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Jul 16, 2019

Judy Reece-Brockwell, age 65, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. A beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (“Mammy”), sister, aunt and friend. Judy will be missed and her memory treasured by all who love her. Judy, a native of Johnson County, grew up in Butler, where she lived the majority of her...

Jul 5, 2019

Denver Reed Thomas, passed away July 5, 2019. Denver was born October 14, 1955, to the late Donald Thomas. Denver is survived by his brother Ronnie Thomas, mother Thelma Thomas, children Nathan Thomas and Lisa Juengel. Denver had many special friends including his cousin Joy Thomas. There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Denver at 4pm on Tuesday...

Jul 4, 2019

Rachel Pauline Brown age 90 of Richmond Hill, Georgia. And formally of Memphis and Mountain City, Tennessee passed on Thursday July 4th, 2019 at Baptist Hospital of Memphis. She was born November 12, 1928 in Mountain City to the late Asa Main and Ella Reece Main in addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Harold Neal Brown...

Jul 4, 2019

Mary JoAnne Bloomfield, age 84, of Fall Branch Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away at her residence on the evening of July 4, 2019.  Mary was born in Valdosta, Georgia on April 9, 1935, to the late Johnnie and Annie Cornelius.  Also preceding Mary in death are her sister Janice and her daughter, Teresa Applegate.

Those left...

Jun 30, 2019

Donald Scott Lathrop, age 68, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away in his home on June 30, 2019.  Donald was born in Abingdon, Virginia on Sept. 20, 1950, to the late Merrick and Dorothy Lathrop. Donald is also preceded in death by his birth mother, Irene Haga.

Donald had a big warm heart and loved people.  He...

Jun 18, 2019

Etta Evelyn Lewis Woodard, age 77 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Health System. Mrs. Woodard was born on March 6, 1942 in Ashe County to Bueal Lewis and Dorna Lee Osborne Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Baxter Robert Woodard, and a brother, Harold Dean Lewis. Mrs. Woodard...

Jun 17, 2019

Amanda Elizabeth Luhrsen Robinson, age 30, of Linthicum Heights, Maryland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 17th, 2019, after a 10-month battle with cancer.

Amanda was welcomed into the world by her parents, Steven and Jennifer Luhrsen, on January 11, 1989. She brought much joy to their lives over the years....

Jun 17, 2019

Linda Louise Ludy, age 70, passed away at her daughter’s residence on Monday, June 17, 2019.  Linda was born August 15, 1948, to Harvey and Hazel Focht in Pottstown, PA.  Linda is preceded in death by her parents and her toy poodles, Julie and Lisa.

Linda was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family and...

Jun 17, 2019

Mary Ann Sanders Potter, age 83, of 511 Stout Road passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 17, 2019, at the Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Potter is survived by four sisters: Lucy Reece of Mountain City, Mildred Ward, and Linda Conville both  of Zionville, and Sylvia Hammons and husband Bill of Mountain City, and sister...

Jun 14, 2019

John Anthony Morefield age 46 of 994 Slemp Branch Road Mountain City, Tennessee passed away following a motorcycle accident on Friday June 14, 2019. John enjoyed the outdoors and was a carpenter and painter by trade. He loved music and was always willing to help others.

Survivors include:

Mother- Peggy Wallace and husband Tim of...

Jun 9, 2019

Brenda Sue “Susie” Malcolm, 61, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.  Susie was born in Wooster, Ohio on December 3, 1957, to the late Fred Greer and Dorothy Wallace Woodby.  In addition to her father, Susie is preceded in death by her brothers...

Jun 1, 2019

1 Peter 4:8 Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it.  Love makes up for practically anything.

Johnny Daniel Potter, age 55, of 173 May Tester Lane, Mountain City, Tennessee, entered into his Heavenly home on Saturday, June 1, 2019, following a courageous battle. He was born June 14, 1963...

May 29, 2019

Kathleen Joanne Sawyer, age 56, of 148 Hillside Road, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2019, at the residence following an extended illness. She was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on February 7th, 1963, to Oscar T. McDonald and Helene Turcotte. Kathleen was a member of St Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church.  She loved reading, movies, enjoying...

May 27, 2019

Anna Lee Shoun, age 89, of 919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on May 27, 2019 at the Mountain City Care Center, Mountain City, Tennessee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and loved reading the Bible and helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Dotson (mother) and Willie Dotson (stepfather);...

May 25, 2019

Mary L. “Purdy” Johnson Harper, 78 of 919 Medical Park Drive, and formally of 1106 Pedro Shoun Lane, Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at the Mountain City Care Center on Saturday May 25, 2019. She was born January 25, 1941 in Shouns, Tennessee to the late Zollie Johnson and Mary Edna Brewer Johnson and in addition to her parents she...

May 18, 2019

James ‘Jim’ Osborne, age 86, of Creston, North Carolina, passed away at Ashe Memorial Hospital on May 18, 2019.  Jim was born May 15, 1933, to the late Conley Osborne and Nancy Mahala Osborne.  In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife Lois Osborne; brothers, Teddy Osborne, Gene Osborne, and Tom Osborne & wife...

May 18, 2019

Audreia "Auddy" Nicole McElyea, age 22, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  Auddy was born in Johnson City, TN on January 8, 1997, to Jason McElyea and Sue Ann Meade.

Auddy was preceded in death by her grandfather Marvin Meade and her grandmother Rebecca McElyea.

Auddy was a graduate of...

May 17, 2019

Burchell Ray Dunn, age 81 of Mountain City passed away on Friday May 17, 2019 in the VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee.  Burchell was born in Shouns, Tennessee on November 23, 1937, to the late Fred and Pearl Dunn.  In addition to his parents, Burchell is preceded in death by two brothers, Dwayne Dunn and Burnis Dunn.

May 4, 2019

Mary C. “Toots “Dunn, age 87 of 1629 Forge Creek Road in Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Toots was born on June 9, 1931 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late James Herman Ward and Anna Mae Mast Ward. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Dana Dale...

May 3, 2019

Billy Gene Dugger, Jr., “Papaw/, Paw Bill, Old Man”, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019.   He was the son of the late Billy Gene Dugger, Sr. and Doris May Kyte Dugger and special stepmom Cindy Walker Dugger. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren were his livelihood. He was...