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Mar 15, 2024

Bertha Ellen Hutchinson, age 100, passed away peacefully in Maryville, TN on March 15, 2024. She was born on June 17, 1923 in Johnson County, TN to her parents, Everett and Grace Sluder.

She was a very active member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. In addition, she had a...

Mar 14, 2024

Jimmie (James) Ray Mink, 88—father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, friend—was called Homeon Thursday March 14th of 2024. Ray spent a lifetime of military service in multiple capacities and in various locations domestically and overseas: Ft. Meade Maryland, Walker AFB New Mexico, Grissom AFB Indiana, Knoxville, Tennessee, as well as Germany, France, Japan, Australia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Azores, Greenland,...

Mar 13, 2024

Mrs. Diane Carol Bumgardner Icenhour, 57, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her residence, following a period of declining health. Diane was born on October 26, 1966 in Ashe County to Lena Mae Maine Bumgardner and the late Steve Carroll Bumgardner. She was employed as a sewer for Carpenter Furniture in Hickory and attended...

Mar 12, 2024

Norma Mae Brown Barnett gained her wings on March 12, 2024, on her 41st birthday.  She was born March 12, 1983 to Delores Brown and the late George Brown, who gained his wings in 2009.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Ryleigh Faye Barnett; her daddy, George Brown; maternal grandparents, Jake and Cora Lee...

Mar 12, 2024

Glenda McCulloch, age 55, passed away after a long and courageous fight on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at MUSC. Her family was with her when she was called into heaven. Glenda was born on April 30, 1968, in Banner Elk, NC to the late Clifton and Geneva Worley. How do we sum up a life well lived in a few...

Mar 9, 2024

Benny Ivan Dunn left us to join our heavenly father on March 9th, 2024 after a sudden illness. He was 70 years old.

Benny was born on February 17th, 1954 in Mountain City, TN to Charles & Blanche Hartman Dunn. He was the fourth oldest out of 9 children and grew up as a loving brother to...

Mar 6, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Paul “Benny” Rupard, age 70, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Benny was born on January 24, 1954 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Luther Rupard and Gladys Trivette Rupard. Benny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing bingo. One of his favorite sayings was “Don’t worry...

Mar 5, 2024

Gregory Neal Bellamy reunited with his parents John Lee Bellamy and Elveta Gale Mock Bellamy, and his brothers James and Phillip Bellamy on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was the twelfth child born to John and Elveta Bellamy on July 11, 1960 in Mountain City, TN. He graduated from Johnson County High School in 1979, where he soared in...

Mar 3, 2024

Tommy Jack Shoun, age 79, passed away after an extended illness following Covid, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born December 26, 1944, in Johnson County to the late Jack and Gerturde Bales Shoun. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Mountain City.

After graduating from Johnson County High School in 1962,...

Feb 28, 2024

Diane Clark, age 70, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her residence.  She was born July 8, 1953 to the late R.L. Lewis and Ella Jean Tester Lewis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Chris Clark.

Diane was a teacher at Mountain City Elementary, where...

Feb 26, 2024

Rogersville:  Aleita Jo Gladson, age 55, of Rogersville, went to her Heavenly Home, Monday, February 26, 2024.  She was a member of West View Baptist Church. Aleita was a longtime and valued Hawkins County Schools Team Member as a bus driver, as a secretary, and as a assistant director within their transportation department.  She was cared for and loved...

Feb 21, 2024

Rod Trivette, age 103, of Mountain City passed away February 21, 2024 in the Mountain City Care Center.  He was born October 9, 1920 to the late Garfield and Vira Martin Trivette.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in brothers, Arlis, Dean, Bob, Clay and Ottis and sisters, Eula Faye Courtner, Virda Mae Stout and Patsy Eggers....

Feb 21, 2024

Stephen Dale Capps passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side February 21, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his mother,  Opal Louise Brown Capps of North Carolina and baby son.

Stephen retired from the United State Army in 1986.  He and his wife, Patricia had many adventures together.  Both worked for the State...

Feb 20, 2024

Phillip Dean Bellamy, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his residence in Jonesborough, Tennessee after a year of a lengthy illness. He is survived by three sisters, eight brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Phillip was born and reared in Mountain City, Tennessee and a graduate of Johnson county High School.  He was a twenty-five...

Feb 13, 2024

Debbie Arney, age 62 , passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the Watauga Medical Center.  She was born February 14, 1961 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to the late Bill Sheppard and Juanita Bowling Sheppard.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Sheppard.

Debbie enjoyed crafting.  She loved traveling with...

Feb 8, 2024

Rhonda Sue Mabe Williams passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Johnson County Community Hospital.  She was born August 31, 1963 to the late Clyde Bud Mabe and Elnora Arnold Mabe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rick Mabe and a niece, Susan Ibarra.

Rhonda was a member of...

Feb 7, 2024

Joy Bell Garland (age 79) of Butler, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was known to her children as “Mommy” and “Nana” to pretty much everyone else. Joy was born to Clint and Nanny Ruth McMurray in Bristol on August 28, 1944. She worked hard raising six beautiful children of...

Feb 5, 2024

Dale Allen Sluder (age 61) of Mountain City, Tennessee passed from this life unexpectedly Monday, February 5th, 2024. Dale was born in Banner Elk, North Carolina on July 3rd, 1962. He was an Army veteran spending his time in service as a mechanic. He was hard-working, traveling the country as a truck driver for most of this life. He spent...

Feb 5, 2024

Rita Sbrizzi, age 93, passed away February 5, 2024 at her residence.  She was born November 26, 1930 to the late Joseph Canelli and Victoria Canelli. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sbrizzi and siblings.

Rita was a member of St. Cecilia Church in Stamford, CT.  She spent fifty...

Feb 5, 2024

Helen Ruth Lowe Triplett, age 93, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson County, Tennessee, she was born November 9, 1930 to the late James and Gladys Lowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glasco Triplett; son, Jerry Triplett;...