little over 1 year, entered into eternal peace on Friday, December, 7 2018 at 10:26A.M., at the age of 79 years (November 5,1939-December 7, 2018). Eddie was born at Davis Hospital in Statesville, NC. Eddie is now in the arms of our Lord and suffering no longer.
Eddie...
William "Bill" Allen Johnson
Dec 6, 2018
William “Bill” Allen Johnson Rescheduled service due to the weather : for Wednesday December 12, 2018 visitation 1-2:00 p.m. funeral at 2 o'clock. William “Bill” Allen Johnson, age 62, of Mountain City Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at is home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 1, 1956 in...
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