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Mar 30, 2023

Madge Marie Rominger Laws, age 89, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 30, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1934 to the late John Wilburn Rominger and Minnie Blanche Issacs. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Issac Luke Laws; one son, Ivan Luke Laws; one...

Mar 27, 2023

Zellarhea Gertrude Tester Sheets, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 with her son by her side. Zellarhea, often told she had “the most beautiful name,” was known by her friends and family as Zee, Zella, Trudy, Mom, and Mam-maw. Zellarhea was born in Neva, Tennessee on September 7, 1936 to the late Clyde and Opal Garland...

Mar 25, 2023

No more magic butterflies, gone are the wings of a dove Loud is the sound of silence, but forever will last my love From the moon above the clouds, the glittering stars depart to hide forever in the rain, like the storm inside my heart. --Wanda Shaw

John Daniel Mangan, age 61, of Mountain City,...

Mar 25, 2023

Katherine Hassenrick, age 70, of Stout's Branch Road, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1952 to the late Bryam Hackney and Anna Mae Morefield. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Woodward, Brother-in-law, Randy Pardue, niece, Amanda Woodward and best friend, Brenda Fletcher.

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Mar 22, 2023

Michael Madrey, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1944 to the late Edward Leroy Madrey and Martha Jean Hess. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Cassidy McMullen.

Michael was a United States Navy Veteran, having served aboard...

Mar 21, 2023

Obituary of James Michael Swoager

James Swoager, age 73, of Mount Carmel, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

James worked at Joy Mining Machinery for over 30 years. He pastored at several area Churches including West Ridge Presbyterian, Cedarview, and for 4 years at Mountain City Presbyterian and Clinton Presbyterian. He...

Mar 6, 2023

Brandon Edgar Edmonson Lysiak, 47, passed peacefully of natural causes at his home in Mountain City, TN on March 6, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1975 in Elizabethton, TN. Raised in Johnson County, TN, he enjoyed all that this area offered in being outdoors - hiking, camping, skiing, rafting and above all, fishing. He loved listening to music...

Mar 5, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ed Gentry, age 79, on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Mountain City Care Center. He was born on August 8, 1943 to the late Dessie Gentry. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Gentry; sister, Christine Fletcher and niece, Sharon Sala.

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Mar 1, 2023

Obituary for: Tony Smith

After a long battle with terminal cancer, that in the end affected his mental health, Tony Alan Smith went home to be with His Lord and Savior on March 1st 2023. Tony was born on August 21, 1958 to parents Tony Riley and Mary Smith. Tony was Preceded in death by both parents...

Feb 22, 2023

Matthew Folsom (Possum), age 33, left this world on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1989 in Rockford, IL to Arthur Folsom and Diane Murray Folsom.

Matt worked in construction for Iron Workers Local 848. He enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding, water sports and playing video games with his son.

In addition to...

Feb 20, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ellen Melissa Dunn, age 95, who passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Johnson County Community Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1928 to the late Roby J Greer and Virda Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Dunn; son...

Feb 18, 2023

Ronald David Nicholson, age 56, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his residence in Damascus Virginia. He was born December 25, 1966 to the late Robert Lee Nicholson Sr and Connie Louise Burns Nicholson.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lee Nicholson Jr. Ronald was previously a...

Feb 16, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Pat Main, age 83, on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1940 to the late Richard Pooley and Rosetta Berdella Pooley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Main.

Pat was a homemaker and a member of Harmon...

Feb 6, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Kathleen Baker, age 96, on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born on November 22, 1926 to the late Luther Ogden Wolfe and Reta Ethel Dugger Wolfe. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John D Baker and brother,...

Feb 4, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of John David Woodard, age 87, on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at NHC Farragut Health Care Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born July 15, 1935 in Mountain City, TN to the late David Grover Woodard and Verna Woodard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Baxter...

Feb 2, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Ruth Caroldean Cooke, age 91, on February 2, 2023 at her residence. Ruth was born on March 10, 1931 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Calton Graybeal and Bessie Eastridge Graybeal.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband...

Jan 31, 2023

Ricky Ed Vaught, age 63, of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1959 to the late Charles Edgar Vaught and Marilyn Baird Vaught. Ricky was a member of the JCHS class of 1978. He was a carpenter, enjoyed biking, fishing, games and photography. Those left to cherish his...

Jan 30, 2023

Barbara Earl Shull Simcox, age 79, went to be with the lord Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hillview Nursing home. Barbara was born on December 11, 1943, in Mountain City to the late Earl and Louise Shull. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Linda Brown, her two brothers Tom Shull and Terry Shull, her son-in-law Roby Dunn, her...

Jan 23, 2023

George Magnus Buss, age 83, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 21st, 2023. He was born August 8th, 1939 to the late George Buss and Ruth Buss. George was a United States Marine Vietnam Veteran. He worked at AutoZone, was an avid reader and enjoyed working on cars and computers. Those left to cherish his memory include...

Jan 18, 2023

Joseph Earl Ham, age 82, went home to be with his Heavenly father Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Margate Nusring Home in Jefferson, NC. He was born February 26, 1940. He was a member at Big Springs Baptist Church for many years where he served as a deacon. He was a good christian man who loved his Lord and Savior....