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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...

Dec 13, 2023

Christopher Stack of Mountain City, passed away on Wednesday, December 13 2023.

Services will be private.

Online condolences may be sent to www.huxlipfordfh.com

Professional services are being provided by Hux & Lipford Funeral Home 300 West Main Street Mountain City, TN 37683

Dec 1, 2023

Shirley Ann Watson, age 78 went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on December 1, 2023 at Hermitage Health Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Wade Watson, her parents Spencer and Doris Jenkins, one brother David Kevin Jenkins and a daughter Kimberly Carol Watson. Shirley had lived her entire life on Stoney Creek...

Nov 26, 2023

Kelsey Renea Cox, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on October 18, 2002 to Deirdre Phillippi-Cox and Randall Walter Cox in Johnson City, TN. Kelsey was outgoing, lover of animals, and children. She was very compassionate and loved helping others and making them laugh. Loving mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter. She was...

Nov 25, 2023

Mary K. Reece age 90 of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in the Hermitage Health & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethton, TN.  She was born June 4, 1933 to the late James Edgar Rash and Ann Stout Rash.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther D. "Luke" Reece;...

Nov 22, 2023

Marvin Proffitt age 88 of Butler, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born April 16, 1935 to the late Harrison Proffitt and Crathie Greer Proffitt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Proffitt; son, Eddie Proffitt; several brothers and sisters and grandson, Shane Adams. Marvin enjoyed going to flea...

Nov 21, 2023

Kenneth Edwin Fritts of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.    He was born September 27, 1935 to the late John M Fritts and Dorothy Simcox Fritts.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Marvin Fritts and grandson, Bobby Jones.

Kenneth was a US Air Force Veteran, a salesman...

Nov 21, 2023

“We just have to take this a day at a time.”

Peggy Ann May, 61, lifelong resident of Trade, TN, moved to her heavenly home November 21, 2023. Mom lived a blessed life and made the best of each day and each situation she faced. She was beyond brave, she loved fiercely, and she stood...

Nov 18, 2023

Mike "Mikey" Wilson, age 70 of Mountain City, passed away on November 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Watertown, New York on August 4, 1953 to the late Delmar Wilson and Dorothy Boyle Wilson. Mike was a carpenter and loved to help others any way he could. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Kerri...

Nov 16, 2023

Ruth Potter age 86, of McEwen Road, Mountain City,  passed away on Thursday Nov 16, 2023. She was born December 27, 1936 to the late Smith Butler Gambill and Charlotte Gouge Gambill.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Potter; a daughter, Tammy Potter; brothers, Henry Gambill, Pate Gambill, Tobe Gambill,...

Nov 13, 2023

Obit for Barbara Jean Barnhill

Barbara Jean Barnhill age 65 of Mountain City passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in the Watauga Medical Center.  She was born April 25, 1958 to William H Arnold and the late Edell Hatley Arnold. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by a son, Eric Snyder and...

Nov 7, 2023

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Glenn Franklin (Frank/Frankie) Osborne Jr., at his residence in Roan Mountain, TN on November 7, 2023.  He was 61 years old, originally from Mountain City, TN.

His family is deeply aggrieved by his sudden death and will miss him greatly.

Frank...

Nov 5, 2023

Bennie Hughes Pierce, Sr., 94, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2023. A native of Mountain City Tennessee, Bennie was born April 29, 1929. He met his wife Mary in Banner Elk North Carolina where he was a professor of math and physics at Lees-McRae College. They married in Banner Elk in 1956 and moved...

Nov 3, 2023

Howard Phillips, age 83, of Mountain City, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1940 to the late Oscar Phillips and Hazel Main Phillips.

Howard was a self-employed Mechanic. He enjoyed junking, fishing, working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren and reading his bible.

Those left to...