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Aug 5, 2023

Frances G. Morefield age 57 passed away Saturday, August 5,2023 in the Johnson County Community Hospital.  She was born February 24,1966 to the late Ken Morefield and Patty Gail Morefield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her special friend, Brenda Buchannon, her best friend, David Greer and grandson, Gage David Greer.

Frances...

Aug 4, 2023

Jeffrey Dennis Street Jr. passed away on or about July 30, 2023.  Born to Jeffrey Dennis Street Sr. and Katherine L Natali on December 24, 1987 in Stamford, CT in St. Joseph's Hospital, Fairfield County.

He attended Appalachian Christian School in Boone, NC as a youth and Banner Elk and Valley Crucis Elementary Schools in NC.  He...

Aug 3, 2023

Miok Chon Eller age 53, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born December 12, 1969 in Okku Kun Chonpuk Province in South Korea to the late Chon Sok Chang and Pak Chong Nin of Junsan, South Korea.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by...

Jul 29, 2023

Bettie Jean Ward, age 71, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the West Park Care Center.  She was born October 11, 1951 to the late James Edward Ward and Pearl Marie Wallace. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Harold Ward.

She is survived by her...

Jul 26, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mark S. Guinn, age 65, on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1958 to the late Charles D. Guinn and Ethel Morefield Guinn. Mark was a member of the Victory Chapel Cowboy Church and enjoyed Woodworking and Fishing.

In addition to his parents,...

Jul 10, 2023

Bruce Bailey age 86, of Butler, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Townsend, MA on April 22, 1937. He was an Electrical Engineer, member of the ROTC, loved Ham radio and creating artwork out of wood and metal.  He was a member of the First Christian Church...

Jun 27, 2023

Bobby Forrester, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his residence. Bobby was born October 2, 1939 to the late Floyd and Elvi Forrester of Mountain City. Bobby was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church and enjoyed going to Mountain View Exxon spending time with his friends. In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in...

Jun 25, 2023

James Holston age 63, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Mountain City, Tennessee.

A private burial service will be held.

Jun 21, 2023

Linda Diane Greer age 61 passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  She was born February 14, 1962 to the late Herbert Hoover Woodard and Betty Jean Osborne Woodard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers.

Linda loved going to thrift stores and...

Jun 20, 2023

Charles Douglas Laws age 76 of Dry Hill Road in Butler, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in the Johnson city Medical Center.  He was born November 12,1946 to the late Chalmas G Laws and Charlene Laws in Mountain City, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy J. Laws;...

Jun 17, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Bruce Mains, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 17, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Ralph Mains and Ruthie Phillips Mains of Mountain City and the late Dorothy Mains, who helped raise him. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Buck McFadden and Bill McFadden; sisters, Rosanne Canter;...

Jun 16, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of William Dean Winters, age 60, on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1962, to the late Eula Mae Winters in Mountain City, Tennessee. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Joe Winters; brother n law, John Forrester;...

Jun 14, 2023

Todd Patrick MacRae age 63 passed away June 14, 2023 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. He was born September 27, 1959 to the late Paul Allen MacRae and Peggy Lou Carroll of Overland Park, Kansas.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his service dog, Belle.

Todd was a United States Air...

Jun 9, 2023

Shirley Ann Fritts, age 69 of Butler, Tennessee passed away on June 9, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Shirley was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late Howard and Juanita Cole Campbell. In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack Campbell, John Campbell, June Campbell, Jim Campbell, Mack...

Jun 8, 2023

Michael "Mike" Watson, age 57, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   He was born October 29,1965 to the late Odas H. Watson and Annette Reece Watson of Shady Valley, Tennessee.

Mike was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved his animals, especially his cat....

Jun 7, 2023

George Simon, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in the Watauga Medical Center.  He was born on July 1,1962 in Freeport, NY to the late George F Simon and Margaret Moher Simon of Todd, North Carolina.

George was a United States Navy Veteran, having served in the Seabees. He was a member of Saint...

Jun 3, 2023

Richard Andrew Tester, age 60, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Banner Elk, NC on August 24, 1962 to the late Andrew Tester and Margaret Owens Tester.

Richard enjoyed his ham radio, CB radio, growing plants, taking his dog, Chi-Chi for rides and was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Jun 2, 2023

Michael Stein, age 62 passed away on June 2,2023 at his residence.  He was born April 15,1961 the late Larry Stein and Norma Dawson Stein.

Michael enjoyed fishing, classic rock and hanging out with his dog, Gizmo.

Those left to cherish his memory include his girl friend, Joy Turel; stepmom, Paula Larsen; son, Chirs Stein;...

May 27, 2023

Dayton Delbert Shoemake, age 89, left his residence in Mountain City, TN to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 27, 2023

Dayton was born on October 1,1933 in Ashe County but made Mountain City his home for most of his life.  He was a United States Army Veteran (having served during the Korean Conflict) and a retired...

May 20, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Phil Crosswhite, age 74, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Morganton, North Carolina. He was born November 30,1948 in Shady Valley, Tennessee to the late Elmer Wade Crosswhite and Mina Lou Owens Crosswhite. Thomas was a graduate of Johnson County High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a...