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Jan 18, 2024

Willie Buster Brown 12-21-38 to 01-18-24

Willie Buster Brown passed away peacefully at home with his wife Peggy of 58 years by his side on January, 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Ida Brown, and his grandson Ethan Brown.

He is survived by his wife Peggy, son Shannon and...

Jan 12, 2024

Jane M. Ferguson passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2024.  She was born to the late Farrell and Mae Harris Anders on April 19, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jim Ferguson; son, Russell Overstreet and grandson, Ryan Overstreet. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Overstreet,...

Jan 10, 2024

Lawrence Billings, age 66 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away January 10, 2024 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.huxlipfordfh.com

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Billiings family.

Jan 9, 2024

Evelyn Phostine “Tine” Farmer, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend went to be with her Lord and savior on January 9th, 2024. She passed away, peacefully in her home, after battling multiple health conditions. Tine was born on February 23, 1947, to Maebell and Clyde Jennings and was one of 15 children.

She is preceded in...

Jan 9, 2024

Jerry William Triplett, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 after an extended illness.. He was born September 6, 1948 in Mountain City. He was a 1967 graduate of Johnson County High School. Jerry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a retired truck driver, he...

Jan 8, 2024

Randy Meadows,  age 72, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee passed away January 8, 2024 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born July 6, 1951 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Welby Carlos Meadows and Dallas Grayson Meadows.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Rosie Mae Meadows and brothers, Jim Meadows and...

Jan 7, 2024

Mrs. Betty Bentley Taylor, 89, of Boone, died Sunday in Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

She was born May 17, 1934, in Watauga County. A daughter of the late Dave Carl Bentley and Ruia Lillian Lowrance Bentley. She was a homemaker and a member of Foscoe Christian Church.

She is survived by, two daughters, Jane Ballard...

Jan 6, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Corrina L. Taylor, age 59, on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Ashe County Memorial Hospital. Corinna is preceded in death by her parent: Dana Dunn and Mary Ideal Woods Dunn-Taylor. She is also preceded in death by one brother, Dana Dunn; and sisters: Mary Ann Dunn and Sarah Brown. Corinna...

Jan 5, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Charles Howard Wood, age 68, on January 5, 2024 in Johnson City Medical Center. Charles was born December 19, 1955 to the late Maynard Fletcher Wood and Mary Etta Brown Wood. He was a member of Hales Chapel Methodist Church in Gate City, VA and he was an avid Dallas Cowboys...

Jan 4, 2024

Kenneth Wesley Jacobs, long-time resident of Butler, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Born on May 10, 1954 to James Wesley and Mary Sue Jacobs, Kenneth grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee.  An avid sports enthusiast, he played football for and graduated from Jonesborough High School.  Following a diverse career that included traversing the country...

Jan 1, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Houston Paul Rominger, age 60, on Monday, January 1, 2024 in Watauga Medical Center, Boone, N.C. He was born June 2, 1963 to the late Dewey Ralph Rominger and Alma Francis Laws Rominger in Banner Elk, N.C. Houston was a avid collector of arrowheads and guns, and also loved hunting and...

Dec 31, 2023

Funeral services for Ms. Linda Winegeart Carter, 69, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jennings with Pastor Eric Sonnier officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation for Ms. Linda will begin Saturday, January 6, at the First Baptist Church...

Dec 29, 2023

Obituary for Darrell Lewis Darrell Lewis age 74 of 1850 Roundabout Road, Creston, N.C. Passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 6, 1949 to the late Fred Lewis and Opal Burns Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Jones Lewis and two brothers. Darrell was...

Dec 25, 2023

On Christmas morning, Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Althea Jill Price Michael released her earthly bonds and gained her wings.

Althea was born February 22, 1953 to Madge and Andy Price in West Chester, PA. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and mother-in-law. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially during Christmas and...

Dec 24, 2023

Rev. David Martin, age 80, passed away on 12/24/2023 at his residence, Roanoke Rapids, NC. He will be missed by the many who knew him and his family. Those left to cherish his memory include, his Wife, Mildred Martin and Son Matthew Martin. Many other family members survive. There will be a memorial service held on January 27, 2024, 11:30...

Dec 22, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Francis Stephen Groves, better known as Franny, on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his residence after a brief illness.  He was born January 25, 1945 in West Grove Pennsylvania, to the late Francis "Buck" Groves and Jennie Marston Groves.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2023

Dana J. Dunn, age 54, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 3, 1969 in Winchester, Pennsylvania to the Late Dana Judge Dunn and Mary Ideal Woods Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Brown and Mary Ann Pennington and his stepdad Garl Taylor....

Dec 21, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Emily Lunceford Price, age 59 on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in North Carolina. She was born August 24, 1964 to the late Ed Lunceford and Dora Lee Sluder.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant brother, Buddy Lunceford.

Emily...

Dec 14, 2023

Janice Potter age 81 of Mountain City Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her residence.  She was born July 12, 1942 to the late Virgil Eldreth and Marie Forrester Eldreth.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Tim Potter and Tracy Potter.

Janice was of the Baptist Faith.  ...

Dec 14, 2023

Obituary for Max Wilson

Max E. Wilson ,86, passed away on December 14, 2023.

He was the son of the late O.H. Wilson and Elizabeth G. Wilson. Max was a Christian.

Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Keith, and Angela Elizabeth Spranger; and several grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and friends.

A special thank...