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Apr 28, 2025

J.D. Trivette, age 89, of Mountain City, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the residence of his daughter, Janie. He was born October 14, 1935 to the late John Trivette and Roann Johnson Trivette.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman Trivette and Ed Trivette; sisters, Christine Trivette and Ruth...

Apr 20, 2025

Billy Gene Eastridge, age 72 of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on April 20, 2025 at his residence. He was Born January 14, 1953 in Damascus, Virginia to the late Quincy Thomas Eastridge and Blanche Ann Eller Eastridge.

Billy was a carpenter.  He loved being in the mountains, studying timber, and talking about the Lord.

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Apr 16, 2025

James Carol Stout, age 66, of Mountain City, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

It was his wishes to be cremated and no formal services held.

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

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

Apr 14, 2025

David Smith, age 73, passed into the next life while asleep in his home on a sunny afternoon. He was born in Pennington Gap, VA to the late Pearl and Cecil Smith. He attended Hiwassee College and ETSU. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older siblings, Sandra Kay Bloomer and Jerry Smith.

He...

Apr 13, 2025

Stacy J. Wilson, 83, of Nottingham, PA passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Born in Mountain City, TN, he was the son of the late Lola (Eggers) and Alfred Wilson. He was the founder and owner of Wilson's Hay & Straw and remained actively involved in the business until his illness. A loving father and...

Apr 9, 2025

Donna Fay Carpenter, Age 51, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by close family and friends.

She was born August 8, 1973 to the late Darlene and Edward Howard. She was proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents (Dave and Lula Howard) and maternal grandparents (Tom and Fay Laws)...

Mar 31, 2025

Carolyn Ilene Porter, age 76 went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31st, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born June 16th, 1948, to Will and Ruth Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Jackie Porter, sister Edith Price, an infant sister, brothers Jack Price, Bill Price Jr.,...

Mar 31, 2025

Marcella Ann Dunn, age 62, of Mountain City, TN passed away peacefully at her home.  She was born Mach 9, 1963 to the late Billy Jack Proffitt and Janice Poffitt Harper, who resides in Elizabethton, TN.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Derrick Dunn and brother, Jackie Proffitt.

Marcella was...

Mar 29, 2025

Randolph "Dockie" Dugger Jr., age 58, of Mountain City, TN, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his residence.  He was born July 29, 1966 to the late Randolph Dugger Sr. and Virginia Francis Erwin Dugger.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Aleckzadrian Dugger.

Dockie attended Corinth Baptist Church.  He...

Mar 27, 2025

Ricky L. Potter, age 63, of Mountain City, TN, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his residence.  He was born August, 16, 1961 to Roger Potter and Katherine Gambill Potter Osborne.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Ramirez and cousin, Jerry Gambill.

Ricky enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on four wheelers.

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Mar 26, 2025

Our Mom, Antonett (Toni) Marie Napoli was born on December 18, 1947 to Anthony and Maybelle Napoli.  She was the youngest of 6 children.

Toni married Joseph Vargha, Jr. in 1980 and together they raised 4 children, Paul (Lisa) Vargha of Sarasota, FL, Vivien Spencer of Phoenix, AZ, Dallas (Anna) Keenan of Butler, TN, and Trever (Randy)...

Mar 20, 2025

Jackie Trivette Allen, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025.  She was born March 14, 1934 to the late Roby Trivette and Nellie Greer Trivette.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Stuart Allen and her brothers and sisters.

Jackie enjoyed gardening, yard work and flowers

Those...

Mar 13, 2025

Sharon Thompson peacefully passed away on Thursday March 13th, 2025. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 17th,1941 to John Feller and Francis Tennes Feller. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Terry Thompson.

She leaves behind her daughter Donna Thompson Swanay, son-in-law Bob Swanay and granddaughter Susan Swanay;...

Mar 13, 2025

Keith Alan Mullen, age 56, passed away on March 13, 2025, at his residence, with his family by his side. He went to be with the Lord after courageously battling cancer for three years. He fought the good fight and kept the faith. Keith was born July 21, 1968, to Jim and the late Fran Mullen in Wilmington, Delaware....

Mar 12, 2025

“Who can find a virtuous woman. For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 KJV Chessie Elliott Cornett, 95, of Abingdon, Virginia departed this life on March 12, 2025, after a battle with bladder cancer and dementia. She was born on February 15, 1930, in West Virginia to her parents, William P. and Molly Magnolia “Maggie” Farmer Elliott. She...

Mar 11, 2025

Bernard Dale Fishnick, age 80, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.

It was his wishes to be cremated, and no formal services held.

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

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Mar 10, 2025

RUTH SIMCOX NORRIS - November 22, 1923 – March 10, 2025

Jennie Ruth Simcox Norris, age 101, died on March 10, 2025 at Twin Lakes Retirement Community in Burlington, NC. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 12:30 to 1:45PM, with funeral to follow at 2:00PM in the Charles B....

Mar 4, 2025

Tony Kay Jennings, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went to be with his Lord and savior on March 4th, 2025.  He passed away peacefully in his home after battling cancer.  Tony was born in Mountain City, TN October 28th, 1948, to Clyde Jennings and Maebell Cornett Jennings, and was the baby of 15 children.  Being the...

Mar 1, 2025

Barbara Forrester, age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.  She was born May 12, 1946 to the late Clarence Morefield and Belle Jenkins Morefield.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Forrester and grandson, Steven Brown.

Barbara was a machine operator at Burlington Industries and...

Feb 26, 2025

Arch Burton Kennedy, III, a native of Westlake, died at age 71 on Feb. 26, 2025 near his son’s home in North Carolina.

Burt was born in Jennings, Louisiana to mother Ruth Waltrip Kennedy (Zachary, LA) and father Arch Burton Kennedy, Jr (dec.). He is survived by his mother, wife, brother, sister, two daughters, one son, and...