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Aug 18, 2018

Kenneth W. "Jack" Courtner, age 62, of 357 Atwood Street, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday August 18 2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital, Mountain City, TN.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Smith and Kate Fritts Courtner. Those left to cherish Jack's memory are his loving wife, Vicky of the home, his...

Jul 29, 2018

Charlene Gail Donohoe Matheson, age 59, passed away at her Mountain City, TN residence on July 29, 2018.  Charlene is the daughter of the late Jerry and Barbara Donohoe.Those left to cherish Charlene's memory include her brother, Patrick Donohoe of Mt. City, TN; her sister Lynn Jamieson of Lawrenceville, GA; two daughters, Jacquelyn Weaver of Elizabethton, TN and Melissa Pierson...

Jul 19, 2018

Lt. Col. Clarence E. “Chris” Cross, Jr., age 93, passed away July 19, 2018 at his home in Salem after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a former resident of Titusville, FL and Laurel Bloomery, TN, and had lived in Salem for the last 14 years. He was born October 2, 1924 in Logan, WV, the son of the...

Jul 19, 2018

Linda Ann Ahrends, 61, of Marietta, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 19, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Ahrends, dear sister of James W. Ahrends, loving mother of Heather E. Ahrends (Christopher D. “Cree” Ware, Jr.), and devoted “MawMaw” of Christopher D. Ware, III. This kind and...

Jul 12, 2018

Martin Cody ‘Lee’ Marlow, age 31, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1987 to Martin “Marty” Marlow and the late Carol Icenhour Marlow of Mountain City, Tennessee.

Cody was of the Baptist faith. He loved to play guitar, sing, and just enjoyed being with his friends...

Jul 8, 2018

Wanda Lewis Hughes of Mountain City, TN, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2018.  Wanda is the daughter of Stacy Lewis and Dorothy Willen Lewis.  Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Hughes, and her daughter, Diane Elliott. Wanda leaves behind a sister, Bonnie South, and a brother, Stacy Lewis, Jr., as well as...

Jul 2, 2018

Obituary for: Bernard Hilson.

Bernard Joseph Hilson age 72 passed away on Monday July 2, 2018.  In Winston Salem, N.C. He was born July 29, 1945 in Richwood, Ga.

He was predeceased by his parents Wilber HIlson and Ruth Clark Hilson.

He was a United Stated Marine Corp veteran having served during Viet...

Jun 26, 2018

Russell "Gene" Dugger, age 79, of Laurel Bloomery, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the Mountain City Care Center.  Gene was the son of the late Russell and Ruth Dugger of Neva, TN.  Gene was also preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Helen Dugger; 3 daughters, Patsy...

Jun 18, 2018

Dora G. Adams, age 85, of 284 Pandora Lane, Butler, TN passed away at her residence Monday, June 18, 2018. She was born August 6, 1932 to the late Rosevelt Garland and Sara Robinson Garland. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and her hobbies included cooking, quilting, gardening, flowers, visiting Cherokee and especially loved her family. In addition...

Jun 17, 2018

Jean Loyd, age 86, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Johnson City Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1931 to Josephine Arney. Her hobbies included reading, flowers, gardening and cooking. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband Edward “Ed” Loyd, one sister, three brothers, and best friends Lucille and Jean. Survivors include:...

Jun 16, 2018

Frances Eastridge, age 96, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hacker Eastridge, her parents, Lottie Tester Dunn and George Dunn, sisters Jane Hodge, Pauline Icenhour, Opal Woodward, Lynn Payne, Ann Drinnon, brother, Raymond Dunn and son-in-law, Dennis Burgess. Survivors include her four children, Kate Burgess, Nancy Eastridge, Junior...

Jun 15, 2018

Gregory “Greg” Loggins, age 49, of Bristol, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. He was born December 5, 1968 to the late Frank and Betty Garland Loggins. Survivors include: one aunt: Phyllis Spears; two uncles: Jack Garland and Bernie Garland and several cousins. Funeral service for Greg Loggins will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 from...

Jun 14, 2018

Gene Roark, age 78 of  Lloyd Road, Mtn City, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.  He was born on June 25, 1940 to the late Noel L. Roark and Bessie Osborne Roark. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Georgia Lee Eastridge Roark. Three brothers:...

Jun 13, 2018

Stanley Wallace Ahrends, 90, of Mountain City, died peacefully in hissleep on June 13, 2018. Loving husband of the late Mary NaveAhrends, devoted father of James W. Ahrends and the late Linda A.Ahrends, dear grandfather of Heather E. Ahrends (Christopher D.Ware, Jr.), and loving great-grandfather of Christopher D. Ware, III.Stan was a graduate of the University of Nebraska, earned hisMasters...

Jun 12, 2018

    Wilbur Dewey Hilson, age 92, of the Cold Springs Community, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2018. He was born on May 5, 1926 in Majette, FL to the late George Dewey Hilson and Della Ramer Hilson. Wilbur was predeceased by his wife, Sue Cress Hilson. Wilbur served 3 years in the Army, and 19 years...

Jun 11, 2018

Robert “Bob” Ritchie, age 54, passed away in Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem on Monday, June 11, 2018. He was the son of Robert Edward and Norma Bartram Ritchie. Bob was an employee of Hardee's in Mountain City, TN and he enjoyed the outdoors and singing. He was preceded in death by a sister Kelly and one brother Dan.Survivors in addition...

May 28, 2018

Dennis Keith Burgess, age 68 of 300 Madron Lane, Mountain City went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2018 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. Survivors include his wife, & soul mate Kate Eastridge Burgess, daughter, Meghan Burgess Hensley and son-in-law, Andrew Hensley. Grandchildren: Jordan Burgess, Katey Marshall, Grayson Hensley, and Liam Hensley. Father,...

May 28, 2018

Memorial service for Irene Hayes Haga and Reba Hayes Long, sisters of Russell Hayes and Janet Hayes Ashley.Mrs. Haga is survived by three sons: Donald Lathrop, Larry Hayes and Douglas Haga. Four Grandchildren: Melissa, Stephanie, Kristen and Jamie. Four Great Grand children: Aiden, Chloe, Benji and Lauren.Services will be conducted Saturday, June 16th at 2:00 PM at the Azen Cemetery....

May 27, 2018

   Ann Maxine "Coon" King 82, of Seahorn Lane  passed away on May 27, 2018 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. She was married to the late Paul E. King.    She was born in Mountain City, TN on April 17, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Webster Wilson and the late Belle Eliza Wilson. Ann loved to...

May 25, 2018

Mike Rhymer, age 53, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away May 25, 2018 in Texas. He was born January 7, 1965 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late Earl Rhymer and Shirley Ann Smith Rhymer. In addition to his parent’s he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Pinkney Main. Mike liked woodworking, He was a former Member of the...