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Oct 17, 2018

Debby Christine Rominger-Isaacs, age 60 of Mountain City, TN passed away in her home after an extended illness.  Debby was born Nov. 1, 1957, in Siler City, NC to the late Henry and Marjorie Laws Rominger.  Debby was also preceded in death by her brother, John Henry “Bud” Rominger.

Debby worked as an artist and in retail...

Oct 13, 2018

James Elbert Johnson, age 76, of Creston, NC, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 13, 2018.  James was born December 1, 1941 to the late Booker T. and Lura May Johnson.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sisters Lois Lipford and Margaret Glen, brothers Cecil Johnson, Robert Johnson, and his twin...

Oct 8, 2018

Milton David Phipps, age 68, passed away at his residence in Johnson City, Tennessee on Monday, October 8, 2018.  Milton was born in Mountain City, Tennessee on November 21, 1949, to William Phipps and Belvia Kilby Phipps.  Milton was preceded in death by his father, his brother Bill Phipps, and two sisters Irene Snyder and Patricia Phipps.

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Oct 5, 2018

Joyce Nell Brown Smiley age 87, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 5 th , 2018 at the Mountain City Care Center following an extended illness.

She was Born November 19, 1930, in Mountain City. Nell is preceded in death by her parents Leah Rebecca Dishman Dunn and William Eduyth Dunn.  Nell is also preceded...

Sep 27, 2018

Bruce Ray Arnold, age 77, of Elizabethton, TN went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 27, 2018.  Bruce was born March 25, 1941, to the late Emerson Arnold and Lula Bell Corum Arnold.  In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Bennett Arnold.

Sep 27, 2018

John (Tha Shoe) Shoemake, age 68 of Butler, TN passed away, on September 27, 2018 in his home surrounded by family and friends. John was born in Mountain City, TN on September 15th, 1950 to the late Dick Shoemake and Hazel Crosswhite Shoemake. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Margaret Stalcup and niece...

Sep 27, 2018

David W. Hatley, age 77, of Butler, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 27, 2018.  David was born in Carter County, TN on July 18, 1941, to the late Wiley Thomas Hatley and Eliza Fay Isaacs Hatley.   In addition to his parents, David is also preceded in death by...

Sep 27, 2018

Louise E. Campbell, age 89, of Creston, NC passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Louise was born January 8th, 1929, and was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include her longtime companion Dewey Key and caretaker Lisa Eastridge of Creston, NC, a niece, Linda Nelson of Waynesboro, VA, and three nephews Steve and David Terrill of...

Sep 24, 2018

Robert Bernard “Benny” Michael, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018, from his residence where he was surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born in Boone, NC on January 21, 1952, to Robert Vernon Michael and Maxine Michelle Price.  He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.

Sep 23, 2018

Marty J. Kurtz, 50 of Spring Hill, Florida passed away September 23, 2018. He is survived by loving wife, Robin; Sons, Marty, Austin, Chris, Chance & Blade; Daughters, Lauren & Teaonna; Sister, Rose and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate  a donation to Downing Funeral Home to help with funeral costs. Thank you for your kindness....

Sep 21, 2018

Mary Dorothy Burzycki, of West Jefferson, NC, passed peacefully from this life to the next on the morning of September 21, 2018 at the Forest Ridge Assisted Living where she was a resident.  Mary has been preceded in death by her mother, Alma Dionne Cardrant.

Mary is survived by her daughter Donna and husband Danny O’Day of...

Sep 19, 2018

Ms. Ruby Keller passed away at her Johnson City, TN residence on Sept 19, 2018.  Ruby was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Bell Cook; two sisters Eula and Betty, and a niece Jessica.

When Ruby was not working, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her beloved pets.

Those left to cherish the...

Sep 16, 2018

Margaret Ann Bennett, age 67, of Butler, TN went into eternal rest on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at her residence.  Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Percy & Hazel Price Jones, her son Ray Norris, and her granddaughter Amanda.

Margaret enjoyed spending her free time with her pets, tending to her flowers, and working in her garden....

Sep 8, 2018

Nancy Marie Bower, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8 th , 2018, where by God’s grace she is now reunited with her beloved mother.

Many attributes make up a sum of one’s life, but those valued by Nancy are these: Being a loving mother to her son Hayden, the fiancé of Scotty, the baby daughter...

Sep 1, 2018

Initia N. Osborne age 33, of 516 Eller Road, Mountain City Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 1st, 2018. She was born on February 17, 1985 in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina. Initia is the daughter of Charles Osborne and Denise Rhymer of Mountain City, Tennessee. She is the granddaughter of Eddie Rhymer and wife, Maggie, Mountain City, Tennessee...

Aug 24, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Stidham, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug 24, 2018, at the Mountain City Care Center.  She was born March 20, 1936, to Hutton and Elizabeth Ratliff.  In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband Doug Stidham, their daughter Lori Stidham, and a Granddaughter Brandi.

Aug 18, 2018

Mr. Ernest Roy Langford, 67, of Doe Valley, TN, passed away Saturday, August 18th, 2018, at the Johnson County Community Hospital. Mr. Langford wished to be cremated with no formal services held.

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...